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Old 07.03.2012, 10:34 AM   #1
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I've read lots about him in various books about the Velvets, Warhol, etc but never read a biography dedicated to him. I know Victor Bockris has written one and have liked his other ones but anyway, any you can recommend?
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Old 07.03.2012, 08:48 PM   #2
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Old 07.04.2012, 05:38 AM   #3
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I can vaguely remember reading the Victor Bockris one, but I can't remember anything about it.
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Old 07.04.2012, 06:49 AM   #4
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The Victor Bockris one is pretty much the best around, whatever Lulu says about it.

Not related: did you get the New York Art book? Amazing.
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Old 07.05.2012, 06:53 PM   #5
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Thanks. I assumed the Victor Bockris one was the best. I've not got the New York Art book but it is in my Amazon basket. There seems to be a lot of new Warhol-related books recently. That whole scene seems to be getting a bit of coverage. I just got this which as far as I know is the first full book-length study of Jack Smith and I've heard someone's writing a new biography of Ondine, which is almost unbearably exciting.
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Old 07.06.2012, 08:30 AM   #6
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Thanks. I assumed the Victor Bockris one was the best. I've not got the New York Art book but it is in my Amazon basket. There seems to be a lot of new Warhol-related books recently. That whole scene seems to be getting a bit of coverage. I just got this which as far as I know is the first full book-length study of Jack Smith and I've heard someone's writing a new biography of Ondine, which is almost unbearably exciting.

Excellent news, thanks! Totally getting the Jack Smith book and an Ondine biography is well due.
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Old 07.06.2012, 08:34 AM   #7
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New York Art is very much the best Velvet Underground book together with Uptight so far. No contest, there are some fantastic pictures I hadn't seen anywhere else and come in top quality. This band really deserves a better biography than what's been on the market since forever though.
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Old 07.06.2012, 08:44 AM   #8
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Also, have you read John Cale's ''What's Welsh for Zen''? If you haven't, that will give you a good insight into the mind of a young Lou Reed.
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Old 07.06.2012, 08:47 AM   #9
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I'm sure he was a prick.
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Old 07.06.2012, 11:48 AM   #10
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Thanks for the nod to 'What's Welsh for Zen?'. I haven't read it but will definitely see if I can find a copy. Thanks again
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Old 07.07.2012, 05:59 PM   #11
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That a great book.
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