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A Tribute to David Bowie
As a tribute to David Bowie's life, his music and his acting, here is a list of works by him as well as about him. Materials on the evolution of electronic music are also included. All are available to reserve and check out in our library system. Good for new fans and longtime fans alike.
When you're finished, be sure to explore Bowie's own list of favorite books.
Books about David Bowie
Bowie on Bowie: Interviews and Encounters with David Bowie
by Sean Egan
by Paul Trynka
Heroes: David Bowie and Berlin
The Man Who Sold the World: David Bowie and the 1970s
CDs of David Bowie's Music
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
DVDs of David Bowie in Concert
DVDs of Movies featuring David Bowie
Books about Electronic Music
The Cambridge Companion to Electronic Music
Edited by Nick Collins and Julio d'Escriván
by Ben Kettlewell
Remix: The Electronic Music Explosion
DVDs about Electronic Music
High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music
Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution: A Documentary Film
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