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Joy Division: Unknown Pleasures (33 1/3 Series)
by Chris Ott
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780826415493 |
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
33 1/3 is a series of short books about a wide variety of albums, by artists ranging from James Brown to the Beastie Boys. Launched in September 2003, the series now contains over 50 titles and is acclaimed and loved by fans, musicians and scholars alike.
Review:
"It was only a matter of time before a clever publisher realized that there is an audience for whom Exile on Main Street or Electric Ladyland are as significant and worthy of study as The Catcher in the Rye or Middlemarch. The series... is freewheeling and eclectic, ranging from minute rock-geek analysis to idiosyncratic personal celebration." The New York Times Book Review
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"Ideal for the rock geek who thinks liner notes just aren't enough." Rolling Stone
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"One of the coolest publishing imprints on the planet." Bookslut
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"These are for the insane collectors out there who appreciate fantastic design, well-executed thinking, and things that make your house look cool. Each volume in this series takes a seminal album and breaks it down in startling minutiae. We love these. We are huge nerds." Vice
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"A brilliant series... each one a word of real love." NME
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"Passionate, obsessive, and smart." Nylon
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"Religious tracts for the rock 'n' roll faithful." Uncut
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"We... aren't naive enough to think that we're your only source for reading about music (but if we had our way... watch out). For those of you who really like to know everything there is to know about an album, you'd do well to check out Continuum's 33 1/3 series of books." Pitchfork
Synopsis:
Joy Division's career has often been shrouded by myths. But the truth is surprisingly simple: over a period of several months, Joy Division transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill punk wannabes into the creators of one of the most atmospheric, disturbing, and influential debut albums ever recorded. Chris Ott carefully picks apart fact from fiction to show how Unknown Pleasures came into being, and how it still resonates so strongly today.
Synopsis:
Chris Ott tells the remarkable story of how Joy Division's debut album was made, and examines the legacy of this short lived band.
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JohnnyC, November 27, 2007 (view all comments by JohnnyC)
Joy Division was never treated the same way as other bands from the late70s angst or post-punk era, by its fans or critics. They were beloved from the get-go. Chris Ott has written a very good book that challenges the myths surrounding Joy Division and in particular, Ian Curtis their lead singer who died by his own hand just as the band was ready to hit America. Ott goes to great lengths to put the history of Unknown Pleasures into its proper context and considering the short musical history of Joy Division, he excels at de-mystifying the legend of Curtis without falling into the trap of hero worship. The next to last chapter is particularly good offering insight into Curtis's condition and his desire to be a rock star. This is a well-written blend of history, trivia and analysis.
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780826415493
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Continuum International Publishing Group
- Location:
- New York
- Subject:
- General
- Subject:
- Rock
- Subject:
- Alternative
- Subject:
- History & Criticism - General
- Subject:
- Genres & Styles - Rock
- Subject:
- Alternative & Indie
- Series:
- 33 1/3
- Series Volume:
- 1
- Publication Date:
- April 2004
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 117
- Dimensions:
- 6.52x4.78x.34 in. .29 lbs.
