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Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

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You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone


The real story of Nico is one of determination, self-destruction and belief in one's artistic vision, at any cost . . . You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone is an empowering reappraisal of an underappreciated icon. Drawing upon new interviews and rare archival material Bickerdike defies the sexist casting of Nico's life as the tragedy of a beautiful woman losing her youth and fame, and instead cements her legacy as one of the most vital artists of her generation.
Na sklade 1Ks
16,10 € 16,95 €

Jsi krásná a jsi samotná. Biografie Nico


Nico (vlastním jménem Christa Päffgen) – tajemná zpěvačka, neustále se měnící mýtus: herečka uměleckých filmů, vyhledávaná modelka, Dietrichová punku, Femme Fatale, Chelsea Girl, Garbo gotiky, poslední bohémka, heroinová narkomanka. Lester Bangs ji popsal jako „skutečnou záhadu“. Ve 27 letech se Nico stala nejnovější superstar Andyho Warhola, hrála v jeho komerčním hitu Chelsea Girls a získala pozici zpěvačky skupiny Velvet Underground. Její zdánlivě nadpozemská a nedosažitelná přítomnost byla ještě umocněna pověstí, že chodí s rockovými hvězdami (mimo jiné s Brianem Jonesem, Bobem Dylanem a Jimem Morrisonem). Její vlastní talent a přínos rockové kultuře jsou však často přehlíženy. Většinu své kariéry strávila jako sólová umělkyně na cestách, odhodlaná tvořit hudbu zdánlivě navzdory všemu, snášejíc prázdné koncertní sály, urážlivé fanoušky a často nebezpečnou realitu stárnoucí umělkyně a narkomanky. Vytvořila fascinující a jedinečné projekty, které inspirovaly celou generaci umělců, včetně Henryho Rollinse, Morrisseyho, Siousxie Sioux and the Banshees a Iggyho Popa. Knihu YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ARE ALONE napsala historička rokenrolové kultury Jennifer Bickerdikeová. Čerpá v ní z archivů Muzea Andyho Warhola, nahrávacích společností Nico, různých soukromých sbírek, zřídka viděných záběrů a obsahuje nové exkluzivní rozhovory s těmi, kteří ji znali nejlépe, i s těmi, kteří se inspirovali jejím odkazem. Odhaluje komplikovanou, často kompromitovanou, sebedestruktivní a vždy silnou ženu.
Na sklade 2Ks
41,75 € 43,95 €

Why Vinyl Matters


"It's the ritual element of it. It's running your finger down the side of the record, trying to open the plastic wrap, and then pulling it out, seeing if there is an inner sleeve, hoping for a gatefold. Nowadays, you just walk over to your computer, you click three times, and you have 140,000 songs at your fingertips. Vinyl was just a different kind of thing - and it still is." - Lars Ulrich, Metallica. In 2015, vinyl sales in the US increased by 30% - a raise for the tenth year in succession - and 1.29 million vinyl albums were sold in the UK in 2014, the first time the million mark has been surpassed since 1996. Vinyl, once thought to be a dying market, is now facing a major revival. Pop culture writer and historian Jennifer Otter Bickerdike interviews some of our most iconic artists, including hip-hop stars, Indie legends, DJs, producers, album cover designers, photographers, label founders and record store owners. Each superstar and superfan talks about their own experiences of vinyl and what it means to them, and the importance of its re-emergence - seemingly against all odds - as a physical format in the era of the digital economy.Why Vinyl Matters is part history, part future forecasting, part nostalgia and all celebration. A collection of more than 25 interviews, all illustrated with photos, sidebars, quotes, album covers, outtakes and much more. This is the book for anyone who has ever gone to the store and bought music on vinyl. Includes interviews with: Fat Boy Slim; Tim Burgess (Charlatans); Henry Rollins (musician, actor, writer, comedian); Gaz Coombes (Supergrass); Lars Ulrich (Metallica); Maxi Jazz (Faithless); Rob da Bank (DJ and founder of Bestival); Clint Boone (Inspiral Carpets); Mike Ness (Social Distortion); Chief Xcel (Blackalicious); Cut Chemist (Jurassic 5); Fab 5 Freddy (hip hop pioneer, visual artist); Fat Mike (NOFX); Julia Ruzicka (Future of the Left); Steve Hackett (Genesis); Nick Hornby.
Vypredané
31,30 € 32,95 €

Being Britney


Part biography, part social history, Being Britney pieces together a collage of stories, interviews, legends and fan experiences to construct a definitive portrait of one of the biggest stars in recent history. In her unique narrative, acclaimed music author Jennifer Otter Bickerdike provides a sympathetic yet objective re-examination of Britney's trajectory from girl next door to woman trapped by fame. Being Britney is the compelling account of a talented, troubled and talked-about modern icon, whose life, work and individual significance will be recognised for many decades to come. 'After years of being framed as a victim, Britney deserves to be celebrated as the fighter, inspiration and enigma she truly is.' - Jennifer Otter Bickerdike '[An] astute reckoning with modern celebrity' - The Times 'A wild read' - The Guardian 'A well-researched, measured account' - The Sun
Vypredané
18,00 € 18,95 €