Apr 14, 2011 julian cope has come a long way since the teardrop explodes. Ronald hutton has called the modern antiquarian the best popular. Review of the modern antiquarian by julian cope bella. Of the countless sites visited, cope has selected over 300 of the very best. The modern antiquarian julian cope reads excerpts from his. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain.
The modern antiquarian julian cope reads excerpts from his new book. Julian cope is one of britains best known and mostcelebrated postpunk visionaries. Julian david cope born 21 october 1957 is an english musician, author, antiquarian, musicologist, poet and cultural commentator. While personally i know little about it, julian cope has obviously invested some time and energy into this lovely book. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain is a guide book written by julian cope, published in 1998. A journey into the quiet places of the land and the soul, to the ruins of over 300 sites of prehistoric britain. In 1986 cope signed with island records and released his most successful record to date, saint julian. It explores a number of sites of britains megalithic heritage, including stonehenge and avebury. Julian copes bestselling modern classic, the modern aniquarian, is now. Musician, writer, historian, and cosmic shaman julian cope was born in october 1957 in deri, south glamorgan, wales. It is written as a travelogue of british megalithic sites, including stonehenge and avebury.
Julian cope shot to fame with his band teardrop explodes at the height of the postpunk renaissance. In this historical masterpiece, he takes us on an unforgettable journey across. Ever since the publication of the modern antiquarian in 1998 his ambitious book exploring ancient pagan ritual sites, julian copes world has been defined by the cornerstones of antimonotheism, a love of minimalist musical structures, and a kind of rock primitivism, in line with his emphasis on. The times julian copes bestselling modern classic, the modern aniquarian, is now released in a beautiful new hardback package. The modern antiquarian is the result of an eightyear odyssey in search of the roots of british cultural identity. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain by cope, julian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The modern antiquarian is an eightyear odyssey in search of prehistoric britain. In 1976, upon attending college in liverpool, cope found himself p. Feb 10, 2008 the arch drudes megalithic roadtrip to accompany his fantastic 1998 book the modern antiquarian. His revolutionary books, the modern antiquarian and twopart autobiography head onrepossessed, are bestsellers in their genres and have secured his place in our cultures. Ronald hutton has called the modern antiquarian the best popular guide to neolithic and bronze age monuments for half a century, whilst aubrey burl wrote such a splendid book, splendid in both its illustration and its prose, rare partners in the. Musician, writer, historian, activist, and selfproclaimed cosmic shaman julian cope was first introduced to the world as the eccentric frontman for psychblasted new wave icons the teardrop explodes.
He was raised in tamworth, england, and like many a young artist, suffered through academia as a perpetual outsider. Many guides only deal with stone circles, whereas the modern antiquarian includes other megalithic monuments, hill. Buy the modern antiquarian by julian cope online at alibris uk. Stone circles, standing stones, megalithic sites, prehistoric. Julian cope the modern antiquarian julian cope presents. His work with the teardrop explodes and as a solo artist marks him has one of british musics great innovators. Julian cope is an english rock musician, author, antiquary, musicologist, poet and cultural commentator. The modern antiquarian website, based on julian copes epic guidebook of the same name. After leaving the group, cope went on to enjoy an extraordinarily prolific and very esoteric solo career that saw him add krautrock, folk, metal, and progressive rock into the pot. Of the countless sites visited, over 300 of the very best have been selected, their remains photographed and their relationship with the landscape explained. The modern antiquarian julian cope with images julian. Buy the modern antiquarian by julian cope online at alibris. The modern antiquarian was born out of a love for antique furniture and objects and a passion that grew into a career.
The modern antiquarian is quite an achievement, in which the singing space cadet once more reconciles himself to earth. Originally coming to prominence in 1978 as the singer and songwriter in liverpool postpunk band the teardrop explodes, he has followed a solo career since 1983 and worked on musical side projects such as queen elizabeth, brain donor and black sheep. Julian cope the modern antiquarian 1998, cd discogs. Its an ideal introduction to this odd, prehistoric world. Julian cope s bestselling modern classic, the modern aniquarian, is now released in a beautiful new hardback package.
The modern antiquarian by julian cope hardcover harpercollins. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain by julian cope and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Including a gazetteer to over 300 prehistoric sites by julian cope 14 apr 2011 4. Julian cope is a visionary musician, antiquarian and musicologist. The albums crisp production and modern rock sensibilities brought the artist out of his shell so to speak resulting in an exhaustive tour and numerous television appearances, including a memorable gig on the tonight show that found the singer becoming quite intimate with his patented.
Aug 09, 2008 the modern antiquarian and its 2004 followup, the megalithic european, are both sustained, serious works. Welcome to the modern antiquarian, based on julian cope s epic guidebook of the same name and his equally epic exploration of europe, the megalithic european. Frankly, headon and repossessed the autobiographies covering his early life, the teardrops and earlytomid solo career, now selling as a twofer, should come attached with copies of floored genius to perhaps. Since then he has recorded over 20 albums and become a true cult hero. Welcome to the modern antiquarian, based on julian copes epic guidebook of the same name and his equally epic exploration of europe, the megalithic european. The modern antiquarian a premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain by julian cope isbn. Julian cope born julian david cope, on 21 october 1957 is a british rock musician, author, antiquary, musicologist, poet and cultural commentator.
It details the premillennial odyssey of onetime 80s pop star turned earthcentred ecowarrior julian cope. Cope has done his research and field work, and in doing so has gained the respect and. Buy the modern antiquarian book online at low prices in india. Romance novel covers romance art fantasy romance historical romance authors book cover art book. Having sold over 50,000 copies in two highly successful editions. Jun 14, 2016 julian cope is a visionary musician, antiquarian and musicologist. Originally coming to prominence in 1978 as the singer and songwriter in liverpool postpunk band the teardrop explodes, he has followed a solo career since 1983 and initiated musical side projects. Including a gazetteer to over 300 prehistoric sites by julian cope and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But it was the specialists and academics who really revealed the depth of julians new work. In october 2004ce julian cope published the megalithic european, a landmark guide to the stones of ancient europe.
Types of artifacts catalogued include stone circles, hillforts and barrows. Its a bit of an iffy copy, especially his amazing readybrek coat but its well worth a watch. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain cope, julian on. For eight years he has researched britains megalithic heritage in order to write about its inspirational and mythic importance. The modern antiquarian by julian cope is published by thorsons.
Apr 01, 2014 julian cope born julian david cope, on 21 october 1957 is a british rock musician, author, antiquary, musicologist, poet and cultural commentator. The timesjulian copes bestselling modern classic, the modern aniquarian, is now. His studies the modern antiquarian and the megalithic european have established him as an authority on ancient history. A premillennial odyssey through megalithic britain is a book written by julian cope, published in 1998. Jan 31, 2010 infectious enthusiasm abounds on this first part of the modern antiquarian documentary for the bbc. The modern antiquarian by julian cope the modern antiquarian is an eightyear odyssey in search of prehistoric britain. The times julian cope s bestselling modern classic, the modern aniquarian, is now released in a beautiful new hardback package. The modern antiquarian julian cope bok 9780722535998. The arch drudes megalithic roadtrip to accompany his fantastic 1998 book the modern antiquarian.
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