The Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973 -- ART EDITION B
Taschen Books, 2015. Limited Numbered Art Edition "B" Cloth. New. Item #4368
Still in the original shrinkwrap! A scarce copy of this Bowie publication, this is the beautiful Limited Numbered Art Edition "B" of only 100 copies numbered 101-200 (this book is numbered 110) that features an extra print 'UK Summer Tour, 1973' with an original signature by photographer Mick Rock, the extra print is included only in the Art Editions. THE BOOK: The set features a teal cloth hardcover volume with 3 foldouts in a clamshell box, lenticular cover, 31.5 x 44 cm (12.4 x 17.3 in.), 310 pages. Both David Bowie and Mick Rock have signed on the limitation page which features the number of this edition. [We know the number because it is printed on a label on the outside of the unopened box]. The front cover features a brilliant colorful hologram which shows several views of Bowie depending on the angle you view it. Our accompanying images capture some of those views. THE PRINT: Enclosed in its own separate teal cloth cover, this striking image is a pigment print, 27.7 x 40 cm on 32 x 45 cm paper (10.9 x 15.7 in. on 12.6 x 17.7 in. paper) and is signed by Mick Rock in black felt pen. THE CONTENT: This limited Art Edition brings together the best of Rock s Bowie portfolio with spectacular stage shots as well as intimate backstage portraits. Pictures for press, album jackets, and stills from promo movies sit alongside around 50 percent previously unseen images, offering unprecedented access to the many facets of Bowie s personality and his fame. Through the aloof and approachable, the playful and serious, the candid and contrived, this tribute bursts with the daring and energy of its unique and flamboyant star who defined, and defied, a generation. [Genesis Publications] Also issued in an Art Edition "A" (numbers 1-100) with a different but no less brilliant signed print, and a Collector's edition numbered 201-1972. A beautiful and scarce set. No discounts.
Price: $7,500.00 other currencies