John Leland is a reporter for the New York Times and former editor in chief of Details, and he was an original columnist at SPIN magazine. Robert Christgau of the Village Voice called him "the best American postmod critic (the best new American rock critic period)," and Chuck D of Public Enemy said the nasty parts of the song "Bring the Noise" were written about him. He lives in Manhattan's East Village with his wife, Risa, and son, Jordan.
"The New York Times' John Leland offers an incisive, entertaining look at this peculiarly American cultural notion..." -- Elle"John Leland combines diligent research with insight and wit." -- Paul Krassner, author of Murder at the Conspiracy Convention and Other Absurdities and editor of Magic Mushrooms and Other Highs: From Toad Slime to Ecstasy"What is hip? If you have to ask, ask John Leland." -- Joe Levy, Rolling Stone"An insightful chronicle of cool." -- Esquire"John Leland covers it all in his essential book, Hip: The History." -- Newsweek"Hip: The History is the definitive work on the subject." -- Paper Magazine"Hip: The History is the seminal work on the topic and a must read for all you hipsters!" -- Fab 5 Freddy
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