Conversations with Culture Icons: an anthology of unconventional interviews from a mixed-up, muddled-up music scene
These conversations go beyond the surface, tackling bold topics like sexuality and queer visibility, excess and artistry, and the tension between creative freedom and commercial success.
The book also hints at a looming industry shift, urging artists to reflect on their legacies before it’s too late. Inside, readers will find candid, unfiltered discussions with legends and trailblazers, including Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, RuPaul, Tori Amos, Mark Ronson, Charli XCX, Darren Hayes, Boy George, Patti Smith, Dave Grohl, Dave Gahan, Björk and many more.
Details:
- Independently published (New Edition, published 26 January, 2026)
- Language: English
- Paperback, 359 pages
- ISBN: 979-8301913266
- Dimensions:15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm
Available in eBook to read on Kindle, smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac. Also available in paperback with gloss cover, or hardback with matte cover.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Antonino Tati has been writing about pop culture since 1989, contributing to X-Press, The West Australian, and Australian Style magazine. He was also a presenter on the pop culture TV program ‘The Pulse’ in the early 1990s. Since then, he has been an editorial contributor to various local and international publications, as well as having founded Cream magazine in 1997.
Antonino lives in Perth, Western Australia, with his partner Ben and their fur-babies, Ringo the Chihuahua-Terrier, and Ziggy the fat ragdoll cat. He continues to edit Cream while also presenting the occasional music program on alternative radio.
Paperback, $25.00
Email cream@pobox.com with the Subject heading ‘Conversations Special’. Price includes postage and handling.
REVIEWS FOR CONVERSATIONS WITH CULTURE ICONS AND AUTHOR ANTONINO TATI:
“Candid, unfiltered discussions with legends and trailblazers.” Art Gallery of Western Australia
“The author consistently manages to capture artists at their acerbic and intellectual best.” Victorian History Library
“Antonino has made a career out of mixing it with some of the world’s most famous musicians. And then there’s this book!” Patrick Hession, ABC Radio
“This is a book that pop music fans will love; an interesting collection for anyone wanting to study the art of the interview, trainwrecks included.” Graeme Watson, Out In Perth
“It’s obvious Antonino has a great knowledge and love for cultural journalism. His questions are open-ended and interesting and in most cases, the answers and conversations gave me new information and insight into the multi-dimensional talents of the artists.” Marcia C, Amazon Reviews
“Reading this truly fascinating look at the inside of the Australian music industry is like a crash course on Antonino Tati’s life, on speed.” Janet M, Blue Wolf Book Reviews
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