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With a film adaptation featuring Meryl Streep on the horizon, this biography provides a timely exploration of a unique figure in the world of music and socialite culture. Perfect for fans of biography and music history, this book invites you to delve into the extraordinary life of a woman who became a legend in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darryl W. Bullock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52244204224854,"sku":"9780715651063","price":9.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9780715651063.jpg?v=1767767757"},{"product_id":"pride-pop-and-politics-omnibus-press-9781913172213-music-theatre-and-lgbt-activism-1970-2022-darryl-w-bullock","title":"Pride, Pop and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the vibrant journey of LGBTQ culture in the UK with \u003cstrong\u003ePride, Pop and Politics\u003c\/strong\u003e by Darryl W. Bullock, published by Omnibus Press in 2022. 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