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Woodstock Three Days That Rocked the World

9781402766237

Woodstock Three Days That Rocked the World

  • ISBN 13:

    9781402766237

  • ISBN 10:

    1402766238

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 07/07/2009
  • Publisher: Sterling
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Summary

It defined a generation, exemplified an era: Woodstock was unlike anything that has ever happened before or sinceand August 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of this seminal event. Relive the moment and "get back to the garden" with this day-by-day, act-by-act account of everything that went down on Yasgur's Farm. With interviews and quotes from those who were therethe musicians, the fans, the organizersand a wealth of photographs and graphic memorabilia,Woodstockis the ultimate celebration of a landmark in modern cultural history. Woodstockis organized in three parts: -Originssets the stage by describing the counterculture of the time, along with the festival's organization, fundraising, buzz-building tactics, ticket selling and publicity, and site building. -The Eventthe heart of the projectincludes a log with a run-down of each of the 32 acts, in the order they appeared, one spread to each name. Fans and politics are also featured prominently here. -The Aftermathfocuses on media coverage, follow-up festivals, Michael Wadleigh and Thelma Schoonmaker's documentary, and Woodstock's enduring legacy.

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