A triptych of transformation — Bowie between decades, between selves, and between the last breath of the Berlin years and the sharp edge of Scary Monsters.

A secondary excerpt emphasising the advert’s role as a collectible artefact — a bold graphic statement that captured Bowie’s shift from the Berlin years into the sharper aesthetic of the new decade.

A stark, futuristic one‑page advert promoting Blondie’s new single “Atomic,” pairing Debbie Harry’s iconic image with nuclear‑age visual drama and bold Chrysalis branding.

A major feature by Charles Shaar Murray exploring David Bowie’s creative rebirth in Berlin and the making of his groundbreaking albums Low and “Heroes.” Writer: Charles Shaar Murray Photographers: Tom Sheehan (London) / Joe Stevens (New York) Artist: David Bowie Date: January 14, 1978 Length: 6 min read The article opens with a reflection on the fading of the 1970s and Bowie’s withdrawal from the excesses of fame. Murray situates Bowie’s Berlin years as a deliberate act of ar

A two‑page RCA advertisement from Melody Maker dated December 29 1979, presenting David Bowie’s complete 1970s discography as a monumental body of work. The layout positions Bowie’s fifteen albums as an “encyclopedia” of the decade, defining the evolution of modern rock music. Writer: Uncredited (advertisement copy) Artist: David Bowie Date: December 29 1979 Length: 2 pages advertisement The spread features bold typographic headlines — “THE DEFINITIVE OF ROCK MUSIC” and...

Full‑page Melody Maker advertisement promoting David Bowie’s single “John, I’m Only Dancing (Again)” (1975) from the Young Americans sessions, paired with the original 1972 Ziggy Stardust version. The design features Bowie in a wide‑brimmed hat, cigarette in hand, photographed in monochrome. Writer: Uncredited (advertisement copy) Artist: David Bowie Date: December 15, 1979 Length: Full‑page advertisement

A short letters column from Rolling Stone featuring reader responses to Chris Hodenfield’s feature “Bad Boys in Berlin” (RS 301), praising the article’s portrayal of Bowie and Iggy Pop during their Berlin period. Writer: Buddy Martin / Deb Biggs Artists: David Bowie & Iggy Pop Date: November 15 1979 Length: 2 min read Two letters from readers in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bowling Green, Ohio express admiration for Hodenfield’s writing and the mystique surrounding Bowie and

A lively Record Mirror feature documenting David Bowie’s visit to the Blitz club with Bob Geldof, written in the playful, conversational style typical of late‑1970s British music journalism. Writer: Photographer: Uncredited Artist: David Bowie and Bob Geldof Date: September 9, 1979 Length: 4 min read The article opens with a humorous vignette describing Bob Geldof’s invitation to Bowie for drinks at Blitz, the London nightclub that had become the nucleus of the New Romantic m

A two‑page feature from Rolling Stone reviewing David Bowie’s album *Lodger* and examining his artistic evolution through the 1970s. Written by Greil Marcus, the piece situates Bowie’s work within the broader cultural and aesthetic landscape of the decade. Writer: Greil Marcus Artist: David Bowie Date: August 9 1979 Length: ~10 min read The article opens with a full‑page illustration of Bowie by artist S. Begg, depicting him in a leather jacket against a muted background — a

A full‑page RCA advertisement from Rolling Stone promoting David Bowie’s album “Lodger,” published on July 12 1979. The design captures the surreal, kinetic energy of Bowie’s late‑1970s period, combining motion, typography, and conceptual imagery to reflect the album’s restless spirit. Writer: Uncredited (advertisement copy) Artist: David Bowie Date: July 12 1979 Length: 1 page advertisement The advertisement features Bowie in mid‑motion, his body tilted diagonally as if susp