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Sylvian Unveiled?
Much needed biography, but could have been a bit better
Full of facts but not enough soul

David Sylvian: The Last Romantic
Martin Power
Manufacturer: Omnibus Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0711968098

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Sylvian Unveiled?.......2000-02-26

Martin Powers undertakes the difficult task of illustrating David Sylvian, the most elusive artist. This book is very interesting because the author takes you on a journey through the history of David's artistic career, and also provides the foundation during the new wave era. I highly reccomend this book.

Much needed biography, but could have been a bit better.......2000-01-24

It's about time someone write a biography of David Sylvian and Japan. This is a good book, great cover photo, nice appropriate title, but contains too much info. on David's later solo career and material, and is disappointingly sparce on his years with Japan, (which made him famous in the first place). I have a feeling this is the biography Sylvian would want you to read, but not the biography that YOU would want to read!

Full of facts but not enough soul.......1999-05-23

This first proper biography of David Sylvian offers a good introduction to this wonderfull but often misunderstood artis. For the diehard followers, who have waited some time to get to know better the complex man behind the music, this work is slightly unsatisfying.

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Japan's ex-frontman Sylvian...a prolific poet & Musician

David Sylvian: The Last Romantic
Martin Powe
Manufacturer: Omnibus Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Japan's ex-frontman Sylvian...a prolific poet & Musician.......2001-01-29

Beauty, sensitivity, honesty, and passion are all evident in the work of a man who can only be described as this countries most eclectic and prolific private musician, with work spanning four decades David Sylvian has nothing to prove, with a dedicated following he can confidently move on into any genre he feels willing to explore, this book shows his complex thoughts and ideals. Trophies 2 points specifically to his past and present lyrics and helps to understand the music and the textures he creates, this is'nt just for the besotted Sylvian follower but for the writers and poets of the next generation.

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