Entertainment Books
Rowman & Littlefield Dan Alexander Audio: A Vintage Odyssey
Book SynopsisThis unique book reveals the origins and tells the history of vintage recording gear, told by the man who coined the term. The products of 22 manufacturers are illustrated with over 450 never before published photographs and reprints of original manufacturers sales brochures from the authors collection.
£42.75
Skyhorse Publishing The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video
Book SynopsisOver 200,000 sold! Adopted for use by over 700 college courses!Written by a working professional, here is the most user-friendly book available on the subject of film and video production; it reduces the shooting experience to its essence, making complicated concepts easy to grasp. Using simple clear language and more than 150 illustrations, the book explains: Exposure Lenses Composition Basic sequence Crossing the line Lighting Montages Sound Editing And much more! When you finish this book, you will know and understand how to shoot good pictures that will edit together seamlessly in post-production. With added chapters on sound and editing, this new edition of The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video rounds out the education of any filmmaker.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
£10.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Oasis' Definitely Maybe
Book SynopsisOasis’s incendiary 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe managed to summarize almost the entire history of post-fifties guitar music from Chuck Berry to My Bloody Valentine in a way that seemed effortless. But this remarkable album was also a social document that came closer to narrating the collective hopes and dreams of a people than any other record of the last quarter century. In a Britain that had just undergone the most damaging period of social upheaval in a century under the Thatcher government, Noel Gallagher ventriloquized slogans of burning communitarian optimism through the mouth of his brother Liam and the playing of the other Oasis ‘everymen’: Paul McGuigan, Paul Arthurs and Tony McCarroll. On Definitely Maybe, Oasis communicated a timeworn message of idealism and hope against the odds, but one that had special resonance in a society where the widening gap between high and low demanded a newly superhuman kind of leaping. Alex Niven charts the astonishing rise of Oasis in the mid 1990s and celebrates the life-affirming, communal force of songs such as “Live Forever,” “Supersonic,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” In doing so, he seeks to reposition Oasis in relation to their Britpop peers and explore one of the most controversial pop-cultural narratives of the last thirty years.Trade ReviewAs well as an accomplished assessment of an underrated album from an overrated band, the book is a salutary example of how to interpret politics through culture, and culture through politics. -- Rhian E Jones * Los Angeles Review of Books *It is a credible thesis, borne out by the history of the band and its music ... As Niven argues in his introduction, literature on Oasis has thus far tended to treat its subject either fawningly or dismissively, not critically. Niven’s book plugs that gap. -- Joseph Charlton * Times Literary Supplement *The 33 1/3 series is a unique opportunity for writers to take a single album, examine it in greater depth ... It’s set a very high standard which Niven more than meets here, offering a smorgasbord for thought for Oasis scholars and watchers. He leaves no song unturned, subjecting each to the sort of breakdown and appreciative analysis they've rarely enjoyed, his scrutiny yielding fresh insights .. I’d recommend this book to anyone but the person I’d recommend it to above all is Noel Gallagher. -- David Stubbs * Review31 *Niven is right to identify Oasis as the most culturally central, and in that sense the most important, voice of the period. -- Harry Stopes * The Oxonian Review *Niven does a remarkable job summing up what made Oasis so special in that moment — while also hinting at the demise that would follow. It’s a fantastic book, and if you care about Oasis, you should read it. * Stereogum *I still respect the amount of research beyond the band itself that had to go into writing this book. Knowing the climate in which Oasis was created is as necessary as the songs when one wants to talk about the importance of the band. On that, I am with [Niven] ... [This book] gave me a lot to think about, and the discussion and study of Oasis is one of my favorite subjects. -- Sara Habein * Perspehone Magazine *[Niven's] documenting an era that was considerably well-documented — this was the last great gasp of the music newsweeklies, after all — but he’s uncovering necessary truths that were hidden in plain sight and need to be remembered. Reading this 33 1/3, all the nostalgia surrounding the 20th anniversary of Britpop fades and all the exciting turmoil of that fleeting time comes into sharp relief. -- Stephen Thomas Erlewine * Stephen Thomas Erlewine's blog *I’ve often said that the goal of a 33-1/3 book is to get the reader to enjoy and appreciate the album more after reading the book. Niven agrees, as from the first paragraph he makes clear that this is what he set out to do. By this measure, Oasis’ Definitely Maybe (the book) is a wild success ... [It] is a great addition to the 33-1/3 canon. * 2bit Monkey blog *Sometimes it can be invigorating and even instructive to disagree with an author. Reading Alex Niven's spirited defense of Oasis' 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe, there were moments when I shook my head and devised mental rebuttals against, for instance, his comparison of the band's pop-history scavenging with hip-hop sampling. And yet, he makes his arguments with such insight that for a while I did come to think of Oasis as a bunch of leftist revolutionaries reconceiving pop music as a vehicle for working-class liberation. -- Stephen M. Deusner * Pitchfork *Table of ContentsForeword Intro: A speck of dust in a football stadium 1. Earth 2. Water 3. Fire 4. Air Postscript: Quintessence Reading and Watching Notes
£9.49
Silman-James Press,U.S. Movie Money: Understanding Hollywood's (Creative)
Book SynopsisThese authors knowledge of the nuances of movie and television accounting shines through the pages of this book, which is sure to become a standard reference in this field. -- Harold L. Vogel, author, Entertainment Industry Economics. The distribution of a motion pictures profits is, for most filmmakers, a murky, labyrinthine domain ruled by studio/distributor accountants and lawyers. Movie Money -- a must-read for all film producers, directors, writers, and actors -- unravels, demystifies, and explains the film industrys unique, arcane, creative accounting practices. It examines a films various revenue-generating and revenue-consuming components and presents numerous film industry definitions and calculations of gross and net profits. It also provides in-depth coverage of the various aspects of profit participation -- its terminology and accounting and deal practices -- along with chapters on audits, claims, and negotiating tips and tricks. The Third Edition adds a wealth of all-new material on New Media, a chapter on film distribution and production in todays China, written by Tracy Liang (a CPA with Green Hasson Janks), as well as a thorough updating of every section of the book.
