Summary
ON BOWIE is a thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie that explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans.
Innovative. Pioneering. Brave. Until his death in January 2016, David Bowie created art that not only pushed boundaries, but helped fans understand themselves and view the world from fantastic new perspectives.
When the shocking news of his death on January 10, 2016 broke, the outpouring of grief a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472241078 |
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| ISBN-10: | 147224107X |
| Author: | Rob Sheffield |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2017 |
| Weight: | 164g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 132mm x 15mm |
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No rock critic- living or dead, American or otherwise - has ever written about pop music with the evocative, hyperpoetic perfectitude of Rob Sheffield
No rock critic- living or dead, American or otherwise - has ever written about pop music with the evocative, hyperpoetic perfectitude of Rob Sheffield - Chuck Klosterman
In Sheffield’s hands, pop music is more than an object of cultural consumption - it becomes the language through which to navigate and negotiate his most intimate moments - The AtlanticSheffield uses music the way some people use scripture-to elucidate and sanctify the mysteries of life. He raises teen angst into high art that is funny, charming, and profoundly pleasurable - Darcey SteinkeAbout The Author
Rob Sheffield
Rob Sheffield is a columnist for Rolling Stone, where he has been writing about music, TV, and pop culture since 1997. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers Love Is a Mix Tape and Talking to Girls About Duran Duran. He also appears regularly on VH1. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn.
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