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The art of the straight line : my Tai chi : a collection of Lou's writing on Tai Chi and conversations with friends, teachers, and fellow practitioners / Lou Reed ; edited by Laurie Anderson, 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 Reed's writings on Tai Chi. It includes conversations with Reed's 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. The Art of the Straight Line features Reed's unpublished writings on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life." -- Inside front jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063093539
- Physical Description: 309 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
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| Subject: | Reed, Lou. Tai chi. Martial arts > China. |
| Genre: | Interviews. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Consortium of Ohio Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Community Library (Sunbury).
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Library (Sunbury) | 796.815 Ree (Text) | 30210313183047 | New Books | Available | - |
