Entertainment Books
John Blake Publishing Ltd George Michael: The Life 1963-2016
Book SynopsisBorn Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, George Michael was raised in a family of Greek Cypriot immigrants in North London, and dreamed of stardom when he was a little boy. At just twelve years old he met Andrew Ridgeley and the two of them went on to achieve stunning success in the early 1980s with Wham!, creating music that remains popular to this day. Yet despite the enormous success of Wham!, George wanted more, and so set about recreating himself as a serious solo artist, reaching heights of even greater success. Ironically, however, even from the early days he was plagued with insecurity about his sexuality, which, combined with the calamity of losing his first lover to AIDS and his mother to cancer, plunged him into a lifelong struggle with drug addiction. He died, at the tragically early age of just fifty-three, on Christmas Day 2016. George Michael's life and career brought him international fame, and his sudden and unexpected death shocked the world. His unrivalled popularity as an artist, however, and the music he made, have turned him into one of the immortal greats of pop music. As Emily Herbert shows in this new biography, his legacy is not just his music, but his many extraordinary, and often anonymous, acts of charity.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc 18 and Life on Skid Row
Book SynopsisNPR Best Books of 2017NOW IN GLORIOUS PAPERBACH AND FEATURING NEW PHOTOS18 And Life on Skid Row tells the story of a boy who spent his childhood moving from Freeport, Bahamas to California and finally to Canada and who at the age of eight discovered the gift that would change his life.Trade Review"In the hedonistic new memoir 18 and Life on Skid Row, Sebastian Bach is brutally frank in his description of life on the road and exploits...Written in a funny, everyman style, 18 and Life finds Bach as one of rock's most affable frontmen." -- Rolling Stone "The soulfulness of Sebastian Bach's new memoir caught me off-guard...The book's personal stories are compelling...they're what make 18 and Life on Skid Row a captivating read." -- LA Weekly "[a] ribald and freewheeling memoir...often a delightfully trashy and salacious read. The overall impression one gets of Bach is of an outgoing and genial person...it works because of Bach's puppyish enthusiasm-for music, yes, but also for booze, for drugs, and for sex in unusual places. Rock it up!" -- AV Club "a wild ride of a memoir" -- The Houston Press "the rock book that's going to be hard to beat" -- Las Vegas Weekly "give the gift of Baz this holiday season and get the Skid Row scoop via one of rock's greatest frontmen." -- Vanyaland
£10.44
Kahn & Averill Janáček - Leaves from His Life
Book SynopsisJanáček wrote regular articles for the Brno daily paper and in these he expressed his attitude and feelings towards the everyday things in nature and human situations which had commanded his attention. The sounds he heard, especially the human voice, he annotated with musical sketches and these appear in this book in his own words and serve to illuminate the works which this great composer produced. The thirty-odd articles are grouped under Memories of Youth, The Sounds of Music, Travel, Birds, while included under Operatic Studies is a fascinating account of the origins of The Cunning Little Vixen. The book also contains some rare photographs and music examples, many in Janáček's own hand.Trade ReviewAnyone who is the least bit interested in opera and certainly anyone who as listened to Leoš Janáček’s music will love Leaves From His Life. The writing style alone is a wonderful insight into his music. The man really did think in those terse little aphorisms. But what shines through his music and his words is his love of and devotion to the experience of ordinary folk, and the occasional bird, furry creature or insect: life, in short.Table of ContentsRecollections of Leos Janáček, Preface, Introduction, Memories of Youth, The Sounds of Music, Birds, Gypsy Children, Travel, Operatic Studies, Music
£14.95
Oxford University Press Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music for Manuals
Book SynopsisA diverse collection of seasonal organ music for manuals only, covering the church''s year from Advent to Epiphany. The pieces are drawn internationally from across the centuries and include a mixture of established repertoire, attractive new arrangements, and four newly commissioned pieces. The collection is technically accessible (approx. Grades 4-5) and provides approachable repertoire for all church musicians, making it an attractive companion to The Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music.
£16.62
Faber Music Ltd Basics: 300 excercises and practice routines for
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Oxford University Press Jazz in Springtime CD 9 pieces for jazz piano
Book SynopsisThis stylish piano album takes players on a musical tour of springtime, presenting well-loved jazz standards such as ''April in Paris'' and ''Honeysuckle Rose'' alongside cool original compositions by celebrated jazz pianist Nikki Iles. The nine pieces present a variety of jazz styles, including swing, folk, samba, and contemporary, drawing inspiration from the likes of Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, and Chick Corea. With fully notated rhythms, grooves, and improvisations, Jazz in Springtime is the perfect collection for pianists looking for that authentic jazz sound.Contents:Honeysuckle Rose, Fats Waller/Andy Razaf, arr. Nikki IlesMay Song, Trad. English, arr. Nikki IlesI''ve got the world on a string, Harold Arlen/Ted Kohler, arr. Nikki IlesMwanzo, Nikki IlesIt might as well be spring, Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II, arr. Nikki IlesApril in Paris, E. Y. Harburg/Vernon Duke, arr. Nikki IlesUp on the Hill, Nikki IlesSpring can really hang you up the most, Fran LandesTrade ReviewAn authentic jazz sound can be easily created using Nikki's notated rhythms, grooves, harmonies and solos, and the expertise of the arranger guides players through the diversity of jazz characters. These stylish arrangements and compositions are the perfect introduction to jazz. * Piano Professional, September 2018 *Table of ContentsHoneysuckle Rose ; May Song ; I've got the world on a string ; Mwanzo ; It might as well be spring ; April in Paris ; Up on the Hill ; Spring can really hang you up the most ; Flores
£16.25
Back Bay Books Searching for the Sound
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Indiana University Press Bachs Cello Suites Volumes 1 and 2
Book SynopsisTrade Review. . . these volumes are a fascinating, comprehensive, and incredibly detailed look into the solo cello works of Bach. Recommended for those who like theory and in-depth, analytical discussions of Bach's music.April 1, 2009 -- G. P. * Strings Magazine *Table of ContentsVolume IContentsForeword PrefaceChapter 1: Historical BackgroundChapter 2: The Preludes Chapter 3: The AllemandesChapter 4: The CourantesChapter 5: The SarabandesChapter 6: The Optional DancesChapter 7: The GiguesChapter 8: Summary and ConclusionsAppendix: Analytical DesignationsNotesBibliographyIndexAppendix: Analytical DesignationsVolume IIContentsTable of Contents for Volume II: Music ExamplesPrefaceChapter 1: Music Examples for the Historical BackgroundChapter 2: Music Examples for the Preludes Chapter 3: Music Examples for the AllemandesChapter 4: Music Examples for the CourantesChapter 5: Music Examples for the SarabandesChapter 6: Music Examples for the Optional DancesChapter 7: Music Examples for the Gigues
£31.50
Puncture Publications Mekons Hello Cruel World: Selected Lyrics
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£17.09
Silman-James Press,U.S. Grammar of the Film Language
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£26.34
Nick Hern Books The Complete Brecht Toolkit
Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on guide - for actors, directors, teachers and students - to Brecht's theory and practice of theatre, with a full set of exercises to help put theory into practice. The Complete Brecht Toolkit examines, one by one, Brecht's many, sometimes contradictory ideas about theatre - and how he put them into practice. Here are explanations of all the famous key terms, such as Alienation Effect, Epic Theatre and Gestus, as well as many others which go to make up what we think of as 'Brechtian theatre'. The book also explores the practical application of these theories in Acting, Language, Music, Design and Direction. Also included are fifty exercises contributed by Julian Jones, to help student actors investigate Brecht's ideas for themselves, becoming thoroughly familiar with the tools in the Brecht toolkit.Trade Review'a useful, refreshing, no-nonsense introduction to a practitioner who can be contradictory and is often misunderstood' * The Stage *'[a] major and brilliant achievement... exemplary clarity and concision... honour[s] the complexity of Brecht while providing a valuable addition to the literature aimed at exploring and explaining this key figure. I highly recommend this book to you' * Drama magazine *'a thorough yet crystal clear explanation of Brecht's more complicated techniques and ideas' * Teaching Drama Magazine *'one of the best introductory books on Brecht currently in circulation... Unwin [presents] the theoretical and practical ideas of Bertolt Brecht in a clear, concise and connected way so that students and practitioners may consider the importance of his work in the twenty-first century.' * A Younger Theatre *
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Canterbury Press Norwich New English Hymnal
Book SynopsisIncludes general hymns; hymns for feasts, seasons and saints' days; office hymns for the liturgical year; an enlarged eucharistic section; responsorial psalms and a new English folk mass setting.
