1963: The Year of the Revolution: How Youth Changed the World with Music, Art, a

Description: 1963: The Year of the Revolution by Ariel Leve, Robin Morgan Ariel Leve and Robin Morgans oral history 1963: The Year of the Revolution is the first book to recount the kinetic story of the twelve months that witnessed a demographic power shift-the rise of the Youth Quake movement, a cultural transformation through music, fashion, politics, and the arts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It was the year the Cold War first thawed, the space race accelerated, feminism and civil rights exploded, President Kennedys assassination numbed the world, and the Beatles and Bob Dylan emerged as the poster boys and prophet, respectively, of a revolution that changed everything. It was the year when youth, for the first time in history, became a commercial and cultural force with the power to shape society.1963 is the first book to recount the kinetic story of the Youth Quake movement—the liberation of youth through music, fashion, and the arts—told in the voices of those at the forefront, from Keith Richards to Eric Clapton, Mary Quant to Vidal Sassoon, Graham Nash to Peter Frampton, Alan Parker to Gay Talese, Stevie Nicks to Norma Kamali, and many more. A fast-paced, historical eyewitness account, it is also an inspiration to anyone in search of a passion, an identity, and a dream. Notes An oral history of 12 months that changed our world - the Youth Quake movement - that began in London and ricocheting across the Atlantic, encompassing music, fashion, film, literature and stage, and laid the for the generation of today. Back Cover It was the year the Cold War first thawed, the space race accelerated, feminism and civil rights exploded, President Kennedys assassination numbed the world, and the Beatles and Bob Dylan emerged as the poster boys and prophet, respectively, of a revolution that changed everything. It was the year when youth, for the first time in history, became a commercial and cultural force with the power to shape society. 1963 is the first book to recount the kinetic story of the Youth Quake movement--the liberation of youth through music, fashion, and the arts--told in the voices of those at the forefront, from Keith Richards to Eric Clapton, Mary Quant to Vidal Sassoon, Graham Nash to Peter Frampton, Alan Parker to Gay Talese, Stevie Nicks to Norma Kamali, and many more. A fast-paced, historical eyewitness account, it is also an inspiration to anyone in search of a passion, an identity, and a dream. Author Biography Ariel Leve is an award-winning journalist who has written for the Guardian, Financial Times Magazine, the Telegraph, the Observer, and the London Sunday Times Magazine, where she was a senior writer and a columnist. At the British Press Awards she was short-listed twice for Interviewer of the Year and Highly Commended twice. Her books include It Could Be Worse, You Could Be Me. Review A lively, insightful read about a transformative year. -- Dan Rather A vivid and exhilarating guide to the year that revolutionized pop culture and shook the world, told by the movers and the shakers, themselves. -- Mick Brown, author of Tearing Down the Wall of Sound: The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector An extraordinary year, a great cast of characters, a terrific book. -- Sir Alan Parker ...a must read for anyone interested in how pop culture, and particularly pop music, was both representative of the age and a catalyst for change. -- Victoria Broackes, Head of Performance Exhibitions, V&A Museum London Review Quote A vivid and exhilarating guide to the year that revolutionized pop culture and shook the world, told by the movers and the shakers, themselves. Details ISBN006212045X Author Robin Morgan Year 2014 ISBN-10 006212045X ISBN-13 9780062120458 Media Book Pages 256 Subtitle How Youth Changed the World with Music, Art, and Fashion Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 909.826 Illustrations black & white halftones Short Title 1963 THE YEAR OF THE REVOLUTIO Language English Imprint Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins US Publication Date 2014-12-04 UK Release Date 2014-12-04 US Release Date 2014-12-04 Illustrator Ariel Padilla Birth 19730620 Affiliation Bond University Position Associate Director Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Format Paperback Alternative 9780062120441 Audience General AU Release Date 2014-11-23 NZ Release Date 2014-12-01 Imprint US Dey Street Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159708280;

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