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History & Criticism - Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy

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Book Synopsis: The 23 essays (or “love songs”) that make up the now classic volume Air Guitar trawl a “vast, invisible underground empire” of pleasure, through record stores, honky-tonks, art galleries, jazz clubs, cocktail lounges, surf shops and hot-rod stores, as restlessly on the move as the America they depict. Air Guitar pioneered a kind of plain-talking in cultural criticism, willingly subjective and always candid and direct. A valuable reading tool for art lovers, neophytes, students and teachers alike, Hickey’s book—now in its eighth printing—has galvanized a generation of art lovers, with new takes on Norman Rockwell, Robert Mapplethorpe, Stan Brakhage, Andy Warhol and Perry Mason. In June 2009, Newsweek voted Air Guitar one of the top 50 books that “open a window on the times we live in, whether they deal directly with the issues of today or simply help us see ourselves in new and surprising ways,” and described the book as “a seamless blend of criticism, personal history, and a deep appreciation for the sheer nuttiness of American life.”Dave Hickey (born 1939) is one of today’s most revered and widely read art writers. He has written for Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum and Vanity Fair among many others.

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Experience the pure bliss of art and democracy with Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy. This timeless collection of 23 essays, or "love songs," takes you on a thrilling journey through an invisible underground empire of pleasure. Whether you're exploring record stores, honky-tonks, art galleries, or jazz clubs, this book will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination.

Air Guitar is a groundbreaking work that revolutionized cultural criticism. With its refreshingly candid and subjective approach, it offers a unique perspective on the diverse facets of American life. By delving into topics like Norman Rockwell, Robert Mapplethorpe, Stan Brakhage, Andy Warhol, and Perry Mason, it challenges conventional viewpoints and invites you to see art in a whole new light.

As a valuable reading tool, Air Guitar caters to art lovers of all levels, from seasoned enthusiasts to curious beginners. It's an essential companion for students and teachers alike, enabling them to deepen their understanding of art and its intricate relationship with democracy. With its eighth printing, Air Guitar has already captivated a generation of art lovers and continues to inspire individuals to explore the nuttiness and beauty of American life.

Written by the esteemed Dave Hickey, one of the most revered and widely read art writers of our time, Air Guitar guarantees a rich and immersive reading experience. Hickey's brilliant contributions to Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum, and Vanity Fair have solidified his reputation as an insightful and thought-provoking critic.

Open a window on the times we live in and uncover the profound connection between art and democracy. Discover Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy and join the conversation that has reshaped the way we perceive and appreciate art. Take the first step towards a transformative reading experience today.

Immerse yourself in the world of art with Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy

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