Superbooks

Each month with the help of David Owen, co-founder of IDEA Books – who has spent the better part of his life collecting rare, culturally significant tomes – we explore the stories behind, within and around them. In a world where ears outnumber people two-to-one, Wolfgang is radio, redefined. The best music, live 24/7, with documentaries, talk and entertainment shows available on-demand. www.radiowolfgang.com

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006 – La Luna

1975. Franco’s death triggered a wild, hedonistic movement in Madrid, known as ‘La Movida’. Zines like La Luna de Madrid and Dezine created a colourful, euphoric vision of what a new post-dictatorial Spain might look like. https://radiowolfgang.com/s/superbooks Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2016•34 min

005 – Les Diners de Gala

In 1973, Surrealist legend Salvador Dali brought his bizarre imagination to the kitchen and published a cookbook. Brimming with contradictions – it disgusts, delights and symbolises the story of the first artist-cum-superstar. https://radiowolfgang.com/s/superbooks Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 2016•30 min

004 – Paula’s Ibiza

Escaping the confines of a marriage on its last legs, German architect Armin Heinemann decided to start a new life on the sunny shores of the World’s most notorious party island. Named after his daughter, his off-the-track boutique soon became the number one spot for the Island’s most laid back revellers. https://radiowolfgang.com/s/superbooks/paula's-ibiza Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Feb 02, 2016•30 min

003 – Interview Magazine

Founded in 1969 by Andy Warhol and John Wilcock, Interview magazine aimed to shake up the world of popular journalism, and in doing so became an enduring bible for trendsetters. https://radiowolfgang.com/s/superbooks Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 2015•32 min

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