Lit Riffs

by Jonathan Lethem, Aimee Bender, Amanda Davis, et al.

Book Overview

Following in the footsteps of the late great Lester Bangs -- the most revered and irreverent of rock 'n' roll critics -- twenty-four celebrated writers have penned stories inspired by great songs. Just as Bangs cast new light on a Rod Stewart classic with his story "Maggie May," about a wholly unexpected connection between an impressionable young man and an aging, alcoholic hooker, the diverse, electrifying stories here use songs as a springboard...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743470265
• ISBN13: 9780743470261
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: MTV Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"