£26.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Contender
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Marlon Brando reigned over Hollywood in an era before it was possible to know every little thing about an actor’s life — but this biography [changes] that. Mann went through Brando’s personal archives to craft a story that covers not only his behind-the-scenes persona but the way in which he led the charge for a merging of Hollywood and protest culture.” — Entertainment Weekly, Big Books of Fall Preview “ Big, sprawling, meticulously researched…Tells us everything we ever wanted to know about the man and then some.” — Washington Post “An insightful and well-researched portrait of Marlon Brando. Taking a cinematic approach, Mann swoops in on pivotal moments in Brando’s life. Though sympathetic to Brando, Mann doesn’t shy away from his flaws, such as his often callous treatment of women. The result is a thoughtfully considered study of a supremely talented, observant, and imaginative man who became a reluctant cultural icon.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Structuring his biography like a film, Mann jumps from one key moment in Brando’s life to another—the dysfunctional family life, the great movie roles, the tempestuous and often callous relationships with lovers, the tragedies that befell his children—and, while the book brings something new and often revelatory to all of these familiar aspects of the Brando saga, Mann is at his best when he digs into Brando’s tortured relationship with acting itself… A compelling biography, rich in complexity and irony.” — Booklist (starred review) “Remarkably ambitious … Mann’s book is continuously fascinating, vivid, and full of new information; for anyone interested in Brando, it is indispensable.” — Air Mail “[THE CONTENDER] is a humanizing portrait that doesn't shy away from the complexity of one of Hollywood's greatest stars.” — AARP Magazine “ Deeply engaging and perceptive from page one…A thoroughly enjoyable, illuminating read." — Library Journal (starred review) “ William J. Mann masterfully captures Brando’s allure, his psychological complexity and the epic arc of his career…From Mann, Brando receives a biography every bit as compelling and powerful as his own stage presence.” — BookPage "Mann uses painstaking years of research, conversations with those who knew Brando best, and his own knack for delving into the lives of Hollywood luminaries to offer fans up a staggeringly comprehensive tale of Brando’s life." — Entertainment Weekly "William J. Mann sets out in The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando to give the actor the dominant voice in his own story, serving as the advocate Brando is often denied in articles and books… Mann’s book presents a necessary re-examination of Brando and his tumultuous life…The Contender is a standout biography, providing an empathetic look at Brando’s struggle with himself." — Associated Press "Mann is a dogged investigator who is fixed on establishing truths. Over and over again in his long book he dispels fantastic stories, unstitches embroidered truths and pins Brando down. Mann is an experienced writer about Tinseltown….His research is exhaustive. His tone is agreeably respectful. As Hollywood biographies go, this is as nice and as intelligent as can be." — The Times (UK)
£13.49
Red Planet Publishing Ltd Dead Straight Guide To Guns N' Roses
Book SynopsisGuns N' Roses, or GNR as they're known, is one of the biggest-selling rock bands of the past 30 years. Formed in 1985 their first album, Appetite for Destruction, followed two years later. With many star performers including Slash, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin and later drummer Matt Sorum, the band has always been high-profile. Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, recorded simultaneously and released in 1991, debuted at number two and number one on the Billboard 200 respectively and have sold a combined 35 million copies worldwide. The band is currently on a massive world tour and, with talk of a new album, have never been more popular.
£14.24
Thames & Hudson Ltd Imagine John Yoko
Book SynopsisPersonally compiled and curated by Yoko Ono, Imagine John Yoko is the definitive inside story told in revelatory detail of the making of the legendary album and all that surrounded it: the locations, the creative team, the artworks and the films, in the words of John & Yoko and the people who were there. Features 80% exclusive, hitherto-unpublished archive photos and footage sequences of all the key players in situ, together with lyric sheets, Yoko's art installations, and exclusive new insights and personal testimonies from Yoko and over forty of the musicians, engineers, staff, celebrities, artists and photographers who were there including Julian Lennon, Klaus Voormann, Alan White, Jim Keltner, David Bailey, Dick Cavett and Sir Michael Parkinson. A lot has been written about the creation of the song, the album and the film of Imagine, mainly by people who weren't there, so I'm very pleased and grateful that now, for the first time, so many of the participants have kindly Trade Review'A luxurious scrapbook … Beatles geeks will salivate over it' - Observer'Gorgeous' - i newspaper'Wonderful' - Choice'Tells their love story like never before' - Rolling Stone'Deeply desirable … especially for [those] who covet the rare and beautiful … to see how this avant-garde duo lived and created art is powerfully inspiring' - Harper's Bazaar Australia'A Lennon fan could hardly ask for more' - Washington Post'Fans will be particularly enchanted' - USA Today'This book is near perfect' - Spill'Here, in a new book of interviews past and present, we see how their love affair, the making of the album and their pacifism intertwined' - Financial TimesTable of ContentsPreface • 1. Tittenhurst • 2. Recording Imagine • 3. Album Artwork • 4. Filming Imagine • 5. This Is Not Here • 6. Legacy
£28.00
Transcript Verlag Musical Practice as a Form of Life – How Making
Book SynopsisHow is musical practice connected with everyday life? Eva-Maria Houben shows that performing music as an activity - indeed, as playing - is a meaningful shift from an approach based on structural analysis. Musical practice, Eva-Maria Houben contends, can be understood as open and never finished. Such an emphasis on repetition offers freedom from perfection, productivity, and purpose, thus allowing meaning to unfold in specific situations, places, and relationships. Musical practice can become a form of life and a reality in its own right. The study includes musical examples from the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries as well as contemporary music.Trade ReviewBesprochen in: The Wire, 430 (2019), Tim Rutherford-Johnson
£63.60
Insight Editions The Decade That Rocked: The Photography Of Mark
