One of the best book covering the velvet underground history specially for the factoryera. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side publisher. Before the film, jim and greg also presented this seldom heard. Jim derogatis is the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. Whether or not psychedelic drugs played a role and as many musicians say theyve used them as not, psychedelic rock has consistently charted brave new worlds that exist only in the space between the headphones. The book follows this icon of sixties rock from its heady first days with lou reed, john cale, german chanteuse nico, drummer moe tucker, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis 20090906 jim derogatis on. Its no secret that the velvet underground, lou reed, nico and andy warhol set the stage for a moment in cultural history that has outlived the decades. Derogatis is an american music critic and cohost of sound opinions.
Jim derogatis is the former pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. Bill bentley a biography of influential rock band the velvet underground, this book is published to coincide with the 45th anniversary of the founding of the band. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, voyageur press, 2009. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. With a velvet cover sleeve and warhols pop as the background cover, this illustrated history from the getgo is pretty exciting. Now voyageur press is celebrating the new york bands 45th anniversary with a visually. Apr 24, 2014 on april 23, 2014, at the music box theatre in chicago, sound opinions presented films love letter to rock n roll, almost famous. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Interview with jim derogatis, author of the velvet. Jim derogatis ultimate psychedelic rock library rate. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence wired. Oct 27, 20 remembering lou reed, dead at 71 by jim.
An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis. From the beatles and velvet underground to pink floyd and julian cope, psychedelic rock is the focus for this book based on interviews and research into its history. Buy the velvet underground by jim derogatis from waterstones today. Collected musings on the alternative music explosion of the 90s, and more on. Derogatis, whose last book was the thrilling let it. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963.
Kaleidoscope eyes by jim derogatis, 9781857025996, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The velvet underground day by day, derogatiss book contains relatively little text. Jim derogatis was a music critic at the chicago suntimes in 2000 when he received an anonymous fax tipping him off. The velvet underground by jim derogatis waterstones. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side 1 by jim derogatis isbn. Writer, dj, musician and pop music critic for the chicago suntimes, jim derogatis is the man behind the new book, the velvet underground.
Noted pop music critic jim derogatis discusses much with popmatters, including getting into fights with wayne coyne, why lou reed is frustrating to talk to, and why lollapalooza is. But as a documentary on the sexual corruption of our age, it is a must for every thinking adult. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, 2009, etc. The velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic, has written what i consider a. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, written by veteran pop music critic jim derogatis. It suggests that psychedelia is a philosophy, and looks at the. Coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground. Jun 11, 2009 coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground. Introduction the seminal velvet underground by jim derogatis i. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by. Derogatis spent fifteen years as the rock critic at the chicago suntimes and is the author of several books about music.
It was recorded in 1966 while the band were featured on andy warhols exploding plastic inevitable tour, which gained attention for its experimental performance sensibilities and controversial lyrical topics, including drug abuse. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side vo yageur press, 2009 and cowrote with kot the beatles vs. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic, and milk it. How the beatles, frank zappa and the velvet underground defined an era by doyle greene feb 17, 2016 5. Frequently asked questions about jim derogatis who is jim derogatis. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet undergrounds history and continuing inspiration.
Sep 06, 2009 the velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. See all books authored by jim derogatis, including let it blurt. Oct 27, 20 jim derogatis remembering lou reed, dead at 71. The life and times of lester bangs and other books, he spent 15 years as the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes. Introduction i have always believed that rock n roll comes down to myth. Derogatis displays his personal hall of fame on his forearms, with murallike tattoos picturing, among others, the velvet underground, nirvana, public enemy and bangs, who died.
Jim derogatis has put together the velvet underground. The very first thing derogatis told me about this book see my interview is that it is a collaboration. Together with his wife, carmel carrilloderogatis, he edited an anthology entitled kill your idols. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The true story of oklahomas fabulous the flaming lips, broadway books, 2006. Finally the great american writer gets the book he deserves. Unfortunately, by tossing in artists like the velvet underground and ambient pioneer brian eno, derogatis apparently suggests that anything veering from the norm is lsdinspired.
Four decades of great psychedelic rock is a history and critical examination of rocks most inventive genre. A new generation of rock writers reconsiders the classics barricade books, 2004. Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the. This oversize coffeetable book is packed with 500 glorious concert and. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Yet as this large format book shows, a true chronology tells you the vu were. Jim derogatis books list of books by author jim derogatis. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by pioneering bands like the velvet underground. It is fitting then that a new book, written by veteran rock scribe jim derogatis and a host of others, spotlights the connection between images. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963 cover text. Jim derogatis is an associate professor of instruction at columbia college chicago and the host, with greg kot, of the nationally syndicated public radio show sound opinions. Hardly anyone bought the velvet undergrounds albums when the. But as a documentary on the sexual corruption of our age, it is a must for every thinking adult leigh investigates aberrant sexual behavior between consenting adults, that is.
With critical pieces amazing photographs and memorabilia unearthed by the book s publisher, along with the authors. Former chicago suntimes pop music critic derogatis the velvet underground. Interview with jim derogatis, author of the velvet underground. Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the groups real wild side. The insightful text by veteran rock critic jim derogatis defines the bands. Derogatis, the author of several books about music including let it blurt. Discover book depositorys huge selection of derogatis books online. Nigel trevenas book was the first source of facts about the velvet underground. Lester bangs, 1981 i remember when the velvet underground came out, and very few people were interested in them. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet underground s history and continuing inspiration. A walk on the wild side, an illustrated history of the band written by jim derogatis and several other contributors, features a balance between text and bundles of photos, flyers, lyric sheets, album covers and vu memorabilia, and attempts to tell the tale of the fabled group, with mixed results.