- Hardcover: 420 pages
- Publisher: Steidl; illustrated edition edition (4 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 3865216099
- ISBN-13: 978-3865216090
- Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 25.7 x 4.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 610,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rock ânâ Roll 39-59 explores a pivotal period in contemporary history, retracing the early years of rock ânâ roll in the U.S. and the landmark events that added up to a major cultural transformation. From the boogie-woogie craze in the years following 1939 to the events of the late fifties that marked the end of the first golden age of rock ânâ roll, this extensive publication sets the phenomenon within a broad context of social, cultural, and artistic change. The book chronicles this key cultural phenomenon in modern American history with the reproduction of priceless period posters, records, and rare objects, and extensive photographs and film stills. It captures the mood of the time, the spirit of freedom, and rebellion that were at the heart of the rock ânâ roll explosion in the mid-1950s and also presents the bloodline of the musical melting-pot which was at the core of movement. Focusing on the different musical styles that influenced rock ânâ roll â boogie-woogie, blues, gospel, big band jazz, country music, and most of all rhythm and blues - it is brought to life with pictures recalling the key places, events, artists, producers, and people behind the scenes that made rock ânâ roll what it was and the vibrant heritage that remains today.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Great pictures, this is a MUST for any early rock'n'roll and black music fan!
I bought 3 copies at a good price (almost half of the cover price).
I bought 3 copies at a good price (almost half of the cover price).
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
ROCK 'N' ROLL 39-59
3 April 2009
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This oversize,heavy book on the beginnings of r&r is one of the finest of it's kind. I base this opinion on my forty-plus years reading/collecting books on not only r&r,but on jazz,blues,"rock" (as opposed to r&r),country (up through the sixties/early seventies),and Jamaican music (usually misidentified as "reggae")-all the areas of music I listen to constantly. Primarily consisting of photographs,album cover reproductions,concert advertising posters,and much,much more-I am almost tempted to say that if you want one book about the birth of r&r-this is could be the one. This book doesn't scream at the reader. Rather,it invites you into another world for those who want some insight into this "new " music,which was beginning to spread into every area of our society.
The reproductions are well done no matter who's the subject. This book is heavy on visual atmospherics. The story is told in a very immediate,visual way-looking in this tome-I could hear in my mind the music of Bill Haley,Bo Diddley,Chuck Berry,Buddy Holly,Jerry Lee Lewis,and a host of others who helped develop r&r. You get the feel of this book immediately in the first few pages even before the title/contents pages. These pages consist of black and white photos,in large size,done as if they are the positive images on strips of film (the "negatives") of various groups of people reacting to the music they are hearing at a concert in the "fifties". That set the tone for what was to come. Starting in the south,where the blues "began" the story travels from there up through blues,boogie woogie,into r&b,and into what we know as r&r,through the above mentioned artists. To better understand the era,there are a number of photographs and magazine reproductions of then current events placed throughout the story. Interspersed throughout are essays by noted music scholars such as Robert Palmer and Peter Guralnick. There are also quotes by musicians and others connected to the music business which only serve to deepen the effect of this book. Greil Marcus also has an insightful essay on seven records that,to him,describe r&r,which is a small added plus. There is also a page of (short) biographies of the musicians covered in the book,plus a chronology of r&r and world events during the years stated in the title.
It is very tempting to just write-"you just have to see this book to really understand it's effect"-but that's just about the truth. The only thing I would have liked (and it's minor),is the use of glossy,slick paper. What was used is perfectly acceptable-no doubt the cost would have been prohibitive for it's use. While this book is fairly expensive-if you're looking for a book that gives the feeling of "back then"-look no further.
The reproductions are well done no matter who's the subject. This book is heavy on visual atmospherics. The story is told in a very immediate,visual way-looking in this tome-I could hear in my mind the music of Bill Haley,Bo Diddley,Chuck Berry,Buddy Holly,Jerry Lee Lewis,and a host of others who helped develop r&r. You get the feel of this book immediately in the first few pages even before the title/contents pages. These pages consist of black and white photos,in large size,done as if they are the positive images on strips of film (the "negatives") of various groups of people reacting to the music they are hearing at a concert in the "fifties". That set the tone for what was to come. Starting in the south,where the blues "began" the story travels from there up through blues,boogie woogie,into r&b,and into what we know as r&r,through the above mentioned artists. To better understand the era,there are a number of photographs and magazine reproductions of then current events placed throughout the story. Interspersed throughout are essays by noted music scholars such as Robert Palmer and Peter Guralnick. There are also quotes by musicians and others connected to the music business which only serve to deepen the effect of this book. Greil Marcus also has an insightful essay on seven records that,to him,describe r&r,which is a small added plus. There is also a page of (short) biographies of the musicians covered in the book,plus a chronology of r&r and world events during the years stated in the title.
It is very tempting to just write-"you just have to see this book to really understand it's effect"-but that's just about the truth. The only thing I would have liked (and it's minor),is the use of glossy,slick paper. What was used is perfectly acceptable-no doubt the cost would have been prohibitive for it's use. While this book is fairly expensive-if you're looking for a book that gives the feeling of "back then"-look no further.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Rock 'N' Roll 39-59
17 May 2010
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This is a nice Coffee Table book. I would say there isn't much information in this Big Book - But I'm reminded that 'a picture is worth a 1000 words' it sort of catches up... some very nice pictures. and you can flipp thru it any time. Its published by Taschen so you know its the Pix that Count. Enjoyable Nostalgia
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