RRP: £14.99
Publisher: HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
Publication Date : 05/03/2009
Paperback
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Guardian Bookshop Notes:
A musical history, starting with the salons in pre-war Vienna to the Velvet Underground shows in the 60s. With portraits of individuals, groups, nations and cultures, an exploration of the mythology of modernism, the music of smaller countries, the avant-garde and minimalist composers. For true music lovers, exploring all aspects throughout the 20th century, and also anyone interested in the 20th century itself. *Also appeared in October Buyer's Notes*
Publisher's description:
Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award A sweeping musical history that goes from the salons of pre-war Vienna to Velvet Underground shows in the sixties.
ISBN: 9781841154763