Mystery Train: Third Edition - Softcover

Marcus, Greil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0525485562 ISBN 13: 9780525485568

Publisher: Plume, 1990

Synopsis

When it was first published, critic after critic called this brilliant study of rock 'n' roll and American culture the best book on the subject. Now, firmly established as a classic, the fourth edition features a completely new introduction as well as an entirely updated discography that includes CDs for the first time.

About this title

Review:

More than 20 years after its initial publication, Mystery Train remains one of the smartest, most provocative books ever written about rock-and-roll. Marcus puts his subjects--which include Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley, The Band, Randy Newman, and Sly Stone--into their proper context, which is the culture-at-large. He makes you understand why these musicians matter, and what they've contributed to the American imagination. In his introduction, Marcus confesses that he's no longer "capable of mulling over Elvis without thinking about Herman Melville"--to the benefit, I might add, of both parties.

About the Author:

Greil Marcus was one of the original staffers atRolling Stone. He teaches at the New School in New York and lives in California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Plume
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0525485562
• ISBN 13: 9780525485568
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 281