The Despair Of Monkeys And Other Trifles: A Memoir by Francoise Hardy by Jon E.

Description: The Despair Of Monkeys And Other Trifles by Jon E. Graham Francoise Hardy shares her iconic life and memories in this brutally honest memoir of love, loss, and wisdom. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Francoise Hardy is best known in Europe for originating the famed "Ye-Ye" sound in pop music which began a cultural scene in the early 1960s. Her teenage success grew as she became a much-photographed fashion model and actress. Adored for her shy beauty and emotional songwriting, she sang hit songs in French, Italian, and German. In The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles, she bares her soul and tells the truth of her relationships, fears, and triumphs as well as the hard-won wisdom carved from a life well-lived.This unusually-titled memoir has sold millions of copies in its French, German, Italian, and Spanish editions in recent years. This first English-language release is expertly translated by Jon E. Graham. The book contains dozens of images in addition to Hardys intimate recollections of her upbringing and career.I was for a very long time passionately in love with her, as Im sure shes guessed. Every male in the world, and a number of females also were, and we all still are. - David BowieFrancoise was the ultimate pin-up of most hip bedroom walls, and I know for a fact that Brian Jones and Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and many other pop stars were desperately interested in having Francoise Hardy become their girlfriend in some way. - Malcolm McLaren Notes French chanteuse Francoise Hardys autobiography looks back on the Ye-Ye sound and the experiences and intellectual ideas that inspired it, amounting to a strikingly philosophically-charged music memoir. Author Biography Françoise Hardy -- at the beginning of her career, at least -- covered more stylistic ground and owed more debts to pop/rock than shes given credit for. Immensely popular in her native France, the chanteuse first displayed her breathy, measured vocals in the early and mid-60s. Her (mostly self-penned) recordings from that era draw from French pop traditions, lightweight 50s teen idol rock, girl groups, and sultry jazz and blues -- sometimes in the same song. The material is perhaps too unreservedly sentimental for some (in the French tradition), but the songs are invariably catchy and the production, arrangements, and near-operatic backup harmonies excellent, at times almost Spector-esque. Fans of Marianne Faithfulls mid-60s work can find something of a French equivalent here, though Hardys material was stronger and her delivery more confident. Acquisitions Editor at Inner Traditions, was born in El Paso, grew up in Vermont, and has lived in NYC, San Francisco, Richmond, Paris, and Philadelphia, before returning to Vermont to work at Inner Traditions. A graduate of Goddard College in Vermont with a major French and English Literature, he has translated more than 50 books from the French, and his work has been recognized by the L.A. Times. Long Description Fran Description for Sales People First English translation of French chanteuse and cultural icon Francoise Hardys compelling autobiography. Hardy has a devoted worldwide fanbase. Hardy pioneered 1960s Ye Ye Girls - a music phenomenon that spawned imitators across the world. More than just a pop star, Hardy is an intellectually curious explorer of ideas. Includes images from Hardys personal collection. Details ISBN1627310606 Pages 280 Year 2018 Translator Jon E. Graham ISBN-10 1627310606 ISBN-13 9781627310604 Format Hardcover Media Book Imprint Feral House,U.S. Subtitle A Memoir by Francoise Hardy Place of Publication Los Angeles Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2018-05-29 DEWEY B Short Title The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-29 NZ Release Date 2018-05-29 US Release Date 2018-05-29 Illustrations 1 Illustrations, unspecified Author Jon E. Graham Publisher Feral House,U.S. Audience General AU Release Date 2018-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119062912;

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