Bjork

Ian Gittins` biography of Iceland`s most famous artist combines quotes from Bjork herself from wide-ranging sources, and song by song analysis of her recorded output, from her very first album, recorded at the age of 11, to her latest at the time of writing, VESPERTINE. THERE`S MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS is also a richly illustrated gold mine of rare photographs, including baby portraits and pictures of the singer early in her music career playing the recorder. Incorporating a wealth of background material, Gittins delves into Bjork`s beginnings in the Icelandic avant-garde, her rise to international prominence as the elfin singer of the Sugarcubes, itself an avant-garde offshoot, and her 1990s emergence as a solo artist with the captivating albums DEBUT and POST. Gittins combines his analysis of Bjork`s work with a helpful timeline and an invaluable discography, providing useful material for long term fans and neophytes alike. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.