A shape shifting icon who reinvented himself with every beat, David Bowie stands as one of the most electrifying artists of all time. This book dives into his fifty year odyssey of fearless creativity-from the birth of Ziggy Stardust to the enigmatic glow of Blackstar.

Tracing his journey across continents and personas, it explores the albums, characters, and groundbreaking sounds that turned Bowie into a cultural force. Glam rock, soul, avant garde experimentation-nothing was off limits for a mind forever chasing the next frontier.

A vivid, immersive portrait of a man who made transformation an art form, this is the story of Bowie at his most daring, inventive, and unforgettable.

With dozens of rarely seen photographs this book gives Bowie fans new insights at every stage.

Includes a foreword by music writer and record producer Richard Morton Jack and an interview with Sefi Carmel, composer, producer and sound mixer.

"Comprehensive biography of Bowie from Ziggy to the Black Star - all the albums are covered as well as the background to his life and work, his endless experimentation, his acting, writing and reinvention of himself in various guises. Fascinating colour photos throughout, many of which had not been published before so were a surprise to me. Perfect gift for Bowie fans."- 5 *, Goodreads reviewer


'Full of insight into the literary and cultural influences that inspired the songs, this vibrant biography offers a fantastic visual journey from the young Davie Jones to the experimental Blackstar.' *****
- Mark Dezzani, broadcaster, Radio Caroline

"Absolutely fascinating and beautifully designed book! The photos are great to look at, the design is very well done, and I enjoy the break between the longer article style story and the smaller tid bits and "fun facts", such as about Bowie's signature eye." - netgalley reviewer

"Superb, well-written, retraces the career of the artist, through his albums.
Beautiful photos." ***** FNAC

About previous books by Philippe Margotin

'Philippe has done a sublime job of collating the best and signature photographs to embody the time for musical significance, culture, and fashion. It takes you on a nostalgic trip, offers an insightful look into the spirit of that time, and demonstrates the crucial milestones of those who set the foundations of rock and metal in Britain." - Carina Lawrence, Mad About Rock magazine

Novelist, chronicler, and collection director, Philippe Margotin is also the author of numerous works on artists such as Ray Charles, The Police, The Who, Radiohead, Muse, Amy Winehouse, U2, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton... He is the co-author of the bestsellers The Beatles: The Complete Story, Bob Dylan: The Complete Story, and Led Zeppelin: The Complete Story, published in multiple languages; and the author, at Atlas Editions, of 100 Years of Jazz (2018) and 100 Years of Blues and Soul (2016).

Richard Morton Jack is the editor of the music reference books Galactic Ramble and Endless Trip, and the author of Psychedelia: 101 Iconic Underground Rock Albums 1966-70, Nick Drake: The Life and Led Zeppelin: The only Way to Fly. He founded Sunbeam Records, which has reissued over 100 rock, jazz and folk albums, and edits the rock history magazine Flashback. He is the co-founder of the music marketplace and archive elvinyl.com.

Cheryl Robson FRSA, Writer, editor, publisher, and filmmaker has twice been shortlisted by the itv National Diversity Awards - for Entrepreneurship in 2022 and for Lifetime Achievement in 2019. The editor of numerous books about music, and the director/producer of Rock n' Roll Island, which won several awards at film festivals in USA, won a Gold Remi at Houston Worldfest and was nominated at Raindance London. It was broadcast on BBC4 in 2020 garnering 750,000 views, a Sunday Times Critics Choice and Radio Times Pick of the week.