Hip: The History
Hip: The History by John Leland, published by HarperCollins on August 2, 2005, is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of American pop culture throughout the twentieth century. This reprint edition, spanning 432 pages, delves into the obsession with “hip” and its influence on various aspects of society, including sex, music, fashion, and commerce. Leland tracks the journey of ideas from their roots in Bohemia to their prominence in mainstream culture, offering insights into how these elements have shaped America’s self-perception.
Readers will find an incisive account of hip’s quest for authenticity and its ongoing impact on modern culture. The book examines the interplay between underground movements and commercial interests, highlighting the dynamic relationship between them. Additionally, this edition includes an extra 16 pages featuring insights such as author interviews and recommended reading, enriching the reader’s understanding of the subject matter. With its focus on social science and popular culture, Hip: The History provides a thoughtful analysis of the forces that have defined contemporary American identity.
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Hip: The History is the story of how American pop culture has evolved throughout the twentieth century to its current position as world cultural touchstone. How did hip become such an obsession? From sex and music to fashion and commerce, John Leland tracks the arc of ideas as they move from subterranean Bohemia to Madison Avenue and back again. Hip: The History examines how hip has helped shape — and continues to influence — America’s view of itself, and provides an incisive account of hip’s quest for authenticity.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
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