Jim derogatis is an associate professor of instruction at columbia college chicago and the host, with greg kot, of the nationally syndicated public radio show sound opinions. Together with his wife, carmel carrilloderogatis, he edited an anthology entitled kill your idols. The velvet underground by jim derogatis waterstones. A walk on the wild side, an illustrated history of the band written by jim derogatis and several other contributors, features a balance between text and bundles of photos, flyers, lyric sheets, album covers and vu memorabilia, and attempts to tell the tale of the fabled group, with mixed results. The velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side 1 by jim derogatis isbn. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side publisher. Now voyageur press is celebrating the new york bands 45th anniversary with a visually. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis. An updated edition, published in 1995, includes a new 17page chapter which covers the events of 1993. Unfortunately, by tossing in artists like the velvet underground and ambient pioneer brian eno, derogatis apparently suggests that anything veering from the norm is lsdinspired. The book follows this icon of sixties rock from its heady first days with lou reed, john cale, german chanteuse nico, drummer moe tucker, and.
Coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground. Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the. The true story of oklahomas fabulous the flaming lips, broadway books, 2006. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence wired. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic, and milk it. It is fitting then that a new book, written by veteran rock scribe jim derogatis and a host of others, spotlights the connection between images. With critical pieces amazing photographs and memorabilia unearthed by the book s publisher, along with the authors. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side vo yageur press, 2009 and cowrote with kot the beatles vs. Derogatis is an american music critic and cohost of sound opinions. Before the film, jim and greg also presented this seldom heard.
Derogatis, whose last book was the thrilling let it. Introduction the seminal velvet underground by jim derogatis i. The life and times of lester bangs and other books, he spent 15 years as the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes. Nigel trevenas book was the first source of facts about the velvet underground. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The velvet underground is a paperback by journalist michael leigh that reports on paraphilia in the usa, published in september 1963 cover text. Former chicago suntimes pop music critic derogatis the velvet underground. The very first thing derogatis told me about this book see my interview is that it is a collaboration. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. How the beatles, frank zappa and the velvet underground defined an era by doyle greene feb 17, 2016 5. It was recorded in 1966 while the band were featured on andy warhols exploding plastic inevitable tour, which gained attention for its experimental performance sensibilities and controversial lyrical topics, including drug abuse.
With a velvet cover sleeve and warhols pop as the background cover, this illustrated history from the getgo is pretty exciting. Oct 27, 20 jim derogatis remembering lou reed, dead at 71. This oversize coffeetable book is packed with 500 glorious concert and. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by pioneering bands like the velvet underground. Jim derogatis, himself a gifted writer on rock and roll, knows both of bangs worldsthe music and the journalismand has written an elegy for one of the few critics whose work is worth reading for itself, apart from its subjects. A new generation of rock writers reconsiders the classics barricade books, 2004. Kaleidoscope eyes by jim derogatis, 9781857025996, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Writer, dj, musician and pop music critic for the chicago suntimes, jim derogatis is the man behind the new book, the velvet underground. See all books authored by jim derogatis, including let it blurt. Oct 27, 20 remembering lou reed, dead at 71 by jim. Its no secret that the velvet underground, lou reed, nico and andy warhol set the stage for a moment in cultural history that has outlived the decades. Jim derogatis was a music critic at the chicago suntimes in 2000 when he received an anonymous fax tipping him off. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet undergrounds history and continuing inspiration.
Jim derogatis books list of books by author jim derogatis. Interview with jim derogatis, author of the velvet underground. Lester bangs, 1981 i remember when the velvet underground came out, and very few people were interested in them. One of the best book covering the velvet underground history specially for the factoryera. Interviews with band members and famous fans help tell the story, but all the cool picturesmany of them never seen beforecapture the groups real wild side. Introduction i have always believed that rock n roll comes down to myth. Derogatis spent fifteen years as the rock critic at the chicago suntimes and is the author of several books about music. It suggests that psychedelia is a philosophy, and looks at the. Jun 11, 2009 coming in autumn 2009, voyageur press presents the firstever fullcolor illustrated history of the velvet underground. Derogatis, the author of several books about music including let it blurt.
Jim derogatis is the pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, 2009, etc. Bill bentley a biography of influential rock band the velvet underground, this book is published to coincide with the 45th anniversary of the founding of the band. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis 20090906 jim derogatis on. From the beatles and velvet underground to pink floyd and julian cope, psychedelic rock is the focus for this book based on interviews and research into its history. The insightful text by veteran rock critic jim derogatis defines the bands. Sep 06, 2009 the velvet underground spearheaded an artrock revolution that changed the look and sound of pop culture. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, written by veteran pop music critic jim derogatis. Jim derogatis is the former pop music critic at the chicago suntimes, cohost of sound opinions, and the author of several books about music and culture, including velvet underground voyageur press and let it blurt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jim derogatis ultimate psychedelic rock library rate. The life and times of lester bangs, americas greatest rock critic. Collected musings on the alternative music explosion of the 90s, and more on.
Yet as this large format book shows, a true chronology tells you the vu were. The cleveland scene rock critic jim derogatis marks the 45th anniversary of one of the planets most influential bands with a photostuffed volume that traces the velvet underground s history and continuing inspiration. On april 23, 2014, at the music box theatre in chicago, sound opinions presented films love letter to rock n roll, almost famous. The velvet underground day by day, derogatiss book contains relatively little text. The velvet underground was an american rock band formed in 1964 in new york city by singerguitarist lou reed, multiinstrumentalist john cale, guitarist ste. It was recorded in 1966 while the band were featured on andy warhols exploding plastic inevitable tour, which gained attention for its experimental performance sensibilities and controversial lyrical topics, including drug abuse, prostitution, sadomasochism. Four decades of great psychedelic rock is a history and critical examination of rocks most inventive genre. Frequently asked questions about jim derogatis who is jim derogatis. Arty illustrated history maps velvet undergrounds influence. Discover book depositorys huge selection of derogatis books online. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side by jim derogatis hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. But as a documentary on the sexual corruption of our age, it is a must for every thinking adult leigh investigates aberrant sexual behavior between consenting adults, that is. Throughout the book, derogatis notes that the alternative rock revolution had its origin in the indy music scene that was inspired by. Derogatis displays his personal hall of fame on his forearms, with murallike tattoos picturing, among others, the velvet underground, nirvana, public enemy and bangs, who died.
Interview with jim derogatis, author of the velvet. Now voyageur press is celebrating the new york bands 45th anniversary with a visually rich art book called the velvet underground. Noted pop music critic jim derogatis discusses much with popmatters, including getting into fights with wayne coyne, why lou reed is frustrating to talk to, and why lollapalooza is. An illustrated history of a walk on the wild side, voyageur press, 2009.