The Hip: Hipsters, Jazz and the Beat Generation

by Roy Carr, Brian Case, Fred Deller

Looks at the history of jazz music, discusses its influence on American culture, and examines record labels, movies, and fashion

Genres: Music

143 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1986

About the author

Roy Carr (b. 1945) was an English music journalist, covering pop, rock and jazz. He joined the New Musical Express (NME) in the late 1960s, and edited NME, Vox and Melody Maker magazines.

Reviews

[Frederic · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sort of pop survey -- not a scholarly treatment -- of "hip", through fashion, music, film, literature and philosophy, although the emphasis is definitely on musical connections.

[David Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book and a good reference for Illustrators into Jazz ......nice to see Slim Gaillard getting the praise he deserves!