£22.50
Orion Publishing Co Sam Phillips The Man Who Invented Rock n Roll
Book SynopsisHow one man discovered B. B. King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, and how his tiny label, Sun Records of Memphis, revolutionised the world.Trade ReviewAuthor Peter Guralnick has no equals when it comes to researching the characters around Fifties andSixties rock music, and this biography has been many years in the writing. ...(a) valuable and fascinating book. -- Ray Connolly * DAILY MAIL - Book of the Week *In the hands of a storyteller as deft as Peter Guralnick it effortlessly engages the reader throughout. -- Lou Glandfield * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Guralnick's book is exhaustive but exhilarating. Writing about music is notoriously difficult ... Guralnick manages to do so with ease, so that every description of a recording gets you scurrying to YouTube, to check if he's right. He invariably is. It's a big book about a huge personality whose influence on popular music has been enormous. -- JOHN CLARKE * THE INDEPENDENT *Guralnick brilliantly captures the period, its attitudes and its characters in a book that is essential reading for anyone interested in popular music. -- Edward Argyle * DAILY EXPRESS *Getting to know Sam, Mr. Guralnick explains, opened up "a world in which I had clearly not grown up but to which I so desperately sought admittance, as historian, as writer, as fan." So began the quest that has produced the gold-standard Presley bio and now a complete portrait of his inspiration.Mr. Guralnick has captured what was different, real and raw about a great artist. His Sam Phillips comes out perfectly imperfect. -- PRESTON LAUTERBACH * WALL STREET JOURNAL *
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V & A Publishing Glam Rock: Dandies in the Underworld
Book SynopsisDrawing on the collections of the V&A, Glam Rock narrates the story of glam and explores its impact on fashion, theatre and film. In the early 1970s, glam rock changed the face of popular culture in Britain and, against a backdrop of a nation racked by economical and social crises, its flamboyancy and theatricality provided an excuse for a party and an escapist dream for musicians and fans alike. British acts like David Bowie, Roxy Music, T. Rex and Mott the Hoople - together with American fellow-travellers including Lou Reed, Alice Cooper and Sparks - drew on the original blueprint of rock and roll, as well as a host of other traditions, from Hollywood to the music hall, Berlin cabaret and Broadway musicals to science fiction and pop art. The resulting music was a wild blend of camp artifice and avant-garde decadence. By 1975 the era had come to an end, but glam never truly went away. Indeed, its attitudes and aesthetics have shaped much that has followed since, from disco to punk, the new romantics to Britpop, Prince to Lady Gaga.Table of ContentsFar Beyond the Pale Horizon -- When you Rock and Roll with Me - A Tall Hat and a Tattooed Gown -- Hollywood Highs -- Get Down and Get With It -- The Ballrooms of Mars -- I Could make a Wild Mutation -- Book After Book, I Get Hooked -- Some Kinda Temporary -- Biba-Nova -- Heartbeat, Increasing Heartbeat -- Science Fiction / Double Feature -- Tumbling Down -- After All
£22.50
The University of Chicago Press The Great Movies III
Book SynopsisA collection of essays on the creme de la creme of the silver screen, each one a model of critical appreciation and a blend of love and analysis that sends readers back to the films with a fresh set of eyes and renewed enthusiasm.Trade Review"Roger Ebert's take-no-prisoners essays packed with insidery insights will send movie lovers back to the sofa for a second look at old favorites like Cool Hand Luke and My Fair Lady while introducing more offbeat picks like Sansho the Bailiff and Pixote." (Parade) "Ebert offers informed critical appraisals, as well as background on the movie's making and significance, that make these pieces rewarding for film buffs and ideal introductions for first-time viewers." (Booklist) "No one has done as much as Ebert to connect the creators of movies with their consumers. He has immense power, and he's used it for good, as an apostle of the cinema." (Richard Corliss, Time)"
£18.00
Hodder & Stoughton John
Book SynopsisThe international bestselling memoir of the most idolised Beatle, John Lennon - by his first wife Cynthia.Trade Review'fascinating...all Beatles fans will be interested in the book, the best in recent years'. * The Sunday Times *'an engaging memoir... along the way, it offers a fascinating glimpse into an altogether more innocent age, before star-makers and svengalis began colluding with marketing men and TV execs ...' * Independent *'vivid and engaging... refreshingly free of bitterness.' * Mail on Sunday *'A fascinating first-hand account of one of the most bizarre phenomena of the 20th century.' * Sunday Telegraph *'Fascinating stuff' * Evening Standard *'loving but candid... vividly captures the time and place and the characters.' * Washington Post *'A fascinating read that offers an insight into a brilliant and complex man.' * The Sun *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Look Who It Is My Story
Book SynopsisThe brilliantly funny Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Alan Carr tells his life story in his own words, from growing up in a football-mad family in Northampton to his rise as one of Britain's best-loved comedians.Trade Review‘Carr's comic timing works every bit as well on the page as it does on stage, making this easily the funniest book of the year.’***** HEAT ‘joyous stuff that anyone can relate to.’ Independent ‘…written in a good-hearted, amusing tone but manages nonetheless to be quite candid.’ Sunday Express ‘[He] mixes the populism of Peter Kay with the camp of Larry Grayson.’ Evening Standard ‘Alan Carr is the spiritual son of Frankie Howerd.’ City Life
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Mick Jagger
Book SynopsisA miracle of still-plentiful hair, raw sex-appeal, and strutting talent . The frontman of one of the most influential and controversial groups of all time. A musical genius with a career spanning over four decades. He is a testament to British glamour, the ultimate architect and demi-god of rock.Bestselling biographer Philip Norman offers an unparalleled account of the life of a living legend, Mick Jagger. From Home Counties schoolboy, to rebel without a cause to Sixties rock sensation and global idol, Norman unravels with astonishing intimacy the myth of the inimitable frontman of The Rolling Stones. MICK JAGGER charts his extraordinary journey through scandal-ridden conspiracy, infamous prison spell, hordes of female admirers and a knighthood while stripping away the colossal fame, wealth and idolatry to reveal a story of talent and promise unfulfilled.Understated yet ostentatious; the ultimate incarnation of modern man''s favourite fantasy: ''sex, drugs and rock ''n'' roll'', yet blTrade Review‘Commendable thoroughness, engaging wit and boundless energy, much as Jagger has shown over the decades’ Mail on Sunday ‘Hugely readable’ The Guardian ‘One of Norman’s triumphs in Mick Jagger is to chart the decade’s evolution as well as his progress within it’ Sunday Express ‘The most ambitious and comprehensive Jagger biography to date’ Rolling Stone 'Extremely well researched' Rolling Stone ‘Barnstorming…Norman has ploughed this terrain for much of his career, and brings to his subject both a deep fascination with the ecology of rock'n'roll plus a sharp eye for its absurdities’ The Observer ‘Norman’s book reads like a thrill ride. He captures as well as anybody that magical combination of youth, talent and low rent that would eventually become the Rolling Stones’ The New York Times
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Bazillion Points Misery Obscura: The Photography of Eerie Von
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Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: On the Front Lines
