{"title":"Val Wilmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eVal Wilmer’s work offers a profound exploration of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a keen focus on music and the creative voices that shape it. Her writing captures the essence of artistic expression, blending biography, history, and critique to illuminate the lives and contributions of musicians and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful narratives that delve into the cultural contexts surrounding jazz and other forms of music, presented with a passion that reflects Wilmer’s deep engagement with her subjects. Her books are both a tribute and a critical celebration of artistic innovation and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"as-serious-as-your-life-by-val-wilmer-9781788160711","title":"As Serious As Your Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this classic account of the new black music of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated photographer and jazz historian Val Wilmer tells the story of how a generation of revolutionary musicians established black music as the true vanguard of American culture. Placing the achievements of African-American artists such as Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Sun Ra in their broader political and social context, Wilmer evokes an era of extraordinary innovation and experimentation that continues to inspire musicians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs vital now as when it was first published in 1977, \u003ci\u003eAs Serious As Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential story of one of the most dynamic musical movements of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595714937068,"sku":"9781788160711","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788160711-as-serious-as-your-life.jpg?v=1777904639"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/val-wilmer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}