What Nails It by Greil Marcus Hardcover Book

Description: What Nails It by Greil Marcus From a celebrated critic, a heartfelt and adventurous reflection on the art of writing about art FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From a celebrated critic, a heartfelt and adventurous reflection on the art of writing about art "Writers write. They cant help it. They cant not." In this spirited book, the revered cultural critic Greil Marcus explains his compulsion as a yearning for fun, for play, and, most of all, to discover—to feel the moment when a creation speaks in its own voice. Marcus reflects on over half a century spent honing the art of attention—from his California childhood, overshadowed by mystery and silence surrounding his fathers death, to his discovery of the critic Pauline Kael, to a confrontation with a sixteenth-century painting in Venice. Through it all, he invites readers to join him in exploring the revolutionary power of art: what it is, why it captures us, and how it forces us to confront what we think we know and who we think we are. Art challenges us to see the world differently, Marcus argues, and the role of the critic is to enact this perspective. Funny and poignant, What Nails It is a tribute to the indispensable art of criticism by one of its greatest practitioners. Author Biography Greil Marcus is the author of many books, from Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock n Roll Music in 1975 to Folk Music: A Bob Dylan Biography in Seven Songs in 2022. With Werner Sollors he is the editor of A New Literary History of America (2009). Review "Marcus is safely among the first three names a young rock writer will encounter (and pretty likely the first) so its interesting to learn what set him off."—Michael Prodger, New Statesman"Essential for fans of Marcus and fruitful reading for anyone reflecting on the mysteries of art."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Marcus remains lucid, erudite company. For music and film lovers and aspiring critics alike, this is a treat."—Publishers Weekly"Rich. . . . The pages show a nimble, purposeful mind at work."—Chris Vognar, San Francisco Chronicle"Marcus is a steady hand. . . . He (and his spirit force) still writes the best rock criticism over land and sea."—Mark Watkins Reviews (blog) Details ISBN0300272456 Author Greil Marcus Pages 104 Publisher Yale University Press Series Why I Write Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780300272451 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-22 Imprint Yale University Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations 3 b-w illus. US Release Date 2024-10-22 ISBN-10 0300272456 UK Release Date 2024-10-22 Audience General DEWEY 808.0667 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161685208;

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