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DAVID BOWIE: THE CHAMELEON OF POP

David Bowie Is

David Bowie Is

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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God

David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God

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David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980

David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980

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Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust

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Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust

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David Bowie: A Life

David Bowie: A Life

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The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition)

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The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition)

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On Bowie

On Bowie

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Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Story

Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Story

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The Age of Bowie: How David Bowie Made a World of Difference

The Age of Bowie: How David Bowie Made a World of Difference

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When Ziggy Played Guitar: David Bowie and Four Minutes that Shook the World

When Ziggy Played Guitar: David Bowie and Four Minutes that Shook the World

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Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973

Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973

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Bowie at the BBC: A life in interviews

Bowie at the BBC: A life in interviews

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Books celebrating British Pop Culture

FEATURED ELECTRONIC MUSIC BOOKS

Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage

Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage

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Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell

Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell

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Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From Doctor Who to Acid House

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Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From Doctor Who to Acid House

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Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany

Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany

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Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp

Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp

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Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery Kempe and Cosey Fanni Tutti

Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery Kempe and Cosey Fanni Tutti

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Featured Books For Jazzheads

FEATURED BOOKS FOR RECORD COLLECTORS

1000 Record Covers

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1000 Record Covers

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The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

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The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

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A Fabulous Creation: How the LP Saved Our Lives

A Fabulous Creation: How the LP Saved Our Lives

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Jazz Covers. 45th Ed.

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Jazz Covers. 45th Ed.

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Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

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BROWSE COLLECTIONS

Music Biographies & Memoirs
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's definitive collection of Music Biographies and compelling Band Memoirs....

Music Biographies & Memoirs
Books about British Pop Culture
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Books about British Pop Culture
The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Explore the Definitive Books on John, Paul, George, and Ringo Step into...

The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Explore the History, Artists, and Independent Spirit of Indie Music Welcome to...

Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Uncover the History of Bebop, Free Jazz, and the Art of Improvisation...

Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Books about Rock Music
Dive headfirst into the electrifying world of rock with books that crank...

Books about Rock Music
Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's definitive collection of Electronic Music books. Dive deep...

Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's comprehensive collection of Books about Vinyl Records. Whether...

Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting

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Discover the best books about Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Curtis. From Touching From a Distance to Chapter and Verse, explore the history of the Manchester post-punk and electronic...

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Explore the chaotic history of Creation Records. From Alan McGee discovering Oasis to the genius of Teenage Fanclub, shop our essential music history books now.

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