Reggae Scrapbook
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608874850 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Already the book is gaining powerful critical comment: "Rich in political, religious and herbaceous context, this lively package is primer for the uninitiated and treasure trove for the fan," raved the San Francisco Chronicle.. Guiding us on this colorful book-length journey is one of the men who introduced reggae to America and helped rock the world with its syncopated beat, Roger Steffens. He is the world’s premier archivist and collector of reggae memorabilia, and brings the best of his in-depth interviews with such reggae legends as Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and “Toots” Hibb
"One Star" according to Amazon Customer. Book was completely separated from its cover.. Truly beautiful book: music, social history, Jamaica reggae! Alison Toon I bought this book after listeniing to Roger Steffans stories at a Walier's show. He has collected reggae -- many rooms of it, in all shapes sounds and forms -- for many years. This book is just beautiful. On receiving mine, I immediately ordered another, as a surprise g. Scotti B said A few hours in Roger Steffens' archives. The book is what I suspect a few hours in Roger Steffens' archives to belike, unable to see it all but a little bit of everything reggae.It includes things that veteran reggae lovers don'tknow and yet seems comprehensible to novices.The only problem with the DVD is that
Augmented with a DVD featuring a handful of interviews with artists and hundreds of candid snapshots, it's the next best thing to a trip to Jamaica. The authors frequently share their own vibrant, first-hand experiences with the performers: Judy Mowatt discusses a performance in Zimbabwe with Marley that turned into a riot; eccentric Perry provides a tour of the "Throne Room," his home studio; and Steffens recounts the time he presented Peter Tosh with a marijuana bud the size of a cricket bat. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fans will find all their favorites here in bright, full-color photographs, from lesser-known but seminal figures like Joe Higgs to legendary figures like Lee "Scratch" Perry, Peter Tosh and Bob Marley. From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Though less than comprehensive, Steffens and Simon's illustrated history of reggae music is nonetheless essent