The ultimate guide to one of the most revered periods and movements in American rock history.The 1980s are one of the most ridiculed and parodied epochs in popular musicmdash;what with all the skinny lapels; synthesizers; spandex; and Aqua Net. However; music fans in the know recognize that beneath the glossy veneer broiled a revolutionary movement of self-directed; anti-corporate; punk-influenced bands that created a nationwide network from the ground up; thanks to independently recorded releases; photocopied fanzines; and self-financed tours.In Gimme Indie Rock; music journalist Andrew Earles describes 500 essential indie-rock albums released by 308 bands and artists from coast to coast in markets large and small. From giants of the movement (Black Flag; the Minutemen; Mission of Burma; Fugazi; Superchunk; Melvins; Dead Kennedys; Minor Threat; Huuml;sker Duuml;; the Replacements; Sonic Youth; Mudhoney; Dinosaur Jr.; Big Black; the Pixies); to more obscure bands which nonetheless made their own impacts (Jesus Lizard; Cows; Low; Mercury Rev; Polvo; Squirrel Bait; Karp; Bongwater; Naked Raygun; Sun City Girls; and many others) and scores of artists who still await their proper due (Fly Ashtray; Dumptruck; Truly; Man-Sized Action; Steel Pole Bathtub; godheadSilo; Sorry; Team Dresch; Further; Grifters; World of Pooh; Trumans Water; Malignus Youth; Eggs; and many more); Earles provides an exhaustive album guide to the era. Earles also features those bands that cut their teeth on the indie circuit but graduated to a greater degree of mainstream recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s (acts like R.E.M.; Soul Asylum; Urge Overkill; Hole; Smashing Pumpkins; and Nirvana); making Gimme Indie Rock is the definitive manual for the best of American indie music made between 1981 and 1996.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must have book for anyone starting out!By William WebbThis is not a book about posing; this is a book about the business of wedding photography. From contract; meeting with clients; photography timelines; working with vendors; marketing and getting the shots; its all here. This book was so incredibly insightful and helpful; I couldnt put it down. If there is a must have book in your library; this is definitely one of them. Its helpful even if you dont do weddings; much of the advice preparing contracts; gear; client meetings all applies to portrait work too.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Resource for Beginning Your Wedding Photography BusinessBy Mike Y.If you want to succeed and get all the insiders "scoop" on wedding photography; this is the book to read. It goes into the pitfalls and the hard work and dedication to be successful in not just your photography; but your business.Some may want more "technique"; but as a photographer; you develop your own style and perfect your craft. Elizabeth gives you the foundation for being a great wedding photographer with your own style and technique. From the contracts; the timelines; and the package presentations; you will learn all you ever need to be successful AND profitable as well.Once I started reading; it was one of those you simply could not put down. I refer back often and find myself re-reading chapters for even more in depth development of my own wedding photography business. A must have if you are considering this area of photography!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Informative HelpfulBy CasanFor photographers getting into the wedding business; this book is an asset. Most of all; it will prevent your wasting money in expensive advertising that doesnt work. The author relates her experience buying ads; only to find her ad buried somewhere; for a hefty price. Ive had the same experience; where the lady salesperson promises up top placement; and you dont get it. The author covers contracts; getting deposits; and payment. I wish she had devoted more pages to the process flow -- doing the shoot; downloading your shots for some initial editing; and then uploading photos to an album or web page for viewing. I find a custom lab very useful for making good prints; and retouching. Sure; you can use Photoshop; but why waste time when a lab will do it for a few dollars? Last; but not least; she covers interns; where you can get an assistant free. Thats extremely helpful. Its a great book; buy it!
