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The KLF

Chaos, Magic, and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

par John Higgs ...

In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The ... En savoir plus

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In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The
... En savoir plus

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Stranger Than We Can Imagine

An Alternative History of the 20th Century

par John Higgs ...

The extraordinary story of the 20th century, as told from the furthest fringes of science, art and culture. For readers of Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.Before 1900, history was an account of great discoveries that actually made sense. People understand innovations like the steam engine, agriculture, or electricity. The twentieth century, by contrast, gave us quantum entanglement, ... En savoir plus

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The extraordinary story of the 20th century, as told from the furthest fringes of science, art and culture. For readers of Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.Before 1900, history was an account of great discoveries that actually made sense. People understand innovations like the steam engine, agriculture, or electricity. The twentieth century, by contrast, gave us quantum entanglement,
... En savoir plus
Our Pet Queen

A New Perspective on Monarchy

par John Higgs ...

In the modern, democratic twenty-first century, the notion of an unelected, dynastic monarchy is not easy to defend.This new book argues that the current monarchy is by far the best system for choosing a Head of State - providing that it is understood that we are not subjects and that the monarchy are not our superiors. They are, in actual fact, our pets.In this original eBook, John Higgs, author ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

In the modern, democratic twenty-first century, the notion of an unelected, dynastic monarchy is not easy to defend.This new book argues that the current monarchy is by far the best system for choosing a Head of State - providing that it is understood that we are not subjects and that the monarchy are not our superiors. They are, in actual fact, our pets.In this original eBook, John Higgs, author
... En savoir plus
William Blake vs. the World

par John Higgs ...

A wild and unexpected journey through culture, science, philosophy and religion to better understand the mercurial genius of William Blake.Poet, artist, and visionary, William Blake is an archetypal misunderstood genius. His life passed without recognition and he worked without reward, often mocked, dismissed and misinterpreted. Yet from his ignoble end in a pauper's grave, Blake now occupies a ... En savoir plus

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A wild and unexpected journey through culture, science, philosophy and religion to better understand the mercurial genius of William Blake.Poet, artist, and visionary, William Blake is an archetypal misunderstood genius. His life passed without recognition and he worked without reward, often mocked, dismissed and misinterpreted. Yet from his ignoble end in a pauper's grave, Blake now occupies a
... En savoir plus

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Love and Let Die

James Bond, The Beatles, and the British Psyche

par John Higgs ...

**A deep-dive into the unique connections between the two titans of the British cultural psyche—the Beatles and the Bond films—**and what they tell us about class, sexuality, and our aspirations over sixty dramatic years.The Beatles are the biggest band in the history of pop music. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film ... En savoir plus

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**A deep-dive into the unique connections between the two titans of the British cultural psyche—the Beatles and the Bond films—**and what they tell us about class, sexuality, and our aspirations over sixty dramatic years.The Beatles are the biggest band in the history of pop music. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film
... En savoir plus

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I Have America Surrounded

The Life of Timothy Leary

par John Higgs ...

"A truth-seeking biography of an iconic cheerleader for LSD and his adventures in consciousness expansion"—with a foreword by Winona Ryder (Paul Krassner, founder of The Realist).The 1960s and '70s wouldn't have been the same without Timothy Leary, the renowned psychologist turned psychedelic drug guru. Always challenging authority, Leary rose to prominence through groundbreaking experiments, ... En savoir plus

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"A truth-seeking biography of an iconic cheerleader for LSD and his adventures in consciousness expansion"—with a foreword by Winona Ryder (Paul Krassner, founder of The Realist).The 1960s and '70s wouldn't have been the same without Timothy Leary, the renowned psychologist turned psychedelic drug guru. Always challenging authority, Leary rose to prominence through groundbreaking experiments,
... En savoir plus

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Vreemder dan je je kunt voorstellen

en alternatieve geschiedenis van de twintigste eeuw

par John Higgs ...

In Vreemder dan je je kunt voorstellen wordt de vorige eeuw niet zoals gebruikelijk samengevat aan de hand van geijkte thema's. In plaats daarvan heeft auteur John Higgs een aantal radicale kunstenaars, wetenschappers, genieën en gekken als gids gekozen. Via grote geesten als Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Pablo Picasso en Ayn Rand laat hij zien dat de belangrijke revolutionaire ontwikkelingen in ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

In Vreemder dan je je kunt voorstellen wordt de vorige eeuw niet zoals gebruikelijk samengevat aan de hand van geijkte thema's. In plaats daarvan heeft auteur John Higgs een aantal radicale kunstenaars, wetenschappers, genieën en gekken als gids gekozen. Via grote geesten als Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Pablo Picasso en Ayn Rand laat hij zien dat de belangrijke revolutionaire ontwikkelingen in
... En savoir plus
Complotto!

Caos, Magia e Musica House. Storia dei KLF, il Gruppo che Diede Fuoco a un Milione di Sterline

par John Higgs ...

Traduit par Fabio Viola ...

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Quella dei KLF è senza mezzi termini la storia più assurda, delirante e incomprensibile dell'intera storia della musica pop. All'inizio degli anni Novanta erano tra i più famosi produttori di musica house e i loro singoli finivano in cima alle classifiche di mezza Europa. E allora cosa li spinse a prendere dal loro conto in banca un milione di sterline per poi dargli fuoco, in un insensato falò di ... En savoir plus

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Quella dei KLF è senza mezzi termini la storia più assurda, delirante e incomprensibile dell'intera storia della musica pop. All'inizio degli anni Novanta erano tra i più famosi produttori di musica house e i loro singoli finivano in cima alle classifiche di mezza Europa. E allora cosa li spinse a prendere dal loro conto in banca un milione di sterline per poi dargli fuoco, in un insensato falò di
... En savoir plus
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The KLF

Chaos, Magic, and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

par John Higgs ...

