Girl in a Band (10th Anniversary Edition), 9780063450318
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Sonic Youth icon’s raw memoir: art, music, life, and evolution.

Girl in a Band (10th Anniversary Edition)

a memoir

$44.55

  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    9 September 2025

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Summary

Girl in a Band: A Sonic Memoir Remastered

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Updated and expanded with new material from the author and new foreword from Rachel Kushner

For many, Kim Gordon is the epitome of cool: vocalist, bassist/guitarist and founding member of Sonic Youth–one of the most successful bands to emerge from the post-punk New York scene–despite being famously reserved.

Ten years ago, Gordon distill…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780063450318
ISBN-10:0063450313
Author:Kim Gordon, Rachel Kushner
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint:Collins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:9 September 2025
Weight:295g
Dimensions:203mm x 135mm x 17mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Kim Gordon writes the way she plays. Fiercely, honestly, and with the creative abandon of a singular artist.” – AMY POEHLER, actor, producer, writer

“I’ve always admired Kim Gordon. She is cool, smart, and dignified. Girl in a Band is a fascinating and honest memoir full of raw emotion and insight.” – SOFIA COPPOLA, filmmaker

“The best thing one of your heroes can do is make you feel heroic yourself. Kim Gordon has done just that in her memoir; it is full of beauty and power, inspiration, kindness, boldness and hope.” – CARRIE BROWNSTEIN, writer, actor, musician CARRIE BROWNSTEIN, writer, actor, musician

“Written with the same cool passion she brings to her lyrics, Gordon delivers a generous look at life inside the punk whirlwind.” – Kirkus Reviews

Everybody loves Kim Gordon. So it’s pretty much my bet that everybody will be hanging on the words of anyone who’s read her forthcoming memoir (which is reportedly phenomenal). [Ed. note: It’s even better than you’re probably expecting.] – Flavorwire

“From beginning to end, the icon chronicles the evolution of music, art, and herself, set in and out of an ever-changing New York.” – Interview

Gordon’s career as a musician, artist, critic, performer, producer, and designer spanned the last truly hip era of downtown New York. The names and the nostalgia-for those who remember or who wish they did-are well worth the price of admission. – Booklist

An intriguing memoir… [Gordon’s] unique sensibility never fades. – Publishers Weekly

“heartbreaking, raw, articulate, and inspiring.” – Bust Magazine

About The Author

Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon is an artist, musician, producer, writer, and actress. She is a founding member of the experimental post-punk band Sonic Youth. Following the breakup of Sonic Youth, Gordon formed the group Body/Head with Bill Nace. She now performs as a solo artist and her 2024 album The Collective was nominated for two Grammys, the first in her four-decade career.

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