WHY BOWIE MATTERS

When David Bowie died in 2016, it seemed the whole world was united in mourning. Lifelong fan Professor Will Brooker carried out a year-long immersive research project, walking in Bowie’s footsteps, only listening to music and reading books Bowie loved, and even at times adopting his fashion. A unique, moving and dazzling exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life’s work and journey, and why he will always matter.