Adele: A Celebration of an Icon and Her Music

by Sarah-Louise James

Overview

Adele needs no introduction. Her first album propelled her to fame; the second consolidated her position as a record-breaking superstar. The beauty of her vocals and the power of her lyrics have resonated with fans everywhere. Adele: Celebration of an Icon and her Music not only looks at the stories and emotions behind her bestselling songs, it also follows her rise from her humble beginnings in North London to worldwide success. Featuring more than 125 gorgeous photographs, this stunning volume testifies to Adele's global appeal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454905721
Publisher:	Sterling
Publication date:	10/02/2012
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Sarah-Louise James started out writing theater, book and film reviews before becoming lead writer on the Big Brother website. Most recently, she worked as the deputy celebrity/news editor for More magazine which led to a job as news editor of MTV's UK website. She currently works for Playlist at the Daily Star.

Table of Contents

Someone Like Adele 6

The Hometown Years 10

BRIT School and Beyond 26

The Breakthrough: 19 54

Superstardom: 21 102

Hello Again: 25 148

Accolades and Adulation 162

Discography 175

Picture Credits 175