Book SynopsisOFFICIAL STAR WARS IN-UNIVERSE BOOK FEATURING NOTES ON TACTICS, ARMOR, AND VALOR FROM GALACTIC CONFLICTS IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE From the Clone Wars and the Rebellion to the clashes with the First Order, the galaxy is defined by war. Star Wars: On the Front Lines chronicles the tactics, weapons, and armor used in pivotal battles along with acts of valor achieved during the campaign. By focusing on elements of the battles that occurred "off screen," this collection brings the struggles faced by ground soldiers and starfighter pilots to life like never before, placing the reader on the battlelines. With full-spread, classic illustrations that capture the sweeping scale of these historical battles, On the Front Lines brings a fresh look at the forces who fought on the front lines.Trade Review“clearly a must have for ‘Star Wars’ collectors” - Sciencefiction.com“really cool artwork here” ForceCast podcast review“really fun and a wicked cover” Rebel Force Radio podcast review “a visual and tactile delight” - Black Girl Nerds“so much of the full-page art is worthy of framing” - Geek Dad “A unique, sometimes exceptional retelling of major Star Wars battles” - Adventures in Poor Taste “incredible artwork” - Fangirl Nation“Beautifully illustrated, it’s a handsome, clever trek through all eight films” - The Film Stage“a fantastic book lavished with amazing stories and paintings of the conflicts enclosed...giving the book a real history feel, that many science fiction/ movie books fail to capitalize on” - Action Figure Junkies“It's not too often something comes along that makes Star Wars better, but this book does just that” - Cinema Sentries
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Titan Books Ltd The Art of Captain Underpants The First Epic
Book SynopsisFrom DreamWorks Animation comes a movie event based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey. This comedy for the entire family tells the story of 2 pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants. The movie stars the voice talents of Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Nick Kroll and many more!Trade Review“From the moment you crack open The Art of Captain Underpants to be greeted by a foreword written and illustrated in comic strip format by series author Dav Pilkey, you know you’re in for a treat” - VG Blogger
£25.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Taming of the Shrew
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Brian Cox: The Unauthorised Biography of the Man
Book SynopsisProfessor Brian Cox is among the best-known physicists in the world. As presenter of hit television series Human Universe, Wonders of the Solar System and Wonders of the Universe, his affable charm and infectious enthusiasm have brought science to a whole new audience. Born in Lancashire in 1968, Cox was a bright but not brilliant pupil at school. He flourished at university, however, gaining a first-class honours degree and an MPhil in Physics from Manchester University before being awarded his PhD in particle physics in 1998. Alongside his studies, he played keyboards in the band D:Ream, who topped the charts in 1994 with 'Things Can Only Get Better', which was famously used by the Labour Party for its 1997 election campaign. Although an award-winning celebrity TV presenter, Brian Cox remains devoted to scientific research. He is a Royal Society University Research Fellow, an advanced fellow at the University of Manchester, and also works on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland. In 2010 he was awarded the OBE for his services to science. Featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth research, this book delves into the fascinating universe of the man who single-handedly made physics cool.
£12.47
Titan Books Ltd Star Wars - Lords of the Sith: Guide to the Dark
Book SynopsisThe making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. The very best features and interviews from Star Wars Insider--the official magazine of the Star Wars saga! Adam Driver discusses the making of The Force Awakens and his performance as Kylo Ren. Joel Aron, the lighting and effects supervisor on Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars Rebels shares some tricks of the trade and Harrison Ford talks about playing Han Solo for the last time."
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HarperCollins Publishers Facing the Other Way
Book SynopsisThe first official account of the iconic record label.An NME Book of the Year 2013 A Rough Trade Book of the Year 2013 A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2013This Mortal Coil, Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Breeders, Dead Can Dance, Lisa Germano, Kristin Hersh, Belly, Red House Painters.Just a handful of the bands and artists who started out recording for 4AD, a record label founded by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent in 1979, a label which went on to be one of the most influential of the modern era.Combining the unique tastes of Watts-Russell and the striking design aesthetic of Vaughan Oliver, 4AD records were recognisable by their look as much their sound. In this comprehensive account concentrating on the label's first two decades (up to the point that Watts-Russell left), music journalist Martin Aston explores the fascinating story with unique access to all the key players and pretty much every artist who released a record on 4AD duringTrade Review‘4AD get the lavish label history they deserve’ – MOJO ‘Aston has impressive access to some of rock’s most reclusive figures’ – Q ‘The book is an exquisite reflection of 4AD itself—extravagant, atmospheric, and rich in texture and timbre.’ – PITCHFORK ‘Facing The Other Way represents one of the greatest stories to emerge from rock and roll's modern history’ – DROWNED IN SOUND ‘The conviction of Aston's storytelling blows dust off the needle so that those records and their often magical beauties are dragged out to be admired once again… Compelling stuff’ – MOUTH MAGAZINE 'Martin Aston's 600-page chronicle is a suitable extravagant enterprise' – GUARDIAN “A fanatically scholarly account of the definitive art-pop label of the 1980s.” – THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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HarperCollins Publishers Robert Plant A Life The Biography
Book SynopsisRobert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends.Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told until now.Robert Plant: A Life is the first complete and comprehensive telling of Plant's story. From his earliest performances in folk clubs in the early 1960s, to the world's biggest stages as Led Zeppelin's self-styled Golden God', and on to his emergence as an emboldened solo star.The sheer scale of Zeppelin's success is extraordinary: in the US alone they sold 70 million records, a figure surpassed only by the Beatles. But their success was marred by tragedy.These pages contain first-hand accounts of Plant's greatest highs and deepest lows: the tragic deaths of his son Karac and his friend, Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.Told in vivid detail, this is the definitive story of a man of great talent, remarkable fortitude and extraoTrade Review‘Anyone seeking insight into Plant as a man and a musician will find it here.’ Q ‘There have been countless books on Led Zeppelin but little of substance on lead singer Plant. Methodically researched, the music legend’s extraordinary career, influences and legacy are superbly articulated in this tremendous biography of an enigmatic rock star.” The Bookseller ‘Whole lotta truth about Zeppelin’s Viking rock god’ Mail on Sunday ‘Particularly enlightening on Plant's formative pre-Zep years in the Midlands, A Life puts the singer's eclectic career into clear context.’ Dave Lewis, Tight But Loose magazine
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Intellect Books The Film Paintings of David Lynch: Challenging
Book SynopsisOne of the most distinguished filmmakers working today, David Lynch is a director whose vision of cinema is firmly rooted in fine art. He was motivated to make his first film as a student because he wanted a painting that “would really be able to move.” Most existing studies of Lynch, however, fail to engage fully with the complexities of his films’ relationship to other art forms. The Film Paintings of David Lynch fills this void, arguing that Lynch’s cinematic output needs to be considered within a broad range of cultural references. Aiming at both Lynch fans and film studies specialists, Allister Mactaggart addresses Lynch’s films from the perspective of the relationship between commercial film, avant-garde art, and cultural theory. Individual Lynch films—The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, Lost Highway, The Straight Story, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire—are discussed in relation to other films and directors, illustrating that the solitary, or seemingly isolated, experience of film is itself socially, culturally, and politically important. The Film Paintings of David Lynch offers a unique perspective on an influential director, weaving together a range of theoretical approaches to Lynch's films to make exciting new connections among film theory, art history, psychoanalysis, and cinema.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Towards a Palimpsest Chapter One: Ever Died? Ever Failed? No Matter. Die Again. Fail Better. Immanence and Transcendence In Twin Peaks (With Apologies To Samuel Beckett) Chapter Two: Reasons to be Tearful: Snapshots of Lynchian Excess Chapter Three: Driven to Distraction: Hitching a Ride along the Lynchian Highway Chapter Four: Pierced by the Past: Filmic Trauma; Remembering and Forgetting Chapter Five: ‘It is Happening Again’: Experiencing the Lynchian Uncanny Chapter Six: The Return of the Repressed: INLAND EMPIRE, DavidLynch.Com, and the Re-emergence of Film Painting Conclusion: Stitching up Lynch
