This in-depth and highly visual chronology charts the rise of one of the most formidable artists of our time, David Bowie, from his birth in London in 1947 to the height of his success in
1974 with the release of his album Diamond Dogs – and his departure from the UK. Author Kevin Cann is a friend of the artist, and his role as Bowie’s archivist for nearly 20 years has allowed
him unprecedented access to extremely rare photographs and memorabilia which are combined with interviews and with a hundred of Bowie’s friends and associates. The book is endorsed by Bowie
and Bowie’s manager (1967-1970), Ken Pitt, has contributed an introduction. Rare images featured include Bowie modeling for a Carnaby Street fashion spread feature and photos of Bowie posing
with life-size models of The Beatles from Yellow Submarine in 1968. Also included are rare outtakes from the The Man Who Sold The World, Bowie relaxing at home in Beckenham, Kent,
dressed in his early Ziggy Stardust cover costume, backstage at the Rainbow Theatre in 1972. Other special features include original and previously unknown source imagery for early album
covers and contracts, telegrams, and letters.
