About this item
Daft Punk, the legendary electronic music duo from France, is currently the hottest band in the world. In May 2013, Random Access Memories debuted at #1 on the charts in over 97 countries--including the U.S., Mexico, France, the UK, Japan, Australia, and many more. But Daft Punk's fame is anything but new--they've been a huge global hit since the late 1990's, when they revolutionized house music, first in France, and then worldwide, transforming themselves into an international phenomenon.Daft Punk's robot helmets and overall space-age look has become iconic for the millennial generation. This gorgeous, full-color book will be the perfect companion for fans around the globe:--Reproducing their brilliant live shows throughout the course of their careers as musical artists--Sharing their many musical influences, from the Rolling Stones to Elton John, and even Andy Warhol--Charting their rise to international super-stardom--Revealing the story of the men behind the masksDaft Punk's album Random Access Memories won in 4 categories at the 2014 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Dance/Electronica Album, and their single, Get Lucky (with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers), won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
About the Author
Voted one of the best Long Island authors for two consecutive years, Dina Santorelli is the author of the Baby Grand Trilogy, a contemporary thriller series. She has been a freelance writer for nearly 20 years and has written frequently about parenting, travel, entertainment, weddings, pop culture, and the military. Dina currently serves as the executive editor of Salute and Family magazines for which she has interviewed many celebrities, such as Kiefer Sutherland, Kate Mara, Michael Strahan, Norman Reedus, Vince Vaughn, James Gandolfini, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and Kevin Bacon. Since 2010, she has collaborated on a variety of nonfiction books, including Become an American Ninja Warrior: The Ultimate Insider's Guide (St. Martin's Griffin, June 2018) ; Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs Learned from Their Training and Taught to Their Sons; I, Spy: How to Be Your Own Private Investigator; Good Girls Don't Get Fat; The Brown Betty Cookbook, and Bully, and her book Daft Punk: A Trip Inside the Pyramid has been published in several languages. Dina also lectures for Hofstra University's Continuing Education Department and is a SELF-e Ambassador for the Library Journal. For more information about Dina, visit her website at http://dinasantorelli.com.