Lu par John Higgs ...

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In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The ... En savoir plus

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Aussi disponible en : eBook

In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The
... En savoir plus

Aussi disponible en : eBook
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William Blake vs the World

par John Higgs ...

Lu par John Higgs ...

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11 heure 12 min

A glittering stream of revelatory light . . . Fascinating' THE TIMES'Rich, complex and original' TOM HOLLAND'One of the best books on Blake I have ever read' DAVID KEENAN'Absolutely wonderful!' TERRY GILLIAM'An alchemical dream of a book' SALENA GODDEN'Tells us a great deal about all human imagination' ROBIN INCE***Poet, artist, visionary and author of the unofficial English national anthem ... En savoir plus

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A glittering stream of revelatory light . . . Fascinating' THE TIMES'Rich, complex and original' TOM HOLLAND'One of the best books on Blake I have ever read' DAVID KEENAN'Absolutely wonderful!' TERRY GILLIAM'An alchemical dream of a book' SALENA GODDEN'Tells us a great deal about all human imagination' ROBIN INCE***Poet, artist, visionary and author of the unofficial English national anthem
... En savoir plus

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Το μέλλον αρχίζει εδώ και τώρα: Περιπέτειες στον 21ο αιώνα

par John Higgs ...

Traduit par Ανδρέας Παππάς ...

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ΤΟ ΜΕΛΛΟΝ ΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ ΣΥΜΒΕΙ ΑΚΟΜΗ.Η ΙΔΕΑ ΠΩΣ Ο ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΣ ΜΑΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΔΙΚΑΣΜΕΝΟΣΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ ΑΠΟΔΕΙΧΘΕΙ. ΠΡΟΚΕΙΤΑΙ ΓΙΑ ΜΙΑ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΠΟΥ ΕΜΕΙΣ ΤΗ ΛΕΜΕ ΣΤΟΝ ΕΑΥΤΟ ΜΑΣ.Κατά τη δεκαετία του 1980 εγκαταλείψαμε το μέλλον. Τώρα το μόνο που βλέπουμε μπροστά μας είναι οικονομική κατάρρευση, περιβαλλοντική καταστροφή και η Αποκάλυψη των ζόμπι. Αν όμως κάνουμε λάθος; Αν υπάρχει ακόμη μέλλον για μας;Από τη ... En savoir plus

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ΤΟ ΜΕΛΛΟΝ ΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ ΣΥΜΒΕΙ ΑΚΟΜΗ.Η ΙΔΕΑ ΠΩΣ Ο ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΣ ΜΑΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΔΙΚΑΣΜΕΝΟΣΔΕΝ ΕΧΕΙ ΑΠΟΔΕΙΧΘΕΙ. ΠΡΟΚΕΙΤΑΙ ΓΙΑ ΜΙΑ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΠΟΥ ΕΜΕΙΣ ΤΗ ΛΕΜΕ ΣΤΟΝ ΕΑΥΤΟ ΜΑΣ.Κατά τη δεκαετία του 1980 εγκαταλείψαμε το μέλλον. Τώρα το μόνο που βλέπουμε μπροστά μας είναι οικονομική κατάρρευση, περιβαλλοντική καταστροφή και η Αποκάλυψη των ζόμπι. Αν όμως κάνουμε λάθος; Αν υπάρχει ακόμη μέλλον για μας;Από τη
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Μια ιστορία του 20ού αιώνα

Ο αιώνας των μεγάλων αλλαγών

par John Higgs ...

Traduit par Αναστασία Αστερίου ...

ΜΙΑ ΕΝΑΛΛΑΚΤΙΚΗ ΕΞΙΣΤΟΡΗΣΗΤΟΥ ΠΙΟ ΑΜΦΙΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ ΑΙΩΝΑΟ 20ός αιώνας θα έπρεπε να µας είναι κατανοητός. Είναι η περίοδος που γνωρίζουµε καλύτερα, µια επική γεωπολιτική αφήγηση που περνάει από τον Α΄ Παγκόσµιο πόλεµο, τη Μεγάλη Ύφεση, τον Β΄ Παγκόσµιο πόλεµο και την πτώση του Τείχους του Βερολίνου. Αλλά αυτή η ιστορία δεν φαίνεται ότι µας οδηγεί στον κόσµο που βρισκόµαστε τώρα.Με τον John Higgs ως ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

ΜΙΑ ΕΝΑΛΛΑΚΤΙΚΗ ΕΞΙΣΤΟΡΗΣΗΤΟΥ ΠΙΟ ΑΜΦΙΛΕΓΟΜΕΝΟΥ ΑΙΩΝΑΟ 20ός αιώνας θα έπρεπε να µας είναι κατανοητός. Είναι η περίοδος που γνωρίζουµε καλύτερα, µια επική γεωπολιτική αφήγηση που περνάει από τον Α΄ Παγκόσµιο πόλεµο, τη Μεγάλη Ύφεση, τον Β΄ Παγκόσµιο πόλεµο και την πτώση του Τείχους του Βερολίνου. Αλλά αυτή η ιστορία δεν φαίνεται ότι µας οδηγεί στον κόσµο που βρισκόµαστε τώρα.Με τον John Higgs ως
... En savoir plus

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