Entertainment Books
The Crowood Press Ltd Vaughan Williams
Book SynopsisTrade Review" One strongly recommends this detailed and finely sympathetic biography, very well-written and produced, of arguably Britain's greatest composer of the twentieth-century. " * Musical Opinion Quarterly *
£15.29
University of Texas Press Acting Egyptian
Book SynopsisIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, during the protectorate period of British occupation in Egypt-theaters and other performance sites were vital for imagining, mirroring, debating, and shaping competing conceptions of modern Egyptian identity. Central figures in this diverse spectrum were the effendis, an emerging class of urban, male, anticolonial professionals whose role would ultimately become dominant. Acting Egyptian argues that performance themes, spaces, actors, and audiences allowed pluralism to take center stage while simultaneously consolidating effendi voices. From the world premiere of Verdi's Aida at Cairo's Khedivial Opera House in 1871 to the theatrical rhetoric surrounding the revolution of 1919, which gave women an opportunity to link their visibility to the well-being of the nation, Acting Egyptian examines the ways in which elites and effendis, men and women, used newly built performance spaces to debate morality, politics, and the implications of modernity. Drawing on scripts, playbills, ads, and numerous other sources, the book brings to life provocative debates that fostered a new image of national culture and performances that echoed the events of urban life in the struggle for independence.Trade ReviewActing Egyptian offers a rigorously researched scholarly publication while avoiding the stuffiness of (some) academic writing…Theatre, history, and other humanities scholars interested in performance traditions and identity politics [in] the Middle East and North Africa will find Acting Egyptian especially worthwhile. * Al Jadid *This book is an important addition to a growing body of literature that seeks to elucidate the 'full range' of Egyptian voices, shining light on the cacophonous, bottom-up route by which national culture is contested and refashioned by those with less power...Gitre’s concise writing and the scope of her engagement with the extant historiography in framing her intriguing case studies makes Acting Egyptian an innovative introductory text to the formation of Egyptian national identity. * American Historical Review *Gitre writes a rigorous and enjoyable book of social history that points to exciting new avenues for Arabic theatre research...The way that Gitre positions her subjects as both objects of elite imaginations of collective identity and as active agents who trouble these imaginaries owes much to her attention to the slippages and inconsistencies of her archive. This, along with a lively prose style and attentive historical framing, makes Acting Egyptian an easily recommended book of social history, one that anyone interested in global theatre and performance history can learn from. * Theatre Journal *[An] excellent recent book...a lively study of the role of theater in staging cultural debates over what it meant to be Egyptian and modern, from 1869 (when both the Khedivial Opera House and the Suez Canal opened) until 1930...Acting Egyptian engages with the academic literature on Egypt and will appeal to historians and Arabic literature specialists. * Middle East Journal *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration Introduction Chapter 1. Aida in Egypt Chapter 2. How to Be an Effendi Chapter 3. The Story of Ahmad the Rat Chapter 4. Cabarets and the Mothers of the Nation Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£35.10
AMSCO Music chordsandprogressionsforjazzpopularguitar
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£19.54
Little, Brown Book Group The Gospel According to Luke
Book SynopsisNo one explodes one of the longest-held misconceptions of music history better than Steve Lukather and his band Toto. The dominant pop-culture sound of the late-1970s and ''80s was not in fact the smash and sneer of punk, but a slick, polished amalgam of rock and R&B that was first staked out on Boz Scaggs'' Silk Degrees. That album was shaped in large part by the founding members of Toto, who were emerging as the most in-demand elite session muso-crew in LA, and further developed on the band''s self-titled three-million-selling debut smash of 1978. A string of hits followed for the band going into the ''80s and beyond. Running parallel to this, as stellar session players, Lukather and band-mates David Paich, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro were also the creative linchpins on some of the most successful, influential and enduring records of the era. In The Gospel According to Luke, Lukather tells the Toto story: how a group of high school friends formed the band in 1977Trade ReviewA lively . . . read . . . great anecdotes . . . Clean and sober at 60, Lukather is in a good place right now and this contented memoir mirrors that status * Classic Rock *
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Dear Evan Hansen: Through the Window
Book SynopsisThe New York Times called it "a superb new musical with great art and humor." New York magazines lauded it as a "musical gem with the kind of surprising songs only found in the best musical theater." The Washington Post called it "musical storytelling of the highest caliber, a work whose captivatingly generous spirit is matched by its exemplary intelligence and fearless embrace of deep feeling." But Dear Evan Hansen isn't just a darling of the critics. The emotional masterpiece is resonating across generations, where at the heart of the show is a universal message about our desire to connect more deeply in a world dominated by impersonal digital interactions. The Dear Evan Hansen musical follows the story of Evan Hansen, an anxiety-ridden teenager who gets caught up in a line that he never meant to tell and, as a result, finally begins to feel like he fits in. The show deals with universal themes of family, alienation, bullying, mental health, addiction and belonging, while also starting a much-needed conversation about what it means to be growing up in America in the digital age. The book-produced by Melcher Media, the team behind Hamilton, Wicked, Rent, and many more-will tell you the story of the musical from its conception nearly a decade ago to the Broadway stage. From developing the idea to writing the show, composing, casting, and rehearsals, DEAR EVAN HANSEN will appeal to fans far and wide will offer them the opportunity to continuously revisit the show, and for those who haven't seen the musical, reading the book will make them feel like they have. Filled with interviews with the cast and crew, original behind-the-scenes photography, a deeper look into Evan's fictional world and the visual world of the show, unreleased lyrics, and of course the libretto, as well as reflections on the creators own formative memories from their adolescence as it relates to the show's themes, and important examinations of how we present ourselves online and mental health, DEAR EVAN HANSEN will be a beautifully produced, thoughtful, and uplifting book.
