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Literature has always gone hand in hand with music. Some of the most revered lyricists of all time, regardless of genre, have spent many hours with their heads buried in a book, some going as far as stating that literature is a huge influence in their music. There’s even the Pulitzer Prize which Kendrick Lamar famously won for his 2017 record
DAMN. that acknowledges achievements in the fields of literature, journalism and musical composition. To celebrate World Book Day 2021, HYPEBEAST is paying respects to the everlasting relationship of the written word and music with a special curation of music reads.
Reading during summer is one of life s great simple pleasures.
If you find yourself with a few days off and a few hours to yourself, these music books are all well worth sinking your eyes into. They re mostly fun, sometimes a bit intense, but always insightful.
Here s a short rundown of some of the best new books on Australian shelves this summer.
Paul Kelly by Stuart Coupe
Revered Aussie rock writer Stuart Coupe turns to the life of Australian icon
Paul Kelly for his latest work.
Kelly told his story richly in his autobiography a few years back, but sometimes an outside perspective reveals insights we otherwise wouldn t glean.