{"product_id":"9780312533809","title":"Magic in the Night : The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMagic in the Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rob Kirkpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive look at The Boss and how his music has both shaped and confronted American mythology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmerging on the music scene with 1973's \"Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.\", Bruce Springsteen was heralded as \"the future of rock and roll\", and since then his influence and popularity have exploded. Rob Kirkpatrick's \u003ci\u003eMagic in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e uses Springsteen's biography as a lens through which listeners can reevaluate his music as he morphs from \"the next Bob Dylan\" to a Reagan-era pop culture icon, and again to today's populist voice, discussing each album in chronological order. Kirkpatrick's keen insights show why the classic 1975 album \"Born to Run\" is the most popular album of all time (according to a recent \u003ci\u003eZagatSurvey\u003c\/i\u003e) and what's made Springsteen the most respected and influential artist in rock music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough his career has been widely documented, Springsteen fans have never had a book like this one, which lets them immerse themselves in his music and learn about his influences, lyrical choices, and the themes Springsteen has been drawn to again and again in his career. Kirkpatrick's in-depth analysis of Springsteen's work–even unreleased songs–and the political controversies surrounding it make \u003ci\u003eMagic in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e a must for any true Springsteen fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A treasure trove for serious Springsteen fans.” —\u003ci\u003ePopMatters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is always salutary to be reminded that no matter how much you think you know something, there is always someone who knows more. And when it comes to Bruce Springsteen…Rob Kirkpatrick knows more, a lot more.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Irish Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautifully written.” —\u003ci\u003eDavid Barker, editor, Continuum \"33 1\/3\"series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Other books have covered the life and works of popular musician Bruce Springsteen, but few offer the depth of analysis and critical assessment.” —\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review (five-star review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fresh, compelling look at The Boss's art, his life, and even his country.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Well-researched and written, this is essential reading for music fans.” —\u003ci\u003eScoop Magazine (AUS)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Kirkpatrick argues convincingly that even the minor works of Springsteen the singer-songwriter are worthy of re-examination.” —\u003ci\u003ePerforming Songwriter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Provides a comprehensive, insightful overview of Springsteen's prodigious catalogue of music. Rob Kirkpatrick's rich narrative sheds new light on the songs that have become a soundtrack for the American experience.” —\u003ci\u003eMark K. Updegrove, former publisher of Newsweek and MTV Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was a joy to read through this book….Rob Kirkpatrick should be commended for his exhaustive research and insight. I've yet to come across another book which offers such a detailed and compelling analysis of not only the singer's art and life, but also the changes the US has gone through during this time span.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Crack (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312533809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40593899323598,"sku":"9780312533809","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_f2477e78-5180-4a20-95b1-2a61f41288bb.jpg?v=1637795990","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312533809","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}