David Bowie (June 23, 1973) “POPS WOP” Magazine Cover

Vibrant front cover of POPS WOP magazine featuring a striking close-up portrait of David Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 23, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Front Cover (No.38) Title: POPS WOP

THE STORY

The colourful cover shows Bowie in dramatic close-up with his signature Ziggy-era red hair and makeup. Cover lines promote features on Roger Daltrey, Marc & Mickey, Gary Glitter, Thin Lizzy, plus articles on movies, popsters’ opinions, and fashion.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This cover appeared at the absolute peak of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust fame in the summer of 1973. POPS WOP was a popular teen/pop-oriented magazine of the era, and featuring Bowie on the cover reflects his massive popularity with younger audiences during the height of glam rock.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Magazine Front Cover

Era: Ziggy Stardust Era (1973) Tone: Glam, colourful, teen-pop Photography: Iconic close-up portrait of David Bowie

“THE DAVID BOWIE TALK-IN” (related coverage)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Full-colour front cover of POPS WOP magazine with bold psychedelic logo, large dramatic photo of Bowie, and bright multi-coloured cover lines. Classic 1973 British pop magazine design with visible wear on the physical copy.

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (June 1973) “Let It Rock” Magazine Cover – “The David Bowie Talk-In”

• David Bowie (June 23, 1973) “Life on Mars” Single Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• David Bowie (June 29, 1973) “Cracked Actor zaps Canuck Thespians” – NME (UK)

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