From the New York Times bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape, a
thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie
that explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection
he enjoyed with his fans
Innovative. Pioneering. Brave. Until his death in January 2016, David
Bowie created art that not only pushed boundaries, but helped fans
understand themselves and view the world from fantastic new
perspectives.
When the shocking news of his death on January 10, 2016 broke, the
outpouring of grief and adulation was immediate and ongoing. Fans around
the world and across generations paid homage to this brilliant,
innovate, ever evolving artist who both shaped and embodied our times.
In this concise and penetrating book, featuring color photographs,
highly regarded Rolling Stone critic, bestselling author, and lifelong
Bowie fan Rob Sheffield shares his own feelings about the passing of
this icon and explains why Bowie's death has elicited such an
unprecedented emotional outpouring from so many lives.