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Book SynopsisIn this startling candid and poignant memoir, the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of The Young and The Restless, America''s #1 soap opera, chronicles his amazing life, from his birth in World War II Germany to his arrival in America to his rise to humanitarian and daytime superstar for the past thirty-five years.For nearly four decades, fans have welcomed the star of television’s number-one daytime show, The Young and the Restless, into their living rooms. While they’ve come to know and love the suave Victor Newman, few truly know the man behind the character, the supremely talented Eric Braeden. I''ll Be Damned is his story—a startling and uplifting true tale of war, deprivation, determination, fame, and social commitment that spans from Nazi Germany to modern Hollywood. Braeden’s journey from a hospital basement in Kiel to the soundstages of Los Angeles has taught him more about joy, heartbreak, fear, dignity, loss, love, loneliness, exhilaration, courage, persecution, and profound responsibility to the global community than he could have hoped to learn in several lifetimes. Growing up in the years after Germany’s defeat, Braeden knew very little about the atrocities of his parents’ generation, until he arrived in America as a teenager—a discovery that horrified and transformed him. Trying to redress the wrongs of his homeland, he has dedicated his life to humanitarian work—even forming the German American Culture Society—working for decades to show the world that what we share as humans is far more important than what separates us from one another. Told with openness, candor, humor, heart, and occasional raw vulnerability, I’ll Be Damned reveals a man committed to making the world a better, more loving place. Filled with sixteen pages of photos from his decorated life and career, I’ll Be Damned will be a treasured keepsake for Y&R fans, and is an inspiring testament to the goodness within us all.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Splendid. . . . haunting and beautifully written. . . . This is a terrific book.” — Washington Post "An incredible story." — People “A dramatic tale expertly told of rapacious ambition, decadent excess, and covert and overt tyranny and trauma. . . . With resplendent detail, the authors capture the gasp-eliciting extravagance of the Vanderbilt Gilded Age mansions. . . . With its intrinsic empathy and in-depth profiles of women, this is a distinctly intimate, insightful, and engrossing chronicle of an archetypal, self-consuming American dynasty. . . . Irresistible.” — Booklist (starred review) “Marked by meticulous research and deep emotional insight, this is a memorable chronicle of American royalty.” — Publishers Weekly “A remarkably frank and tender undertaking.” — The New York Times on The Rainbow Comes and Goes "Meaningful, revealing." — The Wall Street Journal on The Rainbow Comes and Goes “Fascinating, forthright, philosophical, and inspiring, these mother-and-son musings on family, life, death, forgiveness, fame, and perseverance are at once uniquely personal and deeply human.” — Booklist (starred review) on The Rainbow Comes and Goes “Cooper is a storyteller with plenty of heart. . . . A smart, soulful page-turner. . . . Strong stuff, and in Cooper’s hands, well told.” — People on Dispatches from the Edge “His vignettes from the world’s horrorscapes rise above the swagger of many journalistic memoirs because Cooper writes with competence as well as feeling. . . . Intriguing.” — Washington Post Book World on Dispatches from the Edge

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Book SynopsisThe Estate of Amy Winehouse will donate 100% of the advance and royalties it receives from the production and sale of this book to The Amy Winehouse Foundation. These funds will help assist the charity in continuing their vital work helping thousands of young people to feel supported in managing their emotional wellbeing and making informed life choices.* Global icon Six-time Grammy winner Headline-maker The most talented recording artist of her generation Much has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death aged at age 27. But who was the real Amy?Amy Winehouse: In Her Words shines a spotlight on her incredible writing talent, her wit, her charm and lust for life. Bringing together Amy’s own never-before-seen journals, handwritten lyrics and family photographs together for the first time, this intimate tribute traces her creative evolution from growing up in North London to global superstardom, and provides a rare insight into the girl who became a legend.* The Estate of Amy Winehouse will donate 100% of the advance and royalties it receives (net of agency fees charged) from the production and sale of this book to The Amy Winehouse Foundation (registered charity number1143740). The minimum donation will be 70,000. Initiatives include Amy’s Place, which provides addiction recovery housing for young women; resilience-building programs in schools and music therapy programs supporting children with special educational needs and life-limiting conditions. More information can be found at https://amywinehousefoundation.org.

