A striking full-page New Musical Express advertisement for David Bowie’s landmark album “Heroes”, featuring the now-iconic dramatic black-and-white portrait and the powerful slogan that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Berlin Trilogy: “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.”

A striking June 1983 Starfix magazine cover featuring David Bowie in character from the film Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence), highlighting his acting career during a major cinematic phase. Publication: Starfix Date: June 1, 1983 Country: France Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: DAVID BOWIE FURYO THE STORY The cover shows David Bowie in military uniform and a distinctive hat, sitting in a vehicle with a serious expression. The issue also promotes other content includin

A sensational news item from The Sun dated May 19, 1983, reporting that the BBC considered David Bowie’s video for “China Girl” too provocative for prime-time television. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Sun Date: May 19, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Item THE STORY The article reveals that the BBC edited Bowie’s £100,000 “China Girl” video — which featured a romantic and sensual beach scene with an “Oriental beauty” — before it could be shown on Top of th

A major cover story and interview feature from Sunday (News of the World Magazine) dated May 1, 1983, exploring David Bowie at the height of his Let’s Dance success. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sunday – News of the World Magazine Date: May 1, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover + Feature THE STORY The cover features a striking close-up of Bowie wearing a brown hat with the playful yellow headline “HAS BOWIE GONE BONKERS? SEE INSIDE.” Inside, the feature includ

A vibrant cover and six-page interview feature from the French music magazine BEST dated May 1983, during the peak of Bowie’s Let’s Dance success. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: BEST Magazine Date: May 1983 Country: France Section / Pages: Front Cover + 6-page feature Title: Bowie Parle THE STORY This extensive interview captures David Bowie at the height of his commercial breakthrough with Let’s Dance. He reflects on his artistic evolution, the pressures of fame, and his place

A stylish cover and six-page interview feature from The Face magazine dated May 1983, during the peak of Bowie’s Let’s Dance success. David Bowie on the cover of The Face, May 1983 — photographed by Tony McGee, symbolising the cool precision of the Let’s Dance era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Face Date: May 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 6-page feature THE STORY This extensive interview captures David Bowie at a moment of massive commercial su

The advertisement features Bowie in dramatic makeup and costume, photographed in overlapping poses against a textured backdrop of crumpled paper and shadow. The headline reads “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Show Begins…” followed by “David Bowie – Scary Monsters.” Beneath the image, the text announces a special offer to the first 100 readers: a limited‑edition colour stamp sheet designed by Bowie himself. The layout reflects Bowie’s fusion of art, performance, and self‑promotion,

This RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released Scary Monsters album. Using the album artwork as its central image, the advert presents the record in a striking visual format and highlights its availability through a minimalist design built around Bowie's latest release. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 27, 1980 Country: United Kingdom This full-page RCA Records advertisement is devoted entirely to David Bowie's album Scary Monsters.

The 2 August 1980 issue of New Musical Express carries a full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s single “Ashes to Ashes.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1980 Country: United Kingdom The advert features the handwritten title “Ashes to ashes.” across the centre of the page. At the top is a sheet of twelve postage-stamp-style images of Bowie in various costumes. Below are three larger sequential photographs of Bowie in a Pierrot-style outfit holding a telepho

This advertisement exemplifies how Bowie’s visual persona transcended music, influencing graphic design and magazine marketing. The Pierrot image became one of the most recognisable motifs of his career, appearing across press, posters, and album art. Its inclusion in NME’s subscription campaign underscores Bowie’s role as a cultural touchstone bridging art and commerce.