Bowie at 75
Bowie at 75 by Martin Popoff is a beautifully produced hardcover edition published by Motorbooks on September 6, 2022. This book celebrates the life and career of the iconic rock star David Bowie, examining 75 significant achievements and events that shaped his extraordinary journey. It features a slipcase, a gatefold timeline, artwork, a frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print, offering a comprehensive look at Bowie’s impact on music and culture.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Bowie’s 27 studio albums and a selection of notable singles, alongside insights into his collaborations with renowned artists and key performances, including Live Aid. The book also delves into Bowie’s roles in film and television, as well as his romantic relationships. Illustrated with live concert photography and memorabilia, this edition provides a unique perspective on Bowie’s evolution from his debut in 1967 to his final album, Blackstar, released shortly before his passing.
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A unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Bowie at 75 features a slipcased hardcover with a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print!
Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury…few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In Bowie at 75, veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines David Bowie’s extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events, guiding you through all 27 studio albums, as well as a curated selection of earworm singles. But Popoff delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Bowie’s career:
- Guest appearances with artists like Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, and Queen
- Key performances such as Live Aid
- Collaborations with an incredible roster of guitarists that included Mick Ronson, Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers, and Earl Slick
- Film and television roles
- Romance…and more.
From his eponymous 1967 debut LP and ending with Blackstar, released just two days before his death, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades, during which he constantly redefined himself. In examining 75 touchstones, Popoff gives you a unique view of Bowie’s career arc from folkie to the breakthrough single “Space Oddity” to his flamboyant glam rock alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, and beyond.
Illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, a gatefold painting depicting “A Party of Bowies,” a previously unpublished 8×10-inch glossy print, and a pullout poster by famed gig poster artist Frank Kozik.
The result is a stunning tribute to one of the most influential and admired stars in rock history—in a milestone year.
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