VERMOREL, Fred
The Secret History of Kate Bush

The Secret History of Kate Bush, first published in 1982 as Kate Bush was on the verge of superstardom, is a daring and unorthodox dive into the world of music, fame, and cultural obsession. Written by Fred Vermorel – a close associate of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood, and renowned for his subversive “anti-biographies” – the book shatters the boundaries of traditional celebrity profiles. Told from the perspective of a die-hard fan, it unveils the mystique of one of pop’s most elusive icons while exposing the capitalist machinery driving the entertainment industry. Part biography, part cultural critique, and entirely provocative, this is not just a book about Kate Bush but a rebellious manifesto against the commodification of art.

Republished in 2022 by Le Gospel in France, this special edition comprises unpublished treasures from Vermorel’s personal archive.

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Published by Le Gospel / Antenne Publishing, 2024
Music & Sound