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.
Paul Grushkin Libros
Paul Grushkin es autor y coautor de cuatro libros de historia del rock and roll que han sido best-sellers, vendiendo más de un millón de copias en total. Sus libros exploran la rica historia y la cultura visual de la música rock, desde sus leyendas tempranas hasta la era punk. Grushkin presta especial atención a los elementos visuales de la música, como carteles e imágenes icónicas, revelando la interconexión entre el arte y la historia musical.
The Art of Rock: Posters from Presley to Punk
A Spectacular Visual and Oral History. Autorisierte amerikanische Originalausgabe.
- 516 páginas
- 19 horas de lectura
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.