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Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography Kindle Edition

by Meredith Ochs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 114 ratings
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A biography of the Boss from the streets of Freehold to rock stardom to the Broadway stage, loaded with performance and candid photos.

Through story, images, and memorabilia, Bruce Springsteen: An Illustrated Biography chronicles the life of The Boss—one of America’s favorite rock stars and one of the biggest-selling artists in history. Springsteen’s monolithic music career spans over a half-century, from 1968 to the present, and has included dozens of tours and awards including twenty Grammys. Incredibly, his stage presence, star power, and musicianship is as strong as ever as he consistently sells out live performances. This book showcases his life both on and off the stage.

This edition includes a new chapter covering Springsteen on Broadway
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    November 6, 2018
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“Ochs, a New Jerseyan like Springsteen, possesses a fluid and unpretentious writing style and is obviously a huge Boss fan to the point of her book at times resembling a hagiography, so if you’re after some gossip and backbiting then give her book a miss. The Bruce Springsteen Vault will delight the bulk of his legions of fans, who I’m sure will think another book on Bruce is a good thing especially when it looks as visually striking as this one does.”
—Jamie Havlin, Louder than War
 

About the Author

Meredith Ochs is a writer, radio personality, musician, photographer, sailor, and world traveler. She is a talk show host and deejay at Sirius XM and a commentator for NPR’s All Things Considered. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Guitar World, and numerous other publications. She is a 2016 Gracie Award winner in the category of Outstanding Portrait/Biography for her “Women and Wheels” special. Ochs is a longtime resident of Hoboken, New Jersey, and her favorite Springsteen album is Darkness on the Edge of Town.
 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K1HJ5VZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ becker&mayer! (November 6, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 37896 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 167 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 114 ratings

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Meredith Ochs

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Meredith Ochs is an award-winning broadcast journalist, author, deejay, and commentator for NPR's All Things Considered. Ochs has also worked as a magazine editor, photographer, touring musician, culinary judge, and boat skipper. She has traveled across the USA in a big rig and around the world by other means of transportation. Find her at www.meredithochs.com and on Twitter and Instagram @meredithochs

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Dr. Paul M. Kaczmarcik
5.0 out of 5 stars The "Boss" at his best!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
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This book provides an overview of the accomplishments and successes of the "Boss"!!
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Dave K
5.0 out of 5 stars The BOSS!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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We love Bruce and this is great reading. If you're a Springsteen fan you'll love reading this book.
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Stephen P. Fazia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift!
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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The recipient is really enjoying the book, especially the vivid photography. It is now a coffee table mainstay!
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Kathy Schmaltz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a Springsteen fan!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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I gave this as a gift. They loved it!
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Lloyd Stone
4.0 out of 5 stars More than a Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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The photos are great - most I had never seen before - but the text is great as well. Like the photos, many of the stories were relatively new to me. Very enjoyable book. Recommended!
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June Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos, some new info, and simply a fun read about "The Boss"
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
Although never an intense fan, one who simply has to know every detail and lyric, I do consider myself a fan. Heck, according to my family tree's research, Bruce Springsteen is probably a distant cousin, so I've most definitely paid attention. Hey, he's "The Boss" after all.

Thus, while I was already familiar with much of the story, the author still managed to share both information and photos that I'd never seen. In other words, don't think you know it all. And, the photos, both new and old, are worth spending some time with to get a visual impression of his growth. You'll also be reminded of why so many of his early songs seem to focus on the idea of escape. That said, while his personal life is touched on, the focus remains on him as a man and this music.

I'm not even going to try to share a summary of his story, that's what this book is for, but will say that it's an excellent look into his life. I had an early digital copy and don't know whether it'll be updated to include the last few years or not, however. Nor did I have access to the extras mentioned in the blurb, so this is a review of the text alone and why I have dinged it .5, meaningless in the grand scheme. The tone is respectful and it's obvious the author is a fan. It never becomes gushy, however. Just matter-of-fact, straight-forward, just like the man himself. No gossip, in other words. People in his life are quoted at appropriate times, including his now wife. The photos are tasteful yet show his growth and associations with others in his life.

Bottom line, this is an excellent intro or follow-up read on Bruce Springsteen the man and his music. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 4.5/5 Thanks #NetGalley and ##QuartoPublishingGroup - #ChartwellBooks for allowing me early access. It's easy to envision this one being a treasured bit of memorabilia in people's lives or a perfect gift for a fellow fan.
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Kathryn S
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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This is a book. My husband really enjoyed it
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Kelly J. Pramberger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Gift Giving
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
Great book about The Boss! I would love to gift this to my son and another one for my husband. They are huge Springsteen fans. Ochs has gathered great stories, details, and photos of this talented man. The book was beautiful.
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anne elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars The Boss at his best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2020
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Book was for husbands birthday, he loves it !!!! I must point out page 94 is of St James Park in Newcastle upon Tyne and not London as stated, he was there for that gig. But he loves the book he idolises the Boss
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wendy lesley Drane
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019
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My fiancé loves it
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