Iggy Pop's A-Z

The encyclopaedia of everything there is to know about Iggy Pop -- a collection of the innermost thoughts of an icon -- told through biting comment and original art. What emerges is a thorough, engrossing self-portrait of a complicated, unique man of a depth his fans haven't even begun to imagine. Everyone knows Iggy Pop, the Legend, the Godfather of Punk, the cultural icon. For over thirty years he has played an integral role as an innovator and icon to at least two generations of fans and musicians. Numerous books and articles have been written about Iggy's history with The Stooges and his avant-garde performances. Now comes an opportunity to discover Iggy Pop, the Poet, the Wordsmith, the Artist, the self-proclaimed International Garbage Man as he exposes his perspectives on life. A man like Iggy Pop does not do a straightforward autobiography so, true to form, he has created a unique collage of his life, with all the humour, in-your-face attitude, and creativity he has displayed since the start of his career. Iggy Pop reveals his present day imagery, opinions, and philosophy through his words, drawings, and his own photographs.
From the 'A' of Addiction to the 'Z' of Zen, he covers it all with his keen wit and Midwestern wisdom. You'll learn more in Iggy Pop's A to Z about music, politics, art, and philosophy than in any college course on pop culture. This illustrated dictionary securely places Iggy in the current and future pantheon of witty commentators and observers of the modern world. These words from rock's "wild one" prove that he is as vital and relevant an influence today as he was in his early, well documented years. A true Pop Primer. A is for, amongst others, Addiction, America, Amphetamines, Assholes and Attitude, B is for, amongst others, Blondes, Blow Jobs, the Blues, Breast Implants and Buddhism C is for Cigarettes, D is for Death, and P is for Punk