Ricochet : David Bowie 1983 : an intimate portrait

Ricochet David Bowie 1983 : an intimate portrait

Denis O'Regan

Book - 2018

"In 1983 David Bowie set out on the Serious Moonlight Tour, his biggest ever. On the road with him was his official photographer, Denis O'Regan. Few artists and photographers have had such a close touring relationship. This book is the result: a never-before-seen photographic portrait of a year with Bowie, from the theatre of performance to his most unguarded moments. Introduced by O'Regan and with every single image personally approved by Bowie, this is an intimate view of an icon at the height of his fame." -- Back cover of book.

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Subjects
Bowie, David > Portraits.
Bowie, David > Pictorial works.
Portrait photography.
Rock musicians > Portraits.
Rock musicians > Great Britain > Pictorial works.
Pictorial works.
Portraits.
Illustrated works.
Genres
Pictorial works
Portraits
Illustrated works
Published
[London], [UK ] : Particular Books 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Denis O'Regan (photographer)
Other Authors
David Bowie (contributor), Gabriel Pike, Stephen Smith
Item Description
"First published by Moonlight Books 2018" -- Colophon.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 20 x 30 cm
ISBN
9781846149726
Contents unavailable.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

In this excellent retrospective, photographer O'Regan creates a visual record of Bowie's 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour. As the tour's official photographer, O'Regan developed a close friendship with Bowie, resulting in intimate snapshots that provide nuanced perspectives of the singer, including photos of him talking with photographer Helmut Newton while wearing a bathrobe, taking cigarette breaks, or on strolls throughout various cities. Meanwhile, images of Bowie performing in front of thousands of cheering fans in stadiums in Canada, New Zealand, and Sweden capture the intensity of his performances. Other photos-of Bowie mingling with Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, and John McEnroe-show a jubilant artist at the height of his popularity and commercial success. The standout images depict quieter moments, as when Bowie lounges on a boat in Singapore or on a hotel bed in Berlin. Shots of Bowie making silly faces and waiting in line at airports give audiences a candid look into the less glamorous parts of the musician's life. O'Regan's fantastic work wonderfully captures the energy of being within Bowie's orbit. (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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