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Book SynopsisThe authorized biography of Robert Pollard, indie rock icon and founder of the music group Guided by VoicesRobert Pollard has been a staple of the indie rock scene since the early 1980s, along with his band Guided by Voices. Pollard was a longtime grade school teacher who toiled endlessly on his music, only finding success after adopting a do-it-yourself approach, relying on lo-fi home recordings for much of his and his band''s career. A prolific artist, Pollard continues to churn out album after album, much to the acclaim of critics and his obsessive and devoted fans. But his story has never been faithfully told in its entirety. Until now.Closer You Are is the authorized biography of Robert Pollard and Guided by Voices. Author Matthew Cutter is a longtime friend of Pollard, and at Pollard''s personal request Cutter has set out to tell the whole, true story of Guided by Voices. This will be the first book to take an in-depth look at the man behind it al

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Book SynopsisThe Great Peace is a harrowing, heartbreaking coming-of-age story set in Hollywood, in which young teenage model-turned-actor Mena Suvari lost herself to sex, drugs and bad, often abusive relationships even as blockbuster movies made her famous. It''s about growing up in the 90s, with a soundtrack ranging from The Doors to Deee-Lite, fashion from denim to day-glo, and a sad young woman dealing with the lasting psychological scars of abuse, yet knowing deep inside she has and desires so much more from life.Within these vulnerable pages, Mena not only reveals her own mistakes, but also the lessons she learned and her efforts to understand and grow rather than casting blame. As such, she makes this a timeless story of girl empowerment and redemption, of somebody using their voice to rediscover their past, seek redemption, and to understand their mistakes, and ultimately come to terms with their power as an individual to find a way and a will to live-and thrive. Poignant, int

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Book SynopsisRita Marley performs with the reggae group I-Three and helps run the Bob Marley Foundation. She performs worldwide and makes her home in Ghana, West Africa. Hettie Jones is an award-winning poet, prose writer and editor who lives in Manhattan.Trade Review'It will surely become the definitive biographical account of the reggae guitarist-singer-songwriter who changed pop music and in the process became a leader to millions' The Times; 'Rita Marley is reggae royalty... In her own words, this is a revealing insight into Marley's life and legacy' Daily Mirror

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Book SynopsisThe autobiography of one of cricket's best-loved characters.Trade ReviewA Thirst for Life cannot be praised too highly. It is erudite, eccentric, eclectic and otherwise extremely well written...Blofeld is a latter-day Wodehouse with his witty obeservations of people and class * Independent *A meticiously researched book and well worth a read...it is difficult to put down. * The Times *No shortage here of shrewd comment and fascinating in-pavilion gosip * Sunday Telegraph *An elegant journey from the playing fields of Eton in the 1950s...into the muddy waters of today's match fixing allegations * Independent on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the YouTube superstars and creators of Good Mythical Morning comes the ultimate guide to living a “Mythical” life, featuring stories and photos from their lifelong friendship, as well as awesomely illustrated guides, charts, and activities aimed at laughing more, learning more, and never taking yourself too seriously.   Thanks for reading this description. You’re obviously a curious person, which means you’ve already taken your first step towards achieving Mythicality. Lucky for you, opening this book is even more rewarding than reading about it online. Within its pages, you'll discover twenty ways to fill your life with curiosity, creativity, and tomfoolery, including Eat Something That Scares You, Make a Bold Hair Choice, Say “I Love You” Like It’s Never Been Said, and more. Along the way, you’ll also find: • Embarrassing stories and photos we'll probably regret sharing• Character Building: The Board Game• An important message from the year 2075• A quiz to help you determine if you should get a dog• A eulogy you can read at any funeral• Grownup merit badges to earn• Contributions from Mythical Beasts, and much moreIf you decide to read this book, be warned—there is a high likelihood of increased Mythicality in your life, which means you may soon find yourself laughing more, learning more, and not taking yourself too seriously. This mentality has been known to spread easily to friends and loved ones.

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Book SynopsisFusing blues, jazz and psychedelia with an outrageous personal style, Hendrix is still revered as the most important instrumentalist in rock history. Capturing the essence of Hendrix's intense and tragic life, the author covers Hendrix's life from his boyhood to the legacy he left behind.Trade Review'The strongest and most ambitious biography yet written about any rock and roll performer.' ROLLING STONE 'never less than accomplished and, as an appreciation of Hendrix's cultural significance, it has dated reassuringly little.' MUSIC WEEK

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Book SynopsisThe best portrait of the iconic blues singer, offering glimpses of life on the road and the self-destruction that lies at the heart of the rock 'n' roll myth.

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Book SynopsisBy renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper, they have become America’s new best friends.