Book SynopsisFeaturing the iconic and never-before-published photography of Mark Weiss, The Decade That Rocked covers the biggest names from the ’80s hard rock scene—including Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and more.“I have read pretty much every rock 'n' roll biography there is worth reading, and you never know what to expect when you pick up a new book. Well, let me tell you Mark Weiss has raised the bar for rock 'n' roll books with The Decade That Rocked. Mark has always been at the top of his field, and the level of detail and quality put into this book is the ultimate testament to his rock n' roll photographic legacy.” – Sebastian Bach “Mark is the real deal. He may not play the guitar, but that camera is his guitar. He’s a rockstar.” – Gene Simmons 'Mark’s energy, his creativity, his drive, his positive attitude and his enthusiasm that make him one of the legends of rock photography. It’s why his work—both old and new—is still so in demand today. Mark Weiss inspires greatness in all he turns his camera lens on. But don’t take my word for it. Just look at the pictures in this book.' – Dee Snider “His pictures say as much as the music” – Rob Halford “He was one of the guys. He wasn’t one of the 18 photographers you’d work with that day.” – Alice Cooper “He had that instinct, to recognize our energy and use his technical talent to capture it.” – Joe Perry “The Decade That Rocked breaches a level of intimacy that so many music photographers are lacking today. Each and every photo exemplifies the trust and the synergy between photographer and subject. You can feel the essence of the music in the live shots, just as vibrantly as you can feel the spirit and the essence of the musicians behind the scenes.” – Screamer Magazine Mark “Weissguy” Weiss set an unmatched standard for rock photography. Starting out as a teenager by sneaking into concerts with a neighbor’s 35mm camera, he embarked on a legendary career that took him around the globe and onto some of the most memorable album and magazine covers in rock history– featuring the likes of Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS, and so many more. With 700+ photos, brand new interviews, and stories from Mark himself, Decade that Rocked is a monument to the photography, friendships, and legacy of an artist that helped define one of rock’s most iconic eras. This career-spanning collection features: A unique lens on the golden age of rock: Never-before or rarely seen photos of legends like Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS, as well as countless others whose sound and image defined the era. Exclusive interviews: Ozzy Osbourne, Dee Snider, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry, Rob Halford, and many more recall their memories of this era-defining decade. Untold Stories: Relive Mark’s unbelievable journey through rock history, from getting arrested for selling photos outside of Kiss concert to touring with legends like Van Halen, to photographing Bon Jovi’s infamous “Slippery When Wet” shoot, shooting backstage at Live Aid with Black Sabbath, and so many more. Definitive Lens: Creem magazine readers ranked Mark Weiss as rock’s top photographer of the 80s. His work has appeared on some of the most iconic album and magazine covers of all time. Captured from the unique vantage point of a photographer who lived and breathed the ’80s in all its grit and glory, The Decade That Rocked brings to life the no-holds-barred sounds and sights that changed the world of hard rock and metal forever.
£33.60
Faber Piano Adventures Piano Adventures Technique & Artistry Book Lev.
Book Synopsis(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book features effective "Technique Secret" exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An "Artistry Magic" piece at the end of each unit explores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents all twelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-finger scales, grouped in easy to memorize patterns.
£8.28
Faber Piano Adventures Adult Piano Adventures AllInOne Book 1
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£18.04
Faber Piano Adventures Adult Piano Adventures Christmas for All Time 1:
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£9.99
Faber Piano Adventures Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 2A: 2nd
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£9.64
Faber Piano Adventures Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 3B: 2nd
Book Synopsis(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition of the Level 3B Lesson Book is a fresh, dynamic update for early-intermediate students. This is the level of contrasts: fast fingerwork contrasted with sonorous tonal colors, and traditional harmonies mingled with contemporary sounds. Compositions from Dvorak, Rebikov, and Liszt are included along with new Faber originals.
£9.21
Faber Piano Adventures Piano Adventures Theory Book Level 3B: 2nd
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£8.91
HarperCollins Publishers Ed Sheeran
Book SynopsisCompelling new biography' Daily ExpressFascinating stories'Daily MirrorA well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography.' Publishers WeeklyEd Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.He was the thirteen-year-old guitarist in a school rock band when he decided to become a singer-songwriter, even though he could barely hold a tune and had never written a song. Within a year, he had recorded an album in his bedroom.Bestselling biographer Sean Smith traces the astonishing journey of the shy little boy with a stammer who, avoiding flashy showmanship, grew up to be a global phenomenon.Through compelling new research and interviews, he tells the story of Ed's remarkable mum and dad who gave their son the courage to pursue his dream, the friends and mentors who encouraged him and the lovers who inspired his most famous songTrade ReviewPraise for George: ‘A celebration of his life, as well as his music. Brill.’ Closer ‘Incredibly moving insight into a man who is without doubt part of the soundtrack to my childhood’ – Shelley Fallows at Lovereading Praise for Adele: ‘Fans will be engrossed’ OK Magazine Praise for Kim: “A kind but astute biography. Four stars.” Mail on Sunday “An honest account offering a unique insight on the Krazy world of the Kardashians." The Sun Praise for Tom Jones: “Jaunty and well-researched … the most complete and entertaining portrait of the Welsh superstar to date” – The Mail on Sunday (Event Magazine) “A lavishly appointed, no-holds-barred biography.” – MailOnline
£10.44
Redcliffe Press Ltd Hit and Miss: The Story of the John Barry Seven
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£22.50
Michael Wiese Productions Making the Magic Happen: The Art and Craft of
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£20.69
Michael Wiese Productions Producer to Producer: A Step-by-Step Guide to
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£27.20
Faber Piano Adventures My First Piano Adventure Writing Book A
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£8.76
Hal Leonard Corporation Ringo: With a Little Help
Book SynopsisÊRingo: With a Little HelpÊ is the first in-depth biography of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr who kept the beat for an entire generation and who remains a rock icon over fifty years since the Beatles took the world by storm. ÊWith a Little HelpÊ traces the entire arc of Ringo's remarkable life and career from his sickly childhood to his life as The World's Most Famous drummer to his triumphs addictions and emotional battles following the breakup of the Beatles as he comes to terms with his legacy.ÞBorn in 1940 as Richard Starkey in the Dingle one of Liverpool's most gritty rough-and-tumble neighborhoods he rose from a hardscrabble childhood ä marked by serious illnesses long hospital stays and little schooling ä to emerge against all odds as a locally renowned drummer. Taking the stage name Ringo Starr his big break with the Beatles rocketed him to the pinnacle of worldwide acclaim in a remarkably short time. He was the last member of the Beatles to join the group but also the most vulnerable and his post-Beatles career was marked by chart-topping successes a jet-setting life of excess and alcohol abuse and ultimately his rebirth as one of rock's revered elder statesman.