£31.50
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press The Curse of Oak Island
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Curse of Oak Island: “Sullivan writes with open-minded balance, rendering the Oak Island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery.” —Booklist “The Curse of Oak Island is a definitive read for fans of the History Channel television show. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only briefly on the show. His approach is mostly unbiased, though he does tell the reader his thoughts on some of the theories and the theorists that he thoroughly researches and debunks. The book is incredibly well researched and the presentation . . . is very readable. If you’ve watched The Curse of Oak Island and were frustrated that snippets and possibilities were left tantalizingly unexplored, this is the book for you.” —Heather Cover, Homewood Library (Birmingham, Alabama) “Sullivan isn’t writing about Oak Island the TV show; his subject is Oak Island the place, largely as seen and imagined by the show’s viewers. So, if you’ve ever been more entranced by the show’s long trips into history and theoretical island encounters across history, Sullivan’s book probably needs to be on your Christmas list.” —Starcasm Praise for Randall Sullivan: “Compelling . . . No single source presents so complete or damning a record as LAbyrinth.” —Entertainment Weekly on LAbyrinth “As a forceful author, Sullivan does a masterly job of juggling the dense thicket of facts and navigating the crowded chronology of the case.” —Salon.com on LAbryinth “Sullivan’s reportage is extraordinary, his narrative enthralling.” —Rolling Stone on The Price of Experience “Sullivan’s riveting tale is amazingly detailed and artfully presented. . . You can hardly turn the page fast enough . . . Contiporary history, brilliantly written.” —Playboy on The Price of Experience “[An] engrossing, damning tale . . . Exhaustively researched, the book methodically weaves a disturbing story of corruption, intimidation, and murder.” —Boston Globe on LAbyrinth “Worthy of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sullivan captures the essence of the world in which Hunt and the BBC operated.” —Chicago Tribune on The Price of Experience “A stunning mix of the personal and the historic, interviews and experiences, with Sullivan incredibly nimble at making the worlds overlap.” —Booklist (starred review) on The Miracle Detective “Well-told and expertly researched.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Miracle Detective
£12.34
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation First 50 Christmas Songs You Should Play on the
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£17.09
Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Royal Academy of Dance: Celebrating 100 Years
Book SynopsisWith a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world's most influential dance education organisations. This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates 100 years of dancing and education, performances and competitions, and the Academy's many successful outreach projects. The book features special sections on music, choreography and costume, and on the traditions that many of those who have taken a ballet exam will remember.
£26.25
Leuven University Press Musical Form Forms and Formenlehre
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Be More Lando How to Get What You Want
Book SynopsisPacked with witty career advice for budding entrepreneurs, this Star Wars self-help book is full of brilliant business advice and funny quotes from Lando Calrissian and other Star Wars characters.As the galaxy''s resident wheeler-dealer, Lando has lots of useful advice for the business novice. If you''re setting up a start-up and want to know how to win over investors, when to back away from a deal, or how to gamble away the fastest starship in the galaxy, this is the book for you! With additional tips from other galactic scoundrels, including Han Solo, Jabba the Hutt, Watto, Qi''ra and even some sound business advice from Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, you''ll be well and truly equipped to grow your amazing new venture and win at life! The perfect gift for colleagues and friends alike, Star Wars: Be More Lando is a tongue-in-cheek guide to winning over heroes and influencing droids. It features favourite moments from the Star Wars
£6.29
Sonicbond Publishing Maximum Darkness: Man On The Road to Nowhere
Book SynopsisPrior to new editions of legendary Man musician Deke Leonard's previous books Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics and Maybe I Should've Stayed in Bed? planned for 2020, we are happy to bring back his 3rd and 4th books in their original editions. This volume picks up his epic journey in 1977. Prog-rock giants Man have imploded and Deke is fighting to resurrect his solo career. Follow his titanic struggle as he stalks the mean streets of LA, searching for the seedy underbelly of the American Dream. Thrill to his ruthless gang warfare with London's criminal underworld and rejoices he makes Smokey Robinson laugh and Phil Lynott cringe before painting the town red with Tina Turner. The inevitable reunion with Man sees the Welsh rock outfit criss-crossing Europe as hey battle to reclaim their status as one of the world's leading acid rock bands. While on tour, Deke gives guitar lessons to Alvin Lee, crosses swords with Wishbone Ash and lectures Eric Burdon on stagecraft - tales told in Deke's inimitable style with his customary dry wit.
£12.34
Amsterdam University Press Exposing the Film Apparatus: The Film Archive as
Book SynopsisFilm archives have long been dedicated to preserving movies, and they've been nimble in recent years in adapting to the changing formats and technologies through which cinema is now created and presented. This collection makes the case for a further step: the need to see media technologies themselves as objects of conservation, restoration, presentation, and research, in both film archives and film studies. Contributors with a wide range of expertise in the film and media world consider the practical and theoretical challenges posed by such conservation efforts and consider their potential to generate productive new possibilities in research and education in the field.Trade Review"[This] rich and extensive collection edited by Giovanna Fossati and Annie Van Den Oever represents a major book that significantly maps and expands perspectives and trajectories in the archaeology and history of technological media, and it represents a thought-provoking reflexion on the digital transition in the archival world." - Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Andrea Mariani, Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy. 'If dreams come true! The long desired collaboration between film archivists and film scholars has never been as fully realized as in this work, which is, itself, a genuine "research laboratory." Adopting an approach that constantly combines fundamental and applied research, the "materiality of the medium" is studied here in an entirely novel way. Starting with the digital turn, the essential problems of technique and technology have (finally!) returned to academic zeitgeist. Not surprising since the digital, which transformed our habits and customs as spectators and researchers, promotes a daily hands-on contact, producing a shockwave in the process. By "bridging archival and scholarly work on film apparatus" and recognizing the impact of the material turn (see the Introduction), Exposing the Film Apparatus will undoubtedly contribute to the upheaval of research methods and practices in cinema. ' -- André Gaudreault, Canada Research Chair in Cinema and Media Studies, Université de Montréal. 