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Bowie's books : the hundred literary heroes who changed his life / John O'Connell ; illustrations by Luis Paadín

This volume examines the one hundred books David Bowie identified as the most significant influences on his life and work. Essays analyse how these texts informed his creative development and artistic identity.

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