Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories
Author | : Brad Littleproud |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 478 |
Release | : 2009-06-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440219276 |
ISBN-13 | : 1440219273 |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Three days that changed a generation Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories tells a story of what Time magazine called "the greatest peaceful event in history." Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this generation-defining moment through the words and pictures of some of the 500,000 people who were at Max Yasgur's farm in 1969. Capturing the spirit of the times with its earthly look and mix of 350 color and black and white photos, Woodstock - Peace, Music & Memories features: • Foreword by festival co-creator and promoter Artie Kornfeld • Commentary by longtime peace activist and Woodstock insider Wavy Gravy • Personal recollections and never-before-seen pictures by the people who were there • Special section on Woodstock memorabilia with current values