'We are only a handful of decades into the adventure of moving images, yet already there are so many common misunderstandings about the contexts in which and for which they have been produced. This is in large part because we neglect the technologies of moving image production. This excellent collection fizzes with new approaches to understanding the apparatuses of cinema. These machines once gave life to images; now it must be our mission to give life back to these machines.' -- John Ellis, Professor of Media Arts, Royal Holloway University of London. "This eclectic series of essays avoids the danger of prescribing how we each experience but more likely use the moving image, whilst providing a matrix of approaches to thinking about how and why those experiences are the way they are. As such, they will engage graduate and post-graduate audiences." - Mike Leggett, Leonardo Reviews "The 29 contributions in Exposing the Film Apparatus are dedicated to detailed qualitative studies, which aim to explore rather than synthesise." - Fotografie und Film, original review in German "A collection [of essays] that emphasises the importance of preservation" - Boekman reviews, original review in DutchTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction: Exposing the Film Apparatus Giovanna Fossati and Annie van den Oever Small and Portable Cinema in My Pocket Roger Odin Uncanny Encounter: The iPhone and the Debrie Camera Martine Beugnet The Erasure of Analog Film Projection Leenke Ripmeester Ghosts of the Past: Frame Rates, Cranking and Access to Early Cinema Marek Jancovic Vitascope Movie-Maker: A Ludic Historiography Guy Edmonds Contextualizing the Apparatus: Film in the Turn-of-the-Century Sears, Roebuck & Co. Consumers Guide's Department of Special Public Entertainment Outfits and Supplies William Uricchio Widescreen Anamorphic Lens Steven Willemsen The Introduction of Ciné-Kodak: "The Long-Awaited Answer" Susan Aasman The Orbit and Single Shot Cinema Annelies van Noortwijk The Video Compact Disc and the Digital Preservation of Indonesian National Cinema History Ari Purnama "Bolex Artists": Bolex Cameras, Amateurism, and the New York Film Avant-Garde Barbara Turquier The Tripod or "When Professionals Turn Amateur": A Plea for an Amateur Film Archaeology Alexandra Schneider Imagining the User of Portapak: Countercultural Agency for Everyone! Tom Slootweg Edison's Ideal and the Visual Technics of the Sublime Gert Jan Harkema and Amanda du Preez Medium and Not Easily Portable A Legal Alien: The 16mm Projector in the Classroom Eef Masson The Analog Film Projector in Marijke van Warmerdam's Digitized Film Installations Julia Noordegraaf The Illusion of Movement, the Illusion of Color: The Kinemacolor Projector, Archaeology, and Epistemology Benoît Turquety Stenciling Technologies and the Hybridized Image in Early Cinema Joshua Yumibe Understanding Early Film Sound: The Biophon Sound-on-Disc System Sonia Campanini Digital Frontiers: 2k to 4k and Beyond Ian Christie Large and Not Portable Geyer "Rekord" Continuous Contact Printer (c. 1935) Martin Koerber Jean-Luc Godard, the Video Editing Table and HISTOIRE(S) DU CINÉMA as a Laboratory for an Art of Archives Céline Scemama Famous Facials: How We Got Ready for the Close-Up Jan Holmberg Digital Cinema, or: What Happens to the Dispositif? Frank Kessler and Sabine Lenk 3D Imaging Technology's Narrative Appropriation in Cinema Miklós Kiss Extending the Archival Life of Film: Presenting Film History with EYE Film Institute Netherlands' Panorama Caylin Smith The Database of Technical Devices: Describing, Cataloging, and Using Technical Devices in the Museum's Collections Rommy Albers and Soeluh van den Berg The Invisible Cinema Julian Hanich A Tale of Two Times: Augmented Reality as Archival Laboratory Nanna Verhoeff Notes General Bibliography Notes on Contributors Index of Names Index of Films
£42.70
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Madness One Step Beyond...
Book SynopsisMadness came to prominence in the UK in the wake of the Punk/New Wave explosion and must be seen in the context of Britain in the late 70s, musically, socially and politically. Through interviews with the band, this title tells the inside story of how Madness rose to be the most successful singles band of the 1980s in the UK charts.Trade Review"It was only a matter of time before a clever publisher realized that there is an audience for whom Exile on Main Street or Electric Ladyland are as significant and worthy of study as The Catcher in the Rye or Middlemarch... The series, which now comprises 29 titles with more in the words, is freewheeling and eclectic, ranging from minute rock-geek analysis to idiosyncratic personal celebration--The New York Times Book Review Ideal for the rock geek who thinks liner notes just aren't enough--Rolling Stone One of the coolest publishing imprints on the planet--Bookslut These are for the insane collectors out there who appreciate fantastic design, well-executed thinking, and things that make your house look cool. Each volume in this series takes a seminal album and breaks it down in startling minutiae. We love these. We are huge nerds. - Vice A brilliant series...each one a word of real love - NME (UK) Passionate, obsessive, and smart - Nylon Religious tracts for the nock 'n' roll faithful - Uncut (UK) We...aren't naive enough to think that we're your only source for reading about music (but if we had our way...watch out). For those of you who really like to know everything there is to know about an album, you'd do well to check out Continuum's "33 1/3" series of books." - Pitchfork"
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Liz Phairs Exile in Guyville
Book SynopsisAlthough Exile in Guyville was celebrated as one of the year''s top records by Spin and the New York Times, it was also, to some, an abomination: a mockery of the Rolling Stones'' most revered record and a rare glimpse into the psyche of a shrewd, independent, strong young woman. For these crimes, Liz Phair was run out of her hometown of Chicago, enduring a flame war perpetrated by writers who accused her of being boring, inauthentic, and even a poor musician. With Exile in Guyville, Phair spoke for all the girls who loved the world of indie rock but felt deeply unwelcome there. Like all great works of art, Exile was a harbinger of the shape of things to come: Phair may have undermined the male ego, but she also unleashed a new female one. For the sake of all the female artists who have benefited from her workfrom Sleater-Kinney to Lana Del Rey and back againit''s high time we go back to Guyville.Trade ReviewI found this book to be, like Ms. Phair’s album, charming and brave and unexpectedly moving. The author is excellent on so many things, including how the power of Ms. Phair’s songs grows from their grainy details, quotidian observations that other rockers so rarely give us, about things like housework and roommates and 'what is was like to feel voiceless and powerless in a nightclub, on a road trip, or during sexual intercourse. -- Dwight Garner * The New York Times *Arnold is a wonderful writer: fearless, precise, full of doubt, never taking anything for granted. She’s one of the few people left on the planet who uses presently correctly, which can create its own thrill. Going back to Liz Phair’s once notorious, now often forgotten, absurdly in-your-face ambitious first album—'a story about a girl and a time and a place,' the indie-rock world of Wicker Park, in Chicago, in the early 1990s, but in Phair’s hands a story told with such heart that you need no such details to catch every shade of meaning and emotion—Arnold has written a book about the past ('when dinosaurs, as personified by Dinosaur Jr., ruled the earth'), its follies and crimes ('Every past is worth condemning,' Arnold quotes Nietzsche, and then puts the words to work), and the idea of an imagined community that the past leaves behind ('Often I think I am a better informed citizen of Middlemarch, Bartsetshire,' Arnold says, 'than I am of San Francisco'). And it’s about what it means for a young