United States of Americana ($10) is essentially a field guide to the American Roots movement and is a fascinating and vivid account of why and how young urban Anericans found inspiration in the culture and traditions of a time long gone and brought that ethos into contemporary life. Compiled by Kurt B. Reighley, a DJ, entertainer and writer based in Seattle, United States of Americana explores this buzzing cultural phenomenon. From the clothes, to the music, to the rejuvenation of home canning, food and drink, burlesque, circuses and straight razors.
Louder Than Hell: The Definitive History of Heavy Metal ($21), is a must have resource for anyone looking to understand the history of Heavy Metal. Louder Than Hell is a compilation of interviews taken over 25 years with some of the biggest stars in the genre. The more than 250 interviews feature bands like Black […]