Bowie's Heroes-Era Single Launch Published in the UK on January 20, 1978, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - The New Single” promoted David Bowie’s latest single from the Heroes album. The eye-catching ad highlighted the track’s dark, experimental energy, positioning it as a bold follow-up in Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy phase, with striking visuals and text emphasizing his ongoing creative reinvention. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker

Bowie's Bodyguard & Iggy Pop Bond Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page article “Bowie’s Big Buddy” profiled Tony Mascia — David Bowie’s longtime bodyguard — offering a candid, colourful glimpse into Bowie’s life during the Berlin Trilogy era. Mascia shared stories of driving rock stars, working on The Man Who Fell To Earth, protecting Bowie from crowds, and his thoughts on Bowie’s friends (Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan). The

An NME Heroes-Era Single Spotlight Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page review “Beauty and the Beast - Off He Goes, Dictating Another Trend” covered David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review celebrated the track’s dark, experimental energy and Bowie’s ongoing trendsetting role in rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page sin

An NME Heroes Celebration Promo Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - From NME's Album of the Year” promoted David Bowie’s Heroes album as NME’s Album of the Year. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this NME advert in your archive? Ready for the beauty and the beast? Share in the comments!

Bowie's Beast & RCA Right Call Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, review “Beauty and the Beast - RCA Publicity Dept. are Right” celebrated David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review agreed with RCA’s publicity push, praising the track’s dark, innovative energy and Bowie’s ongoing role as a trendsetter in glam and experimental rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: Si

A Melody Maker Gigolo Film Update Published in the UK on January 13, 1979, Melody Maker’s one-page article “David Hemmings re-cuts Just A Gigolo” covered director David Hemmings’ decision to re-edit his 1978 film Just A Gigolo — starring David Bowie in his first major acting role post-The Man Who Fell To Earth. The article detailed the changes to the film’s structure and tone, amid mixed reviews and Bowie’s Berlin era spotlight. WHILE David Hemmings re-cuts Just A Gigolo, whi

David Bowie’s Bowie Zigzag, a one-page cover in ZIGZAG Magazine, January 1, 1978.

A Rolling Stone Bowie Berlin Portrait Published in the US on January 12, 1978, Rolling Stone’s four-page feature “Plays Himself” offered an in-depth look at David Bowie during his Berlin Trilogy peak — exploring his *Low* and *Heroes* era, his move to Berlin, the influence of Brian Eno and Tony Visconti, and his deliberate reinvention as the Thin White Duke. The article captured Bowie at his most introspective and experimental. Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine:

Bowie’s Berlin trilogy in the spotlight – Melody Maker deciphers the German genius! Melody Maker, December 24, 1977. More Bowie Berlin-era insights added weekly.

Bowie drops the punk bombshell – “there’s old wave, there’s new wave… and there’s David Bowie”! There's Old Wave, There's New Wave..., a one-page article in New Musical Express, 1977.

One-Page Rolling Stone Tenth Anniversary Issue (Dec 15, 1977) Tomorrow Belongs To Those Can Hear It Coming

David Bowie’s The Phantom Stranger Plays Hide and Seek, a cover and three-page feature in New Musical Express, November 12,

David Bowie’s Random Notes a one-page article in Rolling Stone, November 3, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Bowie-and Blind Faith," a one-page album review of *Heroes* in Record Mirror, October 8, 1977.

Two one-page articles featuring an interview with David Bowie and a review of the Heroes album in Sounds, dated October 8, 1977.

NME’s ultimate glam buyer’s guide – who to worship, who to burn! Consumers Guide to Glam Rock - Oh You Pretty Things, two-page feature in NME, October 8, 1977.

David Bowie’s Heroes one-page album review, titled "The Last Days of David Bowie," published in New Musical Express on October 8, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Album & Marc Show," a one-page article in Melody Maker, October 1, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Heroes," a one-page advert in New Musical Express, September 24, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Bowie and Bing!," a one-page article in Record Mirror, September 17, 1977.