woman to simultaneously take on both everyone in her town and take down the album that sums up everything that everyone in her town would like to sound like, look like, act like, be—to take down a whole way of being in the world. -- Greil Marcus * The Believer *Writing at length about two themes – ‘third-wave feminism’ and the changing nature of indie music over the past twenty years - requires laborious research, cogent arguments, and logical grounding from start to finish. Doing so in the context of one record makes the task even more difficult. I can say, having reviewed many scholarly articles in my time, that Arnold passes the test with flying colors. The book is well cited, filled (but not overwrought) with pertinent facts, and her points are structured in a way that just make sense. In a word, the book is smart. * 2bit Monkey *Mentioned in Harper's Bazaar -- Hannah Morrill * Harper's Bazaar *Provocative in all the right places, persuasively argued and certainly among the most professional of the series. It reminds me how much my thinking about gender and sexuality has benefitted from reading women’s testimonials to the emotional power of Guyville. It also reminds me how, to this day, I would drink Liz Phair’s bathwater. -- Kirk Curnutt * Paste Magazine *Arnold’s book puts Phair in her proper place as the patron saint of f**k you. Because, in the end, Phair had the last laugh. Guyville is no more. It has been laid waste, in part, by the corporate interests that poached and commodified indie rock’s talent (Phair included), and finally blasted into oblivion by technology. The critic, like those denizens of Guyville, no longer needs to impress us with her encyclopedic knowledge of a musical act, or lay forth great truths and judgments for us to accept without question. Rather, she can engage in a more lyrical form of storytelling, picking apart at the edges of a work of art, and letting biography and theory bubble forth as need be, in order to reveal a particular, individual relationship. In this way, Arnold’s book not only documents a lost world. By presenting an engaging and enlightening example of criticism in the post-critical age, it also points a way forward. -- Brian Gresko * The Rumpus *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Written in my Seoul Chapter 1: Guvyille as Ghostworld Chapter 2: Sonic Pleasure and Narrative rock criticism Chapter 3: My Mixed Feelings Chapter 4: Exile State of Mind Works Cited
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Mendelssohn-Handbuch
Book SynopsisFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy war als Komponist faszinierend vielseitig. Und so nannte ihn Robert Schumann den „Mozart des 19. Jahrhunderts“, Johannes Brahms und Max Reger verehrten ihn jedoch als romantischen Sinnstifter. Zu Lebzeiten gefeiert, postum seit Richard Wagner mit antisemitischer Hetze überschüttet und von den Konzertpodien verdrängt, hat kein anderer Komponist so unter seiner eigenen Rezeptionsgeschichte leiden müssen wie Mendelssohn. Das Handbuch bringt Einzelwerkbesprechungen zu allen Werkgruppen, allgemeine Darstellungen von Lebens- und Kompositionskonzepten im musikalischen und kulturellen Kontext sowie Aspekte der Wirkungsgeschichte in kompositorischer und historischer Perspektive. Ziel dieses Handbuches ist es, Mendelssohns Position in seiner Zeit besser zu verstehen und verschiedenste Zugänge zu seinen Kompositionen aufzuzeigen. Trade Review“... Hier offenbart sich das Handbuch als unglaublich wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für alle InterpretInnen, die sich Mendelssohns Musik aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln nähern wollen. ...Christiane Wiesenfeldt legt hier ein Handbuch vor, das keine Wünsche offenlässt. Es ist randvoll mit spannenden Betrachtungen und eröffnet zudem viele weitere faszinierende Blickwinkel auf Lebenswelt, Wirken und Wirkung des großen Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy ...” (Tristan Meister, in: Chorzeit, Jg. 95, Juli - August 2022) “… Insgesamt bietet dieses Mendelssohn-Handbuch aber eine Fülle von Informationen und Gebrauchsmöglichkeiten vom schnellen Nachschlagen bis zum ausgiebigen Lesen. … Das sorgfältige Register ermöglicht den Einsatz als Nachschlagewerk.” (Verena Naegele, in: Schweizer Musikzeitung, musikzeitung.ch, November 2021) “... Das Buch ist keine Biographie, sondern ein Kompendium von Beiträgen zahlreicher Fachautoren. ... Werkverzeichnis, Werkregister, Per sonenregister und eine ausführliche Zeittafel rahmen das ausgezeichnete Handbuch ein.” (Chor aktuell, Heft 169, September 2020)Table of ContentsVorwort.- Zeittafel.- I. Positionen, Lebenswelten, Kontexte.- II. Schaffensprozesse.- III. Werke. Vokalmusik.- Chorlieder. –Bühnenmusik.- Orchestermusik.- Sinfonien.- Konzerte und konzertante Werke.- Ouvertüren und andere Orchesterwerke.- Kammermusik.- Klaviermusik.- Rezeption und Wirkungsgeschichte. - Interpretationen: Geschichte und Wandel
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Titan Books Ltd The Mondo Art of Batman: The Animated Series: The
Book SynopsisKnown for their limitless passion and incredible ingenuity for film and television posters, Mondo turns their attention to the highly acclaimed show Batman: The Animated Series. The show first aired in 1992 and was instantly met with critical praise for its sophisticated writing and distinctive, noir-influenced art style, generating an intense following that still exists today. Over the years, Mondo has received global recognition for their astonishing artisanal posters, and their creations for Batman: The Animated Series are no exception. The studio has partnered exclusively with the award-winning artist at Phantom City Creative, Inc., Justin Erickson, in order to bring this show to life in a striking and unparalleled way. Filled with Erikson's slick graphic design as well as beautifully rendered illustrations, this Batman: The Animated Series art book is a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the greatest animated shows of all time. Mondo is an art gallery and online store devoted to a passionate love of film, art, music, and collectibles. The company has received global recognition for bringing art back to movie poster design and has emerged as one of the leading curators of classic and contemporary film soundtracks on vinyl.
£39.99
Elemental Music Records Jazz Images by Francis Wolff: Introduction by
Book Synopsis"Francis Wolff's images of musicians at work are so relaxed and intimate that they capture the spirit not just of the moment but also the era." - Herbie Hancock One of the most renowned Jazz photographers of all time, Francis Wolff (1907-1971) was essential to the success of the Blue Note record label. Born Jakob Franz Wolff in Berlin, Germany, he soon became a Jazz enthusiast, despite the government ban placed on this type of music after 1933. In 1939, Wolff, a Jew, left Berlin where he had worked as a commercial photographer, and established himself in New York. He began working there with his childhood friend Alfred Lion, who had co-founded Blue Note Records with Max Margulis. The latter soon dropped out of his involvement in the company, and Wolff joined Lion in running it. Wolff took thousands of photographs during the Blue Note recording sessions and rehearsals. His highly personal visual concept would be forever associated with both Blue Note and jazz as a whole. This book compiles more than 150 Francis Wolff photos of jazz stars, most of which are published here for the very first time. Among the many artists portrayed are Art Blakey, Tina Brooks, Clifford Brown, Donald Byrd, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones, Thelonious Monk, Lee Morgan, Bud Powell, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter. It also includes a special introduction by Grammy Award Winning music historian and jazz critic Ashley Kahn. Text in English, with an introduction in English, French and Spanish.
