John O'Connell "Bowie's Bookshelf: 100 Books that Changed David Bowie's Life" Book (2019)

Details: John O'Connell, "Bowie's Bookshelf: 100 Books that Changed David Bowie's Life," published by Gallery Books, 2019. Hardcover (7" l x 5.5" w x 1" h) 197 pages (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelf wear).

Description: "Shortly before he died, David Bowie shared a list of the 100 books that changed his life, covering nonfiction and fiction, classics and obscure titles. This book presents 100 short essays that study each book and shows its context in Bowie's life and work, suggesting ways each book influenced his sound, lyrics, or outlook. Take a tour through Bowie's personal library and see how these books shaped one of the greatest artists of our times." 

Grade: M/NM (new stock)

Author: John O’Connell is a former Senior Editor at Time Out and music columnist for The Face. He is now freelance writing mainly for The Times and The Guardian. He interviewed David Bowie in New York in 2002. He lives in south London.