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

A major one-page feature in Melody Maker with the dramatic headline “Bowie: it’s a blackout!”, covering David Bowie’s recent activities, stage performances, and public image during his 1978 world tour. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 3, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / News Page Title: Bowie: it’s a blackout! THE STORY The article discusses Bowie’s intense touring schedule, technical aspects of his live shows, and the “blackout” theme (possibly ref

A full-page advertisement from New Musical Express promoting David Bowie’s major 1978 European Tour in support of the “Heroes” album.

The advert positions the project as a creative shift, highlighting Bowie’s move into classical narration and storytelling, far removed from his rock persona.

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 20, 1978, reviewing David Bowie’s performance at Madison Square Garden during the Heroes / Isolar II tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY The article explores Bowie’s theatrical stagecraft and his ability to constantly reinvent himself. Titled “The Incredible Disappearing Man”, it examines how Bowie has worn

A major three-page feature from Sounds magazine dated May 20, 1978, documenting David Bowie’s American tour during the Heroes / Isolar II period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Three-page feature Writer: Dave Fudger THE STORY Dave Fudger’s in-depth piece blends reportage and poetic observation as it follows Bowie across America. The article captures the intensity of his performances, the devotion of his U.S. audi

A striking RCA Red Seal promotional advert announcing David Bowie’s narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy — a bold classical crossover for Bowie.

A concise but excited Melody Maker news brief announcing the imminent arrival of David Bowie’s new album “Heroes” — a stark, Berlin-forged statement of modernism that would soon be hailed as a major artistic leap forward.

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.”

This September 10 1977 newspaper feature captures a historic television moment as Marc Bolan and David Bowie reunite on screen for the final episode of Bolan’s ITV music series Marc. The article highlights Bowie’s rare television appearance and their duet performance, marking one of Bolan’s last filmed shows before his death later that month. Publication: Newspaper Clipping Date: September 10 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Bob Hart, the article announces Bolan’s “ast