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.

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! are photographed laying on floaties in the sand during a photoshoot in London in 1983. The English pop duo were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1980s and after their breakup George Michael went on to have a successful solo career. 

Actors of Paramount Pictures Studio are photographed for the studio's 75th anniversary in Hollywood in 1987. The image features acting legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Harrison Ford, Faye Dunaway, Robert De Niro, Gregory Peck, Robin Williams and many others.

Jockey Ron Turcotte is photographed riding Secretariat to victory and winning the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 5, 1973. The horse, also known as Big Red, was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the ninth winner of the American Triple Crowne.

Marianne Faithfull is photographed while recording in London's Olympic Studio in 1967. Faithfull's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, was also the first manager of the Rolling Stones and asked Gered Mankowitz to work with his other new acts.

Marianne Faithfull poses in a corset, stockings, and suspenders for an early publicity photo in London 1966.  Faithfull's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, was also the first manager of the Rolling Stones and asked Terry O'Neill to work with his other new acts. 

Marianne Faithfull poses in a corset, stockings, and suspenders for an early publicity photo in London 1966.  Faithfull's manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, was also the first manager of the Rolling Stones and asked Terry O'Neill to work with his other new acts.

Marianne Faithfull poses during a photoshoot in London in 1966. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.

Marianne Faithfull is photographed at Decca Studios in London, 1964. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.

Marianne Faithfull is photographed at The Salisbury pub in London in 1964. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.

Marianne Faithfull is photographed staring into the camera while at London's Olympic Studio in 1967. Faithful was discovered by the manager of the Rolling Stones Andrew Loog Oldham and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.

HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton are photographed kissing on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on their wedding day on April 29, 2011. The pair met while studying at St. Andrew's University and now share three children George, Charlotte, and Louis. 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is photographed during his speech at the ‘Illinois Rally for Civil Rights’ at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21, 1964. That same day, news broke of the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is photographed during his speech at the ‘Illinois Rally for Civil Rights’ at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21, 1964. That same day, news broke of the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is photographed during his speech at the ‘Illinois Rally for Civil Rights’ at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21, 1964. That same day, news broke of the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A child peeks through the legs of other crowdgoers during a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King at the Illinois Rally for Civil Rights at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 21, 1964. That same day, news broke of the murders of civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Classic Covers: The Gered Mankowitz Collection

In early 1966, the Rolling Stones had cemented their status as rock legends, enjoying considerable wealth and indulging in lavish lifestyles, complete with new homes and luxury cars. Their close friend and official photographer, Gered Mankowitz, was invited to capture a series of "at-home" sessions with each member of the band. 

Ursula Andress is photographed wrapped in a towel between takes while working on the 1965 film entitled She.  The model and actress's breakthrough role was as Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No.

Ursula Andress is photographed posing on a roulette in the 1967 spy spoof Casino Royale in which she plays Vesper Lynd. The parody follows an aging James Bond as he comes out of retirement to take on a Russian counter-intelligence organization.

Swedish tennis champion Bjorn Borg and 8-year old American tennis player Andre Agassi photographed at Caesars Palace Resort Casino in Las Vegas in 1978.  

An extraordinary collector's piece created in collaboration with the late, legendary British photographer Terry O'Neill, the Goddesses Backgammon Set features a board with candid black-and-white portraits of some of the most glamorous women in history.  It's semi-precious mother of pearl and red jasper playing pieces are accompanied by walnut wood dice shakers engraved with a print from O'Neill's photo-taking finger and a matching macassar ebony wood doubling cube with gold engraved numbers.