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Omnibus Press In Search of Pharrell Williams
Book SynopsisFirst substantial overview of the life and career of Pharrell Williams, the foremost producer of the modern era, and performer in his own right. It follows him from his days growing up in Virginia, his meeting with musical partner Chad Hugo and formation of The Neptunes, through his collaborations with the great and the good of pop, rap and R&B, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly and Kelis. It assesses his ground-breaking work with the radical rap-rock-pop band N*E*R*D, and his emergence as a solo superstar via Daft Punk's Get Lucky, Robin Thicke's controversial Blurred Lines and global mega-hit Happy. It delves behind the immaculate facade to find out what makes Williams one of the most driven and inventive musicians of the last 20 years
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Hachette Books NOFX
Book SynopsisThe candid, hilarious, shocking, occasionally horrifying, and surprisingly moving New York Times bestselling autobiography of punk legends NOFX, their own story in their own wordsNOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories is the first tell-all autobiography from one of the world''s most influential and controversial punk bands. Fans and non-fans alike will be shocked by the stories of murder, suicide, addiction, counterfeiting, riots, bondage, terminal illness, the Yakuza, and drinking pee. Told from the perspective of each of the band''s members, this book looks back at more than thirty years of comedy, tragedy, and completely inexplicable success.Trade Review"Better than Rancid's book."--Brian Baker, Minor Threat/Bad Religion "What can I say? There are not enough real punk bands left in this world we live in. If you need a little history lesson on how all this shit started, and what the true meaning of being punk rock is, I suggest you read this book now! Insanely funny, disturbingly honest, and delivered straight from the heart, this book just makes me like NOFX even more than I already do!! Read it now fuckers!!"--Fletcher, Pennywise The Interrobang, 5/29/16 "Honest and sincere tales of life as members of one of the longest running and most influential Punk bands." Classic Rock, May 2016 "Compiled in the style of Motley Crue's The Dirt, this readable and engaging account of a band who live life almost as fast as the music they play is predictably rip-roaring...For being a book that spares nothing, this one is hard to beat." AM New York, 3/27/16 "[A] raw, tell-all autobiography." Ultimate Guitar, 3/21/16 "Aside from being very entertaining, it is also a very informative book about a band who, for the vast majority of their career, refused to do interviews and refused to sign to a major label, even when bands like Green Day and Blink-182 were cashing in." Alternative Press Magazine, 4/7/16 "NOFX have been through a lot during their long history as a band. Like, really: a lot. Their new book, The Hepatitis Bathtub And Other Stories, details it all and does so in true, painfully honest NOFX fashion...The band held nothing back." Media Mikes, 4/12/16 "An in-depth look at the seedier underbelly of rock n' roll bastard step son know as Punk Rock...Definitely not for the faint of heart. The book and its writers pull no punches as they are both candid and real as they can be...Even if you have never heard of the band NOFX or its members do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book!" San Diego CityBeat, 4/11/16 "Disturbingly funny...LOL-worthy tales of a veteran band's life on the road." Phoenix New Times, 4/14/16 "A book illustrating the ups and downs of a punk band climbing their way to success all on their own." Communities Digital News, 4/8/16 "While many might expect a NOFX book to be filled with humor and non-stop hilarity, that couldn't be further from reality...The band opens up to tell some of their darkest stories about their lives...Sure, there is some humor, but overall, the book is loaded with sadness. It is amazing that from the ashes of all of their lives a band like NOFX could not only rise, but continue to thrive." Associated Press, 4/27/16 "Punk rock mainstays NOFX have been defying music industry trends for three decades. Now its members can add a new achievement to their unlikely success story: Best-selling authors." Exclaim!, 4/25/16 "A compelling, often harrowing read." NeuFutur, 4/6/16 "Surprisingly sincere...Much like the band's music, which buries moments of deep political and emotional topics inside of goofy, often sophomoric humor, the book's emotive moments are buttressed by wild stories about partying on the road...Even if you've never been a big fan of NOFX, the book is a refreshing honest look at a struggling independent band dead set on compromising nothing and still managing to be successful." Bad Feeling Magazine, 5/15/16 "With often unflinching honestly, NOFX have recounted a harrowing story that showcases the real life pain behind the band's often-obnoxious facade. It makes for a compelling read, and provides a unique fly-on-the-wall look at one of punk rock's most unlikely success stories." Racer X Illustrated, July 2016 "This is the story of a band going through some big struggles and eventually hitting it big...and it's an easy read." Music Connection, June 2016 "These stories will shock fans and non-fans alike." Austin Chronicle, 6/17/16 "Punk lit's equivalent to Motley Crue's debauched autobiography The Dirt." San Diego City Beat, 7/6/16 "Sometimes the book is violent, sometimes it's absolutely horrifying, but it holds nothing back. It's fascinating to follow the individual members as they deal with drug abuse and the deaths of parents, to getting clean and becoming parents. While there are plenty of shocking stories, the biggest surprise may be how sincere they are. In the beginning, you'll be glad these people weren't your friends, but by the end you'll wish they were...A book that's impossible to put down--even if you will occasionally want to hold it at arm's length." Scanner Zine, 7/11/16 "Excellent...An original and satisfying read...Those looking for scandal, yes you will read it. Those looking for insight, you'll read that too. Those looking for a classic Punk Rock memoir, you will definitely read it...Hard to put down...It's a genuine rags-to-riches Punk Rock story." Praise for NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories A New York Times Bestseller! "I can say with certainty I've never read a rock biography with such balanced elements of sensation and sincerity. Like the few great band bios, the array of experiences described in The Hepatitis Bathtub are enough to set anyone into contemplation about strength and perseverance, love and depravity, camaraderie, and a place for misfit rock and rollers in a society that to this day clings to rigid standards. A must-read for punks new and old and an eye-opening read for all new-comers."--John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig and the Angry Inch "NOFX and Fat Mike are amongst the most powerful influences of my genre. This book is a 'must own' for anyone who still cherishes what is left of Punk and Rock 'n' Roll."--Joan Jett "Not for the faint of heart, and therefore HIGHLY recommended to EVERYBODY."--Amanda Palmer "Fucking gnarly. And great!"--Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day "Fat Mike is a rarity in music, an unadulterated authentic. In a profession filled with phonies and withholders, Mike shines as someone who always lets his freak flag fly. I like that a lot."