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Books : The Reggae Scrapbook |
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.646
EAN: 9781933784236
ISBN: 1933784237
Label: Insight Editions
Manufacturer: Insight Editions
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 124
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
Publisher: Insight Editions
Release Date: October 30, 2007
Studio: Insight Editions
Sales Rank: 239338
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From its birth in the vibrant Kingston ghettos through it phenomenal popularity in the 1970s to its iconic standing in today's global culture, reggae and its close relations--ska, rock steady, dj, dub, dancehall, and raggamuffin--have taken the world by storm.
In The Reggae Scrapbook, scintillating words and images propel our appreciation of Jamaican music into the 21st century. Accomanying us on this journey is one of the men who introduced reggae to America and helped rock the world with its syncopated beat, Roger Steffens.
Through lectures, books, magazine articles, radio, and television, Steffens has shared his knowledge of reggae around the globe as the world's premier archivist and collector of reggae memorabilia. Here he traces reggae's history and roots, supplemented by an audio CD featuring interviews with such reggae greats as Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff and "Toots" Hibbert.
Divided into chapters on "Roots and Ska," "Rock Steady," "The Golden Age," "Rockers," "Digital and Dance Hall" and "Internationalization," and enhanced by sidebar features on historic figures, styles, and events, The Reggae Scrapbook is all you could wish for in a celebration of the rise of this irresistable musical and social force.
The Reggae Scrapbook also conveys reggae culture through a treasure trove of memorabilia, the cream of Steffen's collection of more than 30,000 photographs, 800 T-shirts, 3,000 buttons, 10,000 posters and flyers as well as innumerable, seven-inch singles and album covers, posters, postcards, and tickets.
Photographer Peter Simon presents a stunning collection of evocative images, from reggae's rough beginnings to the latest festivals, providing a stunning visual accompaniment.
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Jamaica is simultaneously an old country (a crucible of colonialism and slavery for 400 years) and a new country (only independent since 1962). Similarly, reggae is an old music, rooted in tradition (influences range from the griots of West Africa to the old testament) and a new, pathbreaking music (the originator of the term "reggae," Toots Hibbert (who wrote the book's forward), isn't old enough to collect social security, and what we know today as the "remix" was invented in a West Kingston ghetto). ... Read More
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Roger Steffens, the world's premier Reggae archivist and founding editor of "Beat Magazine", with Peter Simon, an award-winning photographer and co-author of "Reggae Bloodlines" and "Reggae International", have put together a captivating visual and musical journey into the multicultural world that is Reggae Music. Steffens brings a lifetime of experience as a Reggae writer, broadcaster, collector and fan. From Roger we get fascinating in-depth interviews with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Peter ... Read More
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As someone who has been involved in the reggae music scene for over 30 years, I recommend this book to those who want a real feel of the reggae pulse from the Golden Years. This is an enormously entertaining and informative book, filled with information, color, and zest for the world it addresses. The book is the brainchild of Roger Steffans and Peter Simon, two of the greatest and most knowledgeable reggae warriors of all time who are not native to Jamaica, and it brings forth not only a lot of information, ... Read More
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Astonishing! Anyone into any kind of musical history will have nothing but the deepest respect for this 21st century multimedia presentation. I am "agog" at its depth and quality. I went through it's loving pages slowly. It's a volume of unparalleld significance. The writing, by Roger
Steffens is so insightful and present. The photography by Peter Simon is
so full of life. A must for any Reggae fan. It's beautiful!
P. Michael Kolman
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A must have book for the Reggae fanatic. I have been listening to reggae since I first heard Bob Marley when I was a teenager. Since then I have gotten deeper and deeper into the music. I would scan liner notes searching for clues to get deeper into the music. Once I found Studio one I was off. This book to me is the ultimate jumping off point for the reggae student. It is full of culture and vibes that I will be sorting through for years to come. It is also an excellent book to have out on the 'coffee' ... Read More
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