Tom Waits Books

A collection of interviews spanning three decades with Tom Waits reveals the artist in his own words. Born in December 1949, Waits transitioned from various jobs, including janitor and cook, to become a doorman at a small L.A. club. Influenced by whiskey, cigarettes, and beat writing, he incorporated folk and jazz into his style. Discovered by Captain Beefheart's manager in 1969, he released his debut album, "Closing Time," five years later, characterized by its bourbon-soaked melancholy. His bohemian persona emerged, along with his distinctive rasp, which has become legendary. His songs, filled with tales of losers and outsiders, have been covered by many artists and have defined a career that spans over 20 albums, theatre, and film. Although he has never penned an autobiography and often plays with the truth, this collection offers a glimpse into his thoughts and experiences. Witty and enigmatic, Waits reflects on the state of America, particularly with his latest album, "Real Gone," which has garnered significant success. This compilation is essential for any fan of Waits, capturing the essence of his unique voice and perspective.

Imagine what a dictionary might look like about thirty years hence, when all of the world's problems are solved and our current dictionaries are a distant memory. Dave Eggers, Jonathan Safran Foer and Nicole Krauss have lined up an incredible array of writers to bring you that futuristic dictionary and a vision of the world as it might be. Think of it as a dictionary of language for describing what the future could look like a dictionary that is both useful and romantic, hopeful and necessary, pragmatic and idealistic, and frequently funny. This is science fiction but with a difference.

Acht bekannte deutsche Schriftsteller blicken in kleinen persönlichen Erinnerungsstücken und Feuilletons zurück auf die Zeit, als sich fast alles um Rock, Pop, Politik und Protest drehte. Protest auch gegen die Enge der Provinz, gegen Eltern und Lehrer, die schon lange Haare und „laute” Musik als echte Provokation empfanden. Aber auch ein Blick zurück auf die Zeit der ersten Liebe. Acht ganz unterschiedliche Geschichten, die eines verbindet – ein Lebensgefühl, das es in dieser Form nie wieder geben wird. Inhalt: 1. Eva Demski: Die B-Seite (Scott McKenzie), gelesen von Gabriele Welker 2. Wenzel Storch: Der Matten-Gott (Grand Funk Railroad), gelesen vom Autor 3. Hansjörg Schertenleib: Nie mehr Schule (Alice Cooper), gelesen von Thomas Kraft 4. Michael Weins: Zunge (Kiss), gelesen von Thomas Kraft 5. Friedrich Ani: Wieg Wäm Bäm (The Sweet), gelesen vom Autor 6. Josef Haslinger: Child in Time (Deep Purple), gelesen vom Autor 7. Franziska Sperr: In mich waren alle verliebt (Moody Blues), gelesen von der Autorin 8. Thomas Kraft: Schlechte Gesellschaft (Bad Company), gelesen vom Autor

Dvojjazyčné vydání textů Toma Waitse ve dvou svazcích.

Autor vstoupil do uměleckého života v 70. letech 20. století. Jeho texty se snaží zachytit americkou realitu na základě osobního prožitku. Waits je nejvýraznější v mrazivých baladách, v nichž přednáší o osamělosti jedince v dnešním světě