{"product_id":"mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-and-songs-that-defined-the-1980s-paperback","title":"Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLori Majewski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNick Rhodes\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeen People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e cofounder Lori Majewski and author Jonathan Bernstein's \u003ci\u003eMad World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a highly entertaining oral history celebrating the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, and INXS, each interview 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 colorful, idiosyncratic time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Here it is--the whole glossy, gory, glorious story of the 1980s new wave revolution, in one addictive chapter after another. These are the artists who lived it all out, whether it's Duran Duran making the 'Girls on Film' video or Kim Wilde finally explaining the 'East California' enigma. \u003ci\u003eMad World\u003c\/i\u003e captures the wild enthusiasm of the moment, evoking a time of perfect songs, innovative style, and lipstick cherry all over the lens.\" --Rob Sheffield, contributing editor to \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eTalking to Girls About Duran Duran\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLori Majewski\u003c\/b\u003e was a cofounder and editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eTeen People\u003c\/i\u003e. She was also an executive editor of \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUs Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Weehawken, New Jersey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Bernstein\u003c\/b\u003e is a Los Angeles-based writer. He is the author of, among other titles, \u003ci\u003ePretty in Pink: The Golden Age of Teenage Movies\u003c\/i\u003e and has contributed to publications such as the\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Face\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765271298336,"sku":"9781419710971","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d53d67b8429dce80f30f2e2b21fe032e.webp?v=1780265582","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-and-songs-that-defined-the-1980s-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}