--Jane Wiedlin, The Go-Go's Tampa Bay Times, 4/17/16 "A harrowing memoir...The Hepatitis Bathtub is peopled with lunatics, sociopaths, addicts and loved ones who couldn't escape the punk abyss, with the band struggling to survive dark turns ranging from drug abuse to counterfeiting to disastrous investments to friends' deaths to, um, matricide (allegedly)." Live Nation TV, 4/19/16 "The Bathtub's tales are not for the faint of heart." San Diego Union-Tribune, 4/13/16 "[A] no-B.S. book." Exclaim.ca, 4/18/16 "Tells the band's rise from shitty L.A. upstarts to the kings of pop-punk...It's also teeming with the kinds of sordid tales of drunken hooliganism and abject squalor that would put Motley Crue to shame." Punk Rock Theory, 4/18/16 "The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories doesn't disappoint. Some of these stories will make you laugh out loud, others will make you cringe and there may have even been a couple of tears at some point...It dives headfirst into the history of the band. And yes, it gets as crazy as you'd expect it to...The Hepatitis Bathtub is not just for the fans though. It's a story about perseverance. About chasing your dreams. About having the odds stacked against you, but succeeding nonetheless. About underdogs that end up at the top." Chapter 16, 4/20/16 "A tell-all memoir...The overarching themes of the book are universal and inspiring, but on a concrete level this memoir is pretty raw...Absolute candor is actually what unifies the book and makes it impossible to put down...From their humble beginnings in one of the country's toughest punk scenes to superstardom, NOFX never fails to entertain." Nashville Scene, 4/21/16 "[A] revealing new memoir...Staggering and, in some cases, heartbreaking...But Hepatitis Bathtub makes it impossible to look the other way...The format reads like a sweeping, intriguing conversation, but the book also has a cinematic quality, as each person recalls the same moments in time from his own perspective." Nashville Tennessean, 4/20/16 "Offers a no-holds-barred look at the band, as the four members--'Fat Mike' Burkett, Aaron 'El Jefe' Abeyta, Eric Melvin and Erik 'Smelly' Sandin--share memories from their 30-plus years together." Kerrang! , 4/25/16 "Every bit as hilarious, disgusting and boundary-hyphen free as you'd expect from a band who've spent three decades in the punk trenches filling themselves with drugs and booze." The A.V. Club, 4/11/16 "Does a great job of putting some of the biggest moments for NOFX into the larger context of punk and the rise of bands like Green Day and Bad Religion... NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories ultimately is a tale of a band's sheer will to exist and its unlikely success." New Noise, 4/12/16 "For most of their career, NOFX have been mislabeled and widely known as the funny punk band that shouldn't be taken too seriously. There's no doubt that, after reading their work of non-fiction, fans will see them in a different light." New Noise, 4/12/16 "The candid demeanor of their stories mirrors the ethics the band have held all along--not always pleasant, but a direct reflection of their early DIY roots...Hepatitis Bathtub covers it all. Whether a casual listener, hardcore fan, or a 'couldn't give a fuck about NOFX' character, this book is an evolutionary tale of grimy, realistic fun worth learning to read for." For the Love of Punk, 4/12/16 "NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories may be the most filthy literature you'll ever read...A must read for any fan of punk rock, even if you hate NOFX." Ground Control Magazine, 4/12/16 "A definitive history of NOFX. No attempt is made to cover or smooth out any rough or hard memories, everything feels as though it has been included in the name of telling the whole story...The character of each band member is meticulously presented and articulated and, after one has made it through the whole book, readers are left feeling as though they truly know them...In a world where many rock bios seek to do little more than collect myths, NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories bravely stands and tells the great, unbelievable truth." OC Weekly, 4/13/16 "The first opportunity for fans to hear NOFX's stories from their own perspective...A welcome look into the history of a band that once went as far as shutting out all press opportunities and interviews...Shines a whole new light on a band that's been around for longer than many other punk rockers have even been alive. While some stories are what their diehard fans will expect them to be, much of the book will shock even those who have followed the band for 30 years." "This book is a page-turner for any reality reader. And if you're a NOFX fan? Well damn, you gotta check it out!...Funny, sad, and outrageous." ?New Noise Magazine, "Top 16 Punk(ish) Chunks of 2016"
£15.19
Penguin Books Ltd The Stanley Holloway Monologues xx
Book SynopsisHere, for the first time, is complete collection of actor and entertainer Stanley Holloway's incomparable comic monologues, which he performed between 1929 and 1941. All the much-loved characters such as Albert Ramsbottom (with a stick with an orse's ead andle'), Sam Small (Sam, Sam, pick oop tha' arm), and King Arold (on his orse with his awk in his and') are gathered together and brilliantly illustrated by cartoonist Bill Tidy.
£10.44
John Blake Publishing Ltd Tom Hardy: Rise of a Legend
Book SynopsisThere is a man blazing a trail across the silver screen, delivering performances of such electric intensity that he has united critics and casual movie goers alike. That man is Tom Hardy. Starring roles as Britain's most dangerous prisoner in Bronson, both Kray twins in Legend and the villainous brute Bane in The Dark Knight Rises have showcased his raw talent, edginess and ability to utterly inhabit his characters. He has also cemented his status as that rare thing: the man that women want and men want to be. His appeal is endless. But things weren't always so promising. Cloistered in a life of suburban predictability, a teenage Tom began getting his thrills from drugs and petty crime. He made his first mark in the award-winning series Band of Brothers but, in 2003, Tom collapsed on the streets of Soho, brought low by drug abuse. Yet, with the single-minded commitment that has come to characterise his acting performances, Tom banished his demons once and for all. Now, with the title role in the long-awaited Mad Max: Fury Road under his belt, and Hollywood at his feet, there is just no stopping this magnetic figure.This affectionate and in-depth biography reveals all the faces of Tom Hardy: the wayward boy he was, the driven professional he now is and the all-time legend he is sure to become.
£8.99
Columbia University Press Film a Sound Art
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMichael Chion's books on film sound... have been revelotory syntheses of an expansive knowledge in elegant, accessible prose. -- Dell Tamblyn Film Comment Exceedingly teachable and surely welcomed by instructors... Film, a Sound Art is indubitably an asset to the study of cinema. -- Kyle Stevens Film CriticismTable of ContentsPreface to the English Edition Translator's Note Part I. History 1. When Film Was Deaf (1895-1927) 2. Chaplin-Three Steps into Speech 3. Birth of the Talkies or of Sound Film? (1927-1935) 4. Jean Vigo-The Material and the Ideal 5. The Ascendancy of King Text (1935-1950) 6. Babel 7. The Time It Takes for Time to "Harden" (1950-1975) 8. The Return of the Sensorial (1975-1990) 9. The Silence of the Loudspeakers (1990-2003) 10. On a Sequence from The Birds: Sound Film as Palimpsestic Art Part II. Aesthetics and Poetics 11. Jacques Tati, the Cow, and the Moo 12. The Disappointed Fairies Around the Cradle 13. The Separation 14. The Real and the Rendered 15. The Three Borders 16. Audiovisual Phrasing 17. Alfred Hitchcock: Seeing and Hearing 18. The Twelve Ears 19. Orson Welles: The Voice and the House 20. The Talking Machine 21. Faces and Speech 22. Andrei Tarkovsky: Language and the World 23. The Five Powers 24. God Is a Disc Jockey 25. Max Ophuls: Music, Noise, and Speech 26. Like Tears in Rain Glossary List of Illustrations Index
£27.20
British Film Institute Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Smoodin Eric
Book SynopsisOn release in the 1930s, Snow White became a milestone in animated film, Disney production and the US box office. Today its fans cross generations and continents, proving that this tale of the loveable, banished princess and her seven outstanding friends possesses a special magic that makes it both an all-time Disney great and a true film classic.
£11.39
British Film Institute Dr. Strangelove or How I learned to Stop Worrying
Book SynopsisStanley Kubrick''s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) has long been recognised as one of the key artistic expressions of the nuclear age. Made at a time when nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union was a real possibility, the film is menacing, exhilarating, thrilling, insightful and very funny.Combining a scene-by-scene analysis of Dr. Strangelove with new research in the Stanley Kubrick Archive, Peter Krämer''s study foregrounds the connections the film establishes between the Cold War and World War II, and between sixties America and Nazi Germany. How did the film come to be named after a character who only appears in it very briefly? Why does he turn out to be a Nazi? And how are his ideas for post-apocalyptic survival in mineshafts connected to the sexual fantasies of the military men who destroy life on the surface of the Earth?This special edition features original cover artwork by Marian Bantjes.
