FOLLOW the story of David Bowie from 1971 to 2016, told through authentic newspaper reports and pictures. Relive the release of Space Oddity, the birth of Ziggy Stardust, glam rock of the early ’70s, the final chapter with Blackstar and Bowie’s lasting legacy. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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TOP OF THE POPS, 1972. Cameras cut to a thin white hand strumming a blue guitar. Then the shot widens — bright red hair, a glitter jumpsuit, and a sly, knowing grin. He looks like he’s landed from another planet. As the chorus hits, he locks eyes with the nation and sings, “There’s a starman waiting in the sky…” In that moment, Ziggy Stardust is born — and pop will never be the same again.
Follow the story of David Bowie through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports published in The Mirror. This edition charts the life and career of the Starman himself — exactly as they were reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The release of Space Oddity and the birth of Ziggy Stardust
– The glam rock phenomenon of the early ’70s
– Reinvention as the Thin White Duke and the Berlin years
– The comeback at Live Aid and global superstardom
– The final chapter with Blackstar and Bowie’s lasting legacy
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong fan, a music enthusiast, or someone who witnessed every era — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of rock history 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: 130+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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