{"title":"Loren Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoren Glass explores the intricate intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering profound insights into the creative processes and cultural impact of iconic figures. Readers can anticipate thoughtful examinations that blend biography, history, and critical analysis, revealing the stories behind renowned works like Carole King's \u003cem\u003eTapestry\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a voice that resonates across disciplines, Glass’s works invite readers to engage deeply with the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of art and music. These books are essential for anyone interested in the broader contexts that inform artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carole-kings-tapestry-by-loren-glass-9781501355622","title":"Carole King's Tapestry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarole King’s Tapestry\u003c\/i\u003e is both an anthemic embodiment of second-wave feminism and an apotheosis of the Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter sound and scene. These two elements of the album’s historic significance are closely related, insofar as the professional autonomy of the singer-songwriter is an expression of the freedom and independence women of King’s generation sought as the turbulent sixties came to a close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAligning King’s own development from girl to woman with the larger shift in the music industry from teen-oriented singles by girl groups to albums by adult-oriented singer-songwriters, this volume situates \u003ci\u003eTapestry\u003c\/i\u003e both within King’s original vision as the third in a trilogy (preceded by \u003ci\u003eNow That Everything’s Been Said\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWriter\u003c\/i\u003e) and as a watershed in musical and cultural history. It challenges the male dominance of the music and entertainment industries and lays the groundwork for female-dominated genres such as women’s music and Riot Grrrl punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455533531372,"sku":"9781501355622","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61ROGJGk6EL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774779750"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/loren-glass.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}