£11.69
Titan Books Ltd Winston Effect: The Art and History of Stan
Book SynopsisFor over 30 years, Stan Winston and his team of artists and technicians have been creating characters, creatures and monsters for the silver screen, from "The Terminator" and the extraterrestrial monstrosities of "Aliens" and "Predator" to the amazing dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and the fanciful character of "Edward Scissorhands". Now, at last, he's opening up the Stan Winston Studios to collaborate on the first-ever book to reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets of his groundbreaking and hugely influential artistry and effects work. Featuring an extensive array of sketches, production art, and photographs straight from the studio archives, this is the book his fans have been waiting for!Trade Review"One of Hollywood's finest special effects wizards." - The New York Times"
£29.74
Oldcastle Books Ltd New Waves in Cinema
Book SynopsisThe term 'New Wave' conjures up images of Paris in the early 1960s: Jean Seberg and Jean Paul Belmondo, the young Jean-Pierre Leaud, the three protagonists of Jules and Jim capering across a bridge, all from the films of French filmmakers Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut. The impact of the French New Wave continues to be felt, and its ethos of shooting in real places, with non-professional actors and small crews would influence filmmakers as diverse as John Cassavetes and Martin Scorsese to Lars von Trier's Dogme 95 movement, all of whom sought to challenge the dominance of traditional Hollywood methods of both filmmaking and storytelling. But the French were not the only new wave, and they were not even the first. In New Waves in Cinema, Sean Martin explores the history of the many New Waves that have appeared since the birth of cinema, including their great forebears the German Expressionists, the Soviet Formalists and the Italian Neorealists. In addition, Martin looks at the movements traditionally seen as the French New Wave's contemporaries and heirs, such as the Czech New Wave, the British New Wave, the New German Cinema, the Hollywood Movie Brats and Brazilian Cinema Novo. The book also covers other new waves, such as those of Greece, Hungary, documentary - Cinema Verité and Direct Cinema - animation, avant garde and the so-called No Wave filmmakers. New Waves in Cinema also explores the differences - and similarities - between the concept of a 'new wave' and a national cinema, citing, among others, the example of the new Iranian cinema, which has given us directors as important as Abbas Kiarostami and the Makhmalbaf family, examines resurgent trends in the national cinemas of Mexico, Japan, American independent cinema and concludes with an examination of the most celebrated movement of the 1990s and 2000s, Dogme 95. New Waves in Cinema makes a convincing case for the necessity for the continued existence of new waves and national cinemas in the face of Hollywood and American cultural imperialism.
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group The Baroness: The Search for Nica the Rebellious
Book SynopsisA Rothschild by birth and a Baroness by marriage, beautiful, spirited Pannonica - known as Nica - seemed to have it all: children, a handsome husband and a trust fund. But in the early 1950s she heard a piece by the jazz legend Thelonious Monk. The music overtook her like a magic spell, and she abandoned her marriage to go and find him. Arriving in New York, Nica was shunned by society but accepted by the musicians. They gave her friendship; she gave them material and emotional support. Her convertible Bentley was a familiar sight outside the clubs and she drank whisky from a hip flask disguised as a Bible. Her notoriety was sealed when drug-addicted saxophonist Charlie Parker died in her apartment. But her real love was reserved for Monk, whom she cared for until his death in 1982. The Baroness traces Nica's extraordinary, thrilling journey - from England's stately homes to the battlefields of Africa, passing under the shadow of the Holocaust, and finally to the creative ferment of the New York jazz scene. Hannah Rothschild's search to solve the mystery of her rebellious great aunt draws on their long friendship and years of meticulous research and interviews. It is part musical odyssey, part dazzling love story.Trade ReviewRiveting, touching and insightful Daily Telegraph An extraordinary achievement - perfectly structured, astonishingly objective, wise, perceptive and beautifully written -- Antony Beevor Wholly gripping -- Rachel Cooke Guardian Eloquently-written labour of love Daily Mail Nimble writing and brilliant story Independent It's a gripping yarn that more than proves that life is stranger than fiction' Literary Review
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The League of Gentlemen
Book SynopsisThe League of GentlemenPart sitcom, part sketch show, part 'Kitchen Sink', part 'Northern Gothic', The League of Gentlemen is one of British television's most innovative and enduring comedy series. Set in the northern town of Royston Vasey, the series introduced viewers to homicidal Local Shop keepers Tubbs and Edward, vindictive training officer Pauline, demonic butcher Hilary Briss, and the nightmarish circus owner Papa Lazarou. Such was the series' effect that the word 'local' would never seem the same again.The majority of these grotesque characters were played by Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who created and wrote the series with Jeremy Dyson. In addition to creating a unique world, where the mundane collided with the macabre, the League showcased a versatility in its performers rarely seen in TV comedy. Leon Hunt's entertaining and illuminating study offers the most sustained analysis of the series. Drawing on original interviews with Dyson and Gatiss, he traces the League's evolution, from fringe theatre to radio to television, from sketch-based material to the longer narratives of the Christmas Special and the contentious third series. Hunt contextualises the series as a 'cult classic', discussing its place within traditions of British comedy, its references to horror and fantasy and its creation of a grotesque and self-contained world. Leon Hunt is Senior Lecturer in Film and TV Studies at Brunel University. He is the author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger (2003) and British Low Culture: From Safari Suits to Sexploitation (1998).Trade Review'Throughout, Hunt balances fannish enthusiasm, which requires a witty tone, with academic rigour, which requires respectable footnotes.' - Kim Newman, Sight& SoundTable of Contentstbc.
£23.74
The Crowood Press Ltd Designing for Screen: Production design and art
Book SynopsisDesign is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity? This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo or commercial making, and introduces the techniques needed to make ideas happen. Through theory and practical exercises, it looks at design in a different way and shows how the simplest decisions can become powerful ideas on screen.
£15.29
Nick Hern Books How Musicals Work: And How to Write Your Own
Book SynopsisMusicals are the most popular form of stage entertainment today, with the West End and Broadway dominated by numerous long-running hits. But for every Wicked or Phantom of the Opera, there are dozens of casualties that didn't fare quite so well. In this book, Julian Woolford explores the musical-theatre canon to explain why and how some musicals work, why some don't, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you're thinking of writing your own. Drawing on his experience as a successful writer and director of musicals, and as a lecturer in writing musicals at the University of London, Woolford outlines every step of the creative process, from hatching the initial idea and developing a structure for the work, through creating the book, the music and the lyrics, and on to the crucial process of rewriting. He then guides the reader through getting a musical produced, with invaluable advice about generating future productions and sustaining a career. The book includes dozens of exercises to assist the novice writer in developing their craft, and detailed case studies of well-known musicals such as Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Miss Saigon, Little Shop of Horrors, Godspell and Evita. An essential guide for any writers (or would-be writers) of musicals, How Musicals Work is a fascinating insight for anyone interested in the art form or who has ever wondered what it takes to get from first idea to first night. ‘A comprehensive and thoughtful guide to everything one must consider in order to write a successful musical. It would take at least a decade to learn all of this on one’s own. Invaluable.’ David Zippel (lyricist of City of Angels and The Woman in White) ‘If anyone knows how musicals work (I’m not sure I do), this highly entertaining dissection of every aspect of that bewildering art form reveals that Julian Woolford does.’ Tim RiceTrade Review'Excellent... a useful source of information' * The Stage *'Extraordinarily informative... always practical and always readable... a seminal examination' * ReviewsGate.com *'There is plenty here of interest to anyone wishing to analyse or create musicals or even with a general interest in the subject' * British Theatre Guide *
£14.44
Oxford University Press The New Oxford Shakespeare Modern Critical
Book SynopsisThe Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition is part of the landmark New Oxford Shakespeare--an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare''s works, edited afresh from all the surviving original versions of his work, and drawing on the latest literary, textual, and theatrical scholarship. In one attractive volume, the Modern Critical Edition gives today''s students and playgoers the very best resources they need to understand and enjoy all Shakespeare''s works. The authoritative text is accompanied by extensive explanatory and performance notes, and innovative introductory materials which lead the reader into exploring questions about interpretation, textual variants, literary criticism, and performance, for themselves.The Modern Critical Edition presents the plays and poetry in the order in which Shakespeare wrote them, so that readers can follow the development of his imagination, his engagement with a rapidly evolving culture and theatre, and his relationship to his literary contemporaries.The New Oxford Shakespeare consists of four interconnected publications: the Modern Critical Edition (with modern spelling), the Critical Reference Edition (with original spelling), a companion volume on Authorship, and an online version integrating all of this material on OUP''s high-powered scholarly editions platform. Together, they provide the perfect resource for the future of Shakespeare studies.Table of ContentsTHE COMPLETE WORKS
£47.60
Triumph Books Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business: Memories
Book SynopsisElvis: Still Taking Care of Business is arguably the most authentic, no-holds-barred depiction of the greatest entertainer who ever lived. This is the book that the estate doesn't want you to read--it's a balanced, respectful, and insightful look by a true Presley insider and carter member of the infamous Memphis Mafia. Sonny West, Presley's close friend and bodyguard for nearly two decades, provides a firsthand account of the King's lavish spending sprees and many charitable acts, as well as the many affairs Presley conducted with his costars. Among all of Elvis Presley's close associates, no one tells stories that are more entertaining than Sonny West--he can mesmerize audiences for hours with his Elvis tidbits.