£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Tone Manual: Discovering Your Ultimate Electric Guitar Sound
Book SynopsisTone: it's the concept that gear-obsessed guitarists discuss more than any other and the ÊTone ManualÊ is the first book to take this hallowed concept seriously. In the course of breaking down the individual components of the electric guitar rig the book both examines the ingredients in any given piece of equipment that contribute to superior or inferior sound and offers tips on improving and making the most of the gear you've already got ä all with reference to interviews with name artists and manufacturers.ÞÞIn addition the ÊTone ManualÊ discusses the evolution of the guitarist's concept of good tone. It provides an extensive guide to recorded examples of playing generally considered tonally superior citing examples from the early days of electric jazz blues country and rock and roll; from the classic rock blues rock and heavy rock heyday of the late 1960s and early '70s; and from myriad contemporary artists.ÞÞThroughout the ÊTone ManualÊ a series of more than 30 Tone Tips will offer quick digestible practical info bites to help readers improve their sound and better understand their equipment. The ÊTone ManualÊ also includes a cover-mounted CD.
£17.09
McFarland & Co Inc Italian Gothic Horror Films 19801989
Book Synopsis The Italian Gothic horror genre underwent many changes in the 1980s, with masters such as Mario Bava and Riccardo Freda dying or retiring and young filmmakers such as Lamberto Bava (Macabro, Demons) and Michele Soavi (The Church) surfacing. Horror films proved commercially successful in the first half of the decade thanks to Dario Argento (both as director and producer) and Lucio Fulci, but the rise of made-for-TV products has resulted in the gradual disappearance of genre products from the big screen. This book examines all the Italian Gothic films of the 1980s. It includes previously unpublished trivia and production data taken from official archive papers, original scripts and interviews with filmmakers, actors and scriptwriters. The entries include a complete cast and crew list, plot summary, production history and analysis. Two appendices list direct-to-video releases and made-for-TV films.Trade ReviewRoberto Curti's authority in the field of the Italian Horror film is beyond dispute [...] Curti sports a phenomenal, forensic knowledge of the genre, allied to a well-developed critical faculty..." Barry Forshaw, DVD Choices
£27.54
The University of Chicago Press Sex Death and Minuets
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£34.00
Little, Brown Book Group Wilderness
Book Synopsis*Now a major TV series on Amazon Prime Video, starring Jenna Coleman*__________________________________________LOVE CAN HURT. BETRAYAL CAN KILL.Shattered by the discovery of her husband''s affair, Liv knows they need to leave the chaos of New York to save their marriage. Maybe the road trip they''d always planned, exploring America''s national parks - just the two of them - would help heal the wounds.But what Liv hasn''t told her husband is that she has set him three challenges on their trip - three opportunities to prove he''s really sorry.If he fails? Well, it''s dangerous out there in the wilderness; accidents happen all the time. And if it''s easy to die, then it''s also easy to kill.__________________________________________What readers are saying about Wilderness . . .''Fast paced and totally twisted. THIS IS A MUST READ''''A dark, addictive thriller everyonTrade ReviewThe female's more deadly than the male in this gripping story of a wife planning revenge on her cheating husband on a road trip into America's rugged outback. It's reminiscent of Jane Harper's Force of Nature, as indeed Nature and it's dangers play a part as Liv mentally sets her husband, unwitting love rat Will, tests to pass before she'll forgive him on a 'bonding' trip into the wildernress . . . This has hit thriller written all over it * Peterborough Telegraph *Praise for B. E. Jones's other novels:This gripping thriller explores what it's like to have a picture perfect life but with a deep and secret past * Evening Standard *The perfect thriller for a long, cold November evening * Buzz *A tense, page-turning thriller . . . a fast-paced story that shocks and thrills -- Lisa Ballantyne, author of THE GUILTY ONETension, twists, humour and heart - this thriller about secrets buried and exhumed has it all * Morning Star *An intelligent, intriguing page-turner, with a distinctive voice and a compelling protagonist. I devoured it in a single sitting -- C. J. Cooper, author of THE BOOK CLUBA fantastic read * My Weekly *The female's more deadly than the male in this gripping story of a wife planning revenge on her cheating husband on a road trip into America's rugged outback. It's reminiscent of Jane Harper's Force of Nature, as indeed Nature and it's dangers play a part as Liv mentally sets her husband, unwitting love rat Will, tests to pass before she'll forgive him on a 'bonding' trip into the wildernress . . . This has hit thriller written all over it * Peterborough Telegraph *Praise for B. E. Jones:The perfect thriller for a long, cold November evening * Buzz *A fabulous, gripping page-turner! Beautifully written and highly recomendedClaustrophobic and infused with menace. B. E. Jones creates a sinister world of secrets, twists and revelationsI got completely sucked in by this . . . An irresistible voice, a unique predicament and a cast of characters that plays acid jazz on your heartstrings. Hard to take and impossible to look awayA fantastic read * My Weekly *A dark murder mystery with an intriguing twist . . . If you enjoyed Sarah Pinborough's latest novel, Behind Her Eyes, then give this a try * Sci-Fi Bullentin *
£9.49
Warner Contemporary Chord Khancepts
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£20.79
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers thehornhandbook
Book SynopsisTHE HORN HANDBOOK
£24.50
Pan Macmillan Robin
Book SynopsisDave Itzkoff is the author of Mad as Hell, Cocaine's Son and Lads. He is a culture reporter at the New York Times, where he writes regularly about film, television, theatre, music and popular culture. He previously worked at Spin, Maxim and Details, and his work has appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired and other publications. He lives in New York City.
