Classic Rock Albums is a new series focusing on famous albums that changed the way rock n roll was heard and played. Each title in the series opens with a brief background of the group, their previous recordings and their importance in rock history. The heart of each book delves into the making of the album itself, presenting the reader with insider information on the writing and recording of the songs, trivia about the musicians, and other behind-the-scenes information about the process of making and packaging the record. Critical reaction both then and now is included to round out the picture. Each book concludes with an essay which situates the star album in the larger context of the groups work and in rock history.New Sounds from Outer SpaceDavid Bowies album Ziggy Stardust launched his career and established him as the first star of glitter rock, with its ambivalent sexualtity, bizarre costuming and makeup, contrived theatricality and elaborate stage lighting and presentation. This book gives an account of Bowies entire early career leading up to this landmark album, including his early experimentation with alter-egos and interest in science fiction. Tracing the session history through interviews with key participants including guitarist/producer Mick Ronson, Bowies partner in-creative-crime during this period, this latest addition to Classic Rock Albums illuminates some of the best work of one of Rocks most popular and enigmatic characters.Mark Paytress is the editor of the British magazine Record Collector and a well-known authority on 1970s British rock music.