{"title":"Adam Horovitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Adam Horovitz in our curated collection, where arts and culture come to life through his rich literary contributions. Known for his multifaceted talent, Adam Horovitz is not only recognised as a musician but also celebrated for his engaging and insightful writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout works is the \u003cem\u003eBeastie Boys Book\u003c\/em\u003e. This vivid narrative delves into the musical journey of the iconic band, weaving together personal stories, unique insights, and a vibrant portrayal of an era that shaped the music landscape. Adam Horovitz, a founding member, brings his distinctive voice to this work, capturing the spirit and energy that characterised the Beastie Boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of arts and culture, Horovitz's writings offer a refreshing and informative perspective that is both entertaining and enlightening. Dive into this collection to discover more about an author whose contributions continue to resonate across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beastie-boys-book-by-michael-diamond-9780571308040","title":"Beastie Boys Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip-hop superstardom. Here is that story, told for the first time in the words of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz and Michael 'Mike D' Diamond offer revealing accounts of their transition from teenage punk musicians to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the almost impossible-to-fathom overnight success of their debut album \u003cem\u003eLicensed to Ill\u003c\/em\u003e featuring the mega-hit 'Fight for your Right (To Party)'; the album's messy fallout and how it led the band to 'become what we hated'; their break with Def Jam, move to Los Angeles, and initial commercial failure of what was later recognised as a genre-defining masterpiece, \u003cem\u003ePaul's Boutique\u003c\/em\u003e; their growing social activism and influence on the culture throughout the next twenty years; and, above all, the legacy of founding co-member Adam 'MCA' Yauch, who passed away in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, this book also includes wide-ranging contributions from famous writers and cultural figures like Colson Whitehead, Jonathan Lethem, Spike Jonze, Amy Poehler, and Wes Anderson. Running throughout are a plethora of colour photos and illustrations of 'everything from us to the Knicks to drum machines to people's business cards to the Swiss Appenzell,' as well as a graphic novel, a cookbook, mixtape playlists, a fake snobby music magazine, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46520399659244,"sku":"9780571308040","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10756513482391.jpg?v=1748989197"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-horovitz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}