Weight | 0.2935 kg |
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Dimensions | 198 × 131 × 27 mm |
Cover | Paperback |
Publication Year | 2017 |
Publisher | Music Press Books |
ISBN | 9781786062680 |
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Mick Ronson: The Spider with the Platinum Hair
Mick Ronson was a lot more than just the guitarist for Ziggy Stardust. This fully updated biography is full of first-hand recollections by those who were closest to him, including a foreword by his wife Suzi and a hand-written speech by his daughter Lisa.
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