Book
The art of the straight line : my Tai chi / Lou Reed ; edited by Laurie Anderson, Stephan Berwick, Bob Currie and Scott Richman.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063093539 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 309 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2023.
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| Subject: | Reed, Lou. Tai chi. |
| Genre: | Biographies. Personal narratives. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 796.8155 Ree | 31681010313088 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"A stunning, richly illustrated book of essential wisdom-covering Tai chi, mindfulness, creativity, and the art of living and dying from rock icon Lou Reed, edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson"-- - HARPERCOLL
The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of Lou Reedâs worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It was edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson, with Stephan Berwick, Bob Currie, and Scott Richman.
Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013.
Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He studied with Chen Tai Chi pioneer Master Ren GuangYi. This book is a comprehensive collection of Reedâs writings on Tai Chi. It includes conversations with Reedâs fellow musicians, artists, friends, and Tai Chi practitioners, including Julian Schnabel, A. M. Homes, Hal Willner, Mingyur Rinpoche, Eddie Stern, Tony Visconti, and Iggy Pop.
Including over 150 photos, ephemera, and a color photo insert, The Art of the Straight Line features Reedâs unpublished writings on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life.
