Paul Gorman Books

The definitive biography of Malcolm McLaren, cultural iconoclast and enduring figurehead of the punk movement.

Discover how giving of yourself can lead to some of the most joyous moments in your life—in a book that “deserves a special place on that shelf reserved for truly practical wisdom" (Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People ).Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one another--at home, at work, on the street, on the phone…. We do what we can. Yet so much comes up to complicate this natural response: "Will I have what it takes?" "How much is enough?" "How can I deal with suffering?" "And what really helps, anyway?"In this practical helper's companion, the authors explore a path through these confusions, and provide support and inspiration for us in our efforts as members of the helping professions, as volunteers, as community activists, or simply as friends and family trying to meet each other's needs. Here too are deeply moving personal accounts: A housewife brings zoo animals to lift the spirits of nursing home residents; a nun tends the wounded on the first night of the Nicaraguan revolution; a police officer talks a desperate father out of leaping from a roof with his child; a nurse allows an infant to spend its last moments of life in her arms rather than on a hospital machine. From many such stories and the authors' reflections, we can find strength, clarity, and wisdom for those times when we are called on to care for one another.

This book charts the coming of age of music publications that covered contemporary bands and trends from the 1950s to the 2000s. It offers a history of the journalists who navigated the evolving landscape of rock, R&B, pop, and punk. The author chronicles the rise of influential music magazines in New York, Los Angeles, and London, transforming them into essential reading for popular culture enthusiasts. The narrative captures the ascent of these publications alongside rock and roll's explosion into postwar youth culture. It details the evolution of magazines from their Tin Pan Alley origins to notable titles like Creem, Blender, and Crawdaddy!, culminating in the establishment of Rolling Stone, NME, and others, including dedicated monthlies like Q and Mojo. Illustrated with iconic magazine artwork and archival photography, the book highlights the contributions of writers such as Charles Shaar Murray and Greil Marcus, who documented the excesses of legendary bands while influencing their success. Additionally, it addresses the sexism and racism faced by women and marginalized individuals in the music industry, whether as musicians or journalists. This incisive and entertaining exploration is ideal for those interested in popular culture, magazines, and underground cultural history.