We Are Devo! (Paperback)

by Jade Dellinger (Author), David Giffels (Author), Jeff E. Winner (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
'Extensively researched...The mostly untold story of Devo's beginnings makes this book so fascinating.' THE WIRE 'Given the propensity of Devo to propegate misinformation about themselves, it is comforting to finally have a book that appears to draw all threads of these men, who lived so deliberately, into a knot of actual happenings. Inspiring stuff. ROCK SOUND MAGAZINE

Product Description

"This book is as close as anyone will ever come to explaining where Devo's brilliant absurdity came from—and more importantly, why that absurd brilliance was so culturally essential."—Chuck Klosterman

“Extensively researched. . . . The mostly untold story of Devo’s beginnings makes this book so fascinating.”—The Wire

“Given the propensity of Devo to propagate misinformation about themselves, it is comforting to finally have a book that appears to draw all threads of these men, who lived so deliberately, into a knot of actual events. Inspiring stuff.”—Rock Sound Magazine

The first paperback edition of the highly successful illustrated biography of America’s pioneering art rock spud men, Devo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: SAF Publishing Ltd; 2nd edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0946719764
• ISBN-13: 978-0946719761
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #439,974 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The early years in depth, September 26, 2008

By	Jack Smith (W-S, NC uSSa) - See all my reviews

We Are Devo is a great read. Everything from 1971 through the release of the first LP is covered in detail. The first 190 pages are a captivating snapshot of the evolution of devolution.
I do feel the need to detract 1 star for only having 40 pages devoted to years 1979 to 2002. I realize that 'not too much' happened in the later years, but the coverage is a bit too non-existent.
Recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shock + Awesome, January 6, 2009

By	Lethan W. (Happyland) - See all my reviews

My girlfriend gave me this paperback as an Xmas gift, and I just now finished the book. I was surprised that she got it for me because I think the hardback editions sold-out quickly, and I was beginning to think I'd never get a chance to read it. Turns out it is even better than I could have imagined. The story of Devo's early days is amazing, shocking at times. And I think people who aren't Devo fans, but maybe are interested in music history, would appreciate at least some of it too. The Devo story intersects with so many icons like Neil Young, David Bowie, Brian Eno, and so on. Check this book out before it's out-of-print like the hardcover printings.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now it can be told, January 1, 2009

By	RexopoLus "rexopolus" (here, there, & everywhere) - See all my reviews

I've been a fan of Devo since I was a kid, but reading this book was a revelation in so many ways. I learned a lot of fascinating details about the development of the band, plus it was a fun and entertaining read. Highly recommended.