A look at the life and Fame of a musical legend, David Bowie: Icon gathers the greatest photographs of one of the most influential stars in history, into a single, luxurious volume. With work spanning 25 of the most eminent names in photography, this book showcases a stunning portfolio of imagery and gives us an insight into the artist unlike any other. Images are accompanied by personal essays and reflections about working with Bowie, from memories of the earliest days at the Arts Lab in Beckenham to detailed accounts of life on tour. The portraits and album covers, performances, rehearsals, and rarely seen private moments and candid snapshots make this collection at once powerful, sentimental, and inspiring.

United States President John F. Kennedy is photographed applauding from the stands during a December 1962 Army vs Navy college football game at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium.  A Navy lieutenant in World War II and an avid football fan, Kennedy stayed for the entire game and was delighted by Navy's 34-14 victory.

President John F. Kennedy is photographed rehearsing on the set of NBC's Profiles in Courage in the early 1960s. The television series was based on Kennedy's Pulitzer-Prize-winning book of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators. 

Singer and guitarist of Steppenwolf, John Kay is photographed on stage in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 18 1970. The American-Canadian rock band's 1968 hit "Born to Be Wild" is sometimes referred to the first heavy-metal song and helped shape the rock and roll genre. 

John Lennon is photographed at producer Lou Adler's home in Beverly Hills, California in November of 1973. This image was taken during the promotion of his latest album, Mind Games.

John Lennon is photographed holding a doll as part of a shoot for Crawdaddy magazine during the "Lost Weekend" in Los Angeles in 1973. The "Lost Weekend" was actually an 18-month period in which Lennon was separated from Yoko Ono and one that marked a time of intense creativity and personal chaos for the musician.

John Lennon is photographed for Crawdaddy magazine during the "Lost Weekend" in Los Angeles in 1973. The "Lost Weekend" was actually an 18-month period in which Lennon was separated from Yoko Ono and one that marked a time of intense creativity and personal chaos for the musician.

John Lennon is photographed for Crawdaddy magazine during the "Lost Weekend" in Los Angeles in 1973. The "Lost Weekend" was actually an 18-month period in which Lennon was separated from Yoko Ono and one that marked a time of intense creativity and personal chaos for the musician.

President John F. Kennedy is photographed rehearsing lines on the set of NBC's Profiles in Courage in the early 1960s. The television series was based on Kennedy's Pulitzer-Prize-winning book of short biographies describing acts of bravery and integrity by eight United States Senators.

American jazz musician and composer John Coltrane is photographed playing the saxophone. One of the most influential jazz players of the 20th century, Coltrane is best known for his album "A Love Supreme".

John Cooper-Clarke is photographed on stage at Elizabethan Hall in November of 1977. Rising to fame as a "punk poet", Cooper-Clarke has performed with legendary acts such as Joy Division, Buzzcocks, New Order, and Elvis Costello.

US President John F. Kennedy is photographed playing in the snow with his dog Charlie in 1962. The Welsh Terrier was JFK's most beloved pet and appeared in various news stories throughout the presidency.  

John Lennon is photographed drinking tea at producer Lou Adler's home in Beverly Hills, California in November of 1973. This image was taken during the promotion of his latest album, Mind Games.

John Lennon is photographed playing piano at producer Lou Adler's home in Beverly Hills, California in November of 1973. This image was taken during the promotion of his latest album, Mind Games.

John Lennon is photographed reading by the pool producer Lou Adler's home in Beverly Hills, California in November of 1973. This image was taken during the promotion of his latest album, Mind Games.

John Singleton is photographed at the Sony Lot in Los Angeles on March 11, 1992. The American director is the first African American and youngest person to have ever been nominated for an Academy Award at the age of 24 for his 1991 blockbuster Boyz n The Hood. 

John Lennon and Paul McCartney are photographed performing at The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1963. Once the center of the city's rock and roll scene, the venue regularly played host to The Beatles in the early stages of their career.

John Lennon is photographed on location during the filming of the 1967 film How I Won The War. The movie, which follows the fictional 3rd Troop and their misadventures through Second World War, was Lennon's only non-musical acting role. 

John Lennon is photographed for Crawdaddy magazine during the "Lost Weekend" in Los Angeles in 1973. The "Lost Weekend" was actually an 18-month period in which Lennon was separated from Yoko Ono and one that marked a time of intense creativity and personal chaos for the musician.

John Lennon is photographed on location during the filming of the 1967 film How I Won The War. The movie, which follows the fictional 3rd Troop and their misadventures through Second World War, was Lennon's only non-musical acting role. 

Bassist John Entwistle of English rock band The Who in London, 1970s.

English musician Elton John is photographed jumping in the air whilst playing the piano during a live performance at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in California, November 15, 1970. Known for his pageantry and precision on the keys, John saw his most commercially successful period in the 1970s during which he released several hit albums with the help of his musical partner and lyricist Bernie Taupin. 

Elton John performing in the infamous Bob Mackie sequined baseball outfit at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, October 1975. Known for his pageantry and precision on the keys, John saw his most commercially successful period in the 1970s during which he released several hit albums with the help of his musical partner and lyricist Bernie Taupin. 

Elton John is photographed roaring in song while wearing his unforgettable sequined dodger uniform at the team's Stadium in Los Angeles in October of 1975.  Known for his pageantry and precision on the keys, John saw his most commercially successful period in the 1970s during which he released several hit albums with the help of his musical partner and lyricist Bernie Taupin.