Tom Waits In The Studio

From ""The Heart of Saturday Night"" through ""Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards,"" a rare look at the creative process ofthe Grammy-winning visionary artistVia exclusive interviews with engineers and producers and quoted commentary from Tom Waits himself, this book investigates the artisticprocess behindhis uniquesound a sound whichhas mutated over his career and proved nearly impossible to mimic, although many have tried.One of the most fascinatingsingers and songwriters working today and considered by many to be a genius, Waits has ridden his own trends for the better part of40 years, defying any and all notion of convention outside the context of his own sub-genre.An investigatory thread runs throughout the book, and the treasure trove of information and insight will prove a must for any fan of this most enigmatic and revered of craftsmen. A complete discography is included.