Peter and the Wolves

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ADELE BERTEI is a multifaceted artist, known as a poet, writer, actor, performer, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. She emerged in the late 1970s New York scene as the organist for the Contortions, a group of musical insurrectionists. Bertei has starred in several indie films, including Lizzie Borden’s Born in Flames, and has collaborated with a wide range of artists such as Tears for Fears, Sandra Bernhard, and Whitney Houston. Her first solo recording, “Build Me a Bridge,” was a dance hit, along with other singles like “Just a Mirage” and “Hyperactive!” She showcased new material in 2017-18 at venues including MoMA and Club Salo in Paris. Bertei has also led songwriting workshops for homeless youth and volunteered with Wayne Kramer’s Jail Guitar Doors. Her book, Why Labelle Matters, is set to be published in 2021. In her memoir, Peter and the Wolves, she reflects on her friendship with Peter Laughner, a pivotal figure in the 1970s underground punk scene. This work details their artistic collaboration and the vibrant, yet fleeting, spirit of rock and roll. The first paperback edition features newly discovered photos, a new foreword, and an epilogue by Tim Wright, the original Pere Ubu bassist, all within 93 pages.