Eva Walker, a local musician and KEXP DJ, crafts a beautiful collection of Seattle music history. It is very apparent that she has a deep knowledge and love for the subject matter. A must read for any local music lover! –Greg, Brick & Mortar Books, Redmond, WA Rock on with books from Brick & Mortar …
What better way to embrace the encroaching darkness than to curl up with Lol Tolhurst’s Goth: A History. That’s right. One of the founding members of The Cure has written a book about the genre of Goth. It’s one of those weird moments that illuminate the entire structure of the Universe. If this thing is, …
Musician Laura Veirs turns the spotlight on folk singer Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten for her debut picture book. Veirs traces the story of a girl who was meant to play music despite all the things going against her. Even the guitars weren’t made for a left-hander like Libba. But plucky Libba just “turned the guitar upside …
A fascinating book that charts not only the brief history of hip hop as a musical genre, but also the changing cultural tides of America over the last forty years. Filled with hilarious illustrations and deep insight, this book is an excellent addition to the array of brilliant music history books already available. –Elias, Fireside …
In Mozart’s Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history’s most cherished composers and one of earth’s most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart’s beloved pet and Haupt’s own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration.
