Reed, Lou

The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi

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ISBN 13:: 9780571383306
author:: Reed, Lou
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23 x 18 x 3.5 centimetres (0.63
Genre:: Sports & Recreation, Martial Arts, Health & Wellbeing,
Condition:: New
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£23.47

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Lou Reed's The Art of the Straight Line is a unique collection of writings that capture the intersection of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. Edited by his wife Laurie Anderson, this comprehensive work features Lou Reed's unpublished writings on martial arts technique, practice, and purpose, alongside essays and observations on meditation and life. Reed's journey into Tai Chi began in the 1980s, under the guidance of Master Ren GuangYi, a renowned Chen Tai Chi pioneer. This book brings together Reed's thoughts on the subject, as well as conversations with fellow musicians, artists, friends, and Tai Chi practitioners, offering a fascinating glimpse into his practice and philosophy. Through The Art of the Straight Line, readers can gain insight into Lou Reed's holistic approach to life, one that combines physical movement, mental clarity, and creative expression.

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