£14.44
Taylor & Francis Ltd Analog Synthesizers Understanding Performing
Book SynopsisMaking its first huge impact in the 1960s through the inventions of Bob Moog, the analog synthesizer sound, riding a wave of later developments in digital and software synthesis, has now become more popular than ever.Analog Synthesizers charts the technology, instruments, designers, and musicians associated with its three major historical phases: invention in the 1960s1970s and the music of Walter Carlos, Pink Floyd, Gary Numan, Genesis, Kraftwerk, The Human League, Tangerine Dream, and Jean-Michel Jarre; re-birth in the 1980s1990s through techno and dance music and jazz fusion; and software synthesis. Now updated, this new edition also includes sections on the explosion from 2000 to the present day in affordable, mass market Eurorack format and other analog instruments, which has helped make the analog synthesizer sound hugely popular once again, particularly in the fields of TV and movie music.Major artists interviewed in depth include: HansTable of ContentsAcknowledgements About the author Introduction: what’s so great about analog? Chapter 1 What is analog? Sound Frequency Amplitude Wave shape Harmonics and overtones Noise Phase Synthesizer components Circuit design Sound design Chapter 2 Aspects of analog sound Voltage-controlled oscillator Voltage-controlled filter Envelope generator Voltage-controlled amplifier Low-frequency oscillator White noise source Sample-and-hold Wave shaper Ring modulator Subharmonic oscillator Resonator Frequency shifter Morphing filter Vocoder Sequencer Keyboard MIDI interface Assorted modules Chapter 3 The birth of analog, the manufacturers and the artists Moog ARP EMS Oberheim Sequential circuits Yamaha Korg Roland Chapter 4 The growth of analog Italy France The Netherlands Japan United Kingdom Germany USA Chapter 5 Using and programming analog Classical and avant-garde programmers Jazz programmers Pop and TV music programmers Rock programmers Pure synthesizer programmers Techno-pop programmers Programming for orchestral imitation Programming rock, pop and electric sounds Programming abstract sounds Ten great analog sounds Chapter 6 The analog revival, 1980s–2000s Chapter 7 Programming and using virtual analog hardware and software Virtual analog programming Virtual oscillators Virtual filters Virtual LFOs Virtual envelopes Virtual controllers Alternative applications Analog software Chapter 8 2013-2019 updates: new instruments, Eurorack and movies/TV Obituaries New instruments, 2013 onwards Modules 2013–2019: the Eurorack explosion Analog goes to the movies Appendix A Classic instruments: specifications and values Appendix B Analog and virtual analog instruments: currently or recently in production Appendix C Purchasing guide for analog instruments Appendix D Bibliography Appendix E Discography Appendix F Contacts Appendix G Website content: www.routledge.com/cw/jenkins Index
£43.69
Faber & Faber The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Book SynopsisDeath is always the issuein life, and in the Western. Joel and Ethan Coen's The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a movie of six Western stories. In each, our common destination is approached by a different road. Through each, diverse characters hurry for their final appointment: Oregon Trail-travelers, a gold prospector, a motley crew of stagecoach passengers, a high-plains drifting bank robber, even a singing cowboy. These six stories escort them with a care that either respects, or mocks, the dignity of all.The film stars Tom Waits, James Franco, Liam Neeson, Tim Bake Nelson and Zoe Kazan and is shot with the harsh grandeur of the classic John Ford westerns.
£11.69
Danann Media Publishing Limited The Greatest 100 Albums to own on Vinyl: The must
Book SynopsisEven in this digital age, we haven’t moved so far from our past that there’s no room for the traditional musical format that is vinyl. In 100 Greatest Albums You Should Own On Vinyl, we collate the greatest albums to have ever been pressed and then sold on vinyl since the ’50s. From the bands and solo artists that made the music possible, to the sleeve art and limited edition extras of the records themselves, take a trip back in time to discover the ultimate artists and their best records for the definitive list of vinyl that should be part of any collection! Van Morrison Def Leppard Bob Dylan The Beatles The Rolling Stones Dr Dre Kate Bush Sex Pistols Nirvana The White Stripes The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Why Bob Dylan Matters
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Headline Publishing Group Petrifying Zombie Puzzle Book: Infectious puzzles
Book SynopsisIn the Petrifying Zombie Puzzle Book you'll help Rick, Daryl, Michonne and Maggie avoid herds of walkers, escape the clutches of the villains you love to hate like the Governor and Negan, and discover the evil that lies at the heart of Terminus with a series of in-character puzzles, riddles and brainteasers. So get your crossbows ready and remember: 'Fight the dead. Fear the living.' More than 100 puzzles and riddles based on the world of The Walking Dead. Each puzzle has either a zombie/walker theme or uses the beloved (and hated) characters from the TV show and graphic novels. With fantastically dark and gruesome artworks throughout the book to illustrate every brainteaser, the Petrifying Zombie Puzzle Book will frighten even the most-hardened zombie fan. Table of ContentsMore than 100 puzzles and riddles based on the world of The Walking Dead.
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Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of the Rolling Stones: Wisdom and
Book Synopsis"There's the sun, there's the moon, there's the air we breathe, and there's the Rolling Stones."KEITH RICHARDSSince their formation in 1962, the Rolling Stones have captivated audiences worldwide with their electrifying performances, iconic songs and rebellious spirit. Their longevity and ability to evolve with the times have cemented their status as cultural icons, garnering legions of devoted fans across generations.Known as one of the most iconic rock bands in history, the Rolling Stones have sold over 250 million albums worldwide, making them on of the best-selling music artists of all time. From their ground-breaking albums, such as "Sticky Fingers" and "Exile on Main St." to their legendary live shows, they continue to resonate with audiences, ensuring their enduring popularity in the records of music history.The Little Book of the Rolling Stones is the perfect companion for Stones fans everywhere, with a collection of bite-sized quips that capture exactly what has made the band so legendary. From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and the rest of the band, this little book is the perfect way to keep rockin' on.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Stray Cats. Street Fighting Men. It's Only Rock 'n' Roll. Prodigal Sons. Can't Get No. The Glimmer Twins.
