In October 2016, the Swedish Academy finally conceded to a quarter-century's worth of clamorous petitions and sustained lobbying enacted by a chorus of poets, novelists, songwriters, and academics. ……続きを見る
Straight out of his beloved Twitter feed @RockCriticLaw, acclaimed rock journalist and author of the classic books Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana and Our Band Could Be Your Life, Michael Azer……続きを見る
Take a deep dive into one of the best-selling albums ever on the 50th anniversary of its release with this beautifully produced and authoritatively written slipcased edition.
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Washington, DC-based rock 'n' roll antihero Ian F. Svenonius provides an unparalleled and exquisitely provocative how-to guide for rock bands.
"Like its author, Supernatural Strategies is part tongu……続きを見る
An uproarious new essay collection from Washington, DC's, infamous cult music hero and satirist.
“While putting a copy of this book on your nightstand would be a sign of good taste, who cares about ……続きを見る
An outrageous and provocative photograph book of cult music hero Peaches, with text from Peaches, Yoko Ono, Elliot Page, and Michael Stipe.
“[Peaches] has teamed up with her longtime tour photograph……続きを見る
"An edgy coming-of-age romp set in New York City."
--Parade
"Screenwriter and Emmy-winning actor Imperioli's first novel is the atmospheric coming-of-age story of 17-year-old Matthew, whose mother m……続きを見る
"In Stipe’s startling photographs and 12 brief written homages, Patti Smith is depicted as a down-to-earth goddess, a part of and apart from her evolving entourage of musicians, artists, poets (Alle……続きを見る
A poetic elegy for Kurt Cobain from the man who created the band Hole with Cobain's wife Courtney Love.
“Nearly two decades after the death of Kurt Cobain, a friend and fellow musician not only cont……続きを見る
Legendary indie rockers the Jesus Lizard’s idiosyncratic, impassioned document of their rock and roll conquests.
“If you’re a Jesus Lizard fan or a David Yow devotee, you’re sure all over this. But ……続きを見る
"The Clash's final chapter, after guitarist Mick Jones' 1983 departure, has largely been forgotten--until this book, in which authors Mark Andersen and Ralph Heibutzki argue that the punk pioneers w……続きを見る
著者:Jay Ryan
出版社: Akashic Books, Ltd.
発売日: 2016年12月06日
The third book from the iconic underground poster artist.
ーOne of Indie Rock’s Best Poster Artists (Pitchfork)
“Jay Ryan takes the germ of an idea and makes it uniquely great. His genius is in know……続きを見る
"Strings Of Genius: The Life And Legacy Of Jimmy Page" is an enthralling journey through the life of one of rock's most iconic figures. This biography delves deep into the world of Jimmy Page, explo……続きを見る
Drawn from NPR Music’s acclaimed, groundbreaking series Turning the Tables, the definitive book on the vital role of Women in Musicーfrom Beyoncé to Odetta, Taylor Swift to Joan Baez, Joan Jett to D……続きを見る
From the rise of Bill Haley to the death of Jimi Hendrix, this account of music in the 1950s and 1960s is "the definitive history of rock 'n' roll" ( Rolling Stone).
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If the Gutenberg Bible is the alpha, Against the Written Word is the OMEGA.
“Wielding the satiric tone of a Gen-X Jonathan Swift or leftist Andy Kaufman . . . Svenonius is an engaging companion . . ……続きを見る
A reissue of Ian F. Svenonius’s cult-classic debut essay collection, including brand-new writing in this expanded edition.
“Everything author-slash-punk-icon Ian Svenonius says is interesting, and t……続きを見る
著者:Marc Burrows
出版社: Pen & Sword History
発売日: 2022年12月02日
Rock 'n' Roll fanatics, mods, beat group wannabes, underground hippies, glam rock icons: David Bowie and Marc Bolan spent the first part of their careers following remarkably similar paths. From the……続きを見る
The Number One Global Bestselling Memoir
In 2022, Lisa Marie Presley asked her daughter to help finally finish her long-conceived memoir. A month later, Lisa Marie was dead, and the world would neve……続きを見る
Las películas esenciales del rock en el cine Este libro estudia cómo ha sido la relación entre el cine y el rock a lo largo de la historia a través de un puñado de buenas películas. Está estructurad……続きを見る
Da questo libro è uscito, nel 2022, l’omonimo documentario diretto da Dylan Southern e Will Lovelace. Alla fine degli anni Novanta, New York aveva ormai abbandonato il ruolo di avanguardia musicale,……続きを見る
Learn about Janis Joplin's incredible life.....
Despite just reaching her 27th birthday, Janis Joplin had a life filled with experiences that many of us with longer lifespans would never get to have……続きを見る
著者:Jim Cullen
出版社: Rutgers University Press
発売日: 2024年03月15日
Pioneering the field of Springsteen scholarship when it first appeared in 1997, Born in the U.S.A. remains one of the definitive studies of Springsteen’s work and its impact on American culture. Mov……続きを見る
When the lines between a drug-addicted rock star and a die-hard fan begin to blur ...
In Brian Paone's first novel, he chronicles the trials and tribulations of befriending a modern-day rock star. A……続きを見る
Ему за сорок, он рок-музыкант, обладавший сотнями женщин. Случайная связь с 19-и летней дочерью бывшей любовницы вдохновляет его на поиски. И он находит других дочерей пассий, украшавших его жизнь 2……続きを見る
The Isley Brothers' 3+3, dissects The Isleys' 50-year-old undisputed masterwork, an album that firmly established their music dynasty on a global scale, as well as heralding the boldest run of genre……続きを見る
著者:Ian King
出版社: Harper Perennial
発売日: 2018年11月06日
Part reference book, part history, and part road map to the connectivity of popular music, this book is a must for all rock 'n' roll fans as it brings together a compilation of over two hundred genr……続きを見る
Who is Dave Grohl?
Dave Grohl. The name alone conjures images of soaring guitar riffs, sweat-drenched stadiums, and a voice that cracks open the sky. But there's so much more to this rock titan than……続きを見る
When a mix of ideas and influences with no common theme or spirit, apart from one of desperation, becomes one of the most well-known bands of the 90s … Mike Edwards is the singer, guitarist, and pri……続きを見る
This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of Melanie Safka's illustrious journey in the music world, tracing her path from a budding artist influenced by the folk revolution to becoming……続きを見る