Adrian Besley
The Making of a Modern Pop Icon: The Unauthorized Biography
Price: £16.99
Imprint: O'Mara Books
Publication date: 21/05/2026
ISBN: 9781789299694
Subject: Non-Fiction
Category: Biographies
Binding: Hardback
Size: 234 x 153 mm
Extent: 256 pages
Illustration: 16pp plates section
Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)
Imprint: O'Mara Books
Publication date: 21/05/2026
ISBN: 9781789299762
Export Edition: Export/Airside
Subject: Non-Fiction
Category: Biographies
Binding: Trade Paperback
Size: 234 x 153 mm
Extent: 256 pages
Illustration: 16pp plates section
Territorial Rights: World (Export)
Imprint: O'Mara Books
Publication date: 21/05/2026
ISBN: 9781789299731
Subject: Non-Fiction
Category: Biographies
Size: EPUB 3
Extent: 256 pages
Illustration: 16pp plates section
Territorial Rights: World ex US, Canada & Latin America
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Enquire nowThe first major unauthorized biography: in the English language and first biography since release of her groundbreaking album LUX.
LUX is a breakout moment: the album’s critical and streaming success signals a new peak in Rosalía’s career. It is being positioned as one of the most ambitious avant-garde pop records of the decade, making this the moment to capture her story, while mainstream and specialist attention is converging.
Rosalía’s 2026 world tour has been confirmed: with two dates at London’s O2 in May, this is the perfect moment for a major biography with clear hooks for media, events and promotional tie-ins.
Rising UK visibility: Rosalía’s recent releases have charted strongly on UK streaming platforms, and LUX achieved her highest UK album chart placement to date. She has been embraced by UK critics, headlined major venues and cultivated an active British fanbase.
Success across global platforms: multiple tracks from LUX hit the global Spotify charts on release, including Top 50 spots, confirming that her appeal now sits firmly in the worldwide pop mainstream.
From the publishers behind Taylor Swift: Era by Era: sold in over 10 territories with more than 60,000 copies sold in the UK alone.
Beautiful photography: with 16 pages of full colour photos, highlighting Rosalía's style, culture and personality.
Adrian Besley is a freelance writer and former copywriter for the BBC. He is the author of many non-fiction titles, including Ariana, EXO: K-Pop Superstars, Blackpink: K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group and Billie Eilish: From e-girl to icon, as well as 5 Seconds of Summer Confidential and a series of top-selling YouTube books, including YouTube World Records.