£7.56
McFarland & Co Inc Opening The XFiles
Book Synopsis More than 20 years after it was first broadcast, The X-Files still holds the public imagination. Over nine seasons and two feature films, agents Mulder and Scully pursued monsters, aliens, mutants and shadowy conspirators across the American landscape. Running for more than 200 episodes, the series transformed television, crafting a postmodern mythology that spoke to the anxieties and uncertainties of the end of the 20th century. Covering the entire series from its debut through the second feature film, this book examines how creator Chris Carter and his team of writers turned a scrappy cult favorite on Fox into a global phenomenon.
£18.02
McFarland & Co Inc To Boldly Go
Book Synopsis In 2016, Star Trek--arguably the most popular science fiction franchise of all time--turned 50. During that time the original series and its various offshoots have created some of the genre''s most iconic characters and reiterated a vision of an egalitarian future where humans no longer discriminate against race, gender or sexuality. This collection of new essays provides a timely study of how well Star Trek has lived up to its own ideals of inclusivity and equality, and how well prepared it is to boldly go with everyone into the next half century.
£20.89
Bonnier Books Ltd Roger Daltrey: Thanks a lot Mr Kibblewhite, The
Book SynopsisRoger Daltrey is the voice of a generation.That generation was the first to rebel, to step out of the shadows of the Second World War... to invent the concept of the teenager.This is the story from his birth at the height of the Blitz, through tempestuous school days to his expulsion, age 15, for various crimes and misdemeanours within a strict school system. Thanks to Mr Kibblewhite, his authoritarian headmaster, it could all have ended there. The life of a factory worker beckoned.But then came rock and roll. He made his first guitar from factory off-cuts. He formed a band. The band became The Who - Maximum R&B - and, by luck and by sheer bloody-mindedness, Roger Daltrey became the frontman of one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.This is the story of My Generation, Tommy and Quadrophenia, of smashed guitars, exploding drums, cars in swimming pools, fights, arrests and redecorated hotel rooms.But it is also the story of how that post-war generation redefined the rules of youth. Out of that, the modern music industry was born - and it wasn't an easy birth. Money, drugs and youthful exuberance were a dangerous mix. This is as much a story of survival as it is of success.Four years in the making, this is the first time Roger Daltrey has told his story. It is not just his own hilarious and frank account of more than 50 wild years on the road. It is the definitive story of The Who and of the sweeping revolution that was British rock 'n' roll.
£12.46
Mandala Publishing Group Dogs Are Family, Too
Book SynopsisTake a wild ride with the Myrtle Beach Safari and witness the heartwarming interspecies friendships created there.Wild Family reminds us that friendships aren’t just for humans. When the struggles of living in the wild are removed, all kinds of animals can become best buds. This collection of extraordinary stories and amazing photographs chronicles seven such interspecies friendships. Meet Pharos, a restless black Lab who finds his purpose in life when introduced to Apollo and Odin, two liger cubs who need someone to look up to. Follow chimpanzee Anjana as she helps raise white tiger cubs born prematurely during a hurricane. And get to know orangutan Suryia and his best friend, Roscoe the hound dog, whose magical friendship has inspired videos and books—the proceeds from which have been donated to save endangered orangutan habitats in Borneo and Sumatra. The stories are told by Myrtle Beach Safari’s own Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, renowned animal conservationist and the preserve’s founder. Each of these heartwarming tales reminds us that, just like humans, animals are capable of empathy, compassion, and love.
£12.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Made Easy
Book SynopsisDon''t know your Wookiees from your Wampas? If the Star Wars saga has you stumped, we''ve got your back. Star Wars Made Easy gives you everything you need to get you around the galaxy. Star Wars is a global phenomenon and the Force has truly reawakened. So where to start if you have never actually gotten around to watching the movies? Or if you find yourself dating an avid Star Wars fan? Or your kids keep asking you tricky questions about the dark side? Don''t worry! We have you covered. In a world where it seems everyone but you has seen Star Wars, it''s tough not knowing your Lukes from your Leias.Star Wars Made Easy is aimed at Star Wars novices who want to get up to speed and make sense of the Star Wars references that permeate modern culture. Get to grips with the world''s most popular movie saga with quick Q&As and at-a-glance illustrations. This book will answer questions about the movies, the Star WarTable of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Star Wars The Basics 1: What is Star Wars? 2: Who created Star Wars? 3: Why is Star Wars so popular? 4: When and where is Star Wars Set? 5: So just how much Star Wars is there? 6: Who lives in the galaxy? 7: Good guys and bad guys 8: Skywalker family tree 9: How does everyone get around? 10: Vehicles of the galaxy 11: Who rules the galaxy? 12: What is the force? 13: The light side 14: The dark side 15: What is a jedi? 16: Walk the jedi path 17: What is a lightsaber? 18: Who are the Sith? 19: Do you know your troopers? 20: Which film should I watch first? 3: Episode IV 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why does Star Wars start with Episode IV? 4: Why is Obi-Wan Leia’s only hope? 5: What is the Death Star? 6: Who shot first? 7: Who is Darth Vader? 8: Why does Obi-Wan sacrifice himself? 9: Battle of Yavin made simple 4: Episode V 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Planet Hoth: rebel base 4: What does Luke’s vision mean? 5: Who is Lando Calrissian? 6: Battle of Hoth made simple 7: Darth Vader’s big reveal 5: Episode VI 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: The great Ewok debate 4: Is Luke a jedi now? 5: Who is Jabba the Hutt? 6: Battle of Endor made simple 7: There’s another Death Star? 8: Could Leia be a jedi? 9: Why does Darth Vader turn good? 6: Episode I 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: The great Jar Jar Binks divide 4: What’s with all the politics? 5: What’s the deal with podracing? 5: Who is Padmé? 6: Who is Darth Maul? 7: Battle of Naboo made simple 7: Episode II 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Who are the Separatists? 4: Does the republic need an army? 5: Battle of Geonosis made simple 8: Episode III 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why does General Grievous cough? 4: Palpatine is the emperor 5: Why does Anakin join the dark side? 6: Why do the clones kill all the jedi? 7: Battle of Coruscant made simple 8: Star Wars on TV 9: Star Wars: The Clone Wars 10: Star Wars rebels 9: Episode VII 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: What actually is the First Order? 4: Who is Kylo Ren? 5: Who is Rey? 6: Also introducing in Episode VII… 7: Assault on Starkiller Base made simple 10: Rogue One 1: At a glance 2: A closer look 3: Why isn’t this Episode VIII? 4: The rebels of Rogue One 5: Who is director Orson Krennic? 6: Battle of Scarif made simple 11: Episode VIII 1: What do I need to know? 2: What should I look out for? 12: Glossary 13: Star Wars quotes everyone should know 14: Pronunciation guide 15: Index
£11.69
The Crowood Press Ltd The Art of Illusion: Production Design for Film
Book SynopsisFilm production is a highly creative and collaborative industry, full of multi-skilled artists and craftsmen. The fast-moving pace of technology makes it hard to keep abreast of current practices in production design. However, the ethos and skills behind filmmaking remain the same. In The Art of Illusion, renowned Art Director Terry Ackland-Snow shares his passion and knowledge of traditional film design from over fifty years of industry experience, using real-life case studies from some of the UK's most iconic films, including Batman, Labyrinth, the James Bond franchise and The Deep. Featuring over 100 original sketches, as well as rare behind-the-scenes photographs, storyboards and artwork, this book is exquisitely illustrated throughout, demonstrating the skills and techniques of film design with stunning intricacy.Trade ReviewTo any film student, this book is a must read. Terry's experience is immense. -- John Glen, Director of five James Bond films
£17.09
Universe Publishing The New York Times Book of Movies
Book SynopsisThis guide is a collection of reviews for the 1,000 most important, popular, and influential films of nearly a century of cinema from the first talkies to modern blockbusters and indie sleepers.
