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At the centre of this enterprise was celebrated photographer Kevin Cummins, brought on board to help the band find a look that fitted their sound. In \u003cem\u003eOasis: The Masterplan\u003c\/em\u003e, we follow Cummins as he photographs the band as they cement their identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoel Gallagher's thoughts on football, fashion, and music and his recollections of that formative year sit alongside those of Cummins himself - and cultural commentator Terry Newman. Throughout, we see how Oasis played with fashion and were taught how to pose and present themselves as they approached the summer when their first album, \u003cem\u003eDefinitely Maybe\u003c\/em\u003e, was released. The story from that moment on is well-known. 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A journey unparalleled in popular culture. What a privilege it is for us that Kevin Cummins was there to capture this journey. His wonderful book shows us exactly why Bowie was so unique.\" - Noel Gallagher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kevin brilliantly captures the essence of the great man in these remarkable photographs. Cummins is so adept at breaking down the barrier of the camera, you sense Bowie is completely at ease when they worked together.\" - Goldie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Whether you know him as Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom, or just David Jones, there is a David Bowie for everyone. Through Cummins's photos, each of these iconic personas is brought before our eyes.' - Daily Mail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe career of celebrated photographer Kevin Cummins began on 29th June 1973 when, as a nineteen-year-old photography student, he photographed David Bowie. 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Many of these photographs were reproduced by NME and other music magazines in the late 1970s and they helped cement Cummins' reputation as the greatest music photographer of his generation. 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