“Oh! You pretty thing”
We mentioned this one back in September of last year, it’s TASCHEN’s beautiful volume of Mick Rock’s photographs: The Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973.
TASCHEN are known for their limited edition high-end art books and this one, which includes approximately 50% previously unpublished photographs, continues their great tradition of quality and exclusivity.
With texts by Barney Hoskyns and Michael Bracewell, The Rise of David Bowie. 1972-1973, is published in September and is available to pre-order now in three different versions.
Limited to a total of 1,972 numbered copies signed by David Bowie and Mick Rock, this book is available as a Collector’s Edition and also in two Art Editions of 100 copies each, with a pigment print signed by Mick Rock.
Collector’s Edition: (201-1,972) ($700)
Art Edition A: 100 copies with a print signed by photographer Mick Rock. (1-100) ($1,800)
Art Edition B: 100 copies with an alternative print by Mick Rock. (101-200) ($1,800)
Each edition comes with 3 foldouts in a 12.4 x 17.3 inch clamshell box with lenticular cover and all are signed by David Bowie and Mick Rock.
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Visit the TASCHEN site for further details and pre-order links.