£36.10
Hal Leonard Corporation The British Amp Invasion: How Marshall, Hiwatt,
Book SynopsisAlthough rock 'n roll is America's all-time leading cultural export half of the classic rock sound ä hard-hitting skintight audacious and vibrant ä was born across the pond. Musician journalist and writer Dave Hunter's ÊThe British Amp Invasion: How Marshall Hiwatt Vox and More Changed the Sound of MusicÊ charts the forty-plus year confluence of British industrial ingenuity and popular culture that grew a minor also-ran offshore industry into a true world leader. Art inspired engineering engineering influenced art and as both evolved at breakneck speed the finest amplifiers in the world were devised and refined on the British Isles. The symbiotic relationship born of this partnership produced the most powerful music ever known to mankind ä a sound that still resonates today in the most literal sense possible. Hunter's original account provides a ground-level perspective of the simultaneous development of an adolescent audio industry and a nascent musical style documenting their twin struggle to find their footing and stride forward. Rich with behind-the-scenes accounts and high-resolution images of the era's greatest (and highly collectible) amplifiers many of which have never been told or seen before this book is a welcome addition to the libraries of audio aficionados guitarists bassists and other musicians classic rock fans collectors of vintage gear and anyone with an eye for fine photography and an ear for compelling histories.
£23.75
Titan Books Ltd Close Encounters of the Third Kind the Ultimate
Book SynopsisCelebrate the fortieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind with this fully authorised behind-the-scenes book exploring the creation, production, and legacy of this iconic film.Created in conjunction with Sony Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Visual History details the complete creative journey behind the making of the film and examines its cultural impact.Featuring rare and never-before-seen imagery from the archives, the book brings together a stunning collection of on-set photography, concept art, storyboards, and more to create a visual narrative of the film's journey to the big screen. It also features a wealth of insightful commentary from every key player involved in the film, from the acclaimed director himself to the film's stars and the key department heads who brought Spielberg's vision to life.Special inserts and interactive elements include script pages, call lists, concept sketches, and more. Comprehensive, compelling, and filled with unseen treasures, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History is a fitting tribute to one of history's most iconic films.
£32.00
McFarland & Co Inc Italian Gothic Horror Films 19701979
Book Synopsis Italian Gothic horror films of the 1970s were influenced by the violent giallo movies and adults-only comics of the era, resulting in a graphic approach to the genre. Stories often featured over-the-top violence and nudity and pushed the limits of what could be shown on the screen. The decade marked the return of specialist directors like Mario Bava, Riccardo Freda and Antonio Margheriti, and the emergence of new talents such as Pupi Avati (The House with the Laughing Windows) and Francesco Barilli (The Perfume of the Lady in Black). The author examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, providing previously unpublished details and production data taken from official papers, original scripts and interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors. Entries include complete cast and crew lists, plot summaries, production history and analysis. An appendix covers Italian made-for-TV films and mini-series.
