{"title":"Casey Rae","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of Casey Rae, an insightful author whose works delve into the fascinating interplay between music and literature. With an adept ability to weave stories that capture the cultural zeitgeist, Rae offers readers a fresh perspective on some of the most influential figures in pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Rae's standout works, \u003cem\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll\u003c\/em\u003e, traverses the complex relationship between the iconic Beat Generation writer and the rock music scene. By unearthing the connections between Burroughs and legendary musicians, Rae paints a compelling picture of artistic collaboration and influence during a transformative era in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese narratives, classed under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, are not just informative but also entertaining, making them accessible to both avid music enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Dive into Casey Rae's collection for a captivating exploration of the lives and legacies of cultural icons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"william-s-burroughs-and-the-cult-of-rock-n-roll-by-casey-rae-9781474616669","title":"William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs's\u003c\/i\u003e fiction and essays are legendary, but his influence on music's counterculture has been less well documented—until now. Examining how one of America's most controversial literary figures altered the destinies of many notable and varied musicians, \u003ci\u003eWilliam S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the transformations in music history that can be traced to Burroughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA heroin addict and a gay man, Burroughs rose to notoriety outside the conventional literary world; his masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eNaked Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e, was banned on the grounds of obscenity, but its nonlinear structure was just as daring as its content. Casey Rae brings to life Burroughs's parallel rise to fame among daring musicians of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, when it became a rite of passage to hang out with the author or to experiment with his cut-up techniques for producing revolutionary lyrics (as the Beatles and Radiohead did).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they tell of him exploring the occult with David Bowie, providing Lou Reed with gritty depictions of street life, or counselling Patti Smith about coping with fame, the stories of Burroughs's backstage impact will transform the way you see America's cultural revolution—and the way you hear its music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847322489068,"sku":"9781474616669","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b556532abd2e682c1e6430926598d26e.jpg?v=1758964056"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/casey-rae.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}