New book ‘Changes: The Songs of David Bowie 1964-2016’ by Nick Vernon published on 30th October

Changes: The Songs of David Bowie 1964–2016 is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of one of the most iconic musicians of the twentieth century. It offers an in-depth analysis of each of Bowie’s songs, providing insights into his creative process, musical influences, and the cultural context in which each song was written. Organised chronologically, it guides the reader through each phase of Bowie’s career, from his early days as a folk-rock singer to his emergence as a glam rock icon, and his later experiments with electronic music. In addition, there are chapters on Bowie’s film career, which saw him take on a range of roles in movies such as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Labyrinth, and his live tours.

Introduced with a foreword by legendary Bowie guitarist Earl Slick, Changes: The Songs of David Bowie 1964–2016 is a definitive portrait of one of the most innovative and influential musicians of all time, and a celebration of his legacy.

Nick Vernon has had a lifelong passion for music with a particular love for David Bowie. As the founder and operator of the popular fan site ‘David Bowie News’, he has amassed a considerable following of over 480,000 on social media. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience in the music industry, media, and hospitality, he has successfully created a platform that engages fellow fans and promotes the legacy of his musical hero. Outside of work, he is an avid traveller, exploring the world and seeking out new experiences to enrich his life.

‘Changes: The Songs of David Bowie 1964–2016’ is published worldwide on 30th October (North America 30th December) and can be pre-ordered via Amazon UK Here & Amazon US Here.  

*The book can be pre-ordered now from all good bookshops worldwide*

• Thoroughly researched, offering unique and previously unrevealed facts and insights
• Rare photographs: the colour front cover shot from 1980 by Chris Duffy (son of Duffy who shot the Aladdin Sane album cover and many others) is previously unseen; there is also a rare shot in the book by French photographer Philippe Auliac from 1977.
• 2026 marks 10 years since Bowie’s death and he is as popular as ever. The V&A recently opened their permanent new Bowie museum housing over 90,000 items in the archive.
• Foreword by renowned guitarist Earl Slick, who played with Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and many others. He is well known to Bowie fans having played with him from 1974 right up to The Next Day album in 2013.

‘Changes: The Songs of David Bowie 1964–2016’ is a 288 page hardback and published on 30th October, 2026.