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We Could Be
Bowie and his Heroes
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This compelling biography will captivate Bowie fans, music enthusiasts, and readers interested in Arts & Culture, especially those keen to explore personal anecdotes behind legendary cultural moments.
The story of Bowie's life told through 300 encounters with fellow icons, from Dylan to Dalí, Lennon to Lydon, Princess Margaret to Prince.
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With consultant editor Tony Visconti.
'An unearthed trove of Bowie treasure' - David Mitchell
David Bowie's story has never been told quite like this.
Tracing the star's encounters with fellow icons throughout his life, We Could Be offers a new history of Bowie, collecting 300 short stories that together paint a portrait of humour, humility, compassion, tragedy and more besides.
He teaches Michael Jackson the moonwalk. He embarrasses himself in front of Lennon and Warhol. He saves the life of Nina Simone. He also taught John McEnroe to play "Rebel Rebel"; had run-ins with Lou Reed, Axel Rose and Liam Gallagher, and had his feet measured by Freddie Mercury at their first meeting. Individually astonishing, together these stories—including details never before revealed—build a new picture of Bowie, one which shows his vulnerability, his sense of humour, his inner diva.
Exhaustively researched from thousands of sources by BBC reporter and Bowie obsessive Tom Hagler—with the guidance and memories of Bowie's long-time producer Tony Visconti—We Could Be is fascinating, comic, compelling, and a history of Bowie unlike any that has come before.
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A fresh, illuminating portrait of a life unlike any that has come before. – David Bowie News
A fresh take on writing about David Bowie and the encounters people had with him throughout his life. – Louder Than War
Even the most well informed Bowie reader will find something new here. – The Edinburgh Reporter
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788402736
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Tom Hagler is a presenter and reporter for BBC World Service radio. He has covered major events and interviewed some of the biggest names across politics, music and science, with a roll call as diverse as Joe Biden, Kofi Annan, Grandmaster Flash and Buzz Aldrin. He was previously a reporter for the Sunday Telegraph and The Sunday Times.
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