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Alias David Bowie : a biography / Peter and Leni Gillman

by Peter Gillman, Leni Gillman

A study of David Bowie's career from his early commercial recordings to his established status as a performer. The text explores the rock music industry and the evolution of multimedia entertainment.

Accession 31777 ISBN 0805003908 Publisher Henry Holt & Co.
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