In 1972 David Bowie released the iconic LP The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which established him as a major force in modern pop music. It was also his platform to present a visually fascinating and sexually ambivalent stage persona called Ziggy Stardust. Simultaneously, Bowie befriended the famed rock-and-roll photographer, Mick Rock, whom he invited to chronicle his Ziggy persona on film. Mick Rock amassed an amazing archive of footage that traces the entire stratospheric two-year career of Ziggy Stardust-from the early acclaim to the pivotal American tours, and the final blockbuster concert that marked Ziggy's retirement.Ziggy was a combination of extraordinary costumes, colorful makeup, outrageous hair, and-above all-first-class rock. More than 650 of Mick Rock's compelling pictures reflect his amazing collaboration-and friendship-with Bowie. The result of this incredible collaboration is a vast album of images of onstage performances and backstage antics. Together, David Bowie's text and Mick Rock's images trace the rise and final swansong of Ziggy Stardust. This affordably priced edition will be a must-have for every fan.

In this remarkable collection, Bowie reveals the fierce intellectualism, artistry, and humor behind it all. From his very first interview—as a teenager on the BBC, before he was even a musician—to his last, Bowie takes on the most probing questions, candidly discussing his sexuality, his drug usage, his sense of fashion, how he composed, and more.

For fans still mourning his passing, as well as for those who know little about him, it's a revealing, interesting, and inspiring look at one of the most influential artists of the last fifty years.
The first interview : BBC tonight, November 1964 / interview by Cliff Michelmore --
David Bowie tells all and more : Interview, March 1973 / interview by Patrick Salvo --
Beat godfather meets glitter mainman : William Burroughs, say hello to David Bowie : Rolling stone, February, 28, 1974 / interview by Craig Copetas --
The raw and uncut interview : Vox pop, March 18, 1987 --
David Bowie : stardust memories : reflections on a life of wit and style : Rolling stone, April 23, 1987 / interview by Keith Loder --
Bowie at the bijou : Movieline, April 1, 1992 / interview with Virginia Campbell --
Fashion : turn to the left : fashion : turn to the right : Dazed and confused, November 1996 / conversation with Alexander McQueen --
Bust's interview with David Bowie : Bust magazine, Fall 2000 / interview by Iman --
As the artist said to the rock star ... : The guardian, July 18, 2001 / conversation with Tracey Emin --
The last interview : BBC Extras, September 2006.