MICK ROCK The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973 (2016 German
pressed UK & European Deluxe 310-page 11" x 15" hardback book - In
1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall
of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Withit landed Bowie's
Stardust alter-ego: A glitter-clad, mascara-eyed, sexually-ambiguous
persona who kicked down the boundaries between male and female,
straight and gay, fact and fiction into one shifting and sparkling
phenomenon of 70s self-expression. A key passenger on this glam trip
into the stratosphere was fellow Londoner and photographer Mick
Rock. Rock bonded with Bowie artistically and personally, immersed
himself in the singer's inner circle, and, between 1972 and 1973,
worked as the singer's photographer and videographer. With text in
English, French and German, this collection features many previously
unpublished images, brings together spectacular stage shots, iconic
photo shoots and intimate backstage portraits. With a wonderful
lenticular cover of different headshots, it celebrates Bowie’s fearless
experimentation and reinvention, while offering privileged access to the
many facets of his personality and fame. Through the aloof and
approachable, the playful and serious, the candid and the contrived,
the result is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist
whose creative vision will never be forgotten. Additionally, this copy of
the beautiful cloth-bound behemoth remains in BRAND NEW condition
and, although there is a split in the shrinkwrap along the top edge, it
remains sealed within its original hype-stickered shrink)
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