David Bowie (May 1983) Cool, Calm + Collectable - The Face
- May 1, 1983
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 11
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.
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 success. He discusses his creative direction, the pressures of fame, artistic discipline, and his evolving sense of identity. The piece presents a more grounded, philosophical Bowie — calm, focused, and self-aware
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published during the Let’s Dance campaign and Sound + Vision tour, this feature reflects Bowie’s transition into mainstream superstardom while preserving his enigmatic appeal. The Face’s modernist aesthetic, with bold typography and striking photography by Tony McGee and Dave Sims, perfectly complements Bowie’s sophisticated 1983 image.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Major cover story and in-depth interview with David Bowie
Era: 1983 – Let’s Dance / commercial peak period
Tone: Cool, intelligent and introspective
Photography: Striking close-up portrait in grey check suit (cover) + monochrome studio shots
Audience: Style-conscious UK music and fashion readers
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
A sharp, modern The Face cover featuring a confident close-up of Bowie in a grey check suit, white shirt, and turquoise tie. The bold vertical masthead and yellow headline “COOL, CALM + COLLECTABLE” dominate the design, with the six-page interior spread using clean columns and dramatic photography.
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