Matt Wake Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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https://t.co/8a04Sk70PW staff writer. Also bylines with: Metal Edge, SPIN, Guitar World, Revolver, LA Weekly, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Paste, etc.
Whores: An Oral Biography of Perry Farrell and Jane's Addiction
Brendan MullenMatt WakeTearing through the Jane’s Addiction oral biography, Whores, by Brendan Mullen. Expanded from a great SPIN magazine piece a while back that I still have. A colorful page turner to say the least. https://t.co/EGHO2JUVNb
Paperback, 2006
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Carrie
Stephen KingMatt WakeRewatched DePalma's '76 adaptation of Carrie, Stephen King's first novel. Fast forwarded through most scenes where kids (or her mom) are being to cruel to Carrie. But that final act (which should be shown as PSA to real life bullies!) & Sissy Spacek's entire performance, so great https://t.co/zRDdKG5zkS
Paperback, Mass Market, 2011
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From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars
Virginia Hanlon GrohlMatt WakeThe Geddy episode of Grohl’s From Cradle to Stage series is special. Highly recommend. https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/from-cradle-to-stage/video/KWW2qqdctT30me9vzS9l9P5vBUxngOKC/from-cradle-to-stage-geddy-lee-and-mary-weinrib/
Hardcover, 2017
$30.00Member price:$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Please Please Tell Me Now: The Duran Duran Story
Stephen DavisMatt WakeReally enjoying Please Please Tell Me Now, the recent Duran Duran book by Stephen Davis of Hammer of the Gods/Zep biography fame. Man, that guy can sure turn a phrase and tell a music saga in a page-turning way.
Paperback, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal
Greg RenoffMatt Wake'80s rock/metal fans: Hope you'll join MTV legend Martha Quinn, Van Halen Rising author Greg Renoff and myself for this Twitter Spaces chat on Saturday. https://t.co/MzTFlQ5PJX
Paperback, 2015
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Nineties: A Book
Chuck KlostermanMatt WakeHad an epic chat with the great @CKlosterman about his must-read new book: "The Nineties." Music-wise, in addition to '90s bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam & Soundgarden, we talked '80s faves like Motley Crue, Skid Row, Metallica and Dokken. https://www.al.com/life/2022/02/how-the-90s-changed-everything-about-almost-everything.html https://t.co/aFd5jFGvGY
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons
Ben RiggsMatt WakeSlaying the Dragon, Ben Riggs' history of Dungeons & Dragons is an epic tale well told. How an idea forged in a Wisconsin cobbler's basement caught the imagination of millions & changed fantasy content forever. I played tons D&D ages 9-11 & it REALLY expanded my young vocabulary. https://t.co/QerHhhh7PA
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Print & Pattern: Nature
Bowie StyleMatt WakeTo me, the greatest thing about Moonage Daydream is it feels like something Bowie himself would like. The style of the film, the art-house nature of it.
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Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain
Charles LeerhsenMatt WakeThe new Anthony Bourdain biography, Down and Out in Paradise, by Charles Leersen is incredible. Highly recommended read. https://t.co/fJlKp9fxxD
Paperback, 2023
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Heavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets
Thomas CardwellMatt WakeEnjoying “Heavy Metal Armour: A Visual Study of Battle Jackets” by Thomas Cardwell. Like a textbook/academic style look at that classic metal gear. https://t.co/yLOZsRWKRT
Hardcover, 2022
$46.50Member price:$44.17 + Free shipping5% off