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Bruce Chatwin

by Nicholas Shakespeare

This biography examines the life of Bruce Chatwin, tracing his career from Sotheby's to his work as a writer and traveller. Drawing on private journals and interviews, it explores his professional achievements and the complexities of his private life.

Accession 23480 ISBN 9780099289975 Publisher Vintage Books
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