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Hip: The History (P.S.)

by John Leland

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Hip: The History is the story of how American pop culture has evolved throughout the twentieth century to its current position as world cultural touchstone. How did hip become such an obsession? From sex and music to fashion and commerce, John Leland tracks the arc of ideas as they move from subterranean Bohemia to Madison Avenue and back again. Hip: The History examines how hip has helped shape — and continues to influence — America's view of itself, and provides an incisive account of hip's quest for authenticity.

This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

About the Author

John Leland is a reporter for the New York Times and former editor in chief of Details, and he was an original columnist at SPIN magazine. Robert Christgau of the Village Voice called him "the best American postmod critic (the best new American rock critic period)," and Chuck D of Public Enemy said the nasty parts of the song "Bring the Noise" were written about him. He lives in Manhattan's East Village with his wife, Risa, and son, Jordan.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780060528188
Author:
Leland, John
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Author:
by John Leland
Subject:
History
Subject:
Modern - 20th Century
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Subject:
United States Civilization 1970-
Subject:
Subculture
Subject:
Sociology - General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade PB
Series:
P.S.
Publication Date:
20050831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
8.26x6.30x1.05 in. .81 lbs.

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