Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857864024
Year: 2012
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 240
Dive into the mesmerizing world of modern jazz with 'But Beautiful' by Geoff Dyer. This beautifully crafted book captures the vibrant essence of iconic jazz musicians through eight poetically charged vignettes. Readers will be captivated by the lives of legends such as Lester Young, Charles Mingus, and Thelonious Monk, each rendered in luminescent prose that pulsates with the heartbeat of jazz music.
Dyer adeptly weaves together anecdotes and photos, creating a rich tapestry that echoes the unique quirks, eccentricities, and unparalleled brilliance of each artist's style. Whether you're a passionate jazz lover or new to the genre, this book promises an immersive experience that transcends ordinary storytelling. Explore the interplay of music and narrative as you journey through the lives that shaped the jazz landscape.
Geo Dyer’s masterful writing not only illuminates the struggles and triumphs of these musicians but also invites readers to experience the emotive power of their music in vivid detail. Perfect for fans of jazz history, music lovers, and literary enthusiasts, 'But Beautiful' is an essential read that resonates with the harmony of life itself.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast, reliable shipping to your doorstep. Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days, with delivery times varying based on location. Grab your copy and let the music play!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857864024
Year: 2012
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 240
Description:
Lester Young fading away in a hotel room; Charles Mingus storming down the streets of New York on a too-small bicycle; Thelonius Monk creating his own private language on the piano.
In eight poetically charged vignettes, Geoff Dyer skilfully evokes the embattled lives of the players who shaped modern jazz. He draws on photos and anecdotes, but music is the driving force of But Beautiful and Dyer brings it to life in luminescent and wildly metaphoric prose that mirrors the quirks, eccentricity, and brilliance of each musician's style.
ISBN: 9780857864024
Year: 2012
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 240
Dive into the mesmerizing world of modern jazz with 'But Beautiful' by Geoff Dyer. This beautifully crafted book captures the vibrant essence of iconic jazz musicians through eight poetically charged vignettes. Readers will be captivated by the lives of legends such as Lester Young, Charles Mingus, and Thelonious Monk, each rendered in luminescent prose that pulsates with the heartbeat of jazz music.
Dyer adeptly weaves together anecdotes and photos, creating a rich tapestry that echoes the unique quirks, eccentricities, and unparalleled brilliance of each artist's style. Whether you're a passionate jazz lover or new to the genre, this book promises an immersive experience that transcends ordinary storytelling. Explore the interplay of music and narrative as you journey through the lives that shaped the jazz landscape.
Geo Dyer’s masterful writing not only illuminates the struggles and triumphs of these musicians but also invites readers to experience the emotive power of their music in vivid detail. Perfect for fans of jazz history, music lovers, and literary enthusiasts, 'But Beautiful' is an essential read that resonates with the harmony of life itself.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast, reliable shipping to your doorstep. Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days, with delivery times varying based on location. Grab your copy and let the music play!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857864024
Year: 2012
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 240
Description:
Lester Young fading away in a hotel room; Charles Mingus storming down the streets of New York on a too-small bicycle; Thelonius Monk creating his own private language on the piano.
In eight poetically charged vignettes, Geoff Dyer skilfully evokes the embattled lives of the players who shaped modern jazz. He draws on photos and anecdotes, but music is the driving force of But Beautiful and Dyer brings it to life in luminescent and wildly metaphoric prose that mirrors the quirks, eccentricity, and brilliance of each musician's style.