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David Bowie (May 31, 2002) Fellow Starmen David Bowie and Moby – Magazine Cover
In late May 2002, David Bowie shared a striking magazine cover with electronic star Moby, as the two visionary artists were rumoured to be collaborating or working together on new music. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music / Style Magazine (likely Q, Mojo or Uncut) Date: May 31, 2002 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover / Main Feature THE STORY This dramatic cover announces a joint project or meeting of minds between David Bowie and Moby under the headline “FELL

David Bowie
May 31, 20022 min read


Reeves Gabrels (May 1, 1997) Earthling Guitarist Profile - Guitarist Magazine
A detailed profile from Guitarist magazine dated May 1, 1997, focusing on Reeves Gabrels’ creative partnership with David Bowie during the Earthling era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Guitarist Magazine Date: May 1, 1997 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article THE STORY Reeves Gabrels discusses his role as Bowie’s guitarist and key collaborator, explaining his aggressive, textural approach to playing — “trying to kill someone with it.” He covers his shift from

David Bowie
May 1, 19972 min read


David Bowie (June 2, 1987) “Bowiessimo!” Never Let Me Down Advertisement
Striking one-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s album Never Let Me Down and the single “Day-in Day-out”, featuring the bold headline “BOWIESSIMO!”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 2, 1987 Country: Netherlands / Europe Section / Pages: One-Page Advertisement Title: BOWIESSIMO! / NEVER LET ME DOWN THE STORY The dramatic black-and-white ad showcases a close-up portrait of David Bowie with his trademark 1980s hairstyle, intense gaze, and stylish pose. It promotes the new al

David Bowie
Jun 2, 19871 min read


David Bowie (June 1, 1983) “DAVID BOWIE FURYO” – Starfix Magazine FRA
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

David Bowie
Jun 1, 19831 min read


David Bowie (May 1983) Cool, Calm + Collectable - The Face
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

David Bowie
May 1, 19832 min read


Album Advertisement
David Bowie (June 16, 1979) “Lodger” – New Album Advertisement – New Musical Express (UK) PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 16, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This striking ad features a dynamic full-page photograph of Bowie in a dramatic pose against a grid background, promoting the release of Lodger. The album was recorded in Switzerland and N

David Bowie
Jun 16, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 16, 1979) “Lodger” Advertisement – NME (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie. PUBLICATION: Date: June 16, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 13) Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It includes a “POST CARD” style layout encouragin

David Bowie
Jun 16, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 9, 1979) “Lodger” Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie Date: June 9, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic, dramatic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It uses a creative “POST CARD” layout design. CONTEXT AND NOTES

David Bowie
Jun 9, 19791 min read


David Bowie (June 2, 1979) “Lodger” – New Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final part of the Berlin Trilogy. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This dynamic ad features a striking full-body photograph of Bowie in a dramatic mid-movement pose against a grid background, promoting the immediate availability of Lodger. The a

David Bowie
May 30, 19791 min read


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - Melody Maker
A full-page album review from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review describes Lodger as a bold, adventurous work that blends art-rock with global influences. It highlights Bowie’s themes of travel, alienation, and cultural collage, while praising the album’s experimental ed

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read
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