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Sylvia Plachy's "Unguided Tour" of New York

The photographer is known for both her freelance work and portraits of famous and ordinary people in her home city. Aperture Press has recently released a new book of her photos.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 27, 1990: Interview with Stephen Frears; Review of Brian Eno and John Cale's album "Wrong Way Up"; Interview with Sylvia Plachy; Review of the film "Godfather…
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"Wrong Way Up" Sounds Just Right

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new collaboration between composers and musicians Brian Eno and John Cale. Tucker says it's a gentle, pleasant departure from their more avant-garde work.

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A Holiday Gift Guide For The Jazz Lover

Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead picks CDs, books and a DVD for the jazz lover on your list this holiday season. His selections include a book of Sonny Rollins photographs and music from the first season of the HBO series Treme.

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Rock 'n' Roll Photographer Mick Rock

His new book is Picture This: Debby Harry and Blondie. Rock photographed many musicians before they were famous. The British-born photographer took pictures of Lou Reed, Brian Eno and Ziggy Stardust (aka David Bowie) when he was just a cult figure in London. His book Blood and Glitter is about the Glam Rock era.

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