David Bowie Is
The original and best book on David Bowie—now available in paperback

David Bowie Is now available in paperback. Originally published to accompany the groundbreaking exhibition at the V&A, this is a revised edition of the only book to be granted access to David Bowie’s personal archive of performance costume, ephemera, and original artwork. The book traces Bowie’s career from its beginnings in London through the breakthroughs of Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardustand the Spiders from Mars, and on to his impact on the larger international tradition of 20th-century avant-garde art. It presents a completely new perspective on his creative work and collaborations. The David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Museum 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.
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David Bowie Is
The original and best book on David Bowie—now available in paperback

David Bowie Is now available in paperback. Originally published to accompany the groundbreaking exhibition at the V&A, this is a revised edition of the only book to be granted access to David Bowie’s personal archive of performance costume, ephemera, and original artwork. The book traces Bowie’s career from its beginnings in London through the breakthroughs of Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardustand the Spiders from Mars, and on to his impact on the larger international tradition of 20th-century avant-garde art. It presents a completely new perspective on his creative work and collaborations. The David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Museum 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.
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David Bowie Is

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The original and best book on David Bowie—now available in paperback

David Bowie Is now available in paperback. Originally published to accompany the groundbreaking exhibition at the V&A, this is a revised edition of the only book to be granted access to David Bowie’s personal archive of performance costume, ephemera, and original artwork. The book traces Bowie’s career from its beginnings in London through the breakthroughs of Space Oddity and Ziggy Stardustand the Spiders from Mars, and on to his impact on the larger international tradition of 20th-century avant-garde art. It presents a completely new perspective on his creative work and collaborations. The David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Museum 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781838510589
Publisher: V & A Publishing
Publication date: 09/23/2025
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 9.45(w) x 12.20(h) x (d)

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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