Paul Gorman Bücher

A celebration of a graphic design genius, published to mark what would have been his 80th birthday.  The Wild World of Barney Bubbles  celebrates the graphic design genius whose work linked the underground optimism of the 60s to the sardonic and manipulative art that accompanied the explosion of punk. Barney Bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists four decades after his death, having encompassed designs for Sir Terence Conran and underground magazines  Oz  and  Friends  as well as remarkable record sleeves and posters for Billy Bragg, Elvis Costello, Depeche Mode, Ian Dury, Hawkwind, The Damned and Nick Lowe. He also collaborated with artists and photographers, including Derek Boshier and Brian Griffin, and produced paintings, furniture, set designs and promo videos, not least the era-defining clip for The Specials’ 80’s hit, "Ghost Town." This revised edition of Paul Gorman’s definitive Barney Bubbles monograph contains hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs, working sketches, notebooks and original artwork. It includes a new essay by American designer Clarita Hinojosa and sixteen extra pages of rare ephemera painstakingly collected by the author over the years.  580 color illustrations

The definitive biography of Malcolm McLaren, cultural iconoclast and enduring figurehead of the punk movement.

Discover how giving of yourself can lead to some of the most joyous moments in your life—in a book that “deserves a special place on that shelf reserved for truly practical wisdom" (Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People ).Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one another--at home, at work, on the street, on the phone…. We do what we can. Yet so much comes up to complicate this natural response: "Will I have what it takes?" "How much is enough?" "How can I deal with suffering?" "And what really helps, anyway?"In this practical helper's companion, the authors explore a path through these confusions, and provide support and inspiration for us in our efforts as members of the helping professions, as volunteers, as community activists, or simply as friends and family trying to meet each other's needs. Here too are deeply moving personal accounts: A housewife brings zoo animals to lift the spirits of nursing home residents; a nun tends the wounded on the first night of the Nicaraguan revolution; a police officer talks a desperate father out of leaping from a roof with his child; a nurse allows an infant to spend its last moments of life in her arms rather than on a hospital machine. From many such stories and the authors' reflections, we can find strength, clarity, and wisdom for those times when we are called on to care for one another.

This book charts the coming of age of music publications that covered contemporary bands and trends from the 1950s to the 2000s. It offers a history of the journalists who navigated the evolving landscape of rock, R&B, pop, and punk. The author chronicles the rise of influential music magazines in New York, Los Angeles, and London, transforming them into essential reading for popular culture enthusiasts. The narrative captures the ascent of these publications alongside rock and roll's explosion into postwar youth culture. It details the evolution of magazines from their Tin Pan Alley origins to notable titles like Creem, Blender, and Crawdaddy!, culminating in the establishment of Rolling Stone, NME, and others, including dedicated monthlies like Q and Mojo. Illustrated with iconic magazine artwork and archival photography, the book highlights the contributions of writers such as Charles Shaar Murray and Greil Marcus, who documented the excesses of legendary bands while influencing their success. Additionally, it addresses the sexism and racism faced by women and marginalized individuals in the music industry, whether as musicians or journalists. This incisive and entertaining exploration is ideal for those interested in popular culture, magazines, and underground cultural history.