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Icongraphics - David Bowie
A Graphic Novel
Series: Gemini Graphic Novels
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A musician, a visionary, a shapeshifter — David Bowie was an artist of reinvention who was many things to many people, including himself. Through legendary personas, such as Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, his fearless individuality inspired many. But where did the real Bowie...
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A musician, a visionary, a shapeshifter — David Bowie was an artist of reinvention who was many things to many people, including himself. Through legendary personas, such as Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, his fearless individuality inspired many. But where did the real Bowie exist and what journey did he make to rediscover himself?
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786751706
Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gemini Gift
Contributors:
- By Simone Pace
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Brian Freschi has worked for many years in theatre and the performing arts, and, since 2018, as an author of illustrated books. He teaches creative writing and scriptwriting for comics at The Sign Academy in Florence.
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