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David Bowie Is
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The book traces Bowie’s career from its beginnings in London, through the breakthroughs of Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and on to his impact on the larger international tradition of twentieth-century avant-garde art. It presents a completely new perspective on his...
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David Bowie Is available in paperback for the first time. Originally published to accompany the ground-breaking exhibition at V&A South Kensington, this is a revised edition of the only book to be granted access to Bowie’s personal archive of performance costume, ephemera and original artwork.
David Bowie Is available in paperback for the first time. Originally published to accompany the ground-breaking exhibition at V&A South Kensington, this is a revised edition of the only book to be granted access to Bowie’s personal archive of performance costume, ephemera and original artwork.
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Description
The book traces Bowie’s career from its beginnings in London, through the breakthroughs of Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and on to his impact on the larger international tradition of twentieth-century avant-garde art. It presents a completely new perspective on his creative work and collaborations.
The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts at V&A East will allow new generations to explore the artist’s continuing influence and inspiration, through his recently secured archive of more than 80,000 objects. This book is the perfect introduction to a unique collection
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838510589
Publisher: V & A Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: V & A Publishing
Illustration: 233 illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Victoria Broackes
- Edited by Geoffrey Marsh
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 310.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Victoria Broackes is Director, London Design Biennale, Geoffrey Marsh is former Keeper, Theatre & Performance at the V&A
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