07.03.2012, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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I've read lots about him in various books about the Velvets, Warhol, etc but never read a biography dedicated to him. I know Victor Bockris has written one and have liked his other ones but anyway, any you can recommend?
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07.03.2012, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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hmmmmm
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07.04.2012, 05:38 AM | #3 |
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I can vaguely remember reading the Victor Bockris one, but I can't remember anything about it.
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07.04.2012, 06:49 AM | #4 |
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The Victor Bockris one is pretty much the best around, whatever Lulu says about it.
Not related: did you get the New York Art book? Amazing. |
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07.05.2012, 06:53 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. I assumed the Victor Bockris one was the best. I've not got the New York Art book but it is in my Amazon basket. There seems to be a lot of new Warhol-related books recently. That whole scene seems to be getting a bit of coverage. I just got this which as far as I know is the first full book-length study of Jack Smith and I've heard someone's writing a new biography of Ondine, which is almost unbearably exciting.
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Excellent news, thanks! Totally getting the Jack Smith book and an Ondine biography is well due. |
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07.06.2012, 08:34 AM | #7 |
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New York Art is very much the best Velvet Underground book together with Uptight so far. No contest, there are some fantastic pictures I hadn't seen anywhere else and come in top quality. This band really deserves a better biography than what's been on the market since forever though.
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07.06.2012, 08:44 AM | #8 |
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Also, have you read John Cale's ''What's Welsh for Zen''? If you haven't, that will give you a good insight into the mind of a young Lou Reed.
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07.06.2012, 08:47 AM | #9 |
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I'm sure he was a prick.
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07.06.2012, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the nod to 'What's Welsh for Zen?'. I haven't read it but will definitely see if I can find a copy. Thanks again
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07.07.2012, 05:59 PM | #11 |
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That a great book.
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