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Alias David Bowie : a biography / Peter and Leni Gillman

by Peter Gillman, Leni Gillman

This study traces David Bowie's career from his initial commercial recordings to his status as a global performer. It examines his role within the rock music and multimedia entertainment industries.

Accession 8006 ISBN 0450413462 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
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