Shock And Awe: Glam Rock And Its Legacy, From The Seventies To The Twenty-first Century

"Veteran music journalist Simon Reynolds made his mark years ago with Rip It Up and Start Again, the definitive account of post-punk. He’s outdone himself with Shock and Awe, only this time, the topic is glam rock. From the gender-bending majesty of the late David Bowie to the 21st century glitter of Lady Gaga, Reynolds offers a massive, in-depth look at the music, fashion, politics and impact of glam — a genre whose reach is far deeper, and more reflective of the culture at large, than you may realize."