David Bowie (July 20 1972) " Makes Himself Manifest to All" – Advertisement – Rolling Stone

Jul 20, 1972

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SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: July 20 1972

Country: United States Section / Pages: Full‑page advertisement Title: Wherein Ziggy Stardust Makes Himself Manifest to All

This Rolling Stone advertisement heralds the arrival of David Bowie’s groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

The design features a dramatic, high‑contrast black‑and‑white photograph of Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust, his face illuminated in motion blur that captures the energy and theatricality of his stage persona.

Below, the copy describes Ziggy as “the rock ’n’ roll re‑creator, the space‑age androgyne, and world plunderer,” positioning Bowie as a visionary artist redefining rock through glam spectacle and alien mythology.

At the bottom, a small image of the album cover appears with the RCA Victor logo and catalogue details, completing the page’s minimalist yet striking composition.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Promotional advert for The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Era: 1972 – Ziggy Stardust launch period Tone: Mythic and theatrical Photography: Dynamic black‑and‑white portrait of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust Audience: US rock press readers and early Bowie fans

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