{"product_id":"9780743424486","title":"Beck: The Art of Mutation","description":"In 1993, a quirky California boy named Beck burst onto the scene with the irony warped anthem \"Loser.\" He has since earned a reputation as one of the most innovative, stylish, and vital recording artists of our time -- selling millions of records in the United States alone, heading up numerous Album of the Year lists, and taking home a few Grammys and MTV spacemen. This insightful portrait explores Beck's unorthodox childhood, his rise to fame, and his impact on the landscape of contemporary music. \u003cbr\u003e When \u003ci\u003eOdelay\u003c\/i\u003e hit shelves in the summer of 1996, it was clear this eccentric young man was a musical force to be reckoned with. Born Bek David Campbell in 1970 to a Warhol Superstar mother and a bluegrass musician father, Beck spent his adolescence recording audio oddities and learning to strum old blues songs on a pawn shop guitar -- planting the seed for his critically acclaimed outings \u003ci\u003eMellow Gold, Odelay, Mutations,\u003c\/i\u003e and M\u003ci\u003eidnite Vultures.\u003c\/i\u003e Mixing funk, folk R\u0026amp;B, soul, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll into a heady sonic cocktail, Beck has crafted a singular sound that is as hard to pin down as it is recognizable. \u003cbr\u003e Exploring his musical history, live performances, and recording sessions -- and featuring a complete discography that includes hard-to-find collaborations and appearances -- this is a comprehensive and fascinating inating look at the inimitable and ever-evolving Beck.","brand":"Pocket Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121609490672,"sku":"9780743424486","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780743424486_p0.jpg?v=1763634876","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780743424486","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}