--- product_id: 1183681 title: "Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s" price: "36354CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1183681-mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-songs store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s **Price:** 36354CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s - **How much does it cost?** 36354CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1183681-mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-songs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s [Lori Majewski, Jonathan Bernstein, Moby, Nick Rhodes] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s Review: I'm 1/3 through the book, and I put it down a few times ..... - "... the music produced between 1978 and 1985 marked the last golden age of pop." (p.10 of the book) Just on this phrase alone, you know the authors know what they are writing about, and can distinguish between good and bad music, be it synth or no synth, makeup or no makeup, and good hair or bad. This book combines outsiders and insiders' views on 36 representative songs of New Wave. Each song starts off with a lively introduction by the two authors, followed by a detailed account of the song by the artists themselves based on new interviews by the authors. It is informative, and the writing is witty. In particular, Lori Majewski conveys her passion for the New Wave songs and artists in a colorful and entertaining way. I am about 1/3 through the book. Although the cliche "I find it hard to put it down" applies, I actually did put it down a few times for fear of finishing the book too early and finding nothing worthwhile to read afterwards. It's that good. It's just as good as the music it covers. Update: I have finished reading the book. It lives up to its early promise. My comments stand. Review: Interesting! - Reading the history and personal anecdotes behind some of my favorite songs growing up was very enjoyable. I was just a kid in the 80's, but reading this painted a vivid picture of what music, and art, and life was all about when my favorite genre was created! The only drawbacks were learning that a few of my favorite artists are kind of awful people, and having to read through the authors' opinions on every song and artist (it's their book though, I guess). To their credit, the authors seemed to get separate interviews from each member of a group, which allowed them to be fairly candid, but also seemed to disclose what each member said regarding what happened, to each other. This added a flair of drama to some stories, and just goes to show how different people's perspective and perception can be! I think my favorite stories, though, are the ones where all of the members had the same memory of that particular time. Worth the read if you're a new wave fan, for sure! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #479,699 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #471 in Popular Music (Books) #524 in Rock Band Biographies #1,325 in Rock Music (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (588) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 8 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1419710974 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1419710971 | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | April 15, 2014 | | Publisher | Abrams Image | ## Images ![Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DyLz2w9nL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm 1/3 through the book, and I put it down a few times ..... *by N***G on July 9, 2014* "... the music produced between 1978 and 1985 marked the last golden age of pop." (p.10 of the book) Just on this phrase alone, you know the authors know what they are writing about, and can distinguish between good and bad music, be it synth or no synth, makeup or no makeup, and good hair or bad. This book combines outsiders and insiders' views on 36 representative songs of New Wave. Each song starts off with a lively introduction by the two authors, followed by a detailed account of the song by the artists themselves based on new interviews by the authors. It is informative, and the writing is witty. In particular, Lori Majewski conveys her passion for the New Wave songs and artists in a colorful and entertaining way. I am about 1/3 through the book. Although the cliche "I find it hard to put it down" applies, I actually did put it down a few times for fear of finishing the book too early and finding nothing worthwhile to read afterwards. It's that good. It's just as good as the music it covers. Update: I have finished reading the book. It lives up to its early promise. My comments stand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting! *by S***A on January 14, 2017* Reading the history and personal anecdotes behind some of my favorite songs growing up was very enjoyable. I was just a kid in the 80's, but reading this painted a vivid picture of what music, and art, and life was all about when my favorite genre was created! The only drawbacks were learning that a few of my favorite artists are kind of awful people, and having to read through the authors' opinions on every song and artist (it's their book though, I guess). To their credit, the authors seemed to get separate interviews from each member of a group, which allowed them to be fairly candid, but also seemed to disclose what each member said regarding what happened, to each other. This added a flair of drama to some stories, and just goes to show how different people's perspective and perception can be! I think my favorite stories, though, are the ones where all of the members had the same memory of that particular time. Worth the read if you're a new wave fan, for sure! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Some new romantic looking for the TV sound...": A Review of MAD WORLD *by E***O on April 15, 2014* I was honored to be given an advanced copy of MAD WORLD, and I wasn't disappointed. MAD WORLD is more than a mixtape for a generation—it’s the story of a period of musical innovation, told by the musicians themselves and put into perspective by two of many whose lives were set to its soundtrack. Lori Majewski and Jonathan Bernstein perfectly blend credibility, humor, style, and nostalgia as they present over thirty songs that changed the pop musical landscape in the early-mid 1980s. Each song is accompanied by first-person reflections from the artists who made them, including their origins, triumphs and tragedies, and present-day contexts. Better yet, Majewski and Bernstein provide the reader with recommended playlists to accompany each song (like pairing the best wines with each course of a meal), which will have readers scrambling to their iTunes or dusting off their vinyl records. By the end of each chapter of MAD WORLD, the songs stuck in my head, and in a good way. One mention of WLIR (from Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes, no less!) sent me back to my bedroom on Long Island, where I had kept my stereo programmed to the radio station mostly responsible for introducing me to many of these bands (MTV and my friends did the rest). As the sister of professional musicians, I appreciate the elite production, the breakthrough synthesizer technology, and the musical influences that proceeded them, ranging from the Beatles to Bowie to Chic to the Sex Pistols. They still serve as the soundtrack to my life, and especially to my writing. The visual presentation of MAD WORLD is just as appealing as its textual content. Complete with classic photos and bold colors representative of the times, readers will feel like they are flipping through a scrapbook, and they will happily reminisce as they read. MAD WORLD is also a terrific conversation piece. Readers may not agree with Majewski’s and Bernstein’s song selections. They may argue over which artists were more (or less) influential. But that’s all part of the book’s appeal—there’s something for everyone: music lovers, musicians, pop culture historians, and, undoubtedly, Generation X. And what better way to pass down our favorite songs for the new generation, who, undoubtedly, will incorporate these songs into their lives—and their world—as their predecessors did. I love this book. It’s the kind of book I’ll pore over again and again, and get something new out of it each time. It's also the next best thing to being fourteen and listening to WLIR again. (Plus, no teenage angst or acne!) Seriously, though. You'll love it. ~Elisa Lorello Author of Friends of Mine: Thirty Years in the Life of a Duran Duran Fan (a memoir) and the best-selling novels Faking It and Ordinary World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1183681-mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-songs](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1183681-mad-world-an-oral-history-of-new-wave-artists-songs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-08*