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David Bowie - The Golden Years

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This is a day-by-day account of Bowies life from the start of 1970 to the end of 1980, his golden era that defined his work as a major artist a dozen inspired studio albums, five major tours, two feature films and critically acclaimed
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This is a day-by-day account of Bowies life from the start of 1970 to the end of 1980, his golden era that defined his work as a major artist a dozen inspired studio albums, five major tours, two feature films & critically acclaimed theatrical performances in Chicago & New York. He reinvented stage presentation in rock & revived the careers of Mott The Hoople, Lou Reed & Iggy Pop.

David Bowie The Golden Years chronicles in fascinating detail how it all unfolded, tracking Bowies creative life from post- Space Oddity London in 1970, through the genesis of Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, his withdrawal to West Berlin & New York in 1980. Informed by recollections from Bowie himself & his many collaborators, friends & associates of the time, the book illustrates how Bowies influences & experiences shaped his extraordinary body of work, which in turn has inspired generations of musicians.

David Bowie The Golden Years features rare some unpublished & iconic photographs from a unique era in the private & professional life of one of rocks greatest & most enduring heroes.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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