{"title":"Alwyn W. Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlwyn W. Turner explores vibrant facets of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e with insightful and engaging narratives. His works delve into musical movements, capturing the spirit and complexities of their eras, as exemplified by titles like \u003cem\u003eGlam Rock\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect lively examinations that blend cultural history with rich storytelling, offering fresh perspectives on artistic trends and their broader impact within society. Turner’s writing invites both enthusiasts and newcomers to appreciate the layers behind iconic cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glam-rock-by-alwyn-w-turner-9781851777648","title":"Glam Rock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlam Rock\u003c\/em\u003e draws on the collections of the V\u0026amp;A to narrate the story of glam and explore its impact on fashion, theatre, and film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, glam rock changed the face of popular culture in Britain. Against a backdrop of a nation racked by economic and social crises, its flamboyancy and theatricality provided an excuse for a party and an escapist dream for musicians and fans alike. British acts like David Bowie, Roxy Music, T. Rex, and Mott the Hoople—together with American fellow-travellers including Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, and Sparks—drew on the original blueprint of rock and roll, as well as a host of other traditions, from Hollywood to the music hall, Berlin cabaret, and Broadway musicals to science fiction and pop art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting music was a wild blend of camp artifice and avant-garde decadence. By 1975, the era had come to an end, but glam never truly went away. Indeed, its attitudes and aesthetics have shaped much that has followed since, from disco to punk, the new romantics to Britpop, Prince to Lady Gaga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470746304748,"sku":"9781851777648","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781851777648-glam-rock.jpg?v=1775225027"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alwyn-w-turner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}