I'm Not a Film Star

<br/>The first collection dedicated to David Bowie's acting career shows that his film characterisations and performance styles shift and reform as decoratively as his musical personas. Though he was described as the most influential pop artis of the 20th century whose work became synonymous with mask mystery sexual excess and ch-ch-ch-changing genres Bowie also applied his genius to the craft of acting.<br/><br/>Bowie's considerable filmography is systematically examined in 12 scholarly essays that include tributes to Bowie's performance craft in other media forms. Classic films such as<i> The Prestige</i>and <i>Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence </i> cult hits <i>Labyrinth</i> and <i>The Man Who Fell To Earth </i>as well as lesser-known roles in <i>The Image</i> <i>Christiane F.</i> and Broadway hit <i>The Elephant Man</i>are viewed not simply through the lens of Bowie's mega-stardom but as the work of a serious actor with inimitable talent. This compelling analysis celebrates the risk-taking intelligence and bravura of David Bowie: actor mime mimic and icon.<br/>