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The Man Who Sold the World: David Bowie and the 1970s by Doggett, Peter
by Doggett, Peter | HC | Acceptable
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still completely intact. The binding may be slightly damaged around the edges but it is still completely intact. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0062024655
- Book Title
- Man Who Sold the World : David Bowie and the 1970s
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Genre
- Music, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- History & Criticism, Personal Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Historical
- Item Weight
- 26.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 512 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062024655
ISBN-13
9780062024657
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117232182
Product Key Features
Book Title
Man Who Sold the World : David Bowie and the 1970s
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
History & Criticism, Personal Memoirs, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Historical
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The Man Who Sold the World …explores themes in Bowie's most inventive period - from sexual identity to the nature of fame. Doggett's song-by-song analysis will make obsessive fans of the 'Ziggy Stardust' days want to pull out their old vinyl., Packed with insight, a go-to text for anyone who wants to understanding what Doggett calls 'the uncanny strangeness of the seventies Bowie,' and the creative process that led to his artistic breakthroughs., 'A thoughtful combination of critical observation and biographical digging'.Doggett's sparkling work of biocriticism is full of entertaining anecdotes and flashes of insight.' (June Sawyers, Booklist (starred review)), Doggett's previous book, You Never Give Me Your Money: the Battle for the Soul of the Beatles, was the perfect preparation for writing about both the Seventies and Bowie., 'Explores themes in Bowie's most inventive period - from sexual identity to the nature of fame. Doggett's song-by-song analysis will make obsessive fans of the ?Ziggy Stardust? days want to pull out their old vinyl.' (USA Today), Explores themes in Bowie's most inventive period - from sexual identity to the nature of fame. Doggett's song-by-song analysis will make obsessive fans of the 'Ziggy Stardust' days want to pull out their old vinyl., A thoughtful combination of critical observation and biographical digging….Doggett's sparkling work of biocriticism is full of entertaining anecdotes and flashes of insight., Details a decade of styles and influences of one of rock's most enigmatic personalities….A complete treat., 'Astonishing and absorbing?Expertly unpicks this explosively creative time in Bowie's life'. [Doggett intercuts] the individually tailored song biographies with essays on everything from glam rock, minimalism and punk, to radical left-wing politics, music video and a mass of other subjects that helped shape the ideas behind Bowie's songs.' (Rob Fitzpatrick, Sunday Times (London)), There aren't many writers who have the combination of classic-rock knowledge, reverence for an artist and sheer patience to successfully pull off this sort of project., Astonishing and absorbing…Expertly unpicks this explosively creative time in Bowie's life…. [Doggett intercuts] the individually tailored song biographies with essays on everything from glam rock, minimalism and punk, to radical left-wing politics, music video and a mass of other subjects that helped shape the ideas behind Bowie's songs., 'A thoughtful combination of critical observation and biographical digging'.Doggett's sparkling work of biocriticism is full of entertaining anecdotes and flashes of insight.' ( Booklist (starred review))
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092
Synopsis
The Man Who Sold the World by Peter Doggett-author of the critically acclaimed Beatles biography, You Never Give Me Your Money-is a song-by-song chronicle of the evolution of David Bowie. Focusing on the work and the life of one of the most groundbreaking figures in music and popular culture during the turbulent seventies, Bowie's most productive and innovative period, The Man Who Sold the World is the book that serious rock music lovers have been waiting for. By exploring David Bowie's individual achievements and breakthroughs one-by-one, Doggett paints a fascinating portrait of the performer who paved the way for a host of fearless contemporary artists, from Radiohead to Lady Gaga., The Man Who Sold the World by Peter Doggett--author of the critically acclaimed Beatles biography, You Never Give Me Your Money--is a song-by-song chronicle of the evolution of David Bowie. Focusing on the work and the life of one of the most groundbreaking figures in music and popular culture during the turbulent seventies, Bowie's most productive and innovative period, The Man Who Sold the World is the book that serious rock music lovers have been waiting for. By exploring David Bowie's individual achievements and breakthroughs one-by-one, Doggett paints a fascinating portrait of the performer who paved the way for a host of fearless contemporary artists, from Radiohead to Lady Gaga., The Man Who Sold the World by Peter Doggett--author of the critically acclaimed Beatles biography, You Never Give Me Your Money --is a song-by-song chronicle of the evolution of David Bowie. Focusing on the work and the life of one of the most groundbreaking figures in music and popular culture during the turbulent seventies, Bowie's most productive and innovative period, The Man Who Sold the World is the book that serious rock music lovers have been waiting for. By exploring David Bowie's individual achievements and breakthroughs one-by-one, Doggett paints a fascinating portrait of the performer who paved the way for a host of fearless contemporary artists, from Radiohead to Lady Gaga.
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