Victor Bockris
Victor Bockris has lived in New York City for the past twenty-four years. During that time he has devoted himself to chronicling New York's downtown culture, with an emphasis on the worlds of William Burroughs, Andy Warhol, and punk rock. In March 1994 he was the subject of a profile in Italian Vogue entitled 'Poet of the New York Underground'. His articles have appeared in Interview, People, Elle, Mirabella, The Village Voice, Penthouse and numerous other magazines and newspapers in the United...See more
Victor Bockris has lived in New York City for the past twenty-four years. During that time he has devoted himself to chronicling New York's downtown culture, with an emphasis on the worlds of William Burroughs, Andy Warhol, and punk rock. In March 1994 he was the subject of a profile in Italian Vogue entitled 'Poet of the New York Underground'. His articles have appeared in Interview, People, Elle, Mirabella, The Village Voice, Penthouse and numerous other magazines and newspapers in the United States and around the world. A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, he is the author of a number of books including: Lou Reed: The Biography Keith Richards: The Biography The Life and Death of Andy Warhol Uptight: The Velvet Underground Atory Making Tracks: The Rise of Blondie With William Burroughs: A Report from the Bunker See less
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Rebel Heart
A Muse Speaks..........
by Kim B, Jan 12, 2012
I have to say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! Bebe's story is an amazing one and anyone who reads this book will NOT be disappointed! If you loved Pamela Des Barres "I'm with the Band" or Patti ... Read More
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Muhammad Ali in Fighter's Heaven
The Real Ali
by JRL1, Mar 26, 2009
A very informative book that gives you a slice of the life of Muhammad Ali in the 1970's. He comes across in all of his shades (before the mythmakers buffed out his rough edges); funny, charismatic ... Read More
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Up-Tight: The Velvet Underground Story
its a great book
by chas, Jan 22, 2009
A great book about VU & the Warhol scene in th 60's-70's. But as Warhol says in the book..."It was great, but its over..." Read More