Infinite Dreams

The Life of Alan Vega

By: Laura Davis-Chanin, Liz Lamere

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Hardcover | 18 September 2024

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288 Pages

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Best known for co-founding the early punk duo Suicide, Alan Vega lived a complex and labyrinthine life, driven by a desire to express himself uncompromisingly through art. From his first sketch in art class at Brooklyn College to the 2021 release of the album Mutator five years after his death, Vega continues to shock and inspire.

This first-ever biography of Vega tells the story of the man's life and art, beginning with his early attempts to live a "normal" life and his epiphanic encounter with Iggy Pop in 1969. Although becoming a performer on stage had been at the bottom of Vega's list of lifetime ambitions, Iggy changed his mind: he needed music to truly express his vision. Infinite Dreams goes on to describe Vega's many experiments across a variety of media, including the partnership with Marty Rev that became Suicide, which challenged audiences to look deep inside themselves and to not settle for distractions.

A raw but engaging exploration of a man whose artwork, music, and philosophy inspired thousands, written by award-winning author Laura Davis-Chanin together with Liz Lamere, Alan Vega's wife and long-term creative collaborator.

Industry Reviews

"It's a captivating portrait of a key figure in the 1970s and '80s punk scene."
— Publishers Weekly

A strength of this book is its eclectic mix of artists, performers, and music industry participants who discuss Vega's impact on their life and work. From Bruce Springsteen to Lydia Lunch and Henry Rollins, the inspiration of Vega's music is evident in the words of his friends and admirers. This biography's candid photos and collections of images present an intimate glimpse into Vega's life, work, and influence as an artist and performer.
— Library Journal

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