Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 x David Bowie is Arcana’s Pick for February

The February pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts is Frank Ockenfels 3’s, Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 x David Bowie.

This is a breathtaking array of images, many of which have never been published, of David Bowie made during sixteen sessions with noted photographer Frank Ockenfels 3 across a period of fifteen years. The result of a close partnership, these photos showcase the evolution of Bowie’s iconic style, capturing his artistry, eccentricity, and deep humanity. Collaboration highlights Ockenfels’ unique access to Bowie that allowed him to document the musician between 1991 to 2006. The book includes candid shots, iconic portraits, sketchbooks, and contact sheets from working sessions that shed light on Bowie’s changing image and reflects his influence on music, fashion, and culture.

Accompanied by a foreword by veteran music journalist Joe Levy, these intimate photographs offer an unfiltered look at the man behind the persona, spotlighting the mutual respect between the photographer and his subject. A brand new example of this visually engaging collaboration additionally SIGNED by photographer Frank Ockenfels 3 in ink on the title page.