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Synopsis
The best-selling account of The Velvet Underground phenomenon is now recognised as one of the greatest rock books ever written. First published in 1983, it is based on interviews with all four members of the Velvets, as well as others who became part of Andy Warhol's circle of artistic collaborators.
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About the Author
Victor Bockris, "the poet laureate of the Manhattan underground scene," is the author of Muhammad Ali, Keith Richards, and Beat Punks. Photographer and poet Gerard Malanga worked closely with andy Warhol at The Factory in the 1960s. He is the author of Andy Warhol: Little Chair Paintings. Both live in New York City.
Review
Up Tight is perhaps the definitive Velvet Underground biography... and never shies away from the sleazy truth. (Allan Martin Kemler Rockpile)
Up-Tight: The Velvet Underground Story by Victor Brockris and Gerard Malanga is a pretty candid peek into this legendary group. (John Koenig Discoveries For Record and Cd Collectors)
Told through delightfully bitchy quotes and contemporary diary entries... (Victor Bockris Blender)
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- PublisherOmnibus Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0711991707
- ISBN 13 9780711991705
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages220
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