{"title":"Clinton Walker","description":"\u003cp\u003eClinton Walker is a distinguished Australian author renowned for his insightful contributions to the realms of arts and culture. With a keen eye for music and its impact on society, Walker's works delve deeply into the synergy between auditory art forms and cultural movements. His writing is not just influential in the literary world but also in the musical landscape, lending a voice to the rhythms that define generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eSoundtrack from Saturday Night Fever\u003c\/em\u003e, which exemplifies his passion for capturing the essence of music history. Walker's narratives often explore the intersection of arts and culture, making complex topics accessible and engaging for readers. His books serve as a cultural conduit, introducing readers to the dynamic world of music and its profound societal influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned aficionado of music history or new to the genre, Clinton Walker's collection is a must-read. His works offer an enriching journey through the vibrant tapestry of sound and culture, perfect for those looking to expand their understanding of how music shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soundtrack-from-saturday-night-fever-by-clinton-walker-9798765109687","title":"Soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Fever\u003c\/i\u003e is simultaneously one of the biggest-selling albums of all time and one of the most reviled. How can a record create such a polarising reaction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian writer Clinton Walker attempts to answer that question and finds that, among other things, a certain seemingly unlikely Australianness is part of the reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFever\u003c\/i\u003e was a supernova for disco, for the Bee Gees, for the domineering Robert Stigwood, producer of the film and its true auteur, and for the entire record business. This book traces all the interdependent convolutions that fed into the film and its music—not least the Australian roots that Stigwood and Gibb brothers shared, which gave them an Otherness and almost gormless, shape-shifting self-determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt finds that sometimes great art \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e be made by a committee... that sometimes, five songs are enough to change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362998108396,"sku":"9798765109687","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9025363488869.jpg?v=1772910231"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/clinton-walker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}