147 pages
English language
Published Jan. 24, 2002 by McSweeney's Books.
Songbook (published in the United Kingdom as 31 Songs) is a 2002 collection of 26 essays by English writer Nick Hornby about songs and (more often) the particular emotional resonance they carry for him. In the UK, Sony released a stand-alone CD, A Selection of Music from 31 Songs, featuring 18 songs. The hardcover edition of Songbook, published in the US by McSweeney's and illustrated by Marcel Dzama, includes a CD with 11 of the songs featured in the book.
Songbook (published in the United Kingdom as 31 Songs) is a 2002 collection of 26 essays by English writer Nick Hornby about songs and (more often) the particular emotional resonance they carry for him. In the UK, Sony released a stand-alone CD, A Selection of Music from 31 Songs, featuring 18 songs. The hardcover edition of Songbook, published in the US by McSweeney's and illustrated by Marcel Dzama, includes a CD with 11 of the songs featured in the book.
I really liked some parts of this book. However, other parts felt "out of gas" and left me reading through quickly to get to the next. Still, a fast read and I learned about some new (to me) music.
I really liked some parts of this book. However, other parts felt "out of gas" and left me reading through quickly to get to the next. Still, a fast read and I learned about some new (to me) music.
