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BOOK | The catalog for the major retrospective exhibition currently held in the UK
『David Bowie Is』 to be released in a limited first edition of 1,984 copies
Held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London until AugustDavid Bowie's major retrospective "David Bowie Is"The Japanese translation of its catalog has arrived in Japan! It will be released on Wednesday, July 10th, in a limited first edition of 1,984 copies.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Packed with personal items shown for the first time in the world, a must-have for fans
Having sold over 130 million albums,his new album "The Next Day," released on January 8th, his 66th birthday, after a 10-year hiatusand ranking high on music charts worldwide, David Bowie shows no signs of slowing down. The major retrospective "David Bowie Is," which opened at London's Victoria and Albert Museum in March, was extended until August due to overwhelming popularity.
The catalog for this highly popular exhibition is finally arriving in Japanese on Wednesday, July 10th. In homage to "1984" from the album "Diamond Dogs," only 1,984 copies of the first edition will be published in Japan. Furthermore, the price is set at 6,900 yen, a nod to rock, showcasing meticulous attention to detail throughout.
The contents include original artwork and photographs for record jackets, stage costumes, stills from films he appeared in, handwritten lyrics, and a wealth of personal items displayed for the first time globally, making it a coveted item for fans. The contributors include leading British writers such as Camille Paglia, author of "Sex, Art, and American Culture" (1995, Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and Jon Savage, author of "England's Dreaming: An Illustrated History of Punk Rock" (1999, Mainichi Shimbun Publishing). The Japanese translation is handled by Momoko Nonaka, known for "Girl Gene" and "Post Punk Generation 1978-1984."
This book can be considered the culmination of works related to David Bowie. We encourage you to discover the reasons behind the legend of this living legend through this book.
(Left) Tokyo Pop Vinyl Body Suit, 1973 Designed by Kansai Yamamoto for Aladdin Sane tour The David Bowie Archive
(Right) Promotional photograph of David Bowie for Diamond Dogs, 1974 (printed 2009) Terry O'Neill V&A: e.315-2011
The contents include original artwork and photographs for record jackets, stage costumes, stills from films he appeared in, handwritten lyrics, and a wealth of personal items displayed for the first time globally, making it a coveted item for fans. The contributors include leading British writers such as Camille Paglia, author of "Sex, Art, and American Culture" (1995, Kawade Shobo Shinsha), and Jon Savage, author of "England's Dreaming: An Illustrated History of Punk Rock" (1999, Mainichi Shimbun Publishing). The Japanese translation is handled by Momoko Nonaka, known for "Girl Gene" and "Post Punk Generation 1978-1984."
This book can be considered the culmination of works related to David Bowie. We encourage you to discover the reasons behind the legend of this living legend through this book.
『David Bowie Is』
Authors | Victoria Broackes, Geoffrey Marsh
Translator | Momoko Nonaka
Size | B4 variant (310 x 240 mm)
Pages | 320 pages
Publisher | Space Shower Network
Price | 6,900 yen
Limited first edition of 1,984 copies in Japan
Release Date | Wednesday, July 10, 2013
http://books.spaceshower.net/books/isbn-906700875