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Lipstick Traces: A Secret History Of The Twentieth Century, Twentieth Anniversary Edition
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Greil Marcus, Author Of Mystery Train, Widely Acclaimed As The Best Book Ever Written About America As Seen Through Its Music, Began Work On This New Book Out Of A Fascination With The Sex Pistols: That Scandalous Antimusical Group, Invented In London In 1975 And Dead Within Two Years, Which Sparked The Emergence Of The Culture Called Punk. I Am An Antichrist! Shouted Singer Johnny Rottenwhere In The World Of Pop Music Did That Come From? Looking For An Answer, With A High Sense Of The Drama Of The Journey, Marcus Takes Us Down The Dark Paths Of Counterhistory, A Route Of Blasphemy, Adventure, And Surprise. This Is No Mere Search For Cultural Antecedents. Instead, What Marcus So Brilliantly Shows Is That Various Kinds Of Angry, Absolute Demandsdemands On Society, Art, And All The Governing Structures Of Everyday Lifeseem To Be Coded In Phrases, Images, And Actions Passed On Invisibly, But Inevitably, By People Quite Unaware Of Each Other. Marcus Lets Us Hear Strange Yet Familiar Voices: Of Such Heretics As The Brethren Of The Free Spirit In Medieval Europe And The Ranters In Seventeenthcentury England; The Dadaists In Zurich In 1916 And Berlin In 1918, Wearing Death Masks, Chanting Glossolalia; One Michel Mourre, Who In 1950 Took Over Easter Mass At Notredame To Proclaim The Death Of God; The Lettrist International And The Situationist International, Small Groups Of Parisbased Artists And Writers Surrounding Guy Debord, Who Produced Blankscreen Films, Prophetic Graffiti, And Perhaps The Most Provocative Social Criticism Of The 1950S And 60S; The Rioting Students And Workers Of May 68, Scrawling Cryptic Slogans On City Walls And Bringing France To A Halt; The Sex Pistols In London, Recording The Savage Anarchy In The U.K. And God Save The Queen. Although The Sex Pistols Shape The Beginning And The End Of The Story, Lipstick Traces Is Not A Book About Music; It Is About A Common Voice, Discovered And Transmitted In Many Forms. Working From Scores Of Previously Unexamined And Untranslated Essays, Manifestos, And Filmscripts, From Old Photographs, Dada Sound Poetry, Punk Songs, Collages, And Classic Texts From Marx To Henri Lefebvre, Marcus Takes Us Deep Behind The Acknowledged Events Of Our Era, Into A Hidden Tradition Of Moments That Would Seem Imaginary Except For The Fact That They Are Real: A Tradition Of Shared Utopias, Solitary Refusals, Impossible Demands, And Unexplained Disappearances. Written With Grace And Force, Humor And An Insistent Sense Of Tragedy And Danger, Lipstick Traces Tells A Story As Disruptive And Compelling As The Century Itself.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lipstick Traces'? A: The main theme of 'Lipstick Traces' is the exploration of cultural history and the connections between various movements of dissent, particularly focusing on the influence of punk music and its roots in historical countercultural movements.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lipstick Traces'? A: The author of 'Lipstick Traces' is Greil Marcus, an acclaimed music critic and writer known for his insights into American music and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of the Twentieth Anniversary Edition of 'Lipstick Traces'? A: The Twentieth Anniversary Edition of 'Lipstick Traces' was published on November 30, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Lipstick Traces' a book about music? A: 'Lipstick Traces' is not solely a book about music; it delves into broader cultural narratives and examines how music intersects with societal demands and historical events.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lipstick Traces' have? A: 'Lipstick Traces' contains 496 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What format is 'Lipstick Traces' available in? A: 'Lipstick Traces' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Lipstick Traces'? A: 'Lipstick Traces' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What category does 'Lipstick Traces' fall under? A: 'Lipstick Traces' is categorized under Punk, reflecting its focus on the punk movement and its historical significance.
- Q: What is the significance of the Sex Pistols in 'Lipstick Traces'? A: The Sex Pistols are crucial to 'Lipstick Traces' as they represent the punk movement's emergence and serve as a lens through which Marcus examines various cultural dynamics.
- Q: Can 'Lipstick Traces' be considered a historical analysis? A: Yes, 'Lipstick Traces' can be considered a historical analysis as it investigates the cultural and social influences of various movements throughout the twentieth century.