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Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age
Dive into the dramatic rise and fall of the modern recording industry, from CDs to file sharing, with insider access to the key players who …
Hip: The History
Explore the vibrant evolution of American popular culture and its global influence in the 20th century.
The Freedom Principle: Jazz After 1958
Embark on a thrilling adventure that challenges the very essence of freedom and identity.
Perfecting Sound Forever: An Aural History of Recorded Music
Explore the evolution of sound recording from Edison's perfect performances to today's digital illusions, uncovering the debates and innovat…
Ask: The Chatter of Pop
Dive into the lives and minds of iconic figures like Quentin Crisp, Boy George, and Sting in this captivating collection of interviews.
Generation Ecstasy: Into the World of Techno and Rave Culture
Dive into the pulsating heart of rave culture and techno music with an insider's perspective, celebrating the quest for the perfect beat and…
Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984
Dive into the revolutionary post-punk era that followed the punk explosion, a time of immense creativity and social change in music.
Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye
Dive into the tumultuous life of Marvin Gaye, from his abusive childhood to his rise and fall in the world of soul music, as told by his clo…
Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album
Discover the creative force behind the post-punk era with Factory Records, the label that launched icons like Joy Division and New Order, an…
The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
Dive into the revolutionary world of 20th-century classical music with Alex Ross's gripping history, winner of the Guardian First Book Award…