An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side 1 by jim derogatis isbn. Before the film, jim and greg also presented this seldom heard. One of the best book covering the velvet underground history specially for the factoryera. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, 2009, etc. Finally the great american writer gets the book he deserves.
It is fitting then that a new book, written by veteran rock scribe jim derogatis and a host of others, spotlights the connection between images. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. But as a documentary on the sexual corruption of our age, it is a must for every thinking adult. Oct 27, 20 jim derogatis remembering lou reed, dead at 71. Jim derogatis is the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. Noted pop music critic jim derogatis discusses much with popmatters, including getting into fights with wayne coyne, why lou reed is frustrating to talk to, and why lollapalooza is. Derogatis, the author of several books about music including let it blurt. Derogatis displays his personal hall of fame on his forearms, with murallike tattoos picturing, among others, the velvet underground, nirvana, public enemy and bangs, who died. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis. Coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground. On april 23, 2014, at the music box theatre in chicago, sound opinions presented films love letter to rock n roll, almost famous. Its no secret that the velvet underground, lou reed, nico and andy warhol set the stage for a moment in cultural history that has outlived the decades. Derogatis, whose last book was the thrilling let it. Writer, dj, musician and pop music critic for the chicago suntimes, jim derogatis is the man behind the new book, the velvet underground.
The velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. Unfortunately, by tossing in artists like the velvet underground and ambient pioneer brian eno, derogatis apparently suggests that anything veering from the norm is lsdinspired. Jim derogatis is the former pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. Apr 24, 2014 on april 23, 2014, at the music box theatre in chicago, sound opinions presented films love letter to rock n roll, almost famous. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The true story of oklahomas fabulous the flaming lips, broadway books, 2006. Collected musings on the alternative music explosion of the 90s, and more on. See all books authored by jim derogatis, including let it blurt. The book follows this icon of sixties rock from its heady first days with lou reed, john cale, german chanteuse nico, drummer moe tucker, and. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Derogatis spent fifteen years as the rock critic at the chicago suntimes and is the author of several books about music. A walk on the wild side, an illustrated history of the band written by jim derogatis and several other contributors, features a balance between text and bundles of photos, flyers, lyric sheets, album covers and vu memorabilia, and attempts to tell the tale of the fabled group, with mixed results. Yet as this large format book shows, a true chronology tells you the vu were.
In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet undergrounds history and continuing inspiration. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side vo yageur press, 2009 and cowrote with kot the beatles vs. Introduction the seminal velvet underground by jim derogatis i. Jim derogatis is an associate professor of instruction at columbia college chicago and the host, with greg kot, of the nationally syndicated public radio show sound opinions. Sep 06, 2009 the velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. Nigel trevenas book was the first source of facts about the velvet underground. With a velvet cover sleeve and warhols pop as the background cover, this illustrated history from the getgo is pretty exciting.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, written by veteran pop music critic jim derogatis. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic, has written what i consider a. Together with his wife, carmel carrilloderogatis, he edited an anthology entitled kill your idols. Discover book depositorys huge selection of derogatis books online. Jim derogatis has put together the velvet underground. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis 20090906 jim derogatis on. Jim derogatis books list of books by author jim derogatis.
This oversize coffeetable book is packed with 500 glorious concert and. Jim derogatis ultimate psychedelic rock library rate. The velvet underground by jim derogatis waterstones. Jim derogatis was a music critic at the chicago suntimes in 2000 when he received an anonymous fax tipping him off. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by pioneering bands like the velvet underground. Kaleidoscope eyes by jim derogatis, 9781857025996, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The velvet underground day by day, derogatiss book contains relatively little text. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by. Former chicago suntimes pop music critic derogatis the velvet underground. The very first thing derogatis told me about this book see my interview is that it is a collaboration. With critical pieces amazing photographs and memorabilia unearthed by the book s publisher, along with the authors. Now voyageur press is celebrating the new york bands 45th anniversary with a visually rich art book called the velvet underground.
Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the groups real wild side. Whether or not psychedelic drugs played a role and as many musicians say theyve used them as not, psychedelic rock has consistently charted brave new worlds that exist only in the space between the headphones. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic, and milk it. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic. An updated edition, published in 1995, includes a new 17page chapter which covers the events of 1993. Hardly anyone bought the velvet undergrounds albums when the. Jun 11, 2009 coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground.
Lester bangs, 1981 i remember when the velvet underground came out, and very few people were interested in them. Now voyageur press is celebrating the new york bands 45th anniversary with a visually. The life and times of lester bangs and other books, he spent 15 years as the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes. Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the. Derogatis is an american music critic and cohost of sound opinions. Four decades of great psychedelic rock is a history and critical examination of rocks most inventive genre. A new generation of rock writers reconsiders the classics barricade books, 2004. Oct 27, 20 remembering lou reed, dead at 71 by jim. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence. Interview with jim derogatis, author of the velvet.
From the beatles and velvet underground to pink floyd and julian cope, psychedelic rock is the focus for this book based on interviews and research into its history. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet underground s history and continuing inspiration. The insightful text by veteran rock critic jim derogatis defines the bands. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963 cover text. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence wired. Velvet underground musical group worldcat identities. Introduction i have always believed that rock n roll comes down to myth. Frequently asked questions about jim derogatis who is jim derogatis.
The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist ste. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963. It was recorded in 1966 while the band were featured on andy warhols exploding plastic inevitable tour, which gained attention for its experimental performance sensibilities and controversial lyrical topics, including drug abuse, prostitution, sadomasochism. But as a documentary on the sexual corruption of our age, it is a must for every thinking adult leigh investigates aberrant sexual behavior between consenting adults, that is. Jim derogatis, himself a gifted writer on rock and roll, knows both of bangs worldsthe music and the journalismand has written an elegy for one of the few critics whose work is worth reading for itself, apart from its subjects.
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