A chronicle of a cultural obsession 9780670838462 by marcus, greil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It is the text of a 1993 san francisco examiner column by greil marcus. Marcus explained his motivation for writing the book in this way. Mystery train, 1975, who in this intemperate but dazzling hodgepodge of essays and commentaries some seen in earlier form in rolling stone, the village voice, etc. Hardbackgebunden elvis presley made history, this is a book about how. Fourteen years dead, elvis lives onat least in the exuberant critical imagination of marcus lipstick traces, 1989. Greil marcus books list of books by author greil marcus.
Greil marcus is the author of bob dylan by greil marcus, when that rough god goes riding, the shape of things to come, mystery train, dead elvis, in the fascist bathroom, double trouble, like a rolling stone, and the old weird america. A collection of previouslypublished writings on elvis, greil marcus dead elvis is an attempt to put presley in a greater context, to reconcile his place in american culture. Check the box next to each item or use the select all button, then click add to cart. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes.
He grafts together scattered fragments of the eclectic dialogue and shows what this strange obsession with a dead elvis can tell us about america itself. Years ago i put together a collection of pieces about elvis, his cultural life following his death. Greil marcus, rock critic and columnist for rolling stone, and contributor to other publications, such as creem, the village voice, and artforum, wrote mystery train in 1975. That name should be familiar to you, because marcus is the author of two famous elvis books. Marcus published dead elvis, a collection of writings about elvis presley, in 1991, and ranters and crowd pleasers reissued as in the fascist bathroom.
A chronicle of a cultural obsession, paperback by marcus, greil, isbn 0674194225, isbn 9780674194229, brand new, free shipping in the us in life, elvis presley went from childhood poverty to stardom, from world fame to dissipation and early death. A chronicle of a cultural obsession by greil marcus. Greil marcus, a longtime contributor to rolling stone and the village voice, has. Cabot professor of english literature and professor of african and african american studies at harvard university. About the author greil marcus is the author of lipstick traces, the dustbin of history both from harvard and the shape of things to come, the old, weird america, mystery train, and other books. I found, or anyway decided, that elvis contained more of america had swallowed whole more of its. A chronicle of a cultural obsession by greil marcus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Cultural critic greil marcus new book, the history of rock n roll in ten songs, goes beyond a simple list of tunes that define a genre. Marcus uses each of the songs as a jumping off point to write about an era, a time, place or emotion, and thats the least of it. A chronicle of a cultural obsession, by greil marcus by online can likewise give you positive session. Greil marcus is the author of the doors, mystery train, and other books. This is the most enjoyable music related book ive read in quite a while. A chronicle of a cultural obsession by greil marcus 19911019 greil marcus on.
Greil marcus is the author of lipstick traces, the dustbin of history both from harvard, and the shape of things to come, the old, weird america, mystery train, and other books werner sollors is henry b. Greil marcus s dead elvis studies the industry and legend of elvis after his death, from the tourism of graceland to urban myths of elvis sightings, and references to presley in everything from movies, cartoons, comedy, burgers and of course, elvis imitators. It has been a laboratory where he has fearlessly explored and wittily dissected an enormous variety of cultural artifacts, from songs to books to movies to advertisements. Greil marcus interview an ein interview by steven b roberts elvis.
His pieces have appeared in a wide range of publications, including artforum, interview, the new yorker, the new york times and esquire. A chronicle of a cultural obsession, greil marcus, author of such influential works of cultural criticism as lipstick traces. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lets say it in the words of one of elvis sixties album title. Greil marcus is the author of the doors, mystery train, and other books search results. One of americas most original and incisive critics of pop music and pop culture, greil marcus is the author of double trouble, dead elvis, lipstick traces, and mystery train. With werner sollors he is the editor of a new literary history of america. He is notable for producing scholarly and literary essays that place rock music in a broader framework of culture and politics. Greil marcus is the author of double trouble, dead elvis, lipstick traces, the old, weird america and mystery train. Images of america in rock n roll music is a nonfiction book written in 1975 by greil marcus.
Dead elvis is a collection of elvisrelated pieces marcus has written from 1977 to 1990. In life, elvis presley went from childhood poverty to stardom, from world fame to dissipation and early death. As greil marcus shows in this remarkable book, presleys journey after death takes him even further, pushing him beyond his own frontiers to merge with the american public consciousness. Jun 26, 2015 elvis as a young man, the size of mick jaggers genitalia, kristin hershs miracle year, berlioz in love as festivalgoers crowd the stages at glastonbury, brian eno, beck, lavinia greenlaw. A secret history of the twentieth century 1989 and. I always believe in titling books after what they are, if you know what they are. In the prologue, he relates that the book is no attempt at synthesis, but a recognition of unities in the american imagination that already exist. Oct 20, 2015 for nearly thirty years, greil marcus has written a remarkable column called real life rock top ten. Instead of the usual biography, author greil marcus. Dead elvis is one of the best books ever written about the subject of elvis presley. In 1975, greil marcuss mystery train changed the way readers thought about rock n roll and continues to be sought out today by music fans and anyone interested in pop. Five million years to earth 1967 from lipstick traces february 11, 2020 by admin 1 comment. Its not only the bestselling elvis books the author critiques. Dec 16, 2015 greil marcus is the author of the doors, mystery train, and other books.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The world was a different place 40 years ago elvis presley was. In this book the author assesses what it means to the culture that produced elvis, that he. The perfect gift for music fans and anyone who loves artists like elvis presley, randy newman, sly stone, robert johnson, and harmonica frank. As greil marcus shows in this remarkable book, presleys journey after death takes him even further, pushing him beyond his own frontiers to merge with the. A chronicle of a cultural obsession 1991 is a nonfiction book by american rockmusic critic greil marcus in which he examines the influence of. Marcus uses each of the songs as a jumping off point to write about an era, a time, place or emotion, and thats the least of.
Pauline kaels bay area friends 21020 february 8, 2020 by admin 0 comments. It features critical essays centered around artists such as elvis presley, sly stone, robert johnson, and randy newman. Perfect pitch for cant speech of every sortfrom pushbutton. Well, now i have found a source that inspires another.
A chronicle of a cultural obsession, by greil marcus. A chronicle of a cultural obsession by marcus, greil at. Greil marcus born june 19, 1945 is an american author, music journalist and cultural critic. Elvis books by greil marcus marcus reported that during the 1992 presidential campaign, the press corps started comparing bill clinton to elvis, although the candidate never did this himself. A cult classic written by one of the best rock music authors of all time, it was a great honor to interview him. Probingat times beyond the paleponderings on elvis as the ultimate american icon. A chronicle of a cultural obsession, greil marcus buy on amazon this, on the other hand, is not about elvis death at all, but his afterlife that is, the fixation that the world still has with him, inspired by the many sightings of presley in the years following his death. Greil marcus is the author of lipstick traces, the dustbin of history both from harvard, and the shape of things to come, the old, weird america, mystery train, and other books. Yeah, hanging out to read the publication dead elvis. Punk in pop music, an examination of post punk political pop, in 1993. Part of the problem is that dead elvis is really not a book. The brilliant greil marcus, who wrote insightfully about elvis when he was alive, uncorked a wicked book in 1991 called dead elvis.
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