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Words and Music A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

Paperback • 2004 • English

Words and Music A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

By Paul Morley

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About the book

Paul Morley, acclaimed rock journalist and television arts pundit, has written the book he's always wanted to write - a complete history of pop music. With an incredibly imaginative twist. Inspired by the video for Kylie Minogue's hit single 'Can't Get You Out of My Head', Morley is driving with Kylie towards a virtual city built of sound and ideas in search of the answer to the question: has pop burnt itself out? Their ensuing journey bridges the various paradoxes of twentieth-century culture, ...Show more

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ISBN

9780747568643

Publisher

Bloomsbury

Published year

2004

Language

English

Original title

Words and Music A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

Format

Paperback

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