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Book SynopsisA biographical study of the Victorian church artist Charles Eamer Kempe and his considerable influence on church decoration worldwide.Trade Review"Forget what you knew, or thought you knew, about Kempe! Adrian Barlow's reexamination of the life, art and work of Charles Eamer Kempe and his circle is a masterful exercise in biography and art history." Dr Jasmine Allen, Curator, The Stained Glass Museum, Ely "This is a timely and long-awaited study of the work of C.E. Kempe and his successor company, not only in stained glass but within a wider context of later 19th and early 20th century design and the Arts and Crafts movement. Its illustrations draw attention to the consistently high quality of the firm's work and the informative text should put its reputation where it properly belongs, equal to and sometimes even above its contemporary rivals." Dr Donald Buttress, LVO, OBE, Surveyor Emeritus of Westminster Abbey 'Adrian Barlow's book is a scholarly biography of the outstanding and prolific stained-glass artist Charles Kempe.' Goodall, John, Country Life, pg92, 9th January 2019 'One comes away with a sense of the shape of Kempe's life, an interesting set of insights into his working methods, and, above all, the sense that he's a considerable artist.' 'Adrian Barlow's Kempe will send people back to the work, with much more background knowledge, with a clearer understanding of how his big Victorian studio worked, and, above all, with new enthusiasm and new eyes.' - Phillip Wilk, 'Into the Light', English Buildings, 29 November 2018 "This book is invaluable for the way in which it adds significantly to our understanding of the man, the studio, the works and the era" - Jonathan Evens, Artway.eu, http://www.artway.eu/content.php?id=2704&lang=en&action=sho "excellent new book" -Michael Hall, Apollo, December 2018, pp.24-25 "Drawing on sustained research, much of it using material only recently rediscovered, this is a splendid account of Kempe and his world" -William Whyte, Church Times, 17 January 2019, https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2019/18january/books-arts/book-reviews/kempe-the-life-art-andlegacy-of-charles-eamer-kempe-adrian-barlo Balow's presentation of the life, art, and influence of Kempe is compelling. Reading Religion, 2020 "Gives and expert account of the external circumstances of Kempe's career" Nicholas Shrimpton, Modern Believing, pp. 293-295, July 2020 excellent ... Adrian barlow shows an urgency and vitality to Charles Eamer Kempe's life and career Graham McLaren, Ecclesiology Today vol. 58, June 2020 Meticulously-researched and very readable biography of C.E. Kempe. Michael Kerney, The Journal of Stained Glass, Volume XLII,2018Table of ContentsIllustrations Foreword and Acknowledgements Prologue The Wheatsheaf and the Pelican Part One: Life Chapter 1 Sussex - School - Oxford Chapter 2 Starting Out: Kempe and G.F. Bodley Chapter 3 The Kempe Studio (i): Wyndham Hope Hughes Chapter 4 The Kempe Studio (ii): John Carter Chapter 5 The Kempe Studio (iii): John William Lisle Part Two: Art Chapter 6 Kempe Glass in Close-up: Friends, Patrons, Virtues Part Three: Legacy Chapter 7 Kempe and Old Place Chapter 8 Kempe and Walter Tower Chapter 9 Kempe's Reputation Glossary Notes and References Gazetteer Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMike Leigh may well be Britain’s greatest living film director; his worldview has permeated our national consciousness. Written with the co-operation of Leigh himself, this book gives detailed readings of the nine feature films he has made for the cinema, as well as an overview of his work for television.Table of ContentsIntroduction: ‘You’ve gotta laugh’1. ‘Really wants to direct’: formative years2. ‘A kind of language’: Bleak Moments3. ‘A long time in the womb’: the TV films4. ‘A different world’: High Hopes5. ‘So long as you’re happy’: Life is Sweet6. ‘The future is now’: Naked7. ‘Welcome to the family’: Secrets and Lies8. ‘All these memories’: Career Girls9. ‘Laughter – tears – curtain’: Topsy-Turvy10. ‘Life’s too short’: All or Nothing11. ‘Out of the kindness of her heart’: Vera DrakeConclusion: ‘The journey continues’Filmography

