Frank Zappa

by Barry Miles
Frank Zappa  
published 2004 by Atlantic Books
binding Hardcover
isbn 1843540916   (isbn13: 9781843540915)
pages 384
date added
04-23-07



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Andrew
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11/28/07

Read in November, 2007
What a great book. This book does a fine job of telling a balanced story of Zappa's life without becoming side-tracked by the more sensational aspects of it. It's well researched and very fair to Zappa's life and legacy. I especially appreciated Miles' more in-depth treatment of Zappa as a composer and his relation to composers like Verese and Boulez. Must read for Zappa fans and/or convicts.
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Erik
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01/24/08

Read in January, 2006
THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY.

Best book I have read about FZ to date.
If you love the man and want to learn
a lot about the greatest composer this
county produced in the 20th century, go get
this book.
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Jacob
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07/09/07

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barry miles is an excellent writer and biographer. this is an excellent book, especially if you like or are interested in frank zappa. obviously.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.65 (20 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.63 (19 ratings)
number of reviews: 4






other editions

Frank Zappa: The Biography (Paperback)
Frank Zappa: In His Own Words (In Their Own Words Ser)