Karma: My Autobiography: 'The most entertaining music memoir since Elton John' Observer

Boy George's autobiography, Karma, is the definitive account of his life as a child growing up in sixties London, coming out to his Irish Catholic family, exploring his sexuality, and embracing the man and artist he is today. It is told in his inimitable style and gives us a unique insight into his incredible story and the true evolution of a music icon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

The Official Story of a Musical Icon - Told in Full for the First Time in His Own Words

I embarked on a remarkable journey to create the iconic character of Boy George, only to face a long and arduous battle against my desire to be him. However, as I have grown older, I have come to embrace and enjoy this persona in a way that was not possible when I was younger.

Today, I am learning to truly embody George Alan O Dowd from Eltham, a journey that has been both challenging and rewarding.

Karma, the definitive autobiography from the incomparable Grammy, Brit, and Ivor Novello award-winning lead singer of Culture Club and LGBTQ+ vanguard, Boy George, takes readers on a captivating journey through the life and times of this remarkable individual. Told in his inimitable style, Karma unfolds the story of the charismatic frontman, encompassing the drama, music, journey of addiction and recovery, survival in prison, encounters with legends such as David Bowie, Prince, and Madonna, and the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight and in the headlines.

This is the explosive and searingly honest account of Boy George's life, from his childhood growing up in sixties London to his coming out to his Irish Catholic family, exploring his sexuality through the hedonism of the seventies, the glam rock and punk rock revolution that birthed Culture Club, and the vibrant heydays of the nineties. Throughout it all, Karma offers a unique insight into Boy George's incredible story and the true evolution of a music icon.

With all the humor, honesty, sarcasm (and hats!), that one would expect, Karma provides a captivating glimpse into the life and times of this extraordinary individual. It sheds light on the trials and tribulations he has faced, the challenges he has overcome, and the person he has become today.

Culture Club holds a special place in Boy George's heart, and he often returns to it as a source of inspiration and nostalgia. He has expressed his frustration with the character he created, but eventually, he realized the importance of looking inward and finding deeper meaning in life.

"Life is the point of life," he reflects. "Why the hell am I here? I would say life is the point of life."

Karma is a testament to the resilience and determination of Boy George, a man who has overcome adversity and emerged as a true icon in the music industry. It is a must-read for fans of Culture Club, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the journey of personal growth and self-discovery.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785121005