Mick Rock. The Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973

Mick Rock. The Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973

Mick Rock, 1972-1973

Overview

This volume collects Mick Rock’s contact sheets from the two-year surge that turned David Bowie into a global phenomenon. Images trace the Ziggy Stardust tour, backstage moments, and portrait sessions that defined the era. Shot primarily on 35 mm Kodak film, the photographs reveal stage costumes, makeup tests, and candid scenes with band members. The sequence follows Bowie from the first London performances to the final Ziggy retirement show at Hammersmith. Together the frames chart the visual mythology that still influences fashion and performance art.

Who it's for

• Bowie fans seeking unseen angles of the Ziggy period
• Photography students studying 1970s stage portraiture
• Cultural historians exploring glam-rock iconography

Key features

• Language: English
• Photographer: Mick Rock
• Time span: 1972-1973
• Primary subject: David Bowie