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 advertisement exemplifies how Bowie’s visual persona transcended music, influencing graphic design and magazine marketing. The Pierrot image became one of the most recognisable motifs of his career, appearing across press, posters, and album art. Its inclusion in NME’s subscription campaign underscores Bowie’s role as a cultural touchstone bridging art and commerce.

A full‑page black‑and‑white advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new single “DJ,” taken from his album Lodger, featuring a striking image of Bowie in motion with the letters “DJ” painted in light behind him.

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

A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining Ron Wood’s solo album Gimme Some Neck SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review gives a generally positive assessment of Ron Wood’s third solo album. It praises Wood’s easy-going charm and his ability to blend rock ’n’ roll with his signature style, while noting that the album is more consiste

A major feature from New Musical Express dated May 19, 1979, based on David Bowie’s appearance on Capital Radio’s Nicky Horne show promoting his new album Lodger.

A multi‑page New Musical Express consumer guide offering a detailed, authoritative overview of David Bowie’s back catalogue as of 1978, with the first instalment focusing on the Pin Ups era.

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming live double album Stage, produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti. The advert carried the bold “AVAILABLE SOON!”

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting the upcoming release of David Bowie’s live double album Stage, published on July 22, 1978.

A detailed and thoughtful New Musical Express concert review of David Bowie’s performance at London’s Earl’s Court in 1978, offering an in-depth assessment of his powerful stage presence, the strength of his current band, and the evolving sound of his late-1970s era following the success of albums like Low and Heroes. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Live Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Nick