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The Disco Files 1973-78

The Disco Files 1973-78

New York's Underground, Week by Week
HistoryMusic
Pages
474
Published
2009
Language
English
Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeNostalgicReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

History Music Sociology

Authors

F
Fran Lebowitz

American author, public speaker, and actor.

V
Vince Aletti

Vince Aletti is a writer and critic focused on photography. He has explored the work of artists such as Hedi Slimane, Mark Cohen, and Alexey Brodovitch. His writing often examines themes of portraits and snapshots.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the significance of Fran Lebowitz's involvement in this book?

    Fran Lebowitz provides the introduction to this collection, offering her unique perspective and contextualizing Vince Aletti's writings within the broader cultural landscape of the era.

  • How does this book relate to the broader history of disco music?

    This book is considered a primary source for understanding the early New York disco scene, collecting Aletti's influential columns from Record World magazine that documented the music and club culture as it was happening.