{"title":"John Lurie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of John Lurie, an iconic figure whose remarkable journey spans music, art, and literature. Delve into the intricacies of his life through his compelling works, particularly \u003cem\u003eThe History of Bones\u003c\/em\u003e, which artfully narrates his experiences and unique perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest known for his multifaceted career as a musician, actor, and painter, Lurie has left an indelible mark on the arts. His storytelling prowess shines in his biographical and memoirs collection, where personal anecdotes are woven into engaging narratives that reflect his rich and diverse life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore how John Lurie recounts his adventures and challenges, from the bustling music scene to his introspective artistic endeavours. Each book in this collection offers a window into his world, perfect for readers seeking inspiration and insight into the life of a true creative visionary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-bones-by-john-lurie-9780399592973","title":"The History of Bones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quintessential depiction of 1980s New York and the downtown scene from the artist, actor, musician, and composer John Lurie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A picaresque roller coaster of a story, with staggering amounts of sex and drugs and the perpetual quest to retain some kind of artistic integrity.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The New York Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tornado that was downtown New York in the 1980s, John Lurie stood at the vortex. After founding the band The Lounge Lizards with his brother, Evan, in 1979, Lurie quickly became a centrifugal figure in the world of outsider artists, cutting-edge filmmakers, and cultural rebels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow Lurie vibrantly brings to life the whole wash of 1980s New York as he developed his artistic soul over the course of the decade and came into orbit with all the prominent artists of that time and place, including Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Boris Policeband, and, especially, Jean-Michel Basquiat, the enigmatic prodigy who spent a year sleeping on the floor of Lurie’s East Third Street apartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt may feel like Disney World now, but in \u003cem\u003eThe History of Bones\u003c\/em\u003e, the East Village, through Lurie's clear-eyed reminiscence, comes to teeming, gritty life. The book is full of grime and frank humour—Lurie holds nothing back in this journey to one of the most significant moments in our cultural history, one whose reverberations are still strongly felt today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory may repeat itself, but the way downtown New York happened in the 1980s will never happen again. Luckily, through this beautiful memoir, we all have a front-row seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380163694828,"sku":"9780399592973","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6839033482330.jpg?v=1744843601"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-lurie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}