£31.99
Gallimard Hiroshima mon amour
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Skyhorse Publishing Card Tricks: The Royal Road to Card Magic
Book SynopsisWith more than 120 illustrations to accompany instructions to more than 100 tricks, and a new foreword by Steven Cohen, a master of sleight of hand, this edition of Jean Hugard’s classic is an essential edition to any illustionist’s library.If you practice any sort of magic—or plan on giving it a try—you probably know that for most people, card tricks are often the starting point. If you have a deck of cards readily available, as many common households do, the only things required to wow an audience are a little sleight of hand and a magician’s secrets.In spite of the timeless credo “good magicians never reveal their secrets,” renowned magicians Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué generously divulged theirs in Card Tricks: The Royal Road to Card Magic.Published originally in the 1940s, this classic guide contains more than one hundred spectacular tricks allowing anyone to pick up a deck and dazzle an audience—whether their performance is in a theatre, at a party, or even on the street!
£9.64
Chicago Review Press Miles on Miles
Book SynopsisGathering the 30 most vital Miles Davis interviews—on his music, his life, and his philosophy—this collection reveals the jazz icon as a complex and contradictory man, secretive at times but extraordinarily revealing at others. Miles was not only a musical genius, but an enigma, and nowhere else was he so compelling, exasperating, and entertaining as he was in his interviews, which vary from polite to outrageous, from straight-ahead to contrarian. Many were conducted by leading journalists like Leonard Feather, Stephen Davis, Ben Sidran, Mike Zwerin, and Nat Hentoff; while others have never before been printed, and are newly transcribed from radio and television shows—making this the definitive source for anyone wanting to really encounter the legend in print.Trade ReviewIt's pleasurable to have [these interviews] in this one handy and thoughtfully edited volume." —Library Journal"Here is Miles Davis's less familiar voice, his speaking voice. . . . Maher and Dorr gather together Davis's greatest hits in Q & A, and they make compelling reading." —Jack Chambers, author, Milestones: The Music and Times of Miles Davis"Most worthy . . . illustrative." —Jazztimes"Effectively portrays what the editors call the 'myriad mirrors to his life.'" —Sacramento News & Review"Miles [presented] in all his glory . . . fascinating." —popmatters.com"Provides startling insight." —Star Tribune"[A] telling book…gripping from beginning to end. You will not be able to put it down." —examiner.com"Everybody should read at least one book about Davis' life and music, and Miles on Miles is the perfect place to start." —Winston-Salem Journal
£16.10
Helter Skelter Publishing Natural Born Man: The Life of Jack Johnson
Book SynopsisCompelling biography of the breakthrough singer/songwriter, hailed as the 'Dylan for the 21st century'.
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd The Art of Ready Player One
Book SynopsisDiscover the captivating art of Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. Our dystopian world lies on the brink of chaos and collapse, but the people have found their salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday. When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune in the form of a digital Easter egg hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. Wade Watts, an unlikely young hero, decides to join the contest and embarks on a reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical world of action, danger, and mystery. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on author Ernest Cline's internationally bestselling book, Ready Player One is a hugely imaginative sci-fi adventure set in a rich virtual world. The Art of Ready Player One explores the creation of the incredible design work for this much-anticipated film, showcasing a wealth of concept art, sketches, storyboards, and other stunning visuals. The book also features exclusive interviews and commentary from the creative team, forming the perfect companion to one of the most anticipated films of 2018.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Grunge Diaries
Book SynopsisThroughout the 1990s, Dave Thompson was the Seattle-based contributing editor to Alternative Press magazineAmerica''s biggest-selling and most influential alternative rock monthlyand a regular contributor to other publications both nationally and internationally.Throughout this decade, grunge music ruled the world and Seattle was its birthplace and focal point. Thompson was an eyewitness to it all. His writings and interviews chronicled the entire history of grungefrom its roots in the earliest explosion of punk in the mid-1970s to its rise and ultimate fall from grace in the late 1990s.Drawing from Thompson''s extensive experience and researchfrom personal files and journals and hours of interviews with both musicians and fans, other music industry figures, and a wealth of characters from the Seattle sceneThe Grunge Diaries is an exhaustive account of this unique era.Featured are all of the major actsNirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Soundgardenand many lesser know
£18.99
Hal Leonard Corporation 101 Disney Songs: Flute
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Octopus Publishing Group Oasis: Knebworth: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Two
Book Synopsis***'A wonderful document of the last great gathering of the pre-internet age. No camera phones, no social media, just a band and its fans as one' -NOEL GALLAGHER On 10th and 11th August 1996, Oasis played the concerts that would define them, a band at the height of their powers playing to over 250,000 people.Twenty-five years on, this is the inside story of those nights, told through the breathtaking photographs of Jill Furmanovsky, granted unprecedented access to Oasis throughout that summer. Also includes newly obtained first-hand accounts from the people who were there - including Noel Gallagher and Alan McGee - in text by award-winning author Daniel Rachel. From relaxed rehearsals and warm-up concerts to Knebworth itself - backstage, onstage, flying high above the site - many of the stunning photographs in this book have never been seen anywhere before.This the definitive account of two nights that a generation will never forget.
£36.00
Chronicle Books The Art of Incredibles 2
Book SynopsisFrom Pixar''s upcoming film Incredibles 2, this making-of book is a dive back into the beloved world of the Incredibles. The Art of Incredibles 2 explores Pixar''s highly anticipated sequel through colorful artwork, energetic character sketches, intriguing storyboards, and spellbinding colorscripts.Featuring gorgeous production art and interesting details from the production team about the making of the film, The Art of Incredibles 2 overflows with insights into the artistic process behind Pixar''s engaging creative vision.Copyright ©2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.Trade Review"in ‘The Art Of Incredibles 2’, edited by Kaen Paik, we see how characters, environments, vehicles and outtakes were done or prepared. Which basically means design, storyboards and a lot of photos. There is more of that than footage from the film so it might be of less interest to your sprogs. If you are ever contemplating getting into the industry at any level then you need to see the amount of work that is done even before it gets animated. The attention to detail right down to the money they use, shows a lot of pre-planning and thought." -- SFcrowsnest"The Art Of Incredibles 2 is loaded with the kind of sketches, digital doodles and clay sculpts that you have come to expect from these tie-ins. It's an essential indulgence for anyone who wants to wallow in the world and explore the details that fly by far too quickly on-screen." -- Total Film"Animated features are nothing without their animators and designers and The Art Of Incredibles 2 is a well-edited and fascinating glimpse behind the curtains of Disney•Pixar’s inventive sequel. Recommended for fans of the film, the characters or people with an interest in animation." -- Trip Wire Magazine
£24.00
Titan Books Ltd Predator the Official Collector's Edition
Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes guide to the long-awaited return of one of cinema’s most iconic aliens: The Predator! Go behind the scenes of the epic new movie The Predator with interviews with the cast and crew, rare interviews in a step-by-step guide to the blockbusting movie. Along with a gallery of rare images and concept art, this title also features a detailed synopsis of the movie. An essential companion to the film and for all fans of the saga.
