David Bowie: A Life

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I finally finished this one tonight. I just loved his talent and I‘m so sad he‘s gone. This was a great book, his words, his memories…so very good. #weremember @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

FlowerFairy He will always be my favorite. 💙 3y

Eggs He was one-of-a-kind🧡🧡 3y

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Bookwomble

David Bowie: A Life | Dylan Jones

It was recently my birthday, for which I received a cute 500-piece jigsaw, "Where's Bowie?", and his latest album, Toy, in a 3-disc box set, which is amazing! It was recorded in 2000, but David's record company didn't want to put it out ? Some of the tracks have seeped out over the years, but it's great to have it as David intended. I doubt the cover is what he conceived, but it takes its cue from the Where Are We Now video, & the mix of ??

Bookwomble ... baby and mature photos of David is appropriate to the album concept of taking his early songs and updating them. (I have no justification for posting this on a book platform 👨🏼‍🎤) 3y

Leftcoastzen Thanks for posting,I think a lot of folks at Litsy love the random musical post.I know I do. 3y

Bookwomble @Leftcoastzen 😁👍🏻 3y

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Palimpsest Happy belated birthday! 🥳 3y

Bookwomble @Palimpsest Thank you 😊 3y

DivineDiana Love this post! What a fabulous gift! 🥳 3y

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David Bowie: Oral Biography | Dylan Jones

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Eric‘s #staffpick is David Bowie: The Oral History by Dylan Jones! “This incredible chronicle cuts to the heart of the Bowie mythos, through the personas to the person. Presented from multiple angles, the oral history captures different viewpoints of the same events. The book shines as it spotlights Bowie as a multifaceted figure capable of conducting himself in a fashion both good and bad, a luminous icon who often existed with a gray morality.”

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Liberty

David Bowie: A Life | Dylan Jones

Christmas tree is up. We got a new tree topper. 🌲🌟❤️

[DELETED] 3803335244 This is super cool! 7y

BekahB Love it! 💜 7y

AThousandLives87 OMFG this is the most awesome thing ever!!! 7y

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hgrimes Outstanding!! 7y

IamIamIam 😂👏👏👏 7y

quirkyreader Stardust is the best tree topper. 7y

abbsinwonderland This is the best thing ever. 👏👏👏 Kudos to you!!! 😂💜🎉👏 7y

Kimberlone Amazing! 7y

Kimiam Every tree needs a little Stardust! Awesome🖐 7y

Christine11 Love it ! 7y

BookwormAHN Brilliant ✨ 7y

Cortg Fun! 7y

benchley1 That topper is Tops!! 7y

TricksyTails That's amazing! 🌟 7y

OrangeMooseReads ❤️ 7y

batsy Yes! ⭐ 7y

readordierachel This is the best thing I have ever seen. 7y

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Lissa00

David Bowie: A Life | Dylan Jones

I forgot to officially sign up for this #Readathon but I do have a stack that I‘m working through this weekend and I have a couple hours of straight reading left tonight📚

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TrishB

David Bowie: A Life | Dylan Jones

#amazing #septembowie
@Cinfhen @Marchpane
Tin Machine were one of Bowie's side projects and a welcome diversion from what was a stagnating career at the end of the 80s. After the world wide highs of 'Lets Dance' the following albums 'Tonight' and 'Never Let Me Down' were less well received both critically and by the fan base.👇

TrishB The band consisted of Bowie guitarist and producer Reeves Gabriel's and the Sales brothers Tony and Hunt. The band aimed for a sound influenced by bands like Sonic Youth and The Pixies.
'Amazing' is taken from the first Tin Machine album which is notable for also containing a cover of John Lennon track 'Working Class Hero' and the autobiographical 'Crack City' which in part refers to Bowie's cocaine years. 7y

TrishB This is a new book about Bowie ( so new I haven't had the chance to read it all yet) but does include several bits on Tin Machine and a great piece by Reeves Gabriels on how it all came to happen. The book is constructed of interview quotes by all sorts of people involved in Bowie's career and critics. Looks a fascinating read. 7y

Cinfhen This book is available through #NetGalley 7y

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Cinfhen It's also available as a #GoodReadsGiveaway 7y

Marchpane @Cinfhen good to know 😁@TrishB do you think this book is aimed at superfans or would it be ok for Bowie newbies? 7y

TrishB I will check - but from the bits I've had a little read of I'd so it was ok for all - as it's a collection of stories from people who've interacted with Bowie at all different levels over the years. 7y

Izai.Amorim I‘m probably one of the few who loved Tin Machine, especially the first album. It was a fresh sound. Still listen to it. 7y

TrishB @Izai.Amorim hubby got to see them in a tiny theatre and stood right at the front so he has fond memories! 7y

Izai.Amorim @TrishB I envy him. When I was a teenager I dreamed of living in the UK just got the gigs. So much good music. Lucky you! 7y

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TrishB

David Bowie: A Life | Dylan Jones

#notmybookhaul 😀
Hubby's birthday today and these are his new books 🎉🎉
Oh look - some new Bowie books 😂😂

batsy Truly a #SeptemBowie for Mr B! Happy birthday to him. Awesome bookish gifts 😀 7y

Leniverse Happy Birthday to #MrB! 😄 7y

TheLondonBookworm I need more Bowie books!! I haven't bought one in at least a month 🙄 amazing choices 😍💕💕 7y

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Kalalalatja Happy birthday to Mr. B 🎉🎉🎉 7y

Ms_T Please pass on my happy birthday wishes to MrB 🎉🎉🎉 (edited) 7y

Izai.Amorim Nick Cave!! 👍👍And happy birthday! 7y

Balibee146 Happy Birthday MrB 7y

Melissa_J I'm going to have to look into that Bowie book for my husband 👍🏻 7y

TrishB @Melissa_J the one on the right came out a couple of weeks ago and I was just keeping my fingers crossed he didn't buy it! The Haddon Hall graphic novel I stumbled on in the university book shop and haven't seen before! 7y

[DELETED] 3803335244 So wonderful! 7y

readordierachel Awesome!! 7y

RohitSawant How awesome! Happy Birthday to him!! 🎉 7y

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