Now in its landmark fifth year; Da Capo Best Music Writing has become one of the most eagerly awaited annuals of them all. Celebrating the year in music writing by gathering a rich array of essays; missives; and musings on every style of music from rock to hip-hop to RB to jazz and more; it is essential reading for anyone who loves great music and accomplished writing. Scribes of every imaginable sort-novelists; poets; journalists; musicians-are gathered to create a multi-voiced snapshot of the year in music writing.Past contributors have included: Lynn Hirschberg * Chuck Klosterman * Elizabeth Gilbert * Jay McInerney * Elvis Costello * Susan Orlean * Jonathan Lethem * Lorraine Ali * Greil Marcus * Richard Meltzer * Robert Gordon * Sarah Vowell * Nick Tosches * Anthony DeCurtis * William Gay * Whitney Balliett * Lester Bangs * Rosanne Cash * Eddie Dean * Selwyn Seyfu Hinds * Alec Wilkinson * David Hadju * Lenny Kaye * The Onion * Gary Giddins * Luc Sante * Monica Kendrick * Kalefa Sanneh
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Too much about Catholic School; not enough photos from ...By Roxane CasparyToo much about Catholic School; not enough photos from residents. I have a ton of photos I could have provided had I known of this project. I lived in this neighborhood from 1967 until 1979.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He was very happy to have received it in that he not only ...By TwizGave this to my father who grew up in Jamaica Estates in the 1940s. Apparently he read it cover to cover in a few hours. He was very happy to have received it in that he not only recounted some memories from it; but even moreso he learned some interesting history that he had not been formerly aware of. Thanks for writing this book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. My great grandfather was one of the first homeownersBy Laurel BauerMy great grandfather was one of the first homeowners. It was interesting to read about him in the book.
