Ricochet : David Bowie 1983 is a museum quality fine art boxed set, limited to 2000 copies.
Released 2018
Published by Moonlight Books
ISBN 978-1-9999128-0-2
Packaged in a transparent heavy duty acrylic case, and delivered in a collectible outer carton, this boxed set is hand numbered, features the official David Bowie Estate stamp and is presented in a luxurious white cloth compartmented box. The whole package weighs 15 kilos (33 lbs).
The book package contains:
The limited edition book: One 17.51×11.69 inch (445×297 mm) cloth covered coffee table book, 320 pages, 150 gsm paper, thread sewn, case bound. Ricochet contains hundreds of exceptional personal and intimate photographs which are being shared for the first time, and every image in the book was personally approved by David Bowie. Many photographs feature captions by Denis with a personal memory. The book also contains facsimiles of handwritten lyrics by David from songs performed on the tour.
Three signed limited edition prints: Three 20×16 inch (508×406 mm) fine art photographic prints and matching certificates on Hahnemühle 308 gsm Photo Rag paper signed and hand numbered by Denis O’Regan; each in a limited edition of 50 prints, identified by Tagsmart advanced secure encryption. Delivered in a folder referencing David’s Serious Moonlight stage attire. Please note that the prints / certificates shown are for illustration and the actual prints in the box set will vary.
Four additional books: Four 10.8 inch (254×203 mm) hardback cloth covered books of 64 pages, each featuring a graphic representation of one of David’s Serious Moonlight tour stage costume.
Book 1 – Serious Moonlight: Features a ticket from every city on the tour.
Book 2 – You Pretty Things: Features additional photographs, including contact sheets marked up by David.
Book 3 – Divine Symmetry: Features copies of set lists, itineraries, rooming lists, stage set designs, costume designs, and other tour related memorabilia.
Book 4 – Word On a Wing: Features words and lyrics by David Bowie and an introduction by Denis O’Regan.
Exclusive vinyl: One exclusive limited edition 12 inch red vinyl featuring ‘Ricochet’ on Side A and ‘Let’s Dance’ (remastered by Nile Rogers) on Side AA. © Warner Music
Bowie estate certificate: One 20×16 inch (508×406 mm) certificate signed by the photographer; featuring the individual book number and official David Bowie Estate stamp designed by Jonathan Barnbrook and authenticated by Tagsmart advanced secure encryption, and a comprehensive list of the contents of the book package.