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Book SynopsisHe''s been called Australia''s Bob Dylan and likened to Springsteen and Neil Young, but Paul Kelly stands alone as a chronicler of his and our times.He is Australia''s best-loved singer, songwriter, author and poetic observer and though he has written his own stories, no one has captured the broader life and times of Paul Kelly - until now.Renowned music journalist, author and for many years Kelly''s manager, Stuart Coupe takes us from Kelly''s family life as the sixth of nine children in Adelaide to his life today. With Paul''s blessing and access to friends, family, band mates and musical collaborators, Coupe shows Paul''s evolution from a young man who only really picked up a guitar in his late teens, to an Australian music icon.Through hundreds of interviews, Coupe details the way Paul juggled the demands, temptations and excesses of rock''n''roll with real life. Revealing Paul Kelly''s personal relationships, his friendships, his generosity and support of other artiTrade ReviewReview * Courier Mail and Herald Sun [AUDIENCE: 303,140 ASR: AUD 5,159] *Review * NATIONAL [PRINT] Daily Telegrah [AUDIENCE: 385,586 ASR: AUD 23,937] *Review * Townsville Bulletin and Goldcoast Bulletin *Feature * SA [PRINT] Adelaide Advertiser [AUDIENCE: 149,005 ASR: AUD 9,189] *Coupe brings an insider's knowledge to bear in writing the first definitive biography on Kelly * QLD [PRINT] Courier Mail [AUDIENCE:166,502 ASR: 2,503 AUD] *this book is highly recommended to anyone who has ever fallen under the spell of one of his songs... It's hard to ask for anything more from a man, or from a book. * The Weekend Australia [AUDIENCE: 219,242 ASR: 121,251] *Review in feature article - 'Plenty of curtain-lifting over his music v the music business.' * NATIONAL [PRINT] The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, et al. [TOTAL AUDIENCE: 807,249 TOTAL ASR: AUD 115,114] *This is one to read and keep. * QLD [PRINT] Noosa Today [AUDIENCE: 24,000] *honest, revealing and a must-read for Paul Kelly fans and music lovers alike. * Sunraysia Daily [AUDIENCE: 7,268 ASR: 1,663 ] *An important and revealing book. * Canberra Weekly [AUDIENCE: 43,073 ASR:952] *In a biography reminiscent of a cubist portrait, we see the musician through the eyes of those who have been part of his musical world. * NSW & VIC [PRINT] Spectrum, SMH & The Age [AUDIENCE: 386,260 ASR: AUD 100,912] *

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Book SynopsisThe story of a love affair with the Bay City Rollers. Over four hot summers from 1975 to 1979, teenager Caroline Sullivan and her friends criss-crossed the USA in the Rollers' wake. They staked out airports and hotels, tricking airline clerks and wheedling information out of PR companies.

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Book SynopsisAlthough his film career extended from the early days of sound to the British New Wave and beyond, Sir John Mills is nonetheless remembered as the archetypal hero of the Second World War. Regarded as an English ''everyman'', his performances crossed the class divide and, in his easy transition from below decks to above, he came to represent a newly democratic masculine ideal.But what was this exemplary masculinity and what became of it in the aftermath of war? John Mills and British Cinema asks how was it possible for an actor to embody national identity and, by exploring the cultural contexts in which Mills and the nation became synonymous, the book offers a new perspective on 40 years of cinema and social change. Through detailed analysis of a wide range of classic British films, John Mills and British Cinema exposes the shifting constructions of ''national'' masculinity, arguing that the screen persona of the actor is a fundamental, and often overlooked, dimension of British cinema.Table of Contents1.Introduction: Acting English; PART I; 2.A British Cagney? Cinema and self-definition in the 1930s; 3.Mills at War, 1940-1945 - The nation incarnate?; PART II; 4.A Cautionary Note: Great expeditions and the post-war world; PART III; 5.Dead Men, Angry Men and Drunks: Post-traumatic stress and the 1950s; 6.The Spectre of Impotence: Fathers, lovers and defeated authority; 7.Playing the Fool: Comedy and the end of everyman; Filmography; Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from Sunday Times bestseller Baggage, Fall Out is the second part of Janet Street-Porter's memoir, revealing how she built herself up to be a newspaper supremo and TV personality

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Book SynopsisA Star is Born is being remade for release in October 2018. The 1954 version was the triumph and tragedy of Judy Garlands's life and that story is told here by her daughter

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Book SynopsisStep aside, Seinfeld. Move along, Chris Rock. It''s time for the brave, hilarious women of comedy to get the recognition they deserve. The League of Extraordinarily Funny Women is an illustrated gift book that celebrates 50 of the most groundbreaking women in comedy -- past and present -- who have challenged gender norms, shaken up the status quo, and made important contributions in art and culture to impact the world around them. These are the women who use their wit to deliver cutting social commentary, tangle with sensitive subjects, challenge traditional ideas about femininity, and above all, do anything but sit still and stay quiet when laughs are on the line. This timely examination explores where the women are today and how they got there, as well as how they helped change the conversation on what role women played in comedy.

