Tom Waits in the Studio

By Jake Brown

From "The Heart of Saturday Night" through "Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards," a rare look at the creative process ofthe Grammy-winning visionary artistVia exclusive interviews with engineers and producers and quoted commentary from Tom Waits himself, this book investigates the artisticprocess behindhis uniquesound a sound whichhas mutated over his career and proved nearly impossible to mimic, although many have tried.One of the most fascinatingsingers and songwriters working today and considered by many to be a genius, Waits has ridden his own trends for the better part of40 years, defying any and all notion of convention outside the context of his own sub-genre.An investigatory thread runs throughout the book, and the treasure trove of information and insight will prove a must for any fan of this most enigmatic and revered of craftsmen. A complete discography is included."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1901447626
• ISBN13: 9781901447620
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Cherry Red Books
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"