Snapshots of David Bowie from 1971 surface in 'Peculiar To Mr. Bowie'

Rolling Stone writer John Mendelssohn's 1971 photographs of David Bowie are collected in "Peculiar To Mr. Bowie," a new book from Kicks Books.

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Next up from Kicks Books is Peculiar To Mr. Bowie – A Day With David Bowie in 1971, a souvenir photobook by John Mendelssohn including his words and snaps of a day he spent with Bowie in February 1971, during DB's The Man Who Sold The World junket. Much to say about the man-dresses (yes, two) herein by John and also by fashion historian/ Bowie biographer Paul Gorman about this spot in time that set  the stage - all before the end of '71--  for  Hunky Dory and a trip to the hairdresser (Suzi Fussey aka Ronson) for a kookie cut n' color. I've had a peculiarly perfect replica of the the raw silk  Mr Fish dress made by couture tailor Lu  and prints are coming from Lys. Us ladies are looking for a wee fashionaire party-launch pad for the book, the photos, and... the dress,  so kids, rally to find a spot to help us show and celebrate! Hype and pre-sale coming soon. Please share! It's always about the back story. 

You can pre-order Peculiar To Mr. Bowie via Kicks Books right here. Read more from rock journalist John Mendelssohn (Rolling Stone, Creem, Mojo, Wired) at RockCritics.com right here. Check out a couple of David Bowie clips containing contemporaneous 1971 material below.