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England's Dreaming is the ultimate book on punk, its progenitors, the Sex Pistols, and the moment they defined for music fans in England and the United States. Savage brings to life the sensational story of the meteoric rise and rapid implosion of the Pistols through layers of rich detail and exclusive interviews. This fully revised and updated edition of the book covers the legacy of punk 25 years later and provides an account of the Pistols' 1996 reunion as well as a completely new introduction.

Jon Savage's oral history of Joy Division is the last word on the band that ended with the suicide of Ian Curtis in Macclesfield on May 18, 1980. It weaves together interviews conducted by the author, but never used in the making of the film Joy Division, which told the story of the band in their own words, as well as those of their peers, collaborators, and contemporaries.

In America, in London, in Amsterdam, in Paris, revolutionary ideas fomenting since the late 1950s reached boiling point, culminating in a year in which the transient pop moment burst forth. Exploring the canonical figures, from The Beatles and Boty to Warhol and Reagan, 1966 delves deep into the social and cultural heart of the decade through masterfully compiled archival primary sources.

Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant right at the center of the Beatles' magic circle. In charming, conversational prose, Taylor shares anecdotes and reminiscences so vivid and immediate that you find yourself plunged into the beating heart of 1960s counterculture.

Welcome to San Francisco Sketchfest 2018! Here's your front row seat, your backstage pass, and your all-access badge to one of the biggest comedy festivals in the country!

Kurt Cobain irrompeu na consciência americana e mundial com força depois do lançamento de Nevermind, um clássico instantâneo que definiu um som e uma geração. Três anos depois, ele cometeu suicídio, deixando uma carreira meteórica e uma influência cultural que nunca diminuiria. Esta obra resgata as principais entrevistas do artista, incluindo a última delas. Nela, o ouvinte encontrará um Cobain engraçado, atencioso, sarcástico, apaixonado e até gentil. A visão de um homem que muitas vezes foi incompreendido está aqui, trinta anos depois de sua morte, com a mesma força de sua música.

There’s a million things we want to do but HOW to do them all. Jon Savage helps unpack all things podcasting, AI and technology so you dont have to worry about the how! Now you’ve to no excuses to be successful! Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JonSavageTroublemaker or go to www.jonsavage.com