Rock Critic Law: 101 Unbreakable Rules for Writing Badly about Music Contributor(s): Azerrad, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062656503 ISBN-13: 9780062656506 Publisher: Dey Street Books OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Humor | Form - Parodies - Music | Genres & Styles - Rock - Music | History & Criticism - General |
Dewey: 780.207 |
LCCN: 2019563529 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 7.3" (0.90 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Straight out of his beloved Twitter feed @RockCriticLaw, acclaimed rock journalist and author of the classic books Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana and Our Band Could Be Your Life, Michael Azerrad turns his trenchant eye to the art of rock writing itself, hilariously skewering 101 of the genre's seemingly endless litany of hackneyed phrases and tropes. One of the finest music writers today, Michael Azerrad has catalogued the shortcuts, lazy metaphors and uninspired prose that so many of his beloved colleagues all too regularly rely on to fill column inches. In 2014, he began his wickedly droll Twitter feed @RockCriticLaw to expose and make fun of this word-hash. Now, he consolidates these Laws into one witty, comprehensive and fully illustrated volume. Rock Critic Law includes timeless gems such as:
All 101 Rock Critic Laws are accompanied by original illustrations from Ed Fotheringham, beloved Seattle scenester and highly regarded artist who has created album covers for everyone from, well, seminal grunge band Mudhoney to iconic jazz label Verve Records, as well as illustrations for The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker and more, making this book a must-have for music lovers everywhere. A unique appreciation of music writing from one of its own, Rock Critic Law irreverently captures all the passion and furor of fandom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Azerrad, Michael: - Michael Azerrad is a rock journalist, author and drummer. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Mojo, Spin and the New Yorker. He frequently appears on television as a commentator on rock music and was most recently the editor-in-chief of the Talkhouse. He is the author of the books Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana and Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991. |