Jann S. Wenner Livres

Pour la première fois publiée en France, la transcription intégrale de l'interview culte qu'accorda John Lennon en 1970 à Jann S. Wenner, alors rédacteur en chef du magazine Rolling Stone. Cette interview met à nu toutes les interrogations de l'ex-Beatle concernant la séparation du groupe, mais révèle également la genèse de ses chansons préférées, son rapport à la drogue, son opinion sur ses collègues musiciens - les Rolling Stones et Bob Dylan -, mais aussi ses projets d'avenir aux côtés de Yoko Ono. Lennon, alors âgé de trente ans, était déterminé à briser le "mythe", l'image trop lisse des Beatles, malgré un respect inchangé pour ses anciens compagnons. En dépit des diatribes, l'humour et l'humanité ne sont jamais très loin... Un ouvrage étonnant, d'une sincérité absolue, reflet vivant et impulsif des tourments d'un artiste épris de liberté.

A collection of photographs from Rolling Stone magazine features familiar shots of such celebs as Jagger, Nicholson, Madonna, Brando, Bowie, Mailer, Reagan, Belushi, Eastwood. Reprint.

For the past fifty years, Rolling Stone has been a leading voice in journalism, cultural criticism, and--above all--music. This landmark book documents the magazine's rise to prominence as the voice of rock and roll and a leading showcase for era-defining photography. From the 1960s to the present day, the book offers a decade-by-decade exploration of American music and history. Interviews with rock legends--Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Kurt Cobain, Bruce Springsteen, and more--appear alongside iconic photographs by Baron Wolman, Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger, and other leading image-makers. With feature articles, excerpts, and expos s by such quintessential writers as Hunter S. Thompson, Matt Taibbi, and David Harris, this book is an irresistible and essential keepsake of the magazine that has defined American music for generations of readers.

The book features the complete and uncensored 1970 "Rolling Stone" interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, offering fresh insights into pivotal moments in Lennon's life. It delves into the Beatles' breakup, his views on revolution and drugs, and the dynamics of his relationship with Yoko Ono. Released on the 20th anniversary of his death, this candid account provides a deeper understanding of Lennon's thoughts and experiences during a transformative period in music history.

The star-studded, rollicking, juicy story of Hunter S. Thompson, as told by the friends and family who inhabited his world. Few American lives are stranger or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channelling his energy into such landmark works as FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS - and his provocative style revolutionised writing. Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson's friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger, to Ralph Steadman, to Jack Nicholson, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was more complicated and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs, booze and guns, and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, 'Buy the ticket, take the ride.'

Few American lives are stranger or wilder than that of Hunter S. Thompson. Born a rebel in Kentucky, Thompson spent a lifetime channelling his energy into such landmark works as FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS - and his provocative style revolutionised writing. Now, for the first time ever, Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour have interviewed Thompson's friends, family and colleagues and woven their memories into a brilliant oral biography. From Hell's Angels leader Sonny Barger, to Ralph Steadman, to Jack Nicholson, more than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the life of a man who was more complicated and talented than any previous portrait has shown. It's all here: the creative frenzies, the love affairs, the drugs, booze and guns, and, ultimately, the tragic suicide. As Thompson was fond of saying, "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

Jann Wenner has been called by his peers "the greatest editor of his generation." His intensely personal memoir vividly describes and brings you inside the Rock and Roll Era--not just the music, but also the politics, the culture, the entire seismic generational change that swept America and beyond. As both a reporter and a player, Wenner writes with the clarity of a journalist and the private knowledge of an insider. He takes us into the life and work of his many friends - Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen, to name a few. He was instrumental in the careers of Hunter S. Thompson, Tom Wolfe, and Annie Leibovitz. His journalistic and generational journey ended up in the Oval Office with his legendary interviews with Bill Clinton and Barak Obama, leaders to whom Rolling Stone gave it's historic, full-throated backing. Like a Rolling Stone is a beautifully written portrait of not just one man's life, but the life of an entire generation.

Celebrating half a century of music and culture, this revised edition showcases every cover from Rolling Stone magazine's extensive history. It offers a visual journey through iconic moments and influential figures, highlighting the magazine's impact on the music industry and pop culture over the decades. This comprehensive collection is a must-have for fans, featuring not only the covers but also insights into the stories behind them.

Prvý raz uverejnené plné znenie rozhovoru, ktorý urobil v decembri roku 1970 časopis Rolling Stone s Johnom Lennonom a Yoko Ono, predstavuje hudobného génia na vrchole kariéry. Jeho názory na slobodu prezentované v tejto knihe rezonujú dodnes.

有史以来最成功的艺人之一——约翰·列侬的“独立宣言”，1970年《滚石》RollingStone完整收录专访录，首度出版。该书堪称约翰·列侬与The Beatles及“旧时代”的决裂之作。 每个人都有自己心目中的约翰·列侬，但只有这本书中的列侬如此愤怒、凶悍。他向一切他认为虚假的东西发起了猛攻。在这些进攻中，当然免不了抖搂些摇滚乐背后的秘闻。而真正要命和有趣的是，列侬把Beatles判定为艺术冒牌货——“我们无非是一个把事搞得很大很大的乐队……仅此而已”；“我的技术不怎么样”；“我弹得很烂”；“我也不喜欢多数Beatles的歌”；在英国各地巡演之前“我们的音乐就已经死了”；“我们杀死自己，换取后来的成功”；“Beatles是世界上最大的大混蛋”：对由Beatles和摇滚乐带来的革命，他的结论是“梦已经做完了，一切都还是老样子，只不过如今我已经30岁，而一大堆人留了长头发，如此而己”……