Paul GrushkinVolgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Paul Grushkin is de auteur en coauteur van vier bestsellers over de geschiedenis van rock-'n-roll, waarvan er wereldwijd meer dan een miljoen exemplaren zijn verkocht. Zijn boeken duiken in de rijke geschiedenis en visuele cultuur van rockmuziek, en verkennen de evolutie ervan van vroege legendes tot het punk-tijdperk. Grushkin heeft oog voor de visuele aspecten van muziek, zoals iconische posters en beelden, en onthult de onderlinge verbondenheid van kunst en muziekgeschiedenis.
A Spectacular Visual and Oral History. Autorisierte amerikanische Originalausgabe.
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A riotous feast of images that will give rock music fans a nostalgic high. Electric, outrageous, erotic, blatant, vital - 1,500 rock concert posters from the 1950s through today are reproduced in their original blazing colors in this complete visual history. It's the ultimate book for rock fans, poster collectors, or anyone who digs pop culture. 1,500 full-color illustrations, 100 black-and-white photographs.
In the music world, cars symbolize inspiration, freedom, and style, serving as a means to reach gigs. From Robert Johnson’s “Terraplane Blues” to Xzibit’s “Pimp My Ride,” cars are a recurring theme in rock-n-roll. Despite their prevalence in American songs, the connection between music and automobiles has rarely been explored—until now. This beautifully produced volume by best-selling music writer Paul Grushkin offers a thematic illustrated examination of the remarkable 50-plus-year relationship between rock music and motoring, spanning genres from early R&B to surf, metal, punk, and hip-hop. Featuring renowned photographers like Steve Coonan and Jim Marshall, as well as acclaimed illustrators and poster artists, the book showcases the synergy between music and cars. Iconic rockers such as Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, and Snoop Dogg are celebrated for their associations with automobiles. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes and commentary from famous musicians and passionate rock-n-rollers alike, highlighting their shared love for rock and cars. This exploration reveals the profound impact of automobiles on the music scene, making it a captivating read for enthusiasts of both music and motoring.
A riotous feast of images that will give rock music fans a nostalgic high. Electric, outrageous, erotic, blatant, vital - 1,500 rock concert posters from the 1950s through today are reproduced in their original blazing colors in this complete visual history. It's the ultimate book for rock fans, poster collectors, or anyone who digs pop culture. 1,500 full-color illustrations, 100 black-and-white photographs.
