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The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey, My Passions Photos and Mementos from Q's Personal CollectionBy Quincy Jones

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Book (1.7kg) 9781933784670£30.00 £8.00
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The Complete Quincy Jones examines the diverse virtuosity of Quincy Jones, celebrating his prolific contribution to American art and culture. Comprised of personal interviews and recollections with Jones, this collection peers behind the veil of celebrity, with extraordinary access to his creative inspirations and labors. Through private notebooks, correspondence, and photographs Jones offers unprecedented introspection into the depths of his creativity and the histories of his ventures.

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