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Rock culture exploration with philosophical musings.
If you find yourself drawn to the crossroads of music, mortality, and the open road, Klosterman's journey will resonate with you. It's not just a pilgrimage to the shrines of rock 'n' roll's departed; it's an introspective dive into what makes us tick, clad in the familiar, worn jacket of pop culture. Klosterman's witty and candid narrative might just spark your own philosophical road trip, even if it's only in the mind.
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ISBN: 9780743264457
Authors:
Chuck Klosterman
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2005-06-28
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 27889 readers)
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The pop culture author of Fargo Rock City and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs recounts his more than 6,500-mile journey across America, during which he visited the sites of famous rock star deaths and experienced philosophical changes of perspective.
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Rock culture exploration with philosophical musings.
If you find yourself drawn to the crossroads of music, mortality, and the open road, Klosterman's journey will resonate with you. It's not just a pilgrimage to the shrines of rock 'n' roll's departed; it's an introspective dive into what makes us tick, clad in the familiar, worn jacket of pop culture. Klosterman's witty and candid narrative might just spark your own philosophical road trip, even if it's only in the mind.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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