£27.54
Reaktion Books Live Wires: A History of Electronic Music
Book SynopsisWe live in an electronic world. Electronic sounds and electronic music have long permeated our sonic landscape. What began as the otherworldly sounds of the film score for the 1956 film Forbidden Planet and the rarefied, new timbres of Stockhausen’s Kontakte a few years later, is now a common soundscape in technology, media and an array of musical genres and subgenres. More people than ever before can produce and listen to electronic music, from isolated experimenters, classical and jazz musicians, to rock musicians, sound recordists and the newer generations of electronic musicians making hip-hop, house, techno and ambient music. Increasingly we are listening to electronic sounds, finding new meanings in them, experimenting with them and rehearing them as listeners and makers. Live Wires explores how the five key electronic technologies – the tape recorder, circuit, computer, microphone and turntable – revolutionized musical thought. Featuring the work of major figures from Schaeffer, Varèse, Xenakis, Babbitt and Oliveros to Eno, Keith Emerson, Grandmaster Flash, Juan Atkins and Holly Herndon, Live Wires presents many of the powerful musical ideas that are being recycled, rethought and remixed by some of the most electrifying composers and musicians today.Trade Review'The writing is easy to read, knowledgeable without being painfully esoteric . . . This is a wonderful guide through a still-evolving phenomenon and one that now, more than ever, deserves our attention.'-Spectrum Culture; 'A good introduction to the artistic aims and means of an ever-expanding sound world, and – from Varèse to Blondie to Squarepusher to DJ Shadow – makes for an invigorating and nostalgic playlist.'-BBC Music Magazine; 'A sonic adventure well worth reading.'-Leonardo; 'Definitely best consumed whilst imbibing his excellent chapter of recommended listening.'-Shindig; 'If we dare mention Christmas, this book would make a perfect stocking filler for Electronica fans… oh, right. Yes, that’s you. Self-gift?'-Electrowow; 'There can’t really be two ways to say this: Dan Warner’s Live Wires is a good book. Dan Warner’s intimately experiential/technical descriptions of his favorite instances of every kind and genre of electronic music in the experimental culture – a culture that almost obliterated the boundaries between “classical” and “pop” – will get you right inside of his sensitively perceptive ear and his deep knowledge and understanding of the sense and implication of what he has, and you will, come to hear.'-Benjamin Boretz, composer
£12.95
Faber Piano Adventures Piano Adventures: Jazz & Blues - Level 2
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Arcade Fires The Suburbs
Book SynopsisThe Suburbs is an incredibly sentimental and nostalgic album, which generally moved critics but was jarring to others. But it also made a heavy impact on fans and to the surprise of many won Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards. This immensely visceral album triggers a sincere celebration of not formative years spent in a cookie-cutter development, but of feeling self-important, immortal, and desperate to escape. It examines youth and amplifies an innate sense of longing and remembrance.Eric Eidelstein's The Suburbs explores this weird, utopic recollection of youth by comparing the album to suburban scenes in film and television, such as Blue Velvet, Mad Men, The Americans, and Spike Jonze's Scenes from the Suburbs. Through the close examination of film and televised depictions of the suburbs, both past and present, Eidelstein delves into the societal factors and artistic depictions that make the suburbs such a fascinating cultural conTrade ReviewMusicians, music lovers and music educators in the post-secondary field are likely to find The Suburbs of interest. It leaves the reader wondering how comparative studies of other creative works in connection to a diversity of sociological factors might be beneficial. * Canadian Association of Music Libraries *Table of ContentsTrack Listing Introduction 1 — Who is Arcade Fire? 2 — What are the suburbs? 3 — Where do you kids live? 4 — What’s up dog? 5 — Why do I have these headaches? 6 — Why are there people like Frank? 7 — Why are you so profoundly sad? 8 — Surely expulsion is not the answer? 9 — Should I move past the feeling?
£9.49
Globe Pequot Press Sympathy for the Drummer
Book SynopsisSympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters is both a gonzo rushcapturing the bristling energy of the Rolling Stones and the times in which they livedand a wide-eyed reflection on why the Greatest Rock ''n'' Roll Band in the World needed the world''s greatest rock ''n'' roll drummer. Across five decades, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has had the best seat in the house. Charlie Watts, the anti-rock staran urbane jazz fan with a dry wit and little taste for the limelightwas witness to the most savage years in rock history, and emerged a hero, a warrior poet. With his easy swing and often loping, uneven fills, he found nuance in a music that often had little room for it, and along with his greatest ally, Keith Richards, he gave the Stones their swaggering beat. While others battled their drums, Charlie played his modest kit with finesse and humility, and yet his relentless grooves on the nastiest hard-rock numbers of the era (Gimme Shelter, Street Fighting Man, Brown Sugar,Trade ReviewCharlie Watts lays it down, and the others follow. He is the Law. This book explains why. Clem Burke, Blondie. Required reading for any Stones fan. Bun E. Carlos, Cheap Trick. The most colorfully graphic and, arguably, the most accurate description extant of the Rolling Stones at the absolute pinnacle of their career. All About Jazz. [Edison] shoots from the hip from the first line to the last in this extremely entertaining celebration... Edison s frenzied, gunned up prose repeatedly reminds one and all of exactly why Charlie Watts Matters... Stones fans and jazzers, bluesers and rockers alike all owe Mike Edison a massive thank you. ? ? ? ? Shindig Sympathy thankfully is not a ponderous academic treatise, and while Edison occasionally leans into gonzo flights of fancy, he takes the reader on a grand tour of forty years of Watts contributions to the Rolling Stones... As Keith Richards has said, No Charlie, no Stones, and Edison wrote the book to prove it. Modern Drummer. Sympathy for the Drummer is so much more than an incisive appreciation of Charlie Watts, it is an effusively infectious tribute to art in all of its myriad forms. Edison s insights into the Rolling Stones are backed up by a fluent scope of cultural historicity, and peppered with an array of no-nonsense broadsides. Compelling evidence to convince even the most non-partisan reader that Charlie is indeed the WORLD S GREATEST ROCK N ROLL DRUMMER! Jim Sclavunos, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. A great voice of authority and knowledge, dispensed with free-wheeling fluidity. Super entertaining, and right on. Katherine Turman, coauthor, Louder Than Hell: The Complete Oral History of Heavy Metal. A wild ride through six-plus decades of music history... An illuminating and massively entertaining book. Epstein, author Big Hair and Plastic Grass. Mike Edison s libertine prose swings and hits like Charlie Watt s right hand. Meredith Ochs, author Rock-and-Roll Woman. It s not hard to fathom why a former editor of both Screw and High Times magazines would find writing about the Rolling Stones, one of the most dissolute champions of sex and drugs, right in his conceptual wheelhouse. But Edison takes a unique approach by focusing his investigation on Charlie Watts, the woefully underappreciated lynchpin of the Stones sound. This book is a delightful look at the Stones through the eyes and the beats of their most reticent member. Finally someone gave this drummer some. Larry Ratso Sloman, author On the Road with Bob Dylan. Charlie Watts is the backbone of the Rolling Stones. In this affectionate yet unflinching biography, Mike Edison shows how integral his jazz sensibility makes them a true band: keeping time, creating space, and hitting the crash cymbal at just the right moment. Lenny Kaye, guitarist, author of You Call It Madness: the Sensuous Song of the Croon. An imaginative consideration of the Rolling Stones, one which will let you hear utterly familiar tracks with entirely fresh ears. Ira Robbin.
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