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Bop Apocalypse: Jazz, Race, The Beats, And Drugs
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The Gripping Story Of The Rise Of Early Drug Culture In America, From The Author Of The Acclaimed Can'T Find My Way Homewith An Intricate Storyline That Unites Engaging Characters And Themes And Reads Like A Novel, Bop Apocalypse Details The Rise Of Early Drug Culture In America By Weaving Together The Disparate Elements That Formed This New And Revolutionary Segment Of The American Social Fabric.Drawing Upon His Rich Decades Of Writing Experience, Master Storyteller Martin Torgoff Connects The Birth Of Jazz In New Orleans, The First Drug Laws, Louis Armstrong, Mezz Mezzrow, Harry Anslinger And The Federal Bureau Of Narcotics, Swing, Lester Young, Billie Holiday, The Savoy Ballroom, Reefer Madness, Charlie Parker, The Birth Of Bebop, The Rise Of The Beat Generation, And The Coming Of Heroin To Harlem. Aficionados Of Jazz, The Beats, Counterculture, And Drug History Will All Find Much To Enjoy Here, With A Cast Of Characters That Includes Vivid And Memorable Depictions Of Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jackie Mclean, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Borroughs, Jack Kerouac, Herbert Huncke, Terry Southern, And Countless Others.Bop Apocalypse Is Also A Living History That Teaches Us Much About The Conflicts And Questions Surrounding Drugs Today, Casting Many Contemporary Issues In A New Light By Connecting Them Back To The Events Of This Transformative Era. At A Time When Marijuana Legalization Is Rapidly Becoming A Reality, It Takes Us Back To The Advent Of Marijuana Prohibition, When The Templates Of Modern Drug Law, Policy, And Culture Were First Established, Along With The Concomitant Racial Stereotypes. As A New Opioid Epidemic Sweeps Through White Working And Middleclass Communities, It Brings Us Back To When Heroin First Arrived On The Streets Of Harlem In The 1940S. And As We Debate And Grapple With The Gross Racial Disparities Of Mass Incarceration, It Puts Into Sharp And Provocative Focus The Racism At The Very Roots Of Our Drug War.Having Spent A Lifetime At The Nexus Of Drugs And Music, Torgoff Reveals Material Never Before Disclosed And Offers New Insights, Crafting And Contextualizing Bop Apocalypse Into A Truly Novel Contribution To Our Understanding Of Jazz, Race, Literature, Drug Culture, And American Social And Cultural History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bop Apocalypse'? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' explores the rise of early drug culture in America, connecting it with the emergence of jazz, race relations, and the Beat Generation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bop Apocalypse'? A: The author of 'Bop Apocalypse' is Martin Torgoff, a seasoned writer with extensive experience in documenting the intersection of drugs and music.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bop Apocalypse' have? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' consists of 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding style of this book? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Bop Apocalypse' published? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' was published on January 24, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Bop Apocalypse' suitable for readers interested in drug history? A: Yes, 'Bop Apocalypse' is particularly suited for readers interested in drug history, jazz, and the social dynamics of the Beat Generation.
- Q: Does 'Bop Apocalypse' provide insights into contemporary drug issues? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' connects historical drug culture with contemporary issues, offering insights into the origins of modern drug laws and societal impacts.
- Q: What kind of characters are depicted in 'Bop Apocalypse'? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' features vivid depictions of historical figures like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Jack Kerouac, among others.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on racial issues in 'Bop Apocalypse'? A: 'Bop Apocalypse' addresses racial stereotypes and disparities in drug laws, providing a critical perspective on the drug war's roots in racism.
- Q: Can I expect to learn about jazz history from this book? A: Yes, 'Bop Apocalypse' intertwines the history of jazz with the evolution of drug culture, making it informative for jazz enthusiasts.