Infinite Dreams: The Life of Alan Vega

Alan Vega, co-founder of Suicide, lived a complex and labyrinthine life, driven by a desire to express himself uncompromisingly through art. His first sketch in art class at Brooklyn College led to his epiphanic encounter with Iggy Pop in 1969, which changed his mind about becoming a performer. Infinite Dreams explores Vega's many experiments across various media, including his partnership with Marty Rev that became Suicide. It is a raw but engaging exploration of a man whose artwork, music, and philosophy inspired thousands.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2024
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Alan Vega, a co-founder of the pioneering punk duo Suicide, led a multifaceted and intricate existence, driven by a profound desire to express himself unreservedly through art. From his initial artistic endeavors in art class at Brooklyn College to the posthumous release of the album Mutator five years after his passing, Vega continues to captivate and inspire. This groundbreaking biography delves into the life and art of Vega, beginning with his initial aspirations to lead a conventional existence and his transformative encounter with Iggy Pop in 1969. Although becoming a performer on stage had not been a primary goal in Vega's life, Iggy's influence led him to embrace music as a means of authentic self-expression. Infinite Dreams delves into Vega's diverse artistic explorations across various mediums, including his groundbreaking partnership with Marty Rev that formed Suicide, which pushed audiences to delve into their inner selves and resist distractions. A raw and captivating portrayal of a man whose art, music, and philosophy resonated with countless individuals, Infinite Dreams is a collaborative effort between award-winning author Laura Davis-Chanin and Liz Lamere, Vega's wife and longtime creative collaborator.

Weight: 742g
Dimension: 236 x 158 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493072484