£15.26
Plural Publishing Inc Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A
Book SynopsisManual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach to Vocal Health and Wellness provides speech-language pathologists and singing teachers with the tools to lay the foundation for working with singers who have voice injuries. Singing voice rehabilitation is a hybrid profession that represents a very specific amalgam of voice pedagogy, voice pathology, and voice science. Becoming a singing voice rehabilitation specialist requires in-depth training and thorough preparation across these fields.This text presents a conceptual and practical basis for interacting with singers in an effective and supportive way, identifying factors to address, structuring singing voice rehabilitation sessions, and ensuring that singers are getting adequate exercise while allowing their injuries to heal, as well as resources and materials to provide to singers to optimize the outcome of their rehabilitation.Each chapter exposes readers to important concepts of singing voice rehabilitation and the elements that need to be addressed in the singing voice rehabilitation process, which include medical factors, emotional factors, vocal hygiene, vocal pacing, and vocal coordination and conditioning.This text contains information for developing exercises and interventions to target specific vocal problems and guidance in customizing vocal exercises based on injury, singing style, skill level, professional level, and the particular vocal demands of each singer. Key features include:Rehabilitation and therapy exercisesClinical case studies to illustrate real-life examples and practical applicationDownloadable educational handouts available on a PluralPlus companion websiteWhile the intended audience for this book is speech-language pathologists and teachers of singing who are accomplished performers, experienced pedagogues, and clinically and scientifically well-informed, there is information herein that will be of value to all singers, physicians interested in learning more about the behavioral side of singing voice rehabilitation, nonsinging speech-language pathologists, or anyone seeking knowledge about singing health, including music educators, music therapists, conductors, vocal coaches, worship leaders, or music directors.Table of ContentsForeword by Margaret BaroodyAcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorContributorsPart I. Setting the StageChapter 1. Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Hybrid ProfessionChapter 2. It Takes a Team: Multidisciplinary Voice Care for the SingerChapter 3. Voice DisordersAlissa Collins and Seth M. CohenChapter 4. Medical Problems and the Performing VoiceDavid L. Witsell and Mirabelle B. SajiseviChapter 5. Vocal Hygiene for SingersChapter 6. Preparing the Singing Voice Rehabilitation PlanChapter 7. Taking a Closer Look: Specific Populations and the Rehabilitation PlanPart II. Emotional FactorsChapter 8. Supporting the Singer's Emotional Needs: Working With the Psychological Impact of Voice ProblemsPart III. Vocal Coordination and ConditioningChapter 9. Shaping VoiceChapter 10. Stylistic Considerations in Singing Voice Rehabilitation: Classical and Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) SingingChapter 11. Designing Vocal Exercises for Singing Voice RehabilitationChapter 12. Customizing Vocal Exercises for Singing Voice RehabilitationChapter 13. Speaking Voice Therapy for SingersPart IV. Vocal PacingChapter 14. Vocal Pacing: Spending the Interest, Not the PrincipleChapter 15. Getting Back on the Horse: When, Where, and How to Return to PerformingChapter 16. Vocal Pacing Case StudiesPart V. More Tools for the ToolboxChapter 17. Aging Voice and the SingerChad Whited, Jarrod Keeler, Leda Scearce, and Seth M. CohenChapter 18. What the Singing Voice Rehabilitation Specialist Should Know About Sound EquipmentMatthew EdwardsChapter 19. Using Apps in Voice RehabilitationCaroline Warren BankaChapter 20. Singing Voice Rehabilitation Documentation: The Importance of Clinical LanguageChapter 21. An Ounce of Prevention: The Singing Voice Rehabilitation Specialist as Vocal Health EducatorIndex
£76.95
Taylor Trade Publishing Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched Life and Career
Book SynopsisBased on author Herbie J Pilato’s exclusive interviews with Elizabeth Montgomery prior to her death in 1995, Twitch Upon a Star includes insider material and commentary from several individuals associated with her remarkable life and career before, during, and after Bewitched, including her classic feature films The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955), Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed? (1963), and Johnny Cool (1963). Two of Montgomery’s many popular TV movies, A Case of Rape (which remains one of the highest-rated TV-movies of all time) and The Legend of Lizzie Borden (which will soon be remade as a feature film), were groundbreaking and remain classics. But Twitch Upon a Star also goes behind the scenes to explore Montgomery’s political activism, including her early advocacy for AIDS sufferers and the peace movement; her support for all minorities, including the gay community and the disabled; and her controversial participation as narrator of the1988 feature film documentary Cover-Up and its 1991 Oscar-winning sequel, The Panama Deception (both of which chronicled the Iran/Contra scandal of the 1980s). The book also explores Montgomery's tumultuous relationships with her father, screen legend Robert Montgomery (she was a liberal; he was a staunch conservative), and her four husbands (including actor Gig Young, who later died in a murder/suicide). Through it all—and to family and friends such as fellow performers Ronny Cox, Sally Kemp, and Florence Henderson—she was just Lizzie: down-to-earth and unaffected, just like Samantha, the "witch-with-a-twitch" Stephens, her most famous role.Trade ReviewElizabeth Montgomery's life is beautifully portrayed by author Herbie Pilato in [this] loving new biography. * FrontiersLA *[A] comprehensive and touching biography of Montgomery's life. . . . Fans of classic television or of well-written biographies should seek this out . . . an insightful read about an amazing woman! * Journeys in Classic Film *. . . [T]ells you all about Bewitched, the magical 1960s-and-'70s sitcom, and other triumphs enjoyed by the talented and beautiful Montgomery. * Village Voice *Twitch Upon a Star is an engrossing look at a strong-willed actress whose career spanned five decades. It will satisfy Elizabeth Montgomery's fans, as well as Bewitched buffs interested in learning more about that series' leading lady—and even how the famous twitch was ‘invented.’ * Classic Film and TV Café *[A] blockbuster new book. * The National Enquirer *Life's journey is never simple. Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched Life and Career of Elizabeth Montgomery is a biography from Herbie J. Pilato [in which] he tells the Bewitched star's story . . . forming friendships, romances, enemies, and everything in between. An advocate with her own problems, [Montgomery’s] story is one of [an individual] who tried to make a difference with her stardom. Twitch Upon a Star is a strongly recommended addition to Hollywood and television history biography collections; highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *. . . [A] love letter . . . No matter how big your twitch itch, this book will scratch it. * Ventura County Star *. . . [I]t's like meeting [Elizabeth Montgomery] all over again for the very first time. . . . If you've ever enjoyed an episode of Bewitched, come meet her for yourself. * BookSteve's Library Blog *This biography covers it all. . . . Fans will love the three sections of photos and Pilato's respectful, yet truthful, portrait of the woman who will forever be remembered for as the beautiful witch Samantha Stephens. * SheKnows Book Lounge *Twitch Upon a Star is based on Pilato's exclusive interviews prior to Montgomery's 1995 death. . . . The book follows her career before, during, and after Bewitched, and goes behind the scenes chronicling her political activism [and] reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the show and Montgomery's life. * Long Beach Press-Telegram *Pilato expertly captures the life of [this] wonderful actress. * Daytona News-Journal *[Pilato is] the master of all things Bewitched. . . . [Twitch Upon a Star is an] amazing new book. * NewNowNext on Logo Online *Fans of Elizabeth Montgomery and Bewitched will love this book. * Living in the Kitchen with Puppies *For anyone who only recalls Elizabeth Montgomery from her most memorable role, on the 1960s sitcom Bewitched, this thoroughly researched, extensively