An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the eighties, will speak at a special word books open mic. She currently resides in weehawken and olive, new york. Although the cliche i find it hard to put it down applies, i actually did put it down a few times for fear of finishing the book too early and finding nothing worthwhile to read afterwards. Both obsessive and casual 1980s new wave fans will have much to enjoy with the new book mad world by 80s veteran music journalists lori majewski and jonathan bernstein. Its always awesome to have authors do a rock n roll high school post on release day, but this one is doubly perfect since my guest is lori majewski and her book, mad world, which was coauthored by jonathan bernstein, is a veritable smorgasbord of 80s music yumminess. The authors provide an oral history that celebrates the new wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with some of the most notable artists of the period. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s, with a foreword by nick rhodes of duran duran and an afterword by moby. This book is a must have for any pop music aficionado as the book chronicles the journeys of the bands that together defined the creative manifesto for the last truly innovative.
Oct 10, 2016 nik carter and lori majewski want to expose everybodys music geekdom starting with their own. Mad world, a book written by lori majewski and jonathan bernstein, was released on april 15, 2014. It blows my mind that four years has gone by so quickly. Shes also 100% obsessed with duran duran, whom she interviewed along with the likes of new order, the smiths, and tears for fears for her book, mad world. Mad world book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Author lori majewski takes us into a mad world of 80s new. Mad world ebook by lori majewski 97816126660 rakuten. This book is a proverbial top of the pops greatest hits most of which can be looked upon with a warm nostalgic smile as 80s top 40 pop but not new. The excellent mad world book is an oral history that tells the story of new wave from 19791985 through the words of the artists who. Mad world an oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s ebook. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s abrams, 2014. Mad world is a 1982 song by the british band tears for fears. Mad world by lori majewski, 9781419710971, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Im a diehard duranie, so its appropriate that my first book is mad world. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song but leads to stories of their history and place in the. Weehawkens lori majewski, coauthor with jonathan bernstein of mad world. Lori majewski chats about duran duran, spandau ballet and others that are in her new book. Mad world by lori majewski, jonathan bernstein waterstones. Read mad world an oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by lori majewski available from rakuten kobo. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s, one of.
Mad world book interview with lori majewski duration. She is the author with jonathan bernstein of mad world. Apr 15, 2014 its always awesome to have authors do a rock n roll high school post on release day, but this one is doubly perfect since my guest is lori majewski and her book, mad world, which was coauthored by jonathan bernstein, is a veritable smorgasbord of 80s music yumminess. Mad world ebook the seattle public library bibliocommons. Weehawken author lori majewski to discuss the mad world of. Mad world is a fine book about the new wave era, mostly told from the viewpoint of some of the artists who defined the style and the era. Lori also practices yoga, is a devout vegan and animalrights advocate, and is roughly 80% glutenfree. Mad world book interview with lori majewski youtube. Since 2016 she has been an onair personality at the siriusxm music talk radio channel volume. Mad world is an exhaustive, revelatory history of one of the most important eras of modern pop music. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s paperback. Apr 15, 2014 lori majewski chats about duran duran, spandau ballet and others that are in her new book.
Mad world book interview with lori majewski the excellent mad world book is an oral history that tells the story of new wave from 19791985 through the words of the artists. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defin. Apr 15, 2014 mad world by lori majewski, 9781419710971, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by lori majewski and jonathan bernstein isbn.
Mad world an oral history of new wave artists and songs that. Her book mad world is an oral history of 80s new wave. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s 01 by lori majewski, jonathan bernstein isbn. The excellent mad world book is an oral history that tells the story of new wave from 19791985 through the words of the artists who epitomized, changed and shaped the genre.
May 07, 2014 the excellent mad world book is an oral history that tells the story of new wave from 19791985 through the words of the artists who epitomized, changed and shaped the genre. Ienc the growing season to become jolly, but when you are like a lot of people this season, bah humbug may describe your emotions more precisely. Feb, 2017 mad world book interview with lori majewski duration. An oral history of the new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s is a brand new book that covers the music of the mtv generation. Majewski then served as executive editor as entertainment weekly through 2008. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song, but leads to stories of their history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by jonathan bernstein and lori majewski abrams image 2014 with a surprisingly thoughtful foreword from duran durans nick rhodes and an afterword by moby, the interesting, challenging and sometimes frustrating new book from 80s new wave music fanswriters jonathan bernstein and lori majewski. Sep 10, 2014 on september 3, midmanhattan library welcomed lori majewski, coauthor with jonathan bernstein of mad world. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s. An oral history of the new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s.
I know that today is april 16, but i dont post on sundays. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s, journalists lori majewski and jonathan bernstein interviewed some of the most memorable musicians of the genre to find out how it came to be. On september 3, midmanhattan library welcomed lori majewski, coauthor with jonathan bernstein of mad world. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by jonathan bernstein and lori majewski. If you are planning a trip to this part of the world, in that case, anytime november to february would be the perfect time for you. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s is a brand new book that covers the music of the mtv.
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Its a breezy 320 page jaunt into some of the most notable bands and songs from the john hughesera. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by jonathan bernstein and lori majewski abrams image 2014 with a surprisingly thoughtful foreword from duran durans nick rhodes and an afterword by moby, the interesting, challenging and sometimes frustrating new book from 80s new wave music fanswriters jonathan bernstein and lori. Follow lori majewskis instagram account to see all 1,307 of their photos and videos. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by lori majewski and jonathan bernstein. Nik carter and lori majewski want to expose everybodys music geekdom starting with their own.
Mad world an oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s book. The weather remains cool and pleasant during this three months and you can also get to enjoy the the giant lantern festival, which is held during the month of december. Coauthored by my bff jonathan bernstein, its a fun, fullcolor salute to the music of duran duran, the smiths, new order, tears for fears, depeche mode, human league, omd, echo and. A day late, but with no less enthusiasm, i wanted to celebrate the anniversary of mad world. Mad world is a highly entertaining oral history that celebrates the new wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new inter. With the publication of the book in north america and a uk edition scheduled for autumn 2014, coauthor lori majewski kindly spoke to the electricity club to give a fascinating american viewpoint on synth britannia and much more. Spirit of a classic the history of mad river glen produced by longtime mrg skier and well respected ski.
Jan 15, 2016 fun stuff about the new wave 80s andor my abrams image book coming in april 2014. Lori majewski and jonathan bernstein lived it, breathed it, and loved it and make you want to relive it all over again. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that. In particular, lori majewski conveys her passion for the new wave songs and artists in a colorful and entertaining way. Mad world is a highly entertaining oral history that celebrates the new wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song but leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of. This mad world book brought back a lot of those memories. An oral history of the new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s abrams image, written by lori majewski with thr contributor jonathan bernstein, celebrates this. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s by lori majewski and jonathan bernstein and nick rhodes overview mad world is a highly entertaining oral history that celebrates the new wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. An oral history of new wave artists and songs that defined the 1980s tags.
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