The Book of Exodus : The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century
The Book of Exodus : The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century
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Author(s): Goldman, Vivien
ISBN No.: 9781845132101
Pages: 336
Year: 2006
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 17.81
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

Recorded in London after an assassination attempt sent him into exile fromamaica, and named by "Time" magazine as the album of the century, "Exodus"s Bob Marley's masterpiece of spiritual exploration. Much more than just aaking-of-the-record story, "The Book of Exodus" takes in the history ofamaican music, Marley's personal journey from Trench Town ghetto to globaluperstardom, his political involvement, Rastafarianism, and the biblicaloots of the "Exodus" story, culminating in his triumphant return to thetage in Jamaica at the Peace Concert of 1978. As PR for Island Records,ivien Goldman was instrumental in introducing white audiences to the Rastaound of Bob Marley. Here, she provides a unique first-hand account of thelbum "Exodus", from its conception in Jamaica to the intense, sometimesaucous all-night studio sessions in London. "The Book of Exodus" is annforgettable portrait of Marley from a member of his intimate circle and ancutely perceptive appreciation of his musical and spiritual legacy.


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