Penman, Ian
It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track: Objects & Essays, 2012-2018
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910695876
- author:
- Penman, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fitzcarraldo Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.00(d)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ian Penman's It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track is a fascinating exploration of music's power to evoke a sense of home. In this book, Penman delves into the history of musical cross-pollination in the 1960s, where black artists and white musicians came together to create something new and innovative. Penman's prose is engaging and insightful, weaving together stories of iconic figures like James Brown, Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Fahey, Steely Dan, and Prince. With its unique blend of literary style and musical expertise, this book offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of music and culture. With It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track, Penman revisits a pivotal moment in musical history, one that continues to influence artists today.
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