Rock Bottom: Dark Moments in Music Babylon — Kindle Edition
Rock Bottom: Dark Moments in Music Babylon is Pamela Des Barres's account of troubled and tragic episodes in rock history, focusing on the private struggles behind public figures. The Kindle edition is listed at 357 pages and includes reading features such as Word Wise and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Covers dark episodes and personal crises associated with figures in rock history.
- Described as a book by Pamela Des Barres about the lives behind music's public image.
- Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus on tragic and troubled stories offers a darker perspective on rock history than a standard career chronicle.
- The listed reading tools include enhanced typesetting and Word Wise for Kindle readers.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 15, 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 357 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250017987 |
| File size | 5.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The subject matter includes addiction, violence, suicide and fatal accidents, so this may not suit readers seeking a light or celebratory music history.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in tragic episodes and the personal lives behind rock history.
- Kindle readers who value Word Wise and enhanced typesetting.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a lighthearted music biography or who prefer to avoid discussions of addiction, violence and death.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
62% 62% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
9% 9% - 2 stars
7% 7% - 1 star
4% 4%
The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary. The ratings lean favorable overall, while the distribution also includes lower-star ratings, so it cannot establish which parts of the book readers liked or disliked. Readers should judge fit primarily by the described focus on grim rock-history episodes and the listed Kindle reading features.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rock Bottom: Dark Moments in Music Babylon about?
The listing describes accounts of dark episodes in rock history and the private struggles of public figures, including addiction, violence and deaths.
Who wrote Rock Bottom: Dark Moments in Music Babylon?
The description identifies Pamela Des Barres as the author.
What reading features are listed for this Kindle edition?
The listing says Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are available. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
What is the listed length of the book?
The Kindle product details list a print length of 357 pages.
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