About Mark Blake's book "Freddie Mercury. A Kind of Magic"

This is a biographical book that tells about who Freddie Mercury was and who he became, one of the brightest and most talented musicians of the 20th century. It covers his journey from a young Zanzibarian, Farukh Bulsara, to a world-class cult star, the frontman of the legendary Queen band. From the first attempts in music to performances in stadiums in front of hundreds of thousands of fans. The book not only reveals the bright side of his life, which was filled with creativity, artistry and wild success, but also touches on the dark side, where there were addictions and personal problems.

Mark Blake portrays Freddie Mercury as a man who believed that anything was possible if he put his heart and mind into it. Through the author's stories, you can see the incredible energy that Freddie embodied in his music, as well as his frankness about himself and his life.

Who is this edition for?

The book is suitable for everyone who was inspired by the work of Queen and Freddie Mercury, as well as for those who are interested in biographies of musicians and are interested in stories that do not always fall into the mainstream focus.

Why should you read this book?

The book contains not only a chronology of Mercury's life and career, but also a retrospective commentary on his albums, as well as a discography, rare photos and memorabilia. Released on the eve of Freddie's 70th birthday, it is valuable for fans as it provides an in-depth look into the musician's life.

About the author

Mark Blake is a British music journalist and author of popular band and artist biographies. His work has been published in the Times, Daily Telegraph, as well as in leading music magazines such as Q, Mojo, Classic Rock and others.