Why Bowie Matters
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Why Bowie Matters by Will Brooker
A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his lifes work and journey, and why he will always matter.Praise for Why Bowie Matters
‘Brooker at his best, a playful, attentive scholar-fan’ Guardian
‘Wide-ranging and and closely argued, this book is one of the best Bowie has yet had’ Spectator
‘An intelligent assessment of the star’s career and enduring legacy’ Choice Magazine
‘A moving, unique and distinctly researched exploration of pop icon David Bowie by professor and die-hard fan Will Brooker … Original and illuminating’ David Bowie News
Praise for Will Brooker:
‘An intelligent and nuanced look at an artist whose total achievement is only now beginning to be discovered' Chris O'Leary, author of Rebel Rebel
'This book truly has it all about David BowieIntriguing and exciting research’ Sophia Anne Caruso, lead actor in Lazarus
Will Brooker is a writer and academic, professor of film and cultural studies at Kingston University and an author of several books of cultural studies dealing with elements of modern pop culture and fandom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008313753 |
| ISBN 10 | 000831375X |
| Title | Why Bowie Matters |
| Author | Will Brooker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2021-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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