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Canyon of Dreams : The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon by Harvey Kubernik (2009, Hardcover)
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PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-101402765894
ISBN-139781402765896
eBay Product ID (ePID)72307204
Product Key Features
Book TitleCanyon of Dreams : the Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicHistory & Criticism, General
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorHarvey Kubernik
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"He doesn't live amongst the rest of us who have to juggle normal lives and responsibilities with our passion for music and the printed word. Harvey's entire life IS his passion for music and the printed word. He is the consummate historian, the cosmic chronicler, a divine human train wreck of Lester Bangs and Carlos Castaneda. He is the yacking warrior of archetypal anecdotes who has authored many excellent tomes but without a doubt, 'Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and Music of Laurel Canyon,' is his most formidable, dare I say, breathtaking literary work. You don't just read this book, you smell it, hear it and feel it. As a native of L.A. who grew up in the San Fernando Valley and made the trek to Hollywood through the canyon a thousand times, I now traverse that sacred asphalt with a quiet reverence. And instead of turning the music up in the car, I throttle it down now with hopes I just might -- if i really try -- touch the spirits of the artists who made the magic and the music. Bravo, Harvey. Bravo." --Lonn Friend, author,Life on Planet Rock, "He doesn't live amongst the rest of us who have to juggle normal lives and responsibilities with our passion for music and the printed word. Harvey's entire life IS his passion for music and the printed word. He is the consummate historian, the cosmic chronicler, a divine human train wreck of Lester Bangs and Carlos Castaneda. He is the yacking warrior of archetypal anecdotes who has authored many excellent tomes but without a doubt, 'Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and Music of Laurel Canyon,' is his most formidable, dare I say, breathtaking literary work. You don't just read this book, you smell it, hear it and feel it. As a native of L.A. who grew up in the San Fernando Valley and made the trek to Hollywood through the canyon a thousand times, I now traverse that sacred asphalt with a quiet reverence. And instead of turning the music up in the car, I throttle it down now with hopes I just might -- if i really try -- touch the spirits of the artists who made the magic and the music. Bravo, Harvey. Bravo." --Lonn Friend, author, Life on Planet Rock
Dewey Edition23
Photographed byDiltz, Henry
Afterword byAdler, Lou
Dewey Decimal782.421660922
SynopsisA lavishly illustrated insider's look at 80 years of music and culture in Laurel Canyon. Laurel Canyon is a zip code with its own play list: to name just a few, Sonny & Cher, The Doors, The Turtles, Canned Heat, Monkees, Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brow≠Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Eagles, and Carole King all cultivated their immortal sounds in this L.A.-based musical fraternity. Written by a long-time L.A. resident who knows them all, Canyon of Dreams traces the history of the community and its enduring legacy. Taking a deeply personal approach, it uses a multiple-voice narration based on exclusive interviews with the area's musical elite. Because of their close and long-time connection with Kubernik, some of these stars are speaking openly for the first time. Eye-opening both visually and informationally, this is a book no music lover can be without! Interview highlights include : - For the first time in years, the three surviving Doors talk about performances, recordings, band dynamics, and, of course, Jim Morrison - Randy Meisner reminisces about the Eagles first gig and the recording of "One of These Nights" - Graham Nash reflects on life with Joni Mitchell and describes writing "Our House" - Lou Adler discusses his legendary Sunset Strip venues-the Whisky a Go-Go, Roxy Theater, Rainbow Bar & Grill, and Tapestry-and, with Michele Phillips, reflects on the Monterey Pop Festival. - Slash, a child of the Canyon, details the formation of Guns N' Roses - And much, much more!
LC Classification NumberML421
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- Sep 23, 2025
My insurance to remember this place and era in case a future round of wildfires destroys it.
It covers much more than I even hoped. Lots of new info and history to explore, as well as a deeper dive into things I already knew. Going to take quite a while to go through it all; it's a very 'weight tome'.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2020
Super 1st edition in great condition.
It was a birthday gift to my husband who loves that era of music. So glad I was able to find it. He can't seem to put it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 05, 2023
A book for the age
This book may be the definitive documentation of the 60's in Los Angeles, that includes the evolution of West Coast music and style as focused in Laurel Canyon. This is a rare book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 31, 2021
Excellent Historic Book about folk/rock in the 60s.
This book is nothing less than amazing! I highly recommend reading this!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