detailed, and wholly fascinating biography will load you up with everything you’ve been missing. It’s a delicious, detailed look at her life and remarkable career before, during and after that magical, life-changing show; her crusading and often controversial activism for the causes close to her heart; her often turbulent relationship with her father, actor Robert Montgomery; her rocky marital history; and the many other facets of the woman who played Samantha Stephens, TV’s ‘witch with the twitch’ at the end of her nose. * American Profile *Herbie J Pilato, a long-time fan and later friend of the actress uses his extensive interviews with the actress, plus meticulous research to get to the bottom of what the real Elizabeth Montgomery was like. * Soap World Magazine *Herbie J Pilato reveals the real Elizabeth Montgomery in Twitch Upon a Star. Her loves, her demons and even her politics are explored in this new biography of one of television’s favorite stars. * InMaricopa.com *The research that went into this book is amazing. . . . We get the essence and life of Elizabeth Montgomery by embarking on a journey ‘into the loves, politics, and performances of this multi-talented actor—a very magical journey, yet based in the real emotion of love.' * Reviews by Amos Lassen *Twitch Upon a Star: The Bewitched Life and Career of Elizabeth Montgomery is based on the author's exclusive interviews with Montgomery before her death in 1995, and includes new, never-before-published material and commentary from many associated with her life and career before, during and after Bewitched. Any with an interest in the show or Montgomery will find this a definitive exploration that ranges from insights on her career to revelations about her personal life and relationships. The result is a lively read indeed, recommended for film and biography holdings in general and especially for any reader with prior affection for Bewitched. * Midwest Book Review *Twitch Upon a Star is as perfect a book could be. . . . [It] shines bright at a rating of 5 Stars (out of five). I read it twice. Afterwards I watched re-runs of Bewitched—knowing what I learned from Twitch Upon a Star—and what stirred me most were the questions that came to mind which I feel Twitch Upon a Star answered. Twitch Upon a Star is as no other book. . . . For me, a person who thinks he’s read the best of the best books, [this] put a twinkle in my eyes [from] Herbie J Pilato’s mastery of the craft of writing. -- Salvador SeBasco, book critic; host of The Inside View ShowHeavily researched, expertly executed, and handled with reverence, Twitch Upon A Star is a magical revelation about one of the most popular and endearing performers of all time. It's clear that Herbie J Pilato not only knows what he's talking about, but that he also cares very deeply about his subject, from a personal, yet objective perspective. . . . No two ways about it, this book is a class act about a classic actress. -- Danny Gold, film and television producerI encourage everyone to read Pilato's astounding, loving, riveting, eye-opening book. -- Lydia Cornell, star of classic TV's Too Close for Comfort, comedienne, and women and children's advocateThe way Herbie J Pilato tells it, Elizabeth Montgomery just didn't have guts, she had balls. She was kind to those she felt deserved it but had no qualms about setting others straight. Who'd'a thunk that sweet little Samantha had such chutzpah? -- Larry Brody, veteran TV writer and producer (Baretta, Diagnosis: Murder, The Fall Guy, and more)Not only has Bewitched’s Samantha Stephens influenced hundreds of female TV characters and the actresses who portrayed them, but Elizabeth Montgomery’s lasting influence on Hollywood and society has been far greater than the TV series that made her a legend. Herbie J Pilato, one of the great students of classic TV, spins a compelling narrative that brings to life a magical TV series and its even more magical star. It’s a true Hollywood story, and more than any book I’ve read Twitch Upon a Star goes behind-the-scenes to capture a fascinating period in history when television was coming of age. -- Jack Myers, media ecologist, author, and producerIntricately revealing, well written, and hard to put down, Herbie J Pilato’s Twitch Upon a Star captures the essence and life of Elizabeth Montgomery. He leads readers on an intriguing journey into the loves, politics, and performances of this multi-talented actor—a very magical journey, yet based in the real emotion of love. I heartily recommend this well-rounded read for fans, friends and all who value the life of a gifted, complex and bewitching woman. -- Kathy Garver, film, TV, and stage star (Cissy on the classic Family Affair TV series); author, The Family Affair Cookbook and Surviving Cissy; and speakerMuch more than just a celebrity biography Twitch Upon a Star relays a spiritual quest that can speak to anyone. Retelling the story and work of a life can activate an awareness of the beauty and purpose in our own unfoldment. Pilato accomplishes this masterfully and magically, uncovering such depth and absorbing reflection with authenticity and vigorous charm to reveal Elizabeth Montgomery's journey as a true cultural treasure. This book is magnificent! -- Thomas Warfield, performing artist and founder of PeaceArt InternationalTwitch Upon a Star is ASTOUNDING. Herbie J Pilato does a wonderful job of mixing hard info with his personal relationship with Elizabeth Montgomery. His approach makes the book very unique. This is one of the best biographies I've read in years. It is a real classic . . . a brilliant work! -- Rick Lertzman, media historian and author of Codename: Dr. FeelgoodWonderful book and terrific author . . . -- Shannon Devereaux Sanford, Shannon's Corner, WTBQ radioIf you love Liz, you’ll adore this book. Pilato’s biography of everyone’s favorite witch is incredibly detailed. He draws from many sources, including Montgomery’s friends and his own interviews with the star. . . .The book also contains wonderful photos that chronicle Montgomery's life. Getting to know this remarkable woman, you’ll love her for far more than just her dramatic and comedic talents. * Pop Culture Classics *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part I. Prewitched Chapter 1: Once Upon a time Chapter 2: Grim Chapter 3: Elizabeth Montgomery Presents Chapter 4: Brush with Fame Chapter 5: The Equestrians Chapter 6: Training Days Chapter 7: The Europeans Chapter 8: Spirits and Demons Chapter 9: Two Plus Hundreds Part II. Bewitched Chapter 10: Lizmet Chapter 11: Remember the Mane Chapter 12: Double Double . . . Chapter 13: . . . Toil and Trouble Chapter 14: Public Broadcasting Part III. Disenchanted Chapter 15: To Twitch Or Not To Twitch Chapter 16: Temperatures Risingf Chapter 17: Post Serial Chapter 18: Awakenings Part IV. Reconciled Chapter 19: Spirits and Angels Chapter 20: Humanities Chapter 21: Political Science Chapter 22: Final Exams Chapter 23: Graduation Afterword Appendix Sources Bibliography Acknowledgments Suggested Reading Index About the Author
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc 100 Best Beatles Songs: A Passionate Fan's Guide
Book SynopsisWhich Song is the Best and Why? Read it and see! Organized by rank, from 1 to 100, this illustrated celebration of the best songs by the boys who revolutionized rock-and-roll includes expert commentary, historical context, interview material, and lots of great sidebars (including 'best' lists from some of today's pop music powerhouses.) Like all 'best of' lists, the book's opinionated stance generates animated discussion.Here, There, and Everywhere is profusely illustrated with photos of the band at work and play, and all of the unforgettable album-cover art. Appendices include a complete song list, discography, videography, and bibliography, making it a one-stop source of Beatles facts and figures.
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Centerstream Publications It Was a Trip on Wings of Music
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Cherry Lane Music Company Adrian Legg Pickin n Squintin A Collection of
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Hal Leonard Corporation The Joy of Music
Book SynopsisThis classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired and inspiring music intellects of our time. Employing the creative device of Imaginary Conversations in the first section of his book Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America the greatness of Beethoven and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series including Beethoven's Fifth Symphony The World of Jazz Introduction to Modern Music and What Makes Opera Grand.
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