This Melody Maker double‑page feature from September 7 1991 documents David Bowie’s impromptu performance at Los Angeles Airport celebrating the release of Tin Machine II. Written by Chris Roberts, the article captures Bowie’s reflections on fame, reinvention, and the artistic philosophy behind his band Tin Machine, blending live reportage with a candid interview. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 7, 1991 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with Bowie performi

This Billboard full‑page advertisement from August 31 1991 promotes Tin Machine II, the second album by David Bowie’s band Tin Machine, featuring Reeves Gabrels, Hunt Sales, and Tony Sales. The bold design declares the group’s mission as a “Transmission of Rock ’n Roll,” emphasizing their raw, collaborative energy and the lead single “One Shot.” Publication: Billboard Magazine Date: 31 August 1991 Country: United States The advert presents Tin Machine as a unified, hard‑edg

This Bizz Magazine cover feature coincided with Bowie’s Sound + Vision tour and his visit to Brazil. The interview explored his reflections on fame, reinvention, and the tour’s retrospective concept. The design embodies early‑1990s pop‑culture aesthetics — bold typography, saturated colours, and a confident portrait of Bowie in white shirt and dark vest, symbolising his poised transition into a new creative decade.

This Billboard magazine advertisement from July 1990 celebrates David Bowie’s Sound + Vision Tour, thanking over one million fans who attended the North American leg. The bold design and striking portrait mark Bowie’s triumphant retrospective tour, which revisited his greatest hits with cutting‑edge multimedia production. Publication: Billboard Magazine Date: July 28 1990 Country: United States THE STORY The full‑page advert features Bowie standing confidently against a v

The advertisement features a stylised monochrome illustration of Bowie’s face and upper torso, drawn with expressive linework and signed “Bowie” in the lower corner. The headline reads “Scary Monsters tamed at Boots £3.99,” linking Bowie’s latest release to the retailer’s monthly promotion. The text explains that Boots selects one top‑selling album each month and offers it at a reduced price, highlighting Bowie’s new record and its hit single “Ashes to Ashes.” The design comb

A landmark NME cover story and in-depth interview with David Bowie, coinciding with his acclaimed stage role in The Elephant Man and the release of Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).

The upper section, titled “Picking Up the Pieces,” discusses experimental art and cooperative creativity, referencing Brixton Drawing and alternative workshops. The tone is playful and intellectual, reflecting NME’s engagement with fringe artistic movements. The lower section, “Two Men and Their Hunches,” shifts to a satirical look at spiritualism, ectoplasm, and séance culture.

This Sounds feature from August 1980 reviews David Bowie’s album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps), capturing his transformation into a darker, more introspective figure. The article explores Bowie’s unsettling theatricality and the album’s fusion of art‑rock, paranoia, and pop brilliance. Publication: Sounds Date: August 16 1980 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “The Fright of Your Life,” the article opens with Bowie’s latest reinvention — a return to form after h

This New Musical Express feature from September 16 1978 continues the magazine’s in‑depth retrospective series on David Bowie’s career. Subtitled “All the Young Dudes,” it catalogues the songs Bowie wrote and produced for other artists, offering readers a detailed look at his creative reach beyond his own recordings. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 16 1978 Country: United Kingdom Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, the article serves as a comprehens

This New Musical Express feature from September 9 1978 continues the publication’s in‑depth retrospective on David Bowie’s career, subtitled “Part Two: TVC15.” Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, it offers a detailed critical overview of Bowie’s mid‑1970s output, examining his evolution from glam icon to avant‑garde innovator. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 9, 1978 Country: United KingdomThe article forms part of NME’s multi‑page “Consumer’s Guid