Media Bites December 2019-January 2020

Why Bowie Matters WI L L BROOK E R A unique, moving and dazzlingly researched 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.

Released: 18/11/19 BHB | 240pp

From Russia With Blood H E I D I B L AK E The explosive, untold story of how Russia mastered the art and science of targeted assassination – and why even the most powerful nations in the world have failed to stop Putin. This heart- stopping international investigation – written with the page-turning pace and chilling narrative of a thriller – reveals one of the most important and terrifying stories of our time.

AU $24.99 NZ $27.99 Imprint: William Collins Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War MARC I A M I TCH E L L & THOMAS M I TCH E L L The inspiration for the major motion picture Official Secrets , starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Matt Smith. Due for release in Australian cinemas on 21 November it tells the true story of British secret-service officer Katharine Gun, who during the immediate run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq received an email from the US National Security Agency that would turn her world upside down.

Released: 19/11/19 TPB | 552pp

AU $32.99 NZ $36.99 Imprint: William Collins Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

Released: 18/11/19 BPB | 256pp

AU $22.99 NZ $25.00 Imprint: William Collins Publicity contact: Nicola Woods nicola.woods@harpercollins.com.au

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