1. Cover of David Bowie's London, written by Paul Gorman. A red and purple graphic silhouette of Bowie's head with spiked hair and a stylised white sun, above a London skyline including the Eye and Big Ben.
  2. David Bowie's London guide from Herb Lester Associates, shown opened flat with the red and purple cover displaying a graphic silhouette of Bowie's head over the London skyline, alongside interior spreads listing numbered locations across Greater London with a map and descriptive text entries.

David Bowie's London

£8.00

This meticulously researched guide reveals the streets, studios, and secret spaces that shaped one of the 20th century’s most transformative artists.

From the back streets of Brixton to the Victoria & Albert Museum, each location tells a story of Bowie’s remarkable metamorphosis. Trace his journey through 61 pivotal sites: recording studios where groundbreaking albums were born, bohemian enclaves that nurtured his radical creativity, and underground clubs that became launching pads for entire cultural movements.

More than a geographical journey, this is a love letter to London’s capacity for reinvention – a quality Bowie personified.  

The guide comes in a beautifully designed, fold-out format with 10 A5 panels, litho-printed on sturdy 300gsm stock. 

Written by Paul Gorman
Design & illustration by Kit Russell