The Little Guide To David Bowie (words Of Wit And Wisdom From The Starman)

By (author) Orange Hippo!
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From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators, and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from David Robert Jones himself, you''ll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring soundbites inside.
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Beloved by millions of fans the world, David Bowie was the ultimate icon, the perfect pop package that united sound with vison. In his fifty-year career, and across more than 26 studio albums, Bowie sold more than 140 million records, malking him one of the most successful artists of all time. Since his passing, he has been greatly missed, and remembered, by those who loved him the most.

Filled with quotations by, and about, one of the most innovative artists in history. A perfect companion for Bowie fans everywhere, this collection of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what made Ziggy Stardust so special. From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators, and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from David Robert Jones himself, you''ll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring soundbites inside.

"I don''t know where I''m going from here but I promise it won''t be boring."
David Bowie, 1997

David Bowie shared the same birthday as his childhood hero, Elvis Presley – the 8th January. The two met in 1972.

Table of contents
Pop Oddity - Bowie''s contribution to popular culture - Rebel Rebel - Crafted songs that transcended culture - The Prettiest Star - Bowie''s obsession with fashion - Forever Changing - From Ziggy to Aladdin and beyond - Hello, Spaceboy - Glitter-glam to new-wave electronics - Sound and Vision - The ultimate icon, greatly missed and remembered.
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Memorable quotes from David Bowie, as well as many other fans and musical collaborators.

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One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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The perfect gift for any Bowie fan looking for a bite-sized dose of Starman magic.