The Encyclopedia Of Australian Rock And Pop
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Water damage to back of DJ.
A definitive pillar of Australian music history, The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop is the most comprehensive reference work ever assembled on the subject, chronicling over five decades of homegrown musical talent, from the earliest stirrings of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through to the late 1990s. Ian McFarlane meticulously documents thousands of artists, bands, record labels, and industry figures, presenting detailed biographical entries, discographies, and critical assessments that capture the full sweep of Australia's vibrant and often world-class popular music scene. McFarlane's authoritative voice and exhaustive research make this volume an indispensable resource for fans, scholars, and industry professionals alike, illustrating how Australia produced globally significant acts across rock, pop, punk, new wave, and beyond. Written with both scholarly rigour and genuine passion for the music, the encyclopedia stands as a landmark achievement in Australian cultural documentation — leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to revisit the records that shaped a nation's sound.
Author: Ian Mcfarlane
Format: Hardback
Published: 1999, Allen & Unwin
Genre: Music
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Water damage to back of DJ.
A definitive pillar of Australian music history, The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop is the most comprehensive reference work ever assembled on the subject, chronicling over five decades of homegrown musical talent, from the earliest stirrings of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s through to the late 1990s. Ian McFarlane meticulously documents thousands of artists, bands, record labels, and industry figures, presenting detailed biographical entries, discographies, and critical assessments that capture the full sweep of Australia's vibrant and often world-class popular music scene. McFarlane's authoritative voice and exhaustive research make this volume an indispensable resource for fans, scholars, and industry professionals alike, illustrating how Australia produced globally significant acts across rock, pop, punk, new wave, and beyond. Written with both scholarly rigour and genuine passion for the music, the encyclopedia stands as a landmark achievement in Australian cultural documentation — leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to revisit the records that shaped a nation's sound.