On Bowie - Softcover

Sheffield, Rob

3.9

1,638 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472241053 ISBN 13: 9781472241054

Publisher: Headline, 2016

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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 and adulation was immediate and ongoing. Fans around the world and across generations paid homage to this brilliant, innovate, ever-evolving artist who both shaped and embodied our times.

In this concise and penetrating book, highly-regarded Rolling Stone critic, bestselling author, and lifelong Bowie fan Rob Sheffield shares his own feelings about the passing of this icon and explains why Bowie's death has elicited such an unprecedented emotional outpouring from so many.

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Funny, poignant and wickedly insightful --Billboard"

A passionate, witty, not entirely uncritical homage to the shape-shifting superstar. --USA Today"

With "On Bowie," Sheffield offers a galaxy of admirers a concise primer through which we may relive our favorite moments with the Thin White Duke again and again. --Shelf Awareness"

"On Bowie" is shot through with color and feeling .The true delight of "On Bowie" is that it succeeds in grieving for all of us. --Pop Matters"

Rob Sheffield explores the British rock icon s career, his legacy and his powerful, enduring connection with his fans in the thoughtful and meditative On Bowie. --Parade"

With On Bowie, Sheffield offers a galaxy of admirers a concise primer through which we may relive our favorite moments with the Thin White Duke again and again. --Shelf Awareness"

On Bowie is shot through with color and feeling .The true delight of On Bowie is that it succeeds in grieving for all of us. --Pop Matters"

"Funny, poignant and wickedly insightful"--Billboard

"A passionate, witty, not entirely uncritical homage to the shape-shifting superstar."--USA Today

"Rob Sheffield explores the British rock icon's career, his legacy and his powerful, enduring connection with his fans in the thoughtful and meditative On Bowie."--Parade

Book Description:

A love letter to David Bowie, and a celebration of his life and his music from a lifelong fan and Rolling Stone magazine columnist.

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