The One: Life of James Brown, Smith, RJ
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1592407420
- EAN
- 9781592407422
- Date of Publication
- 20121106
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Book
- Release Title
- The One: Life of James Brown
- Artist
- Smith, RJ
- Brand
- N/A
- Colour
- N/A
- Book Title
- One : the Life and Music of James Brown
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Music, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'NB, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Composer & Musician
- Item Weight
- 16.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 480 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1592407420
ISBN-13
9781592407422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117214836
Product Key Features
Book Title
One : the Life and Music of James Brown
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Genres & Styles / Soul & R 'NB, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Composer & Musician
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
16.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
The One is the first of its kind to represent James as the social and cultural force he was, not just for black Americans but for all of America-in fact, all of the world.…I recommend reading [ The One ] for it will give you and unparalleled view into the man, the consummate entertainer, his music, and us as a nation., "I recommend reading [ The One ] for it will give you an unparalleled view into the man, the consummate entertainer, his music, and us as a nation." --Reverand Al Sharpton, The New York Times Book Review "A showstopper. This book's sparkle speaks for itself, as does Mr. Smith's ability to take on his screaming, moaning, kinetically blessed, unbeatably shrewd subject." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "As illuminating as it is definitive." -- Rolling Stone , 4.5 stars "[A] supreme, sublime biography." -- ELLE "RJ Smith may have come closer than anyone to understanding how James Brown became James Brown." -- The Christian Science Monitor "The imperatives of biography are to record, to correct, and to carve out historical significance, and Smith's lively account succeeds on all three fronts." -- Smithsonian " The One: The Life and Music of James Brown crackles with the same kind of exuberant energy that explodes out of grooves of one of the Godfather of Soul's classic sides." - The Boston Globe "Top Spring Music Choice" and a "...compelling and detailed portrait of one of our greatest musicians... Smith's compelling and detailed portrait of one of our greatest musicians reveals affectionately and honestly the reasons we jump up every time 'I Feel Good' comes on the radio." - Publisher's Weekly "This bio should be a cornerstone of soul-music-literature collections." - Booklist "Smith never loses the beat." - Los Angeles Magazine "Required Reading." - New York Post "RJ Smith's authoritative, keenly intelligent bio of one of the most protean of American musical giants." - Philadelphia Inquirer "Unflinching portrait of the conflicted and contradictory superstar...untangl[es] the psychological elements that came together to make James Brown, tracing his almost prescient ability to read audiences back to his days dancing for spare change from sailors and growing up in Georgia with a violent, unpredictable father." - Associated Press "Great telling of a really interesting man...captures the rhythm of the man" -On Point, WBUR, "I recommend reading [ The One ] for it will give you an unparalleled view into the man, the consummate entertainer, his music, and us as a nation." -Reverand Al Sharpton, The New York Times Book Review "A showstopper. This book's sparkle speaks for itself, as does Mr. Smith's ability to take on his screaming, moaning, kinetically blessed, unbeatably shrewd subject." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "As illuminating as it is definitive." - Rolling Stone , 4.5 stars "[A] supreme, sublime biography." - ELLE "RJ Smith may have come closer than anyone to understanding how James Brown became James Brown." - The Christian Science Monitor "The imperatives of biography are to record, to correct, and to carve out historical significance, and Smith's lively account succeeds on all three fronts." - Smithsonian " The One: The Life and Music of James Brown crackles with the same kind of exuberant energy that explodes out of grooves of one of the Godfather of Soul's classic sides." - The Boston Globe "Top Spring Music Choice" and a "…compelling and detailed portrait of one of our greatest musicians… Smith's compelling and detailed portrait of one of our greatest musicians reveals affectionately and honestly the reasons we jump up every time 'I Feel Good' comes on the radio." - Publisher's Weekly "This bio should be a cornerstone of soul-music-literature collections." - Booklist "Smith never loses the beat." - Los Angeles Magazine "Required Reading." - New York Post "RJ Smith's authoritative, keenly intelligent bio of one of the most protean of American musical giants." - Philadelphia Inquirer "Unflinching portrait of the conflicted and contradictory superstar...untangl[es] the psychological elements that came together to make James Brown, tracing his almost prescient ability to read audiences back to his days dancing for spare change from sailors and growing up in Georgia with a violent, unpredictable father." - Associated Press "Great telling of a really interesting man...captures the rhythm of the man" -On Point, WBUR
TitleLeading
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Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Eleventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
782.421644092 B
Synopsis
The definitive biography of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, with fascinating findings on his life as a Civil Rights activist, an entrepreneur, and the most innovative musician of our time Playing 350 shows a year at his peak, with more than forty Billboard hits, James Brown was a dazzling showman who transformed American music. His life offstage was just as vibrant, and until now no biographer has delivered a complete profile. The One draws on interviews with more than 100 people who knew Brown personally or played with him professionally. Using these sources, award-winning writer RJ Smith draws a portrait of a man whose twisted and amazing life helps us to understand the music he made. The One delves deeply into the story of a man who was raised in abject-almost medieval-poverty in the segregated South but grew up to earn (and lose) several fortunes. Covering everything from Brown's unconventional childhood (his aunt ran a bordello), to his role in the Black Power movement, which used "Say It Loud (I'm Black and Proud)" as its anthem, to his high-profile friendships, to his complicated family life, Smith's meticulous research and sparkling prose blend biography with a cultural history of a pivotal era. At the heart of The One is Brown's musical genius. He had crucial influence as an artist during at least three decades; he inspires pity, awe, and revulsion. As Smith traces the legend's reinvention of funk, soul, R&B, and pop, he gives this history a melody all its own.
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- k***k (4182)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery nice book! Packed well and sent fast! Nice seller, great communication!! The book is as described - great condition, nice and clean!! Great price - I am very pleased with the item and service so would definitely buy from this seller again! Thank you so much for a fast, easy and honest transaction - it is a pleasure to deal with this 5 star seller!!!Eyewitness to the Gods: What I Kept..., Erich von Danik (#276155526889)