Bowie A-Z: The Life of an Icon from Aladdin Sane to Ziggy Stardust | 
pickThe author's shocking indictment of the Australian education system notwithstanding, I loved this book. It's not deep and meaningful, being an alphabetically arranged series of factoids, but it is colourful and vibrant, thanks to Libby VanderPloeg's gorgeous illustrations. While I've seen this in stores shelved with children's books, references to Bowie's drug taking and sex life mean it's definitely not suitable for young readers.
CarolynM I'm intrigued. How does the Australian education system come up in a book of factoids about David Bowie? 5y
Bookwomble @CarolynM The author is Australian, and has a weak grasp on elementary astronomy and 20th Century wartime history. I 'blurbed' about a couple of gaffs he made that set my teeth on edge 😬 I'm probably being grossly judgemental! 😁 5y
CarolynM I hadn't seen your earlier blurbs. I agree he's ignorant. What is wrong with the editors - is there no basic fact checking anymore? I hope the next book by an Australian that you read changes your view about our education.🙂 5y
Bookwomble @CarolynM Poor editing,too, you're right. Doubtless their teachers would be appalled, too 😄 5y
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