Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man

'Fascinating and authoritative' - The Daily Express

Sunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles. Harry Styles has truly grown up. The One Direction boy-band member, so loved by millions, has blossomed into a genuinely global superstar and an authentic icon of our times. In this captivating biography, crafted for both day-one fans and a whole new generation, bestselling author Sean Smith meticulously follows the journey of a thoroughly modern man with boundless charisma, who actively represents a better world devoid of prejudice.

At 16, Harry's life changed forever when he left his home in rural Cheshire to appear on The X Factor – and never looked back. Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man paints a nuanced picture of a man who at times remains an enigma, while wholeheartedly embracing the world he cares about – his family, his friends and lovers, his music, his flourishing acting career, and the vibrant world of fashion. Harry is the only British male artist to have his first two albums debut at number one in the US; his movie career is flourishing with starring roles in Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman; and he made history as the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue. A champion of gender-fluid fashion, he has unequivocally proved himself to be an inspiring role model in a world where toxic masculinity has no place. In troubling and uncertain times, Harry Styles lives by his own profound mantra, a philosophy that would undoubtedly benefit us all – 'Treat People with Kindness'.