1972 – David Bowie's artistic peak: extreme, groundbreaking, boundary-crossing.

In 1972, glam rock spread like wildfire, reaching even the farthest corners of the music world. The role of the macho frontman was a thing of the past, replaced by an androgynous image – and no one embodied this youth culture better than David Bowie with his then-current masterpiece "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars." Here, themes such as science fiction, religion, cult worship, and a freely expressed, extravagant sexuality came together, which were further intensified during the 1972 tour through a stage show featuring dramatic theatrical elements.

Thanks to Simon Goddard's captivating writing style, which brings well-researched facts to life through compelling fictional excursions, a vivid picture emerges that makes Bowie and his work tangible. Unlike previous publications, he establishes an unparalleled closeness to the artist and his creative experiments, making the reader a witness to that defining year.