David Bowie
The Artist, the Albums, the Music
Philippe Margotin author Claire Alejo translator Cheryl Robson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Aurora Metro Publications
Published:10th Jan '26
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Tracing his journey across continents and personas, it explores the albums, characters, and ground breaking sounds that turned Bowie into a cultural force. Glam rock, soul, avant-garde-nothing was off-limits. An immersive portrait of a man who made transformation an art form, this is the story of Bowie at his most daring and unforgettable.
A shape shifting icon who reinvented himself with every beat, David Bowie stands as one of the most electrifying artists of all time. This book dives into his fifty year odyssey of fearless creativity-from the birth of Ziggy Stardust to the enigmatic glow of Blackstar.
Tracing his journey across continents and personas, it explores the albums, characters, and groundbreaking sounds that turned Bowie into a cultural force. Glam rock, soul, avant garde experimentation-nothing was off limits for a mind forever chasing the next frontier.
A vivid, immersive portrait of a man who made transformation an art form, this is the story of Bowie at his most daring, inventive, and unforgettable.
With dozens of rarely seen photographs this book gives Bowie fans new insights at every stage.
Includes a foreword by music writer and record producer Richard Morton Jack and an interview with Sefi Carmel, composer, producer and sound mi
"Comprehensive biography of Bowie from Ziggy to the Black Star - all the albums are covered as well as the background to his life and work, his endless experimentation, his acting, writing and reinvention of himself in various guises. Fascinating colour photos throughout, many of which had not been published before so were a surprise to me. Perfect gift for Bowie fans."- 5 *, Goodreads reviewer
‘Full of insight into the literary and cultural influences that inspired the songs, this vibrant biography offers a fantastic visual journey from the young Davie Jones to the experimental Blackstar.’ *****
– Mark Dezzani, broadcaster, Radio Caroline
"Superb, well-written, retraces the career of the artist, through his albums.
Beautiful photos." ***** FNAC
"Very good book with lovely colour photos, which explores the life, work and songs of this great artist." ***** FNAC
About previous books by Philippe Margotin'Philippe has done a sublime job of collating the best and signature photographs to embody the time for musical significance, culture, and fashion. It takes you on a nostalgic trip, offers an insightful look into the spirit of that time, and demonstrates the crucial milestones of those who set the foundations of rock and metal in Britain." - Carina Lawrence, Mad About Rock magazine
ISBN: 9781913641573
Dimensions: 244mm x 168mm x 20mm
Weight: unknown
280 pages