Sonic Youth. I Dreamed of Noise
Barcelona: Ruta 66, 1994. 1st Edition. Slim folio, publisher's stiff photo-illustrated cardstock wraps.
First edition of the first rock bio of the alt rock band, published by Barcelona-based music mag Ruta 66. Sonic Youth was founded in 1981, emerging out of the No Wave New York art scene, with Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo on guitars and Kim Gordon on bass. After a succession of drummers, Steve Shelley, formerly of the hardcore group Crucifucks, became a fixture in 1985. Authored by rock critics and Ruta 66 cofounders Ignacio Julià and Jaime Gonzalo, this survey comprises bios of each member, interviews, previously unpublished photos chronicling SY from their 1980s origins to the early 90s, and a complete discography including bootlegs and solo projects. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, drawings, and reproductions. Text in English. Some rubbing and edgewear to wraps. Very good. Item #13372
$150.00