{"title":"Claudia Lonkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaudia Lonkin’s works delve into the vibrant intersections of history, art, and culture, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of creative movements and their broader societal impact. Her writing invites an insightful journey through compelling narratives that illuminate the nuances of cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of place, Lonkin’s books enrich the reader’s understanding of arts and culture, making them essential for anyone fascinated by the dynamic connections between art, identity, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"neue-deutsche-welle-by-claudia-lonkin-9798765103333","title":"Neue Deutsche Welle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeue Deutsche Welle\u003c\/em\u003e (NDW), or “German New Wave,” was made extraordinarily popular in the 1970s and 1980s by the likes of Nena's \"99 Luftballons\" and Trio's \"Da Da Da\"—and then left as quickly as it came. Conventional wisdom among artists dictates that it’s better to burn out than fade away, but this doesn’t tell the full story of NDW—the reason for its rapid rise and fall, the historical context that necessitated the genre, and where the energy of the NDW movement went after its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genre has international influences but still demonstrates a uniquely German desire to build a new, sanitized identity in the aftermath of World War II. Originally quite subversive and underground, NDW became exponentially more mainstream until it could no longer sustain itself creatively. And rather than disappearing, it helped give rise to the post-Cold War rave craze and is still an important touchstone in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471306866924,"sku":"9798765103333","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798765103333-neue-deutsche-welle.jpg?v=1775237672"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/claudia-lonkin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}