VANGELIS (MARK J.T. GRIFFIN) - THE UNKNOWN MAN-COMPLETE (393-PAGE BIOG-ENGLISH)

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Published in Eight Languages, this is the 2025 ENGLISH edition of the 393 Page “Complete” VANGELIS Biography!
Printed in Paperback format, Mark J.T. Griffin’s book is rightly described as the “Definitive Biography” of the wonderful composer / keyboardist!

Originally published in 1997 as a 175 Page Biography, this “Complete” edition of the book now takes us past the death of the great man in 2022. With all the minor errors from the original ‘97 version corrected and over 200 new pages added, it is now a completed labour of love created by writer and super-fan Mark J.T. Griffin.

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Vangelis’ mission was to explore sound through electronics and push back the bounds of musical knowledge.
This book is packed with Rare and Private Photographs and traces his career from his prodigal beginnings and formation of APHRODITE’S CHILD and examines his work in television, including his contributions to Carl Sagan’s ‘Cosmos’ series and scores for Frederic Rossif.
It details Vangelis’ classical composition for ballet, theatre and orchestra and his platinum selling work with Jon Anderson (of YES) as JON & VANGELIS.
The biography spotlights his Oscar winning score for ‘Chariots Of Fire’ and other sound-tracks for ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Bitter Moon’, ‘Antarctica’, ‘1492-Conquest Of Paradise’ and ‘Alexander’.
It reviews his ‘live’ performances and work on over 40 albums such as ‘Heaven And Hell’, ‘Albedo 0.39’, ‘Direct’, ‘The City’, ‘Voices’, ‘Oceanic’, ‘Mythodea’ and his last album ‘Juno To Jupiter’.

Vangelis: The Unknown Man – Complete definitively presents Vangelis’ work, life and influences and showcases his impressive breathtaking range of output and achievement as the maestro of electronic music.

PLEASE NOTE: ‘Vangelis: The Unknown Man’ is also available in the following languages...
* Please ensure you select the correct version when placing your order *

DUTCH edition - Stock # 2207195
FRENCH edition - Stock # 2207194
GERMAN edition - Stock # 2207193
GREEK edition - Stock # 2207199 * Available December 2025 *
ITALIAN edition - Stock # 2207198
PORTUGESE edition - Stock # 2207196
SPANISH edition - Stock # 2207197

‘Vangelis: The Unkown Man-Complete’ (UK-English version) with be shipping early-mid August 2025.
With the exception of the GREEK Edition, the non-English versions will also be available then, but these will not be so widely available and stock orders will be tight, you must make your selection A.S.A.P.

‘Vangelis: The Unknown Man’ is released on 15th August 2025.