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David Bowie : a life

by Dylan Jones

Compiled from over 180 interviews with friends, rivals, and collaborators, this oral history traces David Bowie's life from his suburban English upbringing to global stardom, exploring his personal relationships and artistic reinvention.

Accession 12584 ISBN 9781848094956 Publisher Preface Publishing
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