I found a neato item on a sojourn for my wife's prescriptions: a Rolling Stone commemorative, David Bowie issue.
The collector's edition contains articles by Kurt Loder, Cameron Crowe, Rob Sheffield, Brian Hiatt, Mikal Gilmore, David Browne and Timothy Ferris. The contents and analyses span Bowie's glittery career, covering his Space Oddity/Major Tom phase, Ziggy Stardust, the Thin White Duke, the ubiquitous, MTV '80s and beyond.
Bowie's masterful music is explored throughout the majority of the edition, with emphasis on such praised and popular albums as The Man Who Sold the World, Hunky Dory, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Low, Heroes, Pin Ups, Young Americans, Station to Station, Lodger, Scary Monsters, Let's Dance, Tin Machine I & II ... and Blackstar.
Along with these classic albums, several of Bowie's movies are featured (Just a Gigolo, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Hunger and Labyrinth), teamed with his imaginative videos, television, guest appearances and superstar collaborations, including his famous, Christmas pairing with Bing Crosby.
Bowie's knack for style (often outlandish and sometimes just downright classy) is documented, accompanied by aspects of his personal life, which encompasses his marriages, general struggles and the woeful period that led to his untimely passing.
The David Bowie: Special Rolling Stone Edition may not be the most comprehensive offering on the man and his legend, but it works as a satisfying sampling of his iconic stature and rousing, creative contributions. Any true, Bowie fan must purchase it, and all serious, music lovers must add it to their libraries.
Rolling Stone's Bowie tribute is available at bookstores, drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.
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