Mick Rock. The Rise of David Bowie. 19721973 [Hardcover]

A unique tribute from David Bowies official photographer and creative partner, Mick Rock, compiled in 2015, with Bowies blessing.

In 1972, David Bowie released his groundbreaking albumThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With it landed Bowies Stardust alter ego: a glitter-clad, mascara-eyed, sexually ambiguous persona whokicked down the boundaries between male and female, straight and gay, fact and fiction into one shifting and sparkling phenomenon of 70s self-expression. Together, Ziggy the album and Ziggy the stage spectacular propelled the softly spoken Londoner into one of the worlds biggest stars.

A key passenger on this glam trip into the stratosphere was fellow Londoner and photographer Mick Rock. Rock bonded with Bowie artistically and personally, immersed himself in the singers inner circle, and, between 1972 and 1973,worked as the singers photographer and videographer.

This collection brings together spectacular stage shots, iconic photo shoots, as well as intimate backstage portraits. Itcelebrates Bowies fearless experimentation and reinvention, while offering privileged access to the many facets of his personality and fame. Through the aloof and approachable, the playful and serious, the candid and the contrived, the result is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist whose creative vision will never be forgotten.

ITA tribute to Bowie from the artists official photographer, Mick Rock. This collection includes stage shots, backstage photographs, and more, to chart the musical, theatrical, and sexual revolution of the 197273 Ziggy Stardust world tour, and to celebrate the eternal inspiration of an outstanding artist.Mick Rock bore more intimate witness to Bowie the Man than perhaps any other lensman.