Doo Wop : The Music, the Times, the Era by Rich Maloof and Bruce Morrow...

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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
Subject
Performing Arts
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Signed
ISBN
9781402742767
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-10
1402742762
ISBN-13
9781402742767
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59085407

Product Key Features

Book Title
Doo Wop : the Music, the Times, the Era
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Author
Bruce Morrow, Rich Maloof
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
74.9 Oz
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
9.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Produced by
Band-F Ltd
LCCN
2007-004642
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
781.66
Synopsis
With abundant background and enticing images, this work covers more than just the gorgeous harmonies of the unforgettable doo wop groups. The landmark volume traces the development of the music, politics, art, architecture, and popular culture of the 1950s., Much like Sterling's "New York Times" bestseller "Hippie, Doo Wop" captures the spirit of an era in spectacular visuals, revealing the roots of the 60's music explosion. With abundant background and enticing images, it covers way more than just the gorgeous harmonies of the unforgettable doo wop groups. The 50's were rich in cultural events and iconic performances, and this landmark volume traces the development of the music, politics, art, architecture, and popular culture throughout this exciting and remarkable period. Each chapter delves into one or more years and focuses on the transformative events of the day. You'll meet the pioneers who started it all, including bands like The Drifters; discover how the songs we love emerged from African rhythms and culture; see Marlon Brando roar in to transform squeaky-clean youth in "The Wild One"; look at the 50's sex symbols, like Bardot and Monroe; and watch the music--and America--grow up. The pages teem with archival photography, posters, album covers, newspaper articles, magazine covers, lyrics, and more. Lavish illustrations with duotone and full-color imagery carry readers back in time so they'll enjoy a deep understanding of our musical and cultural history., Reveals the roots of the 60's music explosion with background information and images. This book traces the development of the music, politics, art, architecture and popular culture throughout this period. Ii also features archival photography, posters, album covers, newspaper articles, magazine covers, lyrics and more., Much like Sterling's New York Times bestseller Hippie, Doo Wop captures the spirit of an era in spectacular visuals, revealing the roots of the 60's music explosion. With abundant background and enticing images, it covers way more than just the gorgeous harmonies of the unforgettable doo wop groups. The 50's were rich in cultural events and iconic performances, and this landmark volume traces the development of the music, politics, art, architecture, and popular culture throughout this exciting and remarkable period. Each chapter delves into one or more years and focuses on the transformative events of the day. You'll meet the pioneers who started it all, including bands like The Drifters; discover how the songs we love emerged from African rhythms and culture; see Marlon Brando roar in to transform squeaky-clean youth in The Wild One ; look at the 50's sex symbols, like Bardot and Monroe; and watch the music--and America--grow up. The pages teem with archival photography, posters, album covers, newspaper articles, magazine covers, lyrics, and more. Lavish illustrations with duotone and full-color imagery carry readers back in time so they'll enjoy a deep understanding of our musical and cultural history.
LC Classification Number
ML3527.M67 2007

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