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1 THE ROUGH GUIDE
TO NIRVANA uncovers
the magic and tragedy of this
iconic ’90s grunge band—
from small-town gigs to the
last days of Kurt Cobain, it
delivers a wealth of musical
insight as the definitive guide
to Nirvana.

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2 RIPPED tells the story of how the laptop generation created a new grassroots music industry. In this new world, bands aren’t just musicmakers but self-contained multimedia businesses; and fans aren’t just consumers but distributors and even collaborators.

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3 THE ROAD TO WOODSTOCK reveals Michael Lang’s journey to and through three days of peace, love, and music. Lang’s memories create a uniquely rich, personal portrait of

the festival.

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4 VANS: OFF THE WALL illustrates through vivid photography and a compelling oral history how a casual canvas shoe and a do-

it-yourself spirit have helped turn pop culture inside out.

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5 LOWSIDE OF THE ROAD is the first serious biography to cut through the myths and make sense of the life and career of icon Tom Waits.

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