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David Bowie and the Art of Music Video

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David Bowie and the Art of Music Video by Dr. Lisa Perrott delves into the profound impact of David Bowie's innovative music videos on the industry. The book explores how Bowie's unique visual artistry not only complemented his music but also shaped the trajectory of music video as a form of creative expression within modern pop culture. It offers an insightful examination of his collaborations with renowned directors, highlighting the artist's influence on the aesthetics and narrative possibilities of the music video medium.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with how music videos can serve as an art form and influence culture. It offers insightful exploration into the innovative ways music videos have complemented and challenged the music industry, particularly through the lens of a legendary artist. This book may appeal to those interested in visual storytelling and the creative processes behind iconic music video production.

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"This book tells the story of David Bowie becoming a medium for and an instigator of music videos, and how this shaped almost five decades of music videos to come"--

This book tells the story of David Bowie becoming a medium for and an instigator of music videos, and how this shaped almost five decades of music videos to come

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The first in-depth study of David Bowie’s music videos across a sustained period takes on the interweaving storyworlds of an iconic career. Remarkable for their capacity to conjure elaborate imagery, Bowie’s videos provide fascinating exemplars of the artistry and remediation of music video. When their construction is examined over several years, they appear as time-travelling vessels, transporting kooky characters and strange story-world components across time and space.

By charting Bowie’s creative and collaborative process across five distinct phases, David Bowie and the Art of Music Video shows how he played a vital role in establishing music video as an art form. Filling a gap in the existing literature, this book shines a light on the significant contributions of directors such as Mick Rock, Stanley Dorfman, and David Mallet, each of whom taught Bowie much about how to use the form. By examining Bowie's collaborative process, his use of surrealist strategies, and his integration of avant-garde art with popular music and media, the book provides a history of music video in relation to the broader fields of audiovisual media, visual music, and art.

Series: New Approaches to Sound, Music, and Media

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  • David Bowie and the Art of Music Video
    The first in-depth study of David Bowie’s music videos across a sustained period takes on the interweaving storyworlds of an iconic career. Remarkable for their capacity to conjure elaborate imagery, Bowie’s videos provide fascinating exemplars of the artistry and remediation of music video. When their construction is examined over several years, they appear as time-travelling vessels, transporting kooky characters and...
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David Bowie and the Art of Music Video is celebrated for providing a thorough examination of Bowie's pioneering contributions to the music video genre, exploring his work from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. Reviews highlight how the book delves into Bowie's interdisciplinary approach, revealing new insights into his creative practice and cultural impact. The book is praised for its engaging and scholarly analysis of Bowie's transformation of music video into a significant art form.

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ISBN: 9781501335921

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 419g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Lisa Perrott is Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Screen and Media Studies at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She is co-editor, with Holly Rogers and Carol Vernallis, of the Bloomsbury book series New Approaches to Sound, Music and Media, and the collected volume Transmedia Directors: Artistry, Industry and New Audiovisual Aesthetics. Lisa is also co-editor, with Ana Cristina Mendes, of David Bowie and Transmedia Stardom. Her interests include music video, animation, documentary and transmedia, with an emphasis on the relations between sound, music and visual media. Lisa is currently completing her second Bloomsbury monograph David Bowie and the Transformation of Music Video (1984-2016 and Beyond).

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