£13.49
Edinburgh University Press Starz Spartacus
Book SynopsisGladiator, rebel slave leader, revolutionary: a collection of essays dissecting four seasons of STARZ Spartacus
£27.54
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Nobel Lecture
Book SynopsisOn October 13, 2016, it was announced that Bob Dylan had been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, recognizing his countless contributions to music and letters over the last fifty years. Some months later, he delivered a lecture that will now be available in book form for generations to come. In it, he reflects on his life and experience with literature, giving readers a rare and intimate look at an American icon. From being inspired by Buddy Holly to the novels that helped shape his own approach to writing (The Odyssey, Moby Dick, and All Quiet on the Western Front), this is Dylan like you've never seen him before.
£9.49
ABC Books Loud
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Simon & Schuster The Nobel Lecture
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£14.39
Orion Publishing Co The World of Freddie Mercury
Book SynopsisPiece together the world of Freddie Mercury in this jigsaw puzzle that tells the story of his life and songs. From his childhood in Zanzibar and England to his meteoric rise to rock stardom with Queen and his tragic death from AIDS, there''s a galaxy of stars, friends, lovers and cats to explore. Discover why Freddie Mercury remains the Champion of the World.
£16.31
Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: The Last Jedi The Official Collector's
Book SynopsisStar Wars returns, as the hotly anticipated sequel to The Force Awakens takes us to new planets where we will encounter all-new aliens and creatures, along with some old favorites. Re-encounter old friends like Finn, Rey, Luke Skywalker and General Leia, and terrifying enemies such as Snoke, Kylo Ren and Phasma, and discover more about the movie everybody is talking about!
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Alfred Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Suzuki Cello School Vol 3 Cello Part Book CD
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alright Alright Alright
Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s gossipy and funny and sometimes wistful and sad, but it’s page-turning. . . . For a film lover like me, Alright, Alright, Alright is an endless feast of facts and revelations. I’m gonna guess that for the casual filmgoer (and even someone who’s never seen Dazed and Confused) it will be fascinating just for the thrill of reading older people looking back with joy, bewilderment and sometimes anger at a time when they were not only young, but when their youth blazed.” — Patton Oswalt, New York Times Book Review “The story of Dazed and Confused has been told before, but never with the depth, breadth, or remarkable reproduction of the film’s conversational rhythms found in Melissa Maerz’s new oral history. . . . Like Linklater’s depiction of the last day of school circa 1976, Maerz’s book envelops readers in time and place. But while the movie’s more of a snapshot, Alright, Alright, Alright is a panorama, enriched by deep background…. It’s a class reunion that doesn’t suck, attended by almost all of the living principals.” — AV Club “[Maerz] does a lot more than just weave the oral history behind a famous movie. She makes it feel like the story of a generation….. This book does for the Nineties what the movie did for the Seventies: a lovingly detailed portrait of an era, celebratory but inevitably elegiac, full of tiny comic moments that seem to sum up the decade’s craziest hopes and dreams…. Like the movie, the book is pure pleasure because makes you feel like you’re hanging out with these friends—it’s a joy to jump and join them on a slow ride.” — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone “A charming oral history of everyone’s favorite stoner film. . . . Essential for fans of the film but also for anyone with ambitions to work in film on either side of the camera.” — Kirkus, starred review “Fun reading, enhanced by veteran entertainment journalist Maerz’s expert chapter introductions and many, well-organized conversations with everyone from Linklater to the stars to the film crew. But Alright, Alright, Alright is also an interesting peek into the many relationships that must be navigated in the making of a film, and a surprising foray into the nature of memory and nostalgia. A must for fans of the movie and readers interested in the moviemaking experience.” — Booklist, starred review “Thorough, funny, and bittersweet.” — Texas Monthly “Touches on the volatility of young artists, the hormones of youthful performers, the conflicts between corporate and artistic stakeholders, the ways our entertainment is presented to us and how we consume it. The book, like the film, is a story about time. ... One of the joys in Alright, Alright, Alright is the perspective Maerz attains with the time that has passed since the making of “Dazed,” as well as its release, its lukewarm reception and its long-tail embrace. Her book becomes less specifically tied to the film and more about how time affects all of us after adolescence.” — Houston Chronicle “An at times humorous chronicle of how a small film became a touchstone of 1990s cinema, with introspective analysis of directing techniques, casting, and performance. . . . Linklater devotees, those who love Dazed and Confused, and anyone interested in 1990s indie film will appreciate Maerz’s detailed tribute.” — Library Journal “An intricate oral history… any cinephile would be happy to check out.” — Publishers Weekly
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group Confess
Book SynopsisMost priests take confessions. This one is giving his.''Rob Halford has written one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year. . . Confess is a riproaring tale, a funny, often shocking and genuinely emotional story'' The Telegraph''The Metal God shares stories from a life like no other, spending over 50 years in the heavy metal bubble, facing adversity head-on but always with a wry smile and horns held firmly aloft'' Kerrang''Raw and searingly moving, Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike'' GQ''A unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led'' Metal TalkRob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true ''Metal God''. Raised in Britain''s hard-working heavy industrial heartland he and his music were forged in the Black Country. CONFESS,Trade ReviewRob Halford has written one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year. . . Confess is a riproaring tale, a funny, often shocking and genuinely emotional story * The Telegraph *The Metal God shares stories from a life like no other, spending over 50 years in the heavy metal bubble, facing adversity head-on but always with a wry smile and horns held firmly aloft * Kerrang *Raw and searingly moving, Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike * GQ *A unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led * Metal Talk *funny, forthright and unexpectedly poignant * NME *Captivating... Even for those who give metal a wide berth, his tale is fascinating * Irish Independent *A rock confessional with a difference... deeply, deeply moving... Confess does not always make for easy reading. There is a real sadness to parts of it but Rob Halford's warmth and humanity shine through. Absolutely one of the best rock biogs in ages. * Darren's Music Blog *It's a compelling story, well told, and should become a school set text to counter homophobia and promote inclusion * RECORD COLLECTOR *Halford's dry black country wit is the perfect complement to his eye-popping candour * Mojo Magazine *The most hotly anticipated hard-rock autobiography of the year. . . gossipy, good-natured and hilarious. . . it's also gloriously and relentlessly filthy * Attitude Magazine *Rock 'n' roll page-turner. . . riotous and revealing * Classic Rock Magazine *There are in this memoir the usual triumphs, tragedies and tales of misadventure. . . but the real appeal is in Halford's self-deprecating demeanour and dry, Black Country wit. * The Times - Best Music Books of 2020 *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Duck Soup
