Mick Rock. The Rise of David Bowie. 1972–1973
Hardcover, 8.9 x 12.4 in., 4.55 lb, 300 pages
US$ 40
A tribute to David Bowie from the artist’s official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock. Compiled in 2015 with Bowie’s blessing, this electrifying collection includes stage shots, backstage photographs, album images, and more, to chart the musical, theatrical, and sexual revolution of the groundbreaking 1972–73 Ziggy Stardust world tour, and to celebrate the eternal inspiration of a fearless, outstanding artist.
Customer reviews (7)
Remembering Starman
Mick Rock’s legendary photos of the late artist
A unique tribute from David Bowie’s official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowie’s blessing.In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With it 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. Together, Ziggy the album and Ziggy the stage spectacular propelled the softly spoken Londoner into one of the world’s biggest stars.
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.
This collection brings together spectacular stage shots, iconic photo shoots, as well as intimate backstage portraits. 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.
Mick Rock. The Rise of David Bowie. 1972–1973
Hardcover, 8.9 x 12.4 in., 4.55 lb, 300 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-8324-4
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Customer reviews (7)
A lovely book (for completionists)
Howard, October 27, 2021
I'm a big fan of David Bowie, so I thought this was a lovely book. However, for such a large book dedicated to a single year of his career, I found it somewhat repetitive. If you're someone who wants to own every single image, this is an excellent book to own. But for others, this may not be a must-have.
Fantastico.
Roberta, October 27, 2021
Foto meravigliose. Forse il periodo che preferisco di Bowie. Una vera opera d'arte. Un grande Bowie e un grande Mick.
An Absolute Must for Bowie Fans
Andrew, October 27, 2021
Taschen has got to be the most thorough and thoughtful publishing house around. Every book, regardless of subject, is so gorgeously curated it dazzles. I’m a fan for life. I gave this book to my husband and it brought him to tears. This is not the first time a Taschen book has evoked such a response in my home, and I doubt it’ll be the last. Perfection!
Para fanáticos
Enoc, November 22, 2021
Si eres fan de Bowie es un "must'
The early Years of Black Star
Wilhelm, November 22, 2021
Ich bin aufgewachsen mit Ziggy Stardust. Er war mein erster Rock'n Roll Hero, mein erster Stern am musikalischen Himmel. Nirgendwo sonst, als in diesem grandiosen Buch, einem Denkmal für diesen einzigartigen Künstler, findet man eine derart geniale Dokumentation der ersten Glam-Rock-Ära von David Bowie, dem BLACK STAR!
Bowie
Thomas, November 02, 2021
Immer wieder spannend, seine Wandlungsfähigkeit zu sehen....
Per tutti i fan del Duca Bianco e non
Nicola, October 28, 2021
Un libro fotografico incredibile. Consigliato a tutti i fan di Bowie