Celebrating Joni Mitchell – Henry Alford and Paul Lisicky
Both Sides Now – Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Two unique views of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, whose music then went in multiple directions. In I Dream of Joni, The New Yorker staff writer Henry Alford spins 53 essays incorporating anecdotes, quotes, and lyrics with his trademark wit and verve to explore Mitchell’s life. From the moment Paul Lisicky heard Joni Mitchell while growing up in New Jersey, he recognized she was that rarity among musicians—a talent whose combination of introspection, liberation, and deep musicality set her apart from any other artist of the time. His Song So Wild and Blue is a gorgeously written, beautifully intimate, and unique tribute to the woman who shaped generations of creators and thinkers.
Henry Alford has written for The New Yorker for over two decades and is the author of many books. He lives in New York City.
Paul Lisicky is the author of seven books—novels, memoirs, nonfiction, and short stories. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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