Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories
by Brad Littleproud, Joanne Hague
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Author: Brad Littleproud, Joanne HagueEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-07-03
ISBN: 0896898334
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Krause Publications
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Book Review: Unique, Interesting and Enjoyable
Summary: 5 Stars
WOODSTOCK Peace, Music & Memories is a retrospective unlike any other book on the subject. It's not a collection of personal essays, but a unique combination of many memories from the attendees, performers, Hog Farmers, local residents, etc. and hundreds of personal photos that are arranged in a way to tell one complete, chronological story of this society changing event. Starting with what was just a dream of two men (Michael Lang & Artie Kornfeld), this book takes readers on a journey back to the months of preparation and days preceeding Aug 17, 1969, the circumstances and happenings which took place during the weekend itself, and the aftermath of what Time Magazine called the "greatest peaceful event in history".
But the story doesn't stop there. This book goes on to include the concerts which paid homage, the annual Woodstock reunions and gatherings in Bethel, the historic preservation efforts to have the site listed on the National Register and what can be found when visiting that field today. Also contained within its pages is a chapter titled "Then and Now" - 40 year old photos placed side by side with current shots - which has already proven to be an aide to some trying to locate those special spots of interest when visiting the site and there's also a section on memorabilia and collectibles with hints on what to look for when purchasing an original Woodstock piece.
WOODSTOCK Peace, Music & Memories has been called "cosmic" by some, and has, in a sense, created a bridge from the past to the future. This book has brought about a resurgence of old friends as many of our contributors, and readers, have been reconnecting and reuniting with fellow Woodstock attendees, new contacts are being made, and others are finding themselves within the pages of pictures.
This book has a scrapbook look with its mix of hundreds of color, sepia and black and white photos and invites readers on a trek back to Yasgur's Farm and three days of peace and music. Everyone from baby-boomers to our younger generations, those who were there and those who wish they were, to collectors and historians will find this book to be enjoyable, interesting, and that it serves as a unique tribute to three history-making days in '69.
Summary of Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories
Three days that changed a generation
Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories tells a story of what Time magazine called "the greatest peaceful event in history."
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this generation-defining moment through the words and pictures of some of the 500,000 people who were at Max Yasgur's farm in 1969.
Capturing the spirit of the times with its earthly look and mix of 350 color and black and white photos, Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories features:
Foreword by festival co-creator and promoter Artie Kornfeld
Commentary by longtime peace activist and Woodstock insider Wavy Gravy
Personal recollections and never-before-seen pictures by the people who were there
Special section on Woodstock memorabilia with current values
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