
Girl in a Band (10th Anniversary Edition)
a memoir
$44.55
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2025
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 |
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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 |
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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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