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Garcia

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SKU: 9780140291995

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Discover the life of Jerry Garcia, iconic musician and Grateful Dead frontman, in this captivating biography by Blair Jackson. Explore Garcia’s musical genius, songwriting brilliance, and the struggles he faced with addiction. Featuring rare photos, “Garcia: An American Life” offers an intimate look at a legendary figure who shaped a generation. ISBN: 9780140291995

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780140291995
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 32
  • Height: 224 mm
  • No of Pages: 560
  • Series Title: English
  • Width: 150 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0140291997
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 2000
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reissue
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 38 mm
  • Weight: 521 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

12 reviews for Garcia

  1. Hareesh Kumar S

    A decent overview of Garcia’s life, but felt a bit surface-level. Expected more depth, especially regarding his musical process.

  2. Ajay Deepak Nakil

    An okay read. It’s informative, but not particularly engaging. I wanted a book that really moved me; this wasn’t it.

  3. Satabdi Das

    Well researched and compelling. Jackson beautifully captures Garcia’s genius and flaws. A truly definitive biography.

  4. Nikita Rajak

    An interesting perspective, but not as captivating as I’d hoped. It felt a bit dry and academic at times for me.

  5. Iqraa

    I was hoping for more insight into his songwriting. It was good but not great. The photos are definitely a highlight.

  6. Jaiya Deswal

    Loved this biography! It’s a very thoughtful and insightful portrait of a complex individual. The author truly gets Garcia.

  7. Sanjeev Kumar

    Disappointed. The book glossed over key moments and felt repetitive. I would have liked to learn a lot more from this biography.

  8. Navya Pc

    It was alright. I expected more on the Grateful Dead’s rise to fame. It focused too much on Garcia’s personal demons.

  9. Aniket Singh

    Fantastic biography! Learned so much about Jerry Garcia. A fascinating man who lived a fascinating life. Highly recommend.

  10. Muskan Gupta

    Jackson paints a vivid picture of Garcia’s journey. The addiction struggles were handled with sensitivity. A must-read for Deadheads.

  11. Ritik Sobti

    A comprehensive and well-written biography. Blair Jackson did an amazing job capturing the essence of Garcia’s spirit.

  12. Padole Rushabh Anil

    Enjoyable read! Some parts dragged on a bit, but overall, it provided a good understanding of Garcia’s impact on music.

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