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Book SynopsisA guide to 52 prime examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2. -- based on the Turner Classic Movies series -- is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, insightful commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that define the meaning of the word classic.Featured films:Sunrise (1927)Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)Freaks (1932)Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)Twentieth Century (1934)Top Hat (1935)Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)Dodsworth (1936)Awful Truth, The (1937)Adventures of Robin Hood, The (1938)Stagecoach (1939)Women, The (1939)Great Dictator, The (1940)Philadelphia Story, The (1940)Maltese Falcon, The (1941)Ball of Fire (1941)Sullivan''s Travels (1942)Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)Cat People (1942)Laura (1944)Mildred Pierce (1945)Brief Encounter (1945)Notorious (1946)Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The (1947)Treasure of the Sier

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Book SynopsisThe Go-Go’s were the first all-female rock group in history to write their own songs, play their own instruments, and reach the top of the Billboard charts with their #1 album, Beauty and the Beat. Made In Hollywood is drummer Gina Schock’s personal account of the band, which includes a treasure trove of photographs and memorabilia collected over the course of her 40-year career.The Go-Go’s debut album, Beauty and the Beat, rose to the top of the charts in 1981 and their hit songs 'We Got the Beat', 'Our Lips Are Sealed', “Vacation”, and 'Head Over Heels' (to name a few) served as a soundtrack to our lives in the ‘80s.Now, after the release of their Critics Choice Award-winning Showtime documentary, and in anticipation of their forthcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and their 2021 West Coast shows, Gina takes fans behind the scenes for a rare look at her personal images documenting the band's wild journey to the heights of fame and stardom. Featuring posters, photographs, Polaroids, and other memorabilia from her archives, Made In Hollywood also includes stories from each member of the Go-Go’s, along with other cultural luminaries like Kate Pierson, Jodie Foster, Dave Stewart, Martha Quinn, and Paul Reubens.With a style as bold and distinctive as any Go-Go’s album, Made In Hollywood is the perfect tribute to one of the world's most iconic groups.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling guide to the lives, deaths, and final resting places of our most enduring cultural icons has been revised and updated to include celebrities like Betty White, Alex Trebek, and many more.Where Are They Buried? has directed legions of fervent fans and multitudes of the morbidly curious to the graves, monuments, and tombstones of the more than 500 celebrities and antiheroes included in the book. The most comprehensive guide on the subject by far, every entry features an entertaining capsule biography full of little-known facts, a detailed description of the death, and step-by-step directions to the grave, including not only the name of the cemetery but the exact location of the gravesite and how to reach it. The book also provides a handy index of grave locations organized by state, province, and country to make planning a grave-hopping road trip easy and efficient. The 2023 edition adds 8 new entries including Kob

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Book SynopsisWith her sassy persona, iconic hairdo, and body-positive appeal, Bettie Page was ahead of her time in the '50s and today is a pop icon who never goes out of style. This playful lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of the Pinups offers real advice for today's modern woman.

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Book SynopsisThe greatest story never told, this formidable and gorgeously written biography documents the amazing and controversial short life of Calixa Lavallee - the composer of 'O Canada' - and the tumult of 19th-century North America.

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Book SynopsisTeddy Reig (1917-1984) was a larger-than-life character, a self-described hustler who had a profound effect on the music world from the 1940s to the 1970s. As a record producer, he captured the work of dozens of leading jazz innovators.Trade ReviewTeddy moved his SOUL to Harlem and lived it to the end. This is an important work about our music. Get It! -- Dizzy GillespieThe importance of Reig's career as a record producer is undeniable...a fine job of editing and pulling the material together...valuable... * CHOICE *Teddy was truly one of a kind. He knew everyone, and everyone knew him. Reminiscing in Tempo captures the spirit of Teddy and the time in which he lived. -- Benny Carter...a valuable addition to a jazz collector's library... * Chattanooga Times Free Press *...will have you chuckling every few pages...a story worth reading for the insight it gives, for things don't change...a lovely little book... * Storyville *...Reig's multiple roles—fan, A&R man, gadfly and hustler—give this volume a sense of atmospheric perspective and crass business realities unmatched by many musicians' (auto)biographies. It's fun. * Cadence Magazine *

