{"title":"Andy Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Miller explores the rich landscapes of arts and culture with a thoughtful and engaging voice. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Gifts of Reading\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the transformative power of books and the profound impact they have on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Miller examines iconic musical moments and cultural milestones, evidenced by titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Kinks' The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society\u003c\/em\u003e. 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So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, \u003ci\u003eThe Gifts of Reading \u003c\/i\u003eforms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eInspired by Robert Macfarlane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e Curated by Jennie Orchard\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363112009964,"sku":"9781474624930","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/301033482713.jpg?v=1772914159"},{"product_id":"the-kinks-the-kinks-are-the-village-green-preservation-society-by-andy-miller-9780826414984","title":"The Kinks' The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIgnored by virtually everyone upon its release in November 1968, \u003ci\u003eThe Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society\u003c\/i\u003e is now seen as one of the best British albums ever recorded. Here, Andy Miller traces the perilous circumstances surrounding its creation and celebrates the timeless, perfectly crafted songs pieced together by a band who were on the verge of disintegration and who refused to follow fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Big Sky' contains some of the most beautiful, thunderous music The Kinks ever recorded, aligned to a vulnerability and warmth no other group—and I mean no other group—could ever hope to equal. It is a perfectly balanced production. On the one hand, the mesh of clattering drums and electric guitar never threatens to overwhelm the melody; on the other, the gossamer-light harmonies, Ray and Dave's vocal line traced by Rasa Davies' wordless falsetto, are bursting with emotion. When most of the instruments drop away at 1:20, the effect is effortlessly vivid—two lines where Davies' performance is both nonchalant and impassioned. 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