Book SynopsisThe Marx Brothers are universally considered to be classic Hollywood’s preeminent comedy team and Duck Soup is generally regarded as their quintessential film. A topical satire of dictatorship and government in general, the movie was a critical failure and box-office let-down on its initial release in 1933. J. Hoberman's study of the film traces its reputation history, from the initial disappointment of its release, to its rise to cult status in the 1960s when the Marx’s anarchic, anti-establishment humor seemed again timely. Hoberman places Duck Soup, alongside analogous comedies—Dr. Strangelove (1964), the Beatles films, Morgan! (1966), The President’s Analyst (1967) and The Producers (1968). It attained canonical stature as a touchstone for Woody Allen and would be recognized by the Library of Congress in the 1990s. Hoberman's analysis provides a historical and political context as well as an in-depth production history, drawing on primary sources and emphasizing director McCarey’s prior work along with the Marx Brothers as well as the situation at Paramount, a substantial synopsis, and an account of the movie’s initial reception, concluding with its subsequent elevation to comic masterpiece.Trade ReviewA lively, personal, but also extremely informative and well-researched study of a Marx Brothers classic. -- Steven Cohan, Syracuse University, USATable of Contents1.My True Confession 2.Serious Marxian Attributes 3.Making Duck Soup 4. The Movie 5.“Absurd Without Being Funny” 6.“Je suis marxiste, tendance Groucho” 7.Who Are You Going to Believe—Me or Your Own Eyes? Notes Credits Bibliography
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Little, Brown Book Group Denim and Leather
Book SynopsisIn the late 1970s, aggressive, young bands are forming across Britain. Independent labels are springing up to release their music. But this isn''t the story of punk. Forget punk. Punk was a flash in the pan compared to this. This is the story of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, a musical movement that changed the world. From this movement - given the unwieldy acronym NWOBHM - sprang streams that would flow through metal''s subsequent development. Without NWOBHM there is no thrash metal, no death metal, no black metal. Without the rise of Iron Maiden, NWOBHM''s standard bearers, leading the charge to South America and to South Asia, metal''s global spread is slower. Without the NWOBHM bands - who included Def Leppard, Motorhead, Judas Priest, Diamond Head and many others - the international uniform of heavy metal - the ''battle jacket'' of a denim jacket with sleeves ripped off, and covered with patches (usually sewn on by the wearer''s mum), worn over a leather biker jacTrade Review[Denim and Leather] captures a moment in time and a genre of music that had a brief moment in the sun . . . The book is an honest portrayal, directly from the horse's mouth . . . The interesting thing is that it was people trying to discover their own identities . . . The book sums it up by the people who experienced it * Phil Collen, Def Leppard *There is a real tenderness to Michael Hann's perception of music, a perception that has balance of forthright investigation and humane intrigue, neither meek nor ruthless as interviewer and writer, he serves the outsider with empathy and grounded wonder. Hann's perspective on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal leads Denim and Leather to be what I want as a music fan: a revelation of the overlooked and a celebration of the underdog. Which is what the genre was all about in the first place! Magic * Joe Talbot, Idles *The influence of British metal extends far beyond the amount of newsprint miles expended on it. Denim and Leather acts both as the oral history its fans deserve and a deeply evocative primer for those of us who weren't paying attention at the time. With Denim and Leather, Michael Hann has masterfully interwoven dozens of disparate narratives to create a deeply evocative oral history of a hugely misunderstood chapter in British music history. Denim and Leather voyages beyond music history and into the realm of sociology to honour the importance of the misunderstood movement whose history it exists to tell - in the process creating a deeply evocative primer for both fans and the merely curious * Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek *Finally, a book about one of the most overlooked and unfairly derided movements in music history. There is so much in here, metal music that shaped everything that came afterwards, joy, pathos, humour and darkness. I learned so much; now excuse me while I go brush up on Witchfynde * Frank Turner *Denim and Leather is enthralling and entertaining for both hardcore fans and novice listeners of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. I previously did not know much beyond the biggest bands in the genre, but I found this book captivating and consistently amusing. Michael Hann talks to all the major players in the NWOBHM, who are often contradictory, sometimes delusional, and usually very charming. The book opened my eyes and ears to a lot of music I didn't previously know, and helped me contextualize exactly what was so unique about this music and the scene around it * Craig Finn, The Hold Steady *Part of the book's charm is Hann's rendering of local accents, even as his interviewees hold forth on their lurid flirtations with the dark side... [an] entertaining and poignant oral history * Financial Times *A number of lively vignettes... fascinating and entertaining * Telegraph *
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Little, Brown Book Group Rainbow in the Dark
Book SynopsisRonnie James Dio was a heavy metal icon and frontman of three of the best-selling, most influential and famous rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own multi-million selling band, Dio. Rainbow in the Dark is a rollercoaster ride through the extraordinary highs and lows of Dio''s life, and takes us from his early days as a street gang leader and Doo-wop singer in ''60s Vegas through to his breakout success with Rainbow and Black Sabbath in the ''70s and the stadiums of US metal in the ''80s - ending in Dio''s dressing room at Madison Square Garden, in June 1986, at the peak of his worldwide fame with Dio.Tragically Dio passed away from cancer in 2010, but had already begun writing a memoir before his death. Edited by the world-renowned music biographer Mick Wall, with the involvement of Dio''s wife of over 35 years and personal manager Wendy Dio, Rainbow in the Dark will honour and feature Dio''s never-before-seen original manuscript, whTrade ReviewRemarkable life story . . . this magical metal memoir is a must have for fans of the legend * Hot Press *Solid read * Record Collector *Immensely readable * Classic Rock *
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Red Planet Publishing Ltd The Dead Straight Pocket Guide To Ska
Book SynopsisSka originated in Jamaica in the late Fifties and combined Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and r 'n' b. Ska developed in the Sixties with artists such as Prince Buster, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, and Duke Reid who formed sound systems to play American rhythm and blues and then began recording their own songs. Ska was popular with British mods and was later adopted by many skinheads. As music changed in the US, so did ska. In 1965 and 1966, when American soul music became slower and smoother, ska changed its sound accordingly and developed into rocksteady before evolving again from 1968 into reggae.
