Books about music

Hey guys, I'm doing a minor clean-up and am getting rid of some books. If anyone is interested in these, LMK and I will mail them to you gratis (in the US -- if you're elsewhere and want them, willing to chip in $5 to mail it if you got the rest).

"The Death of Bunny Munro" by Nick Cave
"The Long Hard Road Out of Hell" by Marilyn Manson
"I'm the Man" by Scott Ian
"Unfaithful Music" by Elvis Costello
"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
"The Real Frank Zappa Book" by Frank Zappa (and some dude whose name I forgot)
 
Found this and, of course, bought it… will report back:
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I also started this:
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And just finished this, which is an absolutely fascinating book. If you like Steely Dan, it’s great. If you’re into interesting books, it’s still great. It tells the story of the band through the characters in their songs:
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MyWifeHatesTrain said:
Found this and, of course, bought it… will report back:
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I also started this:
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And just finished this, which is an absolutely fascinating book. If you like Steely Dan, it’s great. If you’re into interesting books, it’s still great. It tells the story of the band through the characters in their songs:
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I second the Quantum Criminals recommendation. I wish there were more books like that one.
 
What have you all read lately in the Music Book category that you thought was solid? Looking at the Target sale and might grab a couple books. They have the Jesus and Mary Chain and Steve Wynn books, which sound interesting.
 
Matt M said:
What have you all read lately in the Music Book category that you thought was solid? Looking at the Target sale and might grab a couple books. They have the Jesus and Mary Chain and Steve Wynn books, which sound interesting.
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If the Taschen JazzLife book is still there, that's a good one (and enromous)

I recommended it in the Vinyl Deals thread but Blue Giant (manga) is really fun.

I'm sure you'll get more nonfictionr recs but these were both great.
 
Matt M said:
What have you all read lately in the Music Book category that you thought was solid? Looking at the Target sale and might grab a couple books. They have the Jesus and Mary Chain and Steve Wynn books, which sound interesting.
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The Beach Boys - (Hardcover)

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Trouble Boys - by Bob Mehr (Paperback)

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Small Town Talk - by Barney Hoskyns (Paperback)

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Laurel Canyon - Annotated by Michael Walker (Paperback)

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TenderLovingKiller® said:
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The Beach Boys - (Hardcover)

Read reviews and buy The Beach Boys - (Hardcover) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com www.target.com

www.target.com

Trouble Boys - by Bob Mehr (Paperback)

Read reviews and buy Trouble Boys - by Bob Mehr (Paperback) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com www.target.com

www.target.com

Small Town Talk - by Barney Hoskyns (Paperback)

Read reviews and buy Small Town Talk - by Barney Hoskyns (Paperback) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com www.target.com

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Laurel Canyon - Annotated by Michael Walker (Paperback)

Read reviews and buy Laurel Canyon - Annotated by Michael Walker (Paperback) at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
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And there we go! Also saw a book about Creation Records that I might grab. Probably have 15 books I need to read so not sure why I'm even looking 😂
 
avecigrec said:
Hey @TenderLovingKiller® how is that DOOM book?
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Good! Very informative just like Author, S.H. Fernando, Jr. did with his last book From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga, He goes deep in the subject which is interesting but what really elevates this biography is how really dives into the historical elements that not only shaped Dumile’s life but also his influenced the greater culture.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Good! Very informative just like Author, S.H. Fernando, Jr. did with his last book From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga, He goes deep in the subject which is interesting but what really elevates this biography is how really dives into the historical elements that not only shaped Dumile’s life but also his influenced the greater culture.
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Dope! Good to know. I generally like to wait until paperback for books, but reckon I'll be seeking this one out sooner.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Good! Very informative just like Author, S.H. Fernando, Jr. did with his last book From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga, He goes deep in the subject which is interesting but what really elevates this biography is how really dives into the historical elements that not only shaped Dumile’s life but also his influenced the greater culture.
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how's the wu book? I would like to learn more about the wu but their discography is.....large. and sometimes of varying quality. not to mention it's hard to tell what's true and what's some embellishment or post facto justification
 
yukbon said:
how's the wu book? I would like to learn more about the wu but their discography is.....large. and sometimes of varying quality. not to mention it's hard to tell what's true and what's some embellishment or post facto justification
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Really good and informative I will say the author is more connected to The Rza and as such I think (and possibly rightly so given his position within the group overall) Rza is the primary focus. It’s still gives insight and covers each member with detail but it’s more focused on The Rza than anybody else.
 
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