David Sylvian: The Last Romantic

David Sylvian: The Last Romantic
Author: Martin Power
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2012-04-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0857128205

David Sylvian spans three decades of image-conscious pop culture. From South London schoolboy in the Seventies to respected composer of the Nineties and beyond, he remains a uniquely fascinating hero. The new edition of Martin Power's acclaimed biography explores every detail of a unique life. The formation of Japan, their signing to Ariola-Hansa in 1977 and a shaky career start. Success with a new glamorous image and two classic albums, Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Tin Drum and the band's break-up and the start of Sylvian's solo career. Including many interviews and reviews of all Japan and Sylvian albums, this unique biography delves into the compelling world of the Lewisham lad who became the Last Romantic.

The Re-Enchantment of the West

The Re-Enchantment of the West
Author: Christopher Partridge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2005-01-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567108945

As a book about emergent spirituality in the contemporary West, this books focuses on the nature, evolution and significance of new forms of religion and alternative spiritualities. Part One of the book provides the theoretical background and guides the reader through some of the principal debates. After an overview of the secularization thesis, which argues that the West is becoming increasingly disenchanted, the second chapter turns to the sociological analysis of new religions and alternative spiritualities. Particular attention is given to the ideas of the sociologist of religion Ernst Troeltsch, especially his enigmatic analysis of the emergence mystical religion, which presciently provides helpful insights into understanding the contemporary alternative religious milieu. Against sociologists such as Bryan Wilson and Steve Bruce, this and the subsequent chapter argues that, rather than being insignificant, new forms of spirituality are actually proving to be a significant part of Western re-enchantment. Chapter 3 constructs a general theory of the re-enchantment of the West.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Author: Colin Larkin
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 4183
Release: 2011-05-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0857125958

This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.

The Wire

The Wire
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2006
Genre: Jazz
ISBN:

Japan

Japan
Author: Anthony Reynolds
Publisher:
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN: 9780993303616

LIFE, LIFE: SELECTED POEMS

LIFE, LIFE: SELECTED POEMS
Author: ARSENY TARKOVSKY
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2013-07-07
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1861714165

LIFE, LIFE BY ARSENY TARKOVSKY A book of poetry by Russian poet Arseny Tarkovsky, translated by Virginia Rounding. Includes many poems used in Arseny's son's films (Andrei Tarkovsky). With a bibliography of both Arseny and Andrei Tarkovsky, and illustrations from Tarkovsky's movies. FROM THE INTRODUCTION: Arseny Aleksandrovich Tarkovsky was was born in June 1907 in Elizavetgrad, later named Kirovograd. He studied at the Academy of Literature in Moscow from 1925 to 1929, and also worked in the editorial office of the journal Gudok. He was well respected as a translator, especially of the Oriental classics, but was little known as a poet for most of his life, being unable to get any of his own work published during the Stalinist era. His poems did not begin to appear in book form until he was over fifty. Illustrated. With bibliography and notes. ISBN 9781861714169. www.crmoon.co

Romantic England

Romantic England
Author: Peter Quennell
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1970
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Hypergraphia

Hypergraphia
Author: David Sylvian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Rock musicians
ISBN: 9780950955032

Spanning a duration of over thirty years, Hypergraphia includes previously unpublished material, as well as conversations with the influential improvisational guitarist and founding member of the group AMM, Keith Rowe and the ever-insightful writer and musicologist Marcus Boon. The volume includes aspects of Sylvian's own photographic work as well as selections by some of the most reputable and innovative artists working today and its design celebrates the longstanding collaboration between Sylvian and acclaimed designer Chris Bigg.