Lanken Dane (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Softcover book in very good condition. Slight wear on edges, some scratching and scuffing on covers, pages slightly yellowed. Otherwise a lovely copy. Questions welcome. We ship internationally from the United States and Canada every week. If buying internationally, please be aware that additional charges may apply for heavier books. We guarantee a safe, quick, and secure transaction. 10+ years in online bookselling experience.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Tight unmarked book with barely rubbed glossy covers. ; 11 x 9"; 155 pages; Written by Dane Lanken, a longtime friend, journalist, and husband of Anna McGarrigle, it combines personal anecdotes, family stories, and musical insights rather than a strict chronological biography. Key elements covered: Their upbringing in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, and early musical influences (French-Canadian folk traditions, family sing-alongs, and exposure to artists like Hank Williams and the Everly Brothers). Their breakthrough in the 1970s: Writing songs for others ( ex, "Heart Like a Wheel" for Linda Ronstadt) , forming the duo, and releasing their acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1975. Career highlights, including albums like Dancer with Bruised Knees (1977) , Pronto Monto (1978) , and later works; collaborations; and their lasting impact on artists like Rufus Wainwright (Kate's son) , Martha Wainwright (Kate's daughter) , and many in the folk/indie scene. Personal lives: Marriages (Kate to Loudon Wainwright III; Anna to Dane Lanken) , raising families amid touring, the blend of humor, warmth, and occasional struggles. Song-by-song stories and analysis: Lanken shares behind-the-scenes details on how songs were written, inspirations (often drawn from everyday life, relationships, Quebec culture) , and their unique harmonies and witty lyrics. Illustrated with photographs throughout.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 190 pages in near fine condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Blue endpapers. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Blue and orange dustjacket in near fine condition with red and orange titles. Lightly worn on the edges. SCARCE. 1ST EDITION. NF/NF. Book.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Features: Tornadoes in Canada; Ontario's Trent-Severn Waterway; July 1 Means Musical Homes in Montreal; The White Sturgeon of B.C.'s Fraser River; and more. 84 pages. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality example. ; 4to.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Np, Penumbra Press, 2007. Oblong quarto, 157 p., original wraps. First edition of this profusely illustrated history of the Quebecois songwriting duo. Top corner bumped, reverberating throughout text block, scratches to front wrap, else a VG+ copy. Scarce.