{"title":"Barry Miles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarry Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling journey through the vibrant pulse of arts and culture, capturing the spirit of musical and artistic revolutions. His works, like \u003cem\u003eThe Zapple Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e, blend personal narrative with rich historical insight, revealing behind-the-scenes glimpses of influential cultural movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful exploration of creativity and counterculture, told with keen observation and an insider’s perspective. Barry Miles’ books are ideal for those fascinated by the intersections of art, music, and the social shifts that define eras.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-zapple-diaries-by-barry-miles-9780720618600","title":"The Zapple Diaries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first full-length illustrated book on the Zapple label—the Beatles' experimental label and the most ambitious expression of the Beatles' determination to be leading members of the counterculture movement. Written by Zapple label manager Barry Miles, the acclaimed author who set up and planned the \"list\" in cooperation with the Beatles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging \"diary\" style, the reader gains unique insights into the lives and working methods of leading literary and counterculture figures of the era—Charles Olson, Allen Ginsberg, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, the \"City Lights\" poets, Ken Weaver, Frank Zappa, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with great stories—from the Hell's Angels' notorious visit to Apple HQ to the goings-on at New York City's Chelsea Hotel, which became Miles's main base when traveling to and from the US. Features many previously unpublished photos made by the author, plus memorabilia from the author's archive, now held at the British Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487707152620,"sku":"9780720618600","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/82c2feffed1f05402783f4eff0c9f9c8.jpg?v=1775770252"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barry-miles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}