Why Bowie Matters

A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life's work and journey, and why he will always matter.

About the author

Will Brooker is a writer and academic, professor of film and cultural studies at Kingston University and an author of several books of cultural studies dealing with elements of modern pop culture and fandom.

Summary

A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life’s work and journey, and why he will always matter.

Product details

• Authors: Will Brooker, Brooker Will
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780008313753
• ISBN: 978-0-00-831375-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Rock & Pop music, MUSIC / History & Criticism, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Biography: arts & entertainment, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Biography: arts and entertainment, Music: styles and genres, LITERARY CRITICISM / LGBTQ+, music;david;bowie