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Popular Culture September 2019
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Woodstock : 50 years of peace and music
by Daniel Bukszpan
Giftable 50th anniversary commemorative with never-before-seen images and original interviews. Hear from performers and attendees in their own voices! Featuring Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Grateful Dead, as well as unsung audience members and folks behind the scenes. This compendium remembers all the people who made the three days of peace and music an impossible success.
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Nothing's bad luck : the lives of Warren Zevon
by C.M. Kushins
This in-depth biography of the late singer-songwriter draws on interviews with the people who knew him best to paint a portrait of an artist whose troubled personal life and anger helped fuel his greatest work.
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Then it fell apart
by Moby
The soul-searching and humorous second volume in the memoir of the alternative musician describes how superstardom and hanging out with Lou Reed, Christina Ricci and David Bowie resulted in his taking ecstasy for breakfast and drinking bottles of vodka daily.
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Up jumped the devil : the real life of Robert Johnson
by Bruce M. Conforth
Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his death at age 27. This book not only destroys every myth that ever surrounded Johnson, but also tells a human story of a real person. Up Jumped the Devil will astonish blues fans who thought they knew something about Johnson.
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Soulless : the case against R. Kelly
by Jim DeRogatis
Examines the eighteen-year career of the performer and the accusations against him of his physical and sexual abuse of underage girls and provides an evaluation of a celebrity culture that for many years neglected to hold him accountable
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Howard Stern comes again
by Howard Stern
Presents a look at the author's four-decade career in radio, highlighting his most poignant interviews with such celebrities as Tracy Morgan, Lady Gaga, Jerry Seinfeld, and Harvey Weinstein
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Naturally Tan
by Tan France
What it is: a charming coming-of-age memoir from Queer Eye fashion expert Tan France.
Why you might like it: With wit and candor, France tackles topics both affecting (the racist bullying he endured as a Pakistani Muslim teen in England) and amusing (his penchant for no-nonsense sartorial advice).
For fans of: fellow Fab Five personality Karamo Brown's Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope.
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Finding the bright side : the art of chasing what matters
by Shannon Bream
The host of Fox News @ Night presents a deeply personal account about finding purpose amid life's unpredictability that traces her blue-collar upbringing, the high-pressure environments that shaped her career and the role of her faith in her achievements
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Smokin' Joe : the life of Joe Frazier
by Mark Kram
The award-winning author of Like Any Normal Day presents an all-access portrait of the iconic American fighter that discusses his upbringing in the Jim Crow South, his barrier-breaking achievements and his famous rivalry with Muhammad Ali.
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KD : Kevin Durant's relentless pursuit to be the greatest
by Marcus Thompson
The author of the best-selling Golden presents the story of the NBA Finals MVP, discussing his impoverished childhood, remarkable AAU achievements and controversial decision to play for the Golden State Warriors.
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Darkness to light : a memoir
by Lamar Odom
The two-time NBA champion presents a candid account of the highs and lows of his life, sharing insights into his marriage to Khloe Kardashian, his struggles with addiction and the watershed event that transformed his perspectives.
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Vanlife diaries : finding freedom on the open road
by Kathleen Morton
Celebrates the lifestyle and community of van life through photographs and interviews, and includes practical tips for converting vans into homes, traveling with pets, storing gear, and finding places to park
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Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder
by John Waters
What it is: an irreverent and wide-ranging essay collection from cult filmmaker and self-proclaimed "garbage guru" John Waters.
Don't miss: juicy gossip about the making of Serial Mom and Polyester (Waters' favorites of his own films); tips for aspiring filmmakers.
Is it for you? The author's provocative sense of humor may be off-putting to readers unfamiliar with his work.
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Stay sexy & don't get murdered : the definitive how-to guide
by Karen Kilgariff
The hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast share stories about their battles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, as well as insights into the cultural forces that prevent people from being their own advocates
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| Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie BrownsteinWhat it is: a vivid, occasionally dishy memoir from the co-founder of the pioneering riot grrrl trio Sleater-Kinney.
What's inside: candid musings on Brownstein's fraught upbringing and chaotic coming-of-age, the sexism she's faced in the music industry, and Sleater-Kinney's squabbles and eventual breakup (though the band famously reunited to much fanfare in 2014).
Is it for you? Portlandia fans looking for scoop on Brownstein's Emmy-nominated work on the series won't find it here. |
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Punk rock : an oral history
by John Robb
Through more than 150 interviews with key players in the punk-rock scene, the author gives a thorough account of the rise of his important new genre, from its roots in the 1960s to the the influence of such acts as The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Henry Rollins and Black Flag, the Buzzcocks and many more.
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| Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall by Tim MohrWhat it's about: the underground East German punk movement whose political activism contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Featuring: 15-year-old "Major," the self-proclaimed first punk in East Germany, known for her safety pin-adorned jackets.
Book buzz: Longlisted for the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence, Burning Down the Haus was also named one of the Best Music Books of 2018 by Rolling Stone. |
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My damage : the story of a punk rock survivor
by Keith Morris
The frontman of the ultimate Southern California hardcore band, Black Flag, describes the highs and lows of his over-40-year career, including battles with addiction, diabetes and the record industry and his appearances in cult films like Repo Man.
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Anger Is an Energy: My Life Uncensored
by John Lydon with Andrew Perry
The face on the cover of the book might look more familiar than the name -- John Lydon is better known as his alter ego, Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame. Here, he combines memoir (an impecunious childhood, a bout with meningitis) with philosophy, addressing how his anger fueled his punk and postpunk career. Anger Is an Energy comes in at 500 pages, and while he doesn't hold back, he's contemplative too; Library Journal says Lydon is "funny, cantankerous, honest, and foul-mouthed on every page."
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