The advert features a warm, engaging live photograph of David Bowie smiling in a white sailor-style cap, microphone in hand, presenting him as charismatic, approachable and firmly in command of his late-1970s stage persona.

A full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for the new official “Book of Bowie” — a major publication featuring rare colour pictures, interviews, and in-depth analysis of his career PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 10, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: BOOK OF BOWIE THE STORY The ad promotes a comprehensive new book on David Bowie with the tagline “All you ever wanted to know about Bowie…” It highlights