Description: GUARANTEED SHIPPING TO ARRIVE BY CHRISTMAS (IN THE LOWER 48) BRAND NEW, UNREAD HARDCOVER WITH DUSTJACKET, FIRST EDITION IN NEAR MINT CONDITION - LIGHT MARK ON FRONT FROM PRICE STICKER (STICKER IS REMOVED) Lou Reed was best known to the general public as the grumpy New Yorker in black who sang "Walk on the Wild Side." To his dedicated admirers, however, he was one of the most innovative and intelligent songwriters of modern times, a natural outsider who lived a tumultuous and tortured life. In this in-depth, meticulously researched and very entertaining biography, Howard Sounes examines the life and work of this fascinating man, including his time as the leader of The Velvet Underground, one of the most important bands in rock'n'roll. Written with a deep knowledge and understanding of the music, the book also sheds new light on the artist's creative process, his mental health problems, his bisexuality, his three marriages, and his addictions to drugs and alcohol. In the course of his research, Sounes interviewed over 140 people from every part of Reed's life—some of whom have not spoken publicly about him before—including music industry figures, band members, fellow celebrities, family members, former wives and lovers. Review"**** Compelling . . . Sounes takes pride in carefully debunking the myths that have crept in from Reed's own fictionalisations." —Sunday Telegraph"Explosive." —Daily Mail“[A] searing portrait of the rock ’n’ roll legend who wrote and sang about his life, his shape-shifting sexuality, and the drugs that colored his world—his walk on the wild side.” —Parade.com "A walk on the dark side." —Independent"An incisive and insightful look . . . . and first rate" —Goldmine"This comprehensive, albeit snippy, page-turner might end up being the definitive Reed biography" —Library JournalAbout the AuthorHoward Sounes is the author of Down the Highway and Fab.
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Type: Novel
Era: 1960s
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Features: Dust Jacket
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: First Edition
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Book Title: Life of Lou Reed : Notes from the Velvet Underground
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
Topic: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Music, Biography & Autobiography
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Howard Sounes
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover