Aletti, Vince
The Disco Files 1973-78
- ISBN 13:
- 9781942884309
- author:
- Aletti, Vince
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Distributed Art Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 474
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 17 centimetres (1.00 kg)
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Dance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Disco Files 1973-78 New York's Underground, Week by Week Vince Aletti's weekly column for Record World magazine chronicled the emergence of disco culture in the early 1970s. As the scene grew, Aletti's writing continued to document its evolution, incorporating top ten playlists from influential DJs and his own interviews. This book is a personal memoir of those days, featuring Aletti's writing, alongside photography by Peter Hujar and Toby Old. The Disco Files is a true-to-the-trenches account of the clubs, DJs, and music that defined the era. The book includes Aletti's Record World columns, hundreds of club charts, and thousands of record reviews, offering a unique insight into the development of disco. A new edition of the book includes an interview with Fran Lebowitz, originally published in the Village Voice in 1990. Vince Aletti's writing provides a compelling look at the people and places that shaped the disco scene. With its unique blend of journalism, photography, and personal perspective, The Disco Files is a fascinating account of a pivotal moment in music history.
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