The highs and lows of Amy Winehouse encapsulated in new book (2024)

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She was taken from the world too soon, succumbing to alcohol poisoning aged just 27.

And a new book Amy: A Life Through The Lens commemorates the late Amy Winehouse, bringing together iconic photographs documenting the highs and lows of the talented and vivacious singer's life.

The incredible collection of images, shot by Darren and Elliott Bloom between 2005 and 2011, chronicles the troubled star in her all her glory, from her close relationship with dad Mitch to her ill-fated romance with Blake Fielder-Civil.

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Amy can be seen enthusiastically talking to fans and living it up at London's clubs and pubs, whilst also revealing an artist troubled by substance abuse and ill-judged relationships.

These images capture the highs and lows of a hugely talented but flawed young woman, whose every move attracted the attention of the press.

Darren and Elliott Bloom's family knew the Winehouse family and this connection gave them a unique opportunity to work alongside Amy.

As her fame grew, the Bloom brothers became Amy's 'official' paparazzi in the hope of clawing back some control over the media feeding frenzy.

Many of their images appeared in the acclaimed 2015 Oscar-winning documentary Amy.

This year marked the fifth anniversary of Amy's death, when she was discovered at her home in Camden after suffering from accidental alcohol poisoning.

She died in July 2011 just five years into her stratospheric global music career.

The singer was born Amy Jade Winehouse on 14th September 1983 in Southgate, London.

Winehouse has had a troubled life which has included various stints in rehab for drug and alcohol addiction.

The singer is thought to have been to rehab four times.

In an interview in 2008, her mother Janis said she would be unsurprised if her daughter died before her time.

As well her battles with drugs and alcohol, Winehouse also had a troubled marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, who she divorced in summer 2009.

Fielder-Civil and Winehouse married in 2007 in Miami.

The pair's relationship - heavily documented by the media - saw them appearing in public bloodied and bruised after fights.

It is also alleged former music video producer Fielder-Civil was the one who introduced the Back to Black star to heroin and crack cocaine.

Amy's father Mitch previously spoke out about how his daughter stayed away from drugs prior to meeting her ex-husband.

In a previous interview, Mitch said: 'He's not entirely responsible, she's got to take a portion of the responsibility, but it's clear, it really kicked off when they got together.'

Winehouse was also romantically linked to film director Reg Traviss, who she dated for a few months the year before her tragic death.

Amy had a hugely successful musical career with the release of her debut album Frank in 2003, and the record considered her breakthrough album - Back To Black in 2006.

During her career, Winehouse won awards including five Grammy Awards, a Q Music Award for Best Album for Back To Black and a World Music Award in 2008 for World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist.

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