Iconic Albums: David Bowie - Hunky Dory
By Richard Ward

The story behind the album that changed everything-before Ziggy, before the glam, there was Hunky Dory.

In this deeply insightful and beautifully written exploration, Iconic Albums: David Bowie - Hunky Dory takes readers into the heart of one of David Bowie's most beloved and enigmatic works. Released in 1971, Hunky Dory is the record where Bowie found his voice, embraced his theatrical flair, and began the journey toward redefining music, performance, and identity.

This book is not just a track-by-track breakdown-it's a cultural, lyrical, and emotional excavation of an album that continues to resonate with misfits, dreamers, and thinkers. Through 25 compelling chapters, discover how Bowie's art-pop masterpiece bridged the past and future, laid the foundation for Ziggy Stardust, and became a beacon for the creatively curious.

You'll explore:

• The philosophical depths of songs like "Quicksand" and "Oh! You Pretty Things"

• The rise of key collaborators like Mick Ronson and Rick Wakeman

• The album's cryptic lyrics, surreal imagery, and hidden meanings

• Bowie's transformation from aspiring star to cultural icon

• Why Hunky Dory still matters-decades after its release

Perfect for lifelong Bowie fans and curious newcomers alike, this book is a celebration of artistic reinvention, musical genius, and the enduring power of embracing your strangeness.

Part biography, part critical study, part love letter-Iconic Albums: David Bowie - Hunky Dory is your definitive companion to an album that made being weird beautiful.