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First published in Great Britain by Hutchinson 1994

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“Bockris’s new work is instantly recognizable as the heavyweight psychological powerplay Lou Reed’s legend deserves … Reed is effectively pinned like a butterfly”—Q

“Transformer depicts the singer’s life as a series of death-defying second acts”—New York Times Book Review

“A very readable portrait … Blending informed biographical narrative with abundant quotes and a dishy, conversational style, Bockris captures the many moods—and mood swings—of a true rock and roll chameleon”—Entertainment Weekly

“Transformer is an even more staggering brief than Wired (about John Belushi)”—Spin

“Bockris provides insight into the private life that led Reed to create many of rock’s memorable songs, including “Heroin” and “Walk on the Wild Side”—Publishers Weekly

“One of the funniest and most memorable time-lined rock documents around”—Philadelphia City Paper

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