Sedition And Alchemy.Sedition sedition (sĭdĭ`shən), in law, acts or words tending to upset the authority of a government. The scope of the offense was broad in early common law, which even permitted prosecution for a remark insulting to the king. And Alchemy alchemy (ăl`kəmē), ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g., lead) into silver and gold; forerunner of the science of chemistry. Tim Mitchell Dufour Editions Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007 www.dufoureditions.com 0720611326 $34.95 1-800-869-5677 The price tag seems hefty for a standard-looking paperback, but Tim Mitchell's Sedition And Alchemy: A Biography Of John Cale Not to be confused with J.J. Cale. John Davies Cale (born March 9, 1942) is a Welsh musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his work in rock music, particularly as a founding member of The Velvet Underground, and he has worked in a variety of packs in exclusive interviews with key figures, was written with Cale's blessing, and holds a healthy set of black and white photos to compliment solid research and musical insights. Sedition And Alchemy also hold the first full published discography dis·cog·ra·phy n. Examination of the intervertebral disk space using x-rays after injection of contrast media into the disk. of John Cale's work, making it a 'must' reference for any Cale fan. And don't confuse John Cale with JJ Cale: they are two very different musical personalities. |
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