The Velvet Underground and Nico has influenced the sound of more bands than any other album. And remarkably, it still sounds as fresh and challenging today as it did upon its release in 1967. In this book, Joe Harvard covers everything from Lou Reed's lyrical genius to John Cale's groundbreaking instrumentation, and from the creative input of Andy Warhol to the fine details of the recording process.

With input from co-producer Norman Dolph and Velvets fan Jonathan Richman, Harvard documents the creation of a record which - in the eyes of many - has never been matched.

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Author: Joe Harvard / Joseph Incagnoli
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Pages: 168pp
Size: 5 x 6.5
Notes: paperback
Release Date: March 31, 2004
ISBN: 978-0826415509