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Book SynopsisDocuments the craft of organbuilder Gerhard Brunzema (1927-1992) and looks at how his instruments and his approach to organbuilding influenced music history.Trade Review...offers the reader an excellent survey of Brunzema's life and work and includes many interesting insights...is a fitting tribute to Brunzema. * The American Organist *...valuable and interesting...this book belongs in the library of every student of organ history and design. * Journal Of American Organbuilding *...presents a wide range of helpful materials... -- Lawrence Archibold, Carleton College * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *

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Book SynopsisIn 1996, George Walker became the first black American to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. This accolade, awarded for his composition Lilacs, was just one of many Walker has received: Walker has been inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame and has received six honorary doctoral degrees. Considered one of the most important American composers of the last century, Walker has produced works that rank among the finest in contemporary classical music. In Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist, Walker recounts the most significant events in his life and distinguished career as a composer and a musician. Beginning with his childhood in Washington, D.C., Walker reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his development as an artist. He recalls his early childhood, his professional debut as a concert pianist, his studies in Europe, and his connections with some of the world''s most famous musicians. Along the way he includes analyses of some of his most important worksTrade ReviewWalker’s autobiographical recollections are balanced and even-handed; he recounts both triumphs and disappointments in straightforward, almost bare-boned prose that allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions....Writing of his early life, he compellingly portrays the strong, quiet dignity of his parents and grandmother, qualities he’s obviously imbibed and assimilated as integral parts of his own personality. Short but revealing portraits of famous musicians add a colorful touch. Overall, Walker’s autobiography should be of interest to anyone curious about the life and works of a distinguished American composer. * Fanfare Magazine, May 2010 *Walker is at his best when he discusses his music, especially his desire to write music that is technically accomplished and musically interesting at the same time. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association, June 2010 *Walker details his accomplishments, activities, and achievements - and yes, aggravations and affronts - in "Reminiscences of an American Composer and Pianist," a memoir that's just been released by Scarecrow Press....Walker creates his works of art with a deliberative meticulousness. * Bookshelf, August 2009 *That Walker was one of the foremost of contemporary composers was evident long before he won the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1996. Here he offers an account of his stellar background, from his first studies in his native Washington, DC, through his degree work at Oberlin, Curtis, and Eastman-not to mention private study with Nadia Boulanger and others-providing details not previously available. . . . Walker's work as both composer and pianist, his insight into his contacts with fellow professionals, and terse analyses of his major works all unite here, making this autobiographical study a priority for musicians. Highly recommended. * CHOICE, December 2009 *

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Book SynopsisFor nearly 40 years, David Lynch''s works have enthralled, mystified, and provoked viewers. Lynch''s films delve into the subjective consciousness of his characters to reveal both the depraved darkness and luminous spirituality of human nature. From his experimental shorts of the 1960s to feature films like Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and INLAND EMPIRE, Lynch has pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. In David Lynch: Beautiful Dark, author Greg Olson explores the surreal intricacies of the director''s unique visual and visceral style not only in his full-length films but also his early forays into painting and short films, as well as his television landmark, Twin Peaks. This in-depth exploration is the first full-length work to analyze the intimate symbiosis between Lynch''s life experience and artistic expressions: from the small-town child to the teenage painter to the 60-year-old Internet and digital media experimenter.To fully delineate thTrade ReviewSimply put, the book, "Beautiful Dark" by Greg Olsen is a work of art...The one thing that hits you about this book is the amount of passion that Olsen has put into his work....Olsen covers nearly every imaginable work that Lynch has ever done to date and does so with great enthusiasm and passion. He insightfully moves between Lynch's works with a precision that is both refreshing and exhaustive at the same time. The result is a chance between two worlds...into a place where no one has gone before....So if you were hesitating picking this one up, as Coop would say, "Every day, once a day, give yourself a present..." And grab this book today! -- Brian Kursar * Dugpa.Com, 10/4/08 *An essential resource in understanding Lynch’s work. -- David Bushman, Curator, Television, The Paley Center for MediaWith unprecedented access to Lynch, his parents, family, and colleagues, Olson has captured and defined the raw, mysterious energy that flows through the works of this iconoclastic auteur. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, February 2009 *Olson's comprehensive biography of this highly original filmmaker contains a wealth of information, much of it previously unpublished. * CHOICE, June 2009 *A thorough-going critical study of Lynch's works in all media that is firmly embedded in a clear biographical narrative and backed by lengthy interviews with almost everyone in his life....The result is exactly the kind of complex, keen-eyed but sympathetic critical biography one wishes every great filmmaker could receive. * Dga Quarterly *

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