Madonna: Like an Icon

Fully Revised and Updated

MADONNA: LIKE AN ICON is a groundbreaking biography finally solves the mystery at the heart of her chameleon-like existence. Extensively researched and perceptively written by journalist Lucy O'Brien, it explores the complex personality and legendary drive that has made Madonna the most famous female pop artist of our time. O'Brien draws upon scores of interviews with producers, musicians, collaborators, lovers, and friends - many of whom have never spoken so candidly - to examine Madonna's fascinating life. From her mother's premature death to her dynamic arrival on the New York club scene to her training for Evita and beyond, every stage of her life is illuminated.

Written with a journalist's eye for detail, this extensively researched account reveals:

• Feminist Icon: An in-depth look at how Madonna challenged conventions and used her art to explore what it means to be a woman in the modern world.
• New York City Underground: A vivid portrayal of her dynamic arrival on the 80s club scene, drawing on interviews with collaborators who were there from the beginning.
• Catholic Upbringing: A perceptive analysis of how the premature death of her mother and her strict Catholic faith became the driving forces behind her most iconic work.
• Artistic Reinvention: A behind-the-scenes account of her legendary drive, from the grueling training for Evita to her constant evolution as an artist and cultural phenomenon.