A ROUGH TRADE, MOJO, UNCUT &LOUDER THAN WAR BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE RALPH J. GLEASON MUSIC BOOK AWARD
A redemptive, myth-shattering biography of one of the twentieth century''s most underestimated creative and artistic forces.
''Here is the Odyssey of Nico . . . a scholarly and detailed chronicle of this brilliant artist, who was spurned and tortured for her trouble.''
IGGY POP
''At last, a comprehensive and compelling book about Nico.''
VIV ALBERTINE
''Absorbs from start to finish.''
OBSERVER
The real story of Nico is one of determination, self-destruction and belief in one-s artistic vision, at any cost . . .
You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone is an empowering reappraisal of an underappreciated icon. Drawing upon new interviews and rare archival material Bickerdike defies the sexist casting of Nico-s life as the tra