A portrait of Bowie before the breakthrough — theatrical, tender, and searching — The World of David Bowie captures the moment just before everything changed.

David Bowie’s 1970 Mercury single The Prettiest Star, featuring Marc Bolan on guitar, failed to chart but became a key early milestone in his evolution.

Published on February 28, 1970, this one‑page Scrapbook advert promotes David Bowie’s new electric band Hype, announcing their appearance at the Basildon Arts Centre with support from High Tide and Iron Maiden, accompanied by a full psychedelic light show.

The Manish Boys’ 1965 Parlophone single featuring Bowie’s first released composition and a Jimmy Page guitar solo.