The Story of David Bowie

THE LIGHTS flare, the camera pans, and there he is. David Bowie, flame-red hair, quilted jumpsuit shimmering under the studio glare. It’s 6th July, 1972, and millions of households are about to meet Ziggy Stardust for the first time. The opening chords of ‘Starman’ chime out, familiar yet otherworldly. By the time the credits roll, pop has changed forever. Starman has landed, and nothing on Top of the Pops, or in British culture, will ever look quite the same again.

Follow the extraordinary journey of David Bowie through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to early 1970s. This edition charts the evolution of an icon — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The breakthrough Top of the Pops performance of ‘Starman’ in 1972
– The birth of Ziggy Stardust and the glam rock revolution
– The transformations of Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke
– Landmark moments from Heroes to Let’s Dance and beyond
– Tributes and reflections following the release of Blackstar

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong fan, a music historian, or someone who remembers that first glimpse of Ziggy on TV — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Bowie’s stardust ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 100+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.