Significant Book of 1980: Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose
Brother William of Baskerville, investigating heresy in a northern Italian monastery, is forced to turn sleuth when he encounters seven bizarre deaths. A brilliant bibliomystery, THE NAME OF THE ROSE became a surprise international bestseller, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.
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Significant Music of 1980: Talking Heads' Remain in Light
A miraculous fusion of Afro-pop dance grooves, arty lyrics, and ferocious guitar playing, Talking Heads' REMAIN IN LIGHT ensured that '80s pop music would be different from anything that came before.
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