David Bowie (January 1978) Zigzag Magazine Cover

A dramatic, high-contrast black-and-white portrait of David Bowie dominates the cover of the January 1978 issue of Zigzag magazine. Captured mid-gesture with arms outstretched and an intense, commanding expression, the image perfectly embodies Bowie’s charismatic and theatrical presence during his Berlin period. As one of Britain’s leading underground music magazines, Zigzag’s choice to feature Bowie on the cover alongside acts like The Slits, The Runaways, and Captain Beefheart reflects his enduring influence and artistic credibility even as the punk and new wave scenes were exploding around him.