Flipping through the pages of his photo book, "The Rise of David Bowie, 1972-1973" (TASCHEN), he laughed and said, "It's rare to see a photo of David wearing a pink newsboy cap. Back then, he believed planes were going to crash, so the tours were conducted by train and boat. He didn't fly for about six years."

To commemorate the David Bowie photo exhibition being held at the Charlie Weiss gallery on the 8th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , until Tuesday the 28th, photographer Mick Rock, known as "the man who captured the 70s," visited the gallery.

The photobook "The Rise of David Bowie, 1972-1973" is an homage to a dear friend.

Mick Rock is a rock photographer who is still active today. He had a fateful encounter with David Bowie during the "Ziggy Stardust" era of 1972-73, considered one of Bowie's most important periods. His photobook, "The Rise of David Bowie, 1972-1973," which contains photographs he took while accompanying David for over a year and a half, is packed with stage shots and backstage portraits and is a must-have for fans.


--So, please introduce the photobook that contains this precious shot.

I'm very happy with the finished product; it's absolutely wonderful. The limited edition, signed by both David and myself, was published in September 2015 and sold out immediately, but this standard edition is also selling very well. Every photograph included is a tribute to a dear friend.

While this kind of photobook is usually placed on a table, the holographic cover created by the publisher TASCHEN is wonderful because you can see various expressions of David depending on the viewing angle. I consider it a "living photobook."


Every photo is so full of aura that you'd think it was taken just yesterday.