Caroline Sullivan is a New York-born music journalist who has written for The Guardian, Time Out and many other prominent publications. Starting her career with Melody Maker, Sullivan later became the Chief Rock Critic at The Guardian. Throughout her career she has interviewed many household names such as Alicia Keys, Adele and Noel Gallagher, and has previously authored Bye Bye Baby: My Tragic Love Affair with the Bay City Rollers.

Starting with her eponymous debut album in 1983 and concluding with her most recent release, 2012's MDNA, Madonna: Album by Album examines each of the Queen of Pop's dozen studio albums in fine detail, including commentary from those who worked on each record, from musicians, producers and engineers to Madonna herself. The book also features contemporary reviews and interviews and a wealth of rare photographs.; Published in 2014 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Madonna's breakthrough album, Like A Virgin, the book is written by noted music journalist Caroline Sullivan. It is the ultimate celebration of an extraordinary catalogue of music and a must-have addition to every Madonna fan's library.