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Rough Trade's No. 1 Book of the Year 2024

Street Level Superstar: A Year With Lawrence - Will Hodgkinson

'Street Level Superstar: A Year With Lawrence' explores a year in the life of Britain’s most singular musical genius who never hit the big time. Our Book of the Year edition includes a Rough Trade Exclusive extra chapter, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this captivating portrait of an enigmatic artist.

Street Level Superstar: A Year With Lawrence - Will Hodgkinson

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