Synopsis of The Illustrated Collector's Guide to Kate Bush

Kate Bush exploded onto the world stage in 1978 with her smash hit single Wuthering Heights . Music lovers around the world were enamoured with her unique talent, charm and beauty. The accompanying album The Kick Inside was lauded by critics on both sides of the Atlantic. From that moment until this, with the release of her new album Aerial, she has defined her own unique style and broken new ground with her vision of contemporary music. During an absence from recording of over a decade Kate Bush's influence prevails in the recorded works of female superstars around the world, whether it be in the music of Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos or the choreography of Madonna and Britney Spears. Kate Bush is an originator who has either directly or indirectly inspired millions. The Illustrated Collector's Guide to Kate Bush is a comprehensive register of the recorded works of this remarkable chanteuse, from 1978 to the present day. It includes over 600 listings covering albums, compact discs, 45's, CD singles, laserdiscs, videos, interview discs, promotional records and CDs, bootlegs, books, sheet music, fanzines, guest appearances as well as a record of her television appearances. Fully illustrated throughout in colour with over 400 pictures of Kate Bush related material, it is an essential reference source for collectors. The book is compiled by Robert Godwin, author of the critically acclaimed Collectors Guides to Led Zeppelin and Hawkwind.