A mischievous wink from the music press: NME’s 1978 take on the Bowie–Iggy bootleg that blurred the line between myth and memorabilia.

A minimalist portrait, a list of dates, and a promise: Bowie returns to the stage with the precision and intensity of his Berlin‑era sound.

A minimalist portrait, a wall of dates, and a promise: Bowie returns to the stage with the precision and emotional clarity of his Berlin‑era sound.

A major New Musical Express announcement outlines Bowie’s first provincial UK concerts since 1973, supported by a newly expanded band and following an extensive American tour.

Sounds publishes a detailed breakdown of Bowie’s June 1978 UK tour dates, ticket prices, postal‑only applications, and the expanded band supporting him after an extensive American run.

An eight‑page Melody Maker special tracing Bowie’s journey from Brixton roots to Berlin reinvention, blending exclusive interviews, film‑set reportage, and reflections on fame, creativity, and the Eno–Visconti era.

A striking full-page Melody Maker advertisement published on January 20, 1978, promoting David Bowie’s new single “Beauty and the Beast”, taken from his critically acclaimed album “Heroes”, which had been named Melody Maker’s Album of the Year. Using a dramatic split-image design contrasting “Beauty” and “The Beast”, the advert perfectly captures Bowie’s artistic duality during his groundbreaking Berlin Trilogy period. This eye-catching RCA promotional piece not only pushed t

Publication: New Musical Express Date: January 14, 1978 Writer: Not credited (feature interview) A candid and colourful NME profile of Tony Mascia — David Bowie’s longtime personal bodyguard, driver, and close confidant throughout the Berlin Trilogy years. This rare behind-the-scenes piece offers an intimate look at Bowie’s private world through the eyes of the man who lived and travelled with him daily, revealing a warmer, more human side to the Starman during one of his mo

A striking full-page advertisement in the January 14, 1978 issue of New Musical Express promoted David Bowie’s new single “Beauty And The Beast”, the second release from his critically acclaimed album “Heroes”. Using a dramatic split-image design — one side a sharp, intense portrait and the other a high-contrast negative/bleached version — the advert cleverly embodied the song’s title while celebrating “Heroes” as NME’s Album of the Year. This powerful RCA promotional piece p

Published in Melody Maker on January 13, 1979, this one-page feature reports on director David Hemmings’ decision to re-edit the 1978 film Just A Gigolo, in which David Bowie starred in his first major acting role since The Man Who Fell to Earth. The article also provides a valuable update on Bowie’s next studio album (then tentatively titled Despite Straight Lines or Planned Accidents), revealing new details about its recording, ethnic influences, and lyrical direction durin