A book by this author argues that the commodification of the idea of "cool" by advertisers led to the "new sincerity" and other "post- cool" lifestyles.
A recent book by this author begins by saying "Birds do it. Bees do it. Or do they?" A book by this author argues that the commodification of the idea of "cool" by advertisers led to the "new sincerity" and other "post- cool" lifestyles. This man's most famous book begins by describing a massive communal dance, noting that "the scene could be Africa" but that it actually took place in America, in an area called Congo Square. That book ends with the chapter (*) "Freedom and Beyond." This author of The Birth (and Death) of the Cool is best known for his books on music history, including Love Songs: The Hidden History and Delta Blues. For 10 points, name this author of The History of Jazz, whose son of the same name played Quizbowl for Harvard.
A recent book by this author begins by saying "Birds do it. Bees do it.
Ted Gioia