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The History Press Ltd The 007 Diaries
Book SynopsisOut of print for over 40 years, The 007 Diaries introduces Roger Moore’s James Bond Diary to a new generation of fans
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Star Wars Be More Vader
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWith the input from this book, Star Wars fans can go from apprentice to master in no time * Future of the Force *
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Welcome to Dunder Mifflin
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dazzling. … Will delight any reader. … Fans of The Office will enjoy Welcome to Dunder Mifflin.” — New York Times Book Review, "Best Books to Give This Season" “This definitive oral history…is as sharp and well crafted as the comedy that inspired it. … A true insider’s guide filled with sweet surprises for fans and the brainy charm to make new ones.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Fascinating. … The ultimate behind-the-scenes account.” — Washington Post “A must for fans of The Office. With a foreword by Greg Daniels and interviews with cast members, behind-the-scenes photos and more, it’ll put you right back in Scranton, Pennsylvania.” — CNN.com “The definitive history of The Office. … Spills all of the tea on NBC's iconic sitcom. … The perfect gift for your cousin who is currently on their fifth rewatch.” — E! Online, Top Books to Read This Month "Any Office stan worth their salt needs a copy." — Bon Appétit “The definitive history of the landmark TV show, based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the cast and creators who share their favorite stories and untold secrets, complete with behind-the-scenes photographs.” — USA Today “Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the beloved show.” — People "A pretty package, large and wide, full of production art; it’s solace that a sitcom about a paper company generated a warm printed artifact on nice paper. Like the show itself, there are also recollections here so tender, I felt myself tearing up, and rejected plots so ridiculous, I convulsed with belly laughs. Of these TV oral histories, it’s also the smartest on how actual creative choices play out." — Chicago Tribune
£22.50
Insight Editions Avatar: The Last Airbender Cookbook: The Official
Book SynopsisFeast on delicacies unique to the Earth Kingdom, Water Tribe, Air Nomads, and the Fire Nation with the Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Cookbook.From the shores of Kyoshi Island to the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, this official cookbook collects signature dishes from all four nations, like vegetarian plates of the Air Nomads, fiery entrees from the Fire Nation, seafood from the North and South Poles, and delectable cuisine from the Earth Kingdom. Featuring enticing color photography, step-by-step instructions, and tips for adapting dishes to specific diets, this book includes sixty authentic food and beverage recipes inspired by the beloved series. Enjoy this diverse compendium of delicacies from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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Sonicbond Publishing Emerson, Lake & Palmer : Every Album, Every Song
Book SynopsisEmerson, Lake & Palmer were, without question, one of the great rock bands of the 1970s. Selling millions of albums across the globe, with all three members winning awards for their dazzling musical ability, ELP were no ordinary group. Their pioneering attitude was adored by their legions of fans, none more so than in the USA, where they toured widely. Despite ELP being the embodiment of the dinosaurs that punk sought to kill. However, just like their peers – Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd – they survived punk’s onslaught, continuing to make albums until the mid-90s and touring right until their final concert, a headlining performance at London’s High Voltage Festival in 2010. This book charts their rise, via every track on all nine of their studio albums recorded between 1970 and 1994 including Tarkus, Trilogy and Brain Salad Surgery. Key recorded live performances – such as 1971’s Pictures at an Exhibition – are also included as well as overviews on all three member’s solo projects, With informed insight and information, this is the ultimate guide to the band’s music – a must-own companion to Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s recorded legacy.
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HarperCollins Publishers Woke Up This Morning The Definitive Oral History
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWho made the phone call that got HBO to launchthe show? What's the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? In Woke Up This Morning, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripahave all the answers and they're revealing where all the bodies are buried.Inspired by the incredibly successful Talking Sopranos podcast, The Sopranos stars Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) finally reveal all the Soprano family secrets in a surprising, funny, and honest new book. Woke Up This Morning is the definitive behind-the-scenes history of the groundbreaking HBO series that became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, ushered in a new Golden Age of Television, and to this day continues to be one of the most binged shows of all time.Michael and Steve tell all the incredible stories that The Sopranos fans have been waiting to hear for over twenty years. The book covers the entire history of The SopranTrade Review‘I will be reading and rereading Woke Up This Morning ….These rollicking gabfests… bring together nearly everyone, on screen and off, who made the series a creative and cultural landmark. The freely offered admiration expressed by so many for their missing comrade and unofficial cast captain, Gandolfini, makes these stories about playing tough guys all the more tender’ New York Times ‘Ever wished you could hang out with the cast and crew of The Sopranos and just listen to them trade stories? … There are plenty of tantalizing bits of trivia—Tony was Tommy Soprano in the pilot script; producers wanted Lorraine Bracco to play Tony’s wife, but she said she would only consider playing Melfi, the psychiatrist—but this isn’t just a trivia collection. Mostly it’s about friends and colleagues getting together to pay tribute to one another and to a series that rewrote many of the rules of television. Love and respect for the show’s star, the late James Gandolfini, permeates the book, as does admiration for the show’s creator, David Chase, who started with a vague idea about a crook and his mother and built it into something that’s almost Shakespearean in its thematic scope. For Sopranos fans this one is an absolute must-read’ Booklist ‘Essential for fans, with a revelation on every page … Devotees will revel in the stroll into series minutiae’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A spectacular tell-all about the making of the Emmy-winning hit television series … What makes this sing is the passion and energy brought by Imperioli and Schirripa and its indelible tribute to the late James Gandolfini. As Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) recalls, 'He was there for you no matter what.' This is the ultimate book on The Sopranos, made by the people who lived it’ Publishers Weekly
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Headline Publishing Group The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook: The Inside
Book SynopsisThe Sound of Music is firmly embedded in the DNA of a generation. But what was it like to be part of all this? For seven children and young adults, the summer of 1964 was a magical one, spent in Salzburg, Austria, filming. The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook tells their story – both during the filming and once the movie was released. It features hundreds of photographs and memorabilia they have cherished and preserved over the years, including letters home – even a ticket to the world première. If you ever dreamed of marching round the fountains singing 'Do Re Mi', or dressing in a playsuit made from curtains, you will love this enchanting story of how seven boys and girls became a family – and how they kept that closeness for over 50 years. This is a new, improved and updated edition which includes many new, previously unpublished photographs, beautiful full-sized glossy pages, updated information, personal tributes and so much more... Table of ContentsIntroduction. Casting. Off to Austria. Meet the Stars. Singing and Dancing. On Location. On Set. Becoming a Family. Feature spreads on each of the 'children': Charmian Carr (Liesl), Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich), Heather Menzies (Louisa), Duane Chase (Kurt), Angela Cartwright (Brigitta), Debbie Turner (Marta), and Kym Karath (Gretl).
£25.00
McFarland & Co Inc The Nosferatu Story
Book Synopsis Director F.W. Murnau''s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, made in 1921, right after the devastating Spanish Flu pandemic, has become the ultimate cult classic among horror film buffs around the world. For years there was much speculation about the production background, the filmmakers, and their star, the German actor Max Schreck. This book tells the complete story drawing on rare sources. This book tells the complete story, drawing on rare sources. The trail leads to a group of occultists with a plan to establish a leading film company that would produce a momentous series of horror movies. Along the way, the author touches upon other classic German fantasy silents, such as The Golem, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Metropolis.
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