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Big Issue’s greatest interviews in history published in a collection for the first time

From David Bowie to the Spice Girls, this is a bumper feast of incredible people and inspirational insights

A collection of the Big Issue’s greatest interviews of all time have been published in one place for the first time.

The new mag-book, which is on sale now, features more than 100 greats over 132 pages.

David Bowie chats with Jarvis Cocker about mortality. George Michael speaks about his sexuality and the impact of fame.

Our legendary interviews with the Spice Girls, Stone Roses, Dalai Lama, Pope Francis, REM, Radiohead, Dennis Hopper and many more names you might recognise feature in the book.

We even find out how Luke Skywalker reunited the Kinks. It is a bumper feast of incredible insights.

Proceeds will go towards continuing the Big Issue’s life-changing work to support people facing homelessness and disadvantage.

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
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It began with the launch of a magazine in 1991 and since then more than 200 million copies magazine have been sold by over 100,000 vendors.

And in that time, some of the biggest celebrities and most influential people in the world have shared their stories with us.

Big Issue: The Great Interviews is on sale in stores across the UK, including in 280 TGJones stores. It is also available through the Big Issue Shop.

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Reader-funded since 1991 – Big Issue brings you trustworthy journalism that drives real change.

Every day, our journalists dig deeper, speaking up for those society overlooks.

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