Madonna: Like An Icon

Madonna is an icon and one of the greatest living pop artists. She has defied categorization for three decades and remains one of the most famous female pop artists of our time. Lucy O'Brien's book "Madonna: Like an Icon" explores the complex personality and legendary drive that have made Madonna the most famous female pop artist of our time. From her mother's premature death to Madonna's dynamic arrival on the New York club scene, from "Like a Virgin" to Evita and beyond, every stage of Madonna's life and career is brilliantly illuminated. The stereotypes deconstructed, the lies exposed, and the artist examined make this a legend-celebrating book.

Material Girl . . . Immaculate sexpot . . . Superstar . . . Mother . . . Kabbalah enthusiast . . . For three decades she has defied categorization. . . . She remains one of our greatest living pop icons.Here is the groundbreaking biography that finally solves the mystery at the heart of Madonna's chameleonlike existence. Drawing upon scores of candid interviews with producers, musicians, collaborators, lovers, and friends, Lucy O'Brien's Madonna: Like an Icon explores the complex personality and legendary drive that have made Madonna the most famous female pop artist of our time. From her mother's premature death to Madonna's dynamic arrival on the New York club scene, from "Like a Virgin" to Evita and beyond, every stage of this dazzling star's life and career is brilliantly illuminatedthe stereotypes deconstructed, the lies exposed, the artist examined, the legend celebrated.