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
Edited by:
Victoria Broackes,
Geoffrey Marsh
Imprint: V & A Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 310mm,
Width: 240mm,
ISBN: 9781838510589
ISBN 10: 1838510583
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
David Bowie Is What Follows: Foreword -- Tristram Hunt Curator's Preface -- Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh Astronaut of Inner Spaces: Sundridge Park, Soho, London...Mars -- Geoffrey Marsh Theatre of Gender: David Bowie at the Climax of the Sexual Revolution -- Camille Paglia Oh! You Pretty Things -- John Savage Putting Out Fire with Gasoline: Designing David Bowie -- Victoria Broackes Bowie ¦ Music: Lucky old sun is in my sky... Howard Goodall For 'We Are the Good Squad': Bowie, style and the power of the LP cover, 1967-1983 -- Christopher Breward Changes: Bowie's life story -- Oriole Cullen David Bowie Then...David Bowie Now...-- Christopher Frayling, Philip Hoare & Mark Kermode David Bowie Is Exhibited -- Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh David Bowie Is Archived -- Sabrina Offord & Harriet Reed David Bowie Is Referenced: Notes Acknowledgements Picture Credits David Bowie is Indexed: Index
Victoria Broackes is Director, London Design Biennale, Geoffrey Marsh is former Keeper, Theatre & Performance at the V&A
Reviews for David Bowie Is
a celebration of the musician's iconic individuality...jam packed... * — AnaMaria Glavan, Rolling Stone, June 8 2023 *
