Entertainment Books

Book SynopsisMcQueen's Machines draws a fascinating picture of one outsized man's driving passion.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAuthored by acclaimed rock writer Martin Popoff, AC/DC at 50 provides a visually stunning and authoritative celebration of the legendary Aussie rockers on their 50th anniversary.Trade Review"Aesthetically stunning and expertly written, this book will spend years in your library only to be opened again and again. The best books are those we revisit: for reference, for nostalgia, for uncomplicated beauty. Martin Popoff and Motorbooks have laid plain the colossal musical history of AC/DC—and all under 200 pages. Now, that is a colossal accomplishment." * Screamer Magazine *"Through his compelling narrative, along with a vast collection of images, AC/DC At 50 is an enjoyable reading experience for super and casual fans alike. Popoff allows for AC/DC’s achievements and downfalls tell their story to great effect...has created a strong companion for truly understanding the legacy and cultural importance of AC/DC." * Spill Magazine *"...this book examines 50 career milestones...the best parts are lesser-known markers like an impromptu '77 set at NYC punk mecca CBGB's or discussing 1978's Powerage - Keith Richards' favorite AC/DC album!" * Vintage Guitar *"For those about to rock, er, read, here's a must-have book for AC/DC fans. Each of the 50 chapters is accompanied by photos and pictures of ephemera (posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes) from the era and a short essay from Popoff, whose eloquent commentary is not only informative but also often amusing." * antimusic.com *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONPART 1 BONFIRE 01 PROBLEM CHILD - AC/DC forms in Sydney 02 LOVE AT FIRST FEEL - Debut single, “Can I Sit Next to You, Girl” 03 ROCK ’N’ ROLL SINGER - Bon Scott joins 04 SHOW BUSINESS - Debut album, High Voltage 05 WAITING ROUND TO BE A MILLIONAIRE - The second album, T.N.T. 06 LONG WAY TO THE TOP - The international compilation version of High Voltage 07 LIVE WIRE - First dates outside Australia 08 GONNA BE SOME ROCKIN’ - The third Australian album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap 09 BAD BOY BOOGIE - The fourth album, Let There Be Rock 10 GIMME A BULLET - Cliff Williams replaces Mark Evans on bass 11 FIRST BLOOD - The first U.S. shows 12 SAFE IN NEW YORK CITY - AC/DC play CBGB 13 DECIBEL - AC/DC issue Powerage 14 LET THERE BE ROCK - First live album, If You Want Blood You’ve Got It 15 RISING POWER - The Mutt Lange–produced Highway to Hell 16 HAVE A DRINK ON ME - First RIAA certificationPART 2 GEORDIE 17 MISS ADVENTURE - Bon Scott dies 18 SEND FOR THE MAN - Malcolm offers Brian Johnson a job 19 BACK IN BUSINESS - AC/DC issue Back in Black 20 ALL SCREWED UP - Atlantic issues Dirty Deeds in North America 21 STAND UP - Headlining the second annual Monsters of Rock 22 FIRE YOUR GUNS - The eighth album, For Those About to Rock 23 BREAKING THE RULES - The self-produced Flick of the Switch 24 THIS HOUSE IS ON FIRE - First band to headline Monsters of Rock twice 25 GO DOWN - Headlining Rock in Rio 26 SHAKE YOUR FOUNDATIONS - AC/DC issue Fly on the Wall 27 WAR MACHINE - The soundtrack/hits release, Who Made Who 28 SYSTEMS DOWN - AC/DC issue Blow Up Your Video 29 TOUCH TOO MUCH - Malcolm enters rehab 30 THUNDERSTRUCK - The comeback album, The Razors EdgePART 3 LEGACY 31 MONEY MADE - Back in Black certified 10x platinum 32 GO ZONE - Headlining Russia’s first-ever open-air rock festival 33 KICKED IN THE TEETH - A second live album, simply called Live 34 RUFF STUFF - AC/DC issue Ballbreaker 35 UP TO MY NECK IN YOU - The Bonfire box set 36 ROCK THE BLUES AWAY - Fourteenth album, Stiff Upper Lip 37 SHOOT TO THRILL - AC/DC perform on SNL 38 SCHOOL DAYS - AC/DC play club shows and support The Rolling Stones 39 ROCK THE HOUSE - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction 40 SKIES ON FIRE - Performing at the Toronto Rocks benefit 41 ROCK ’N’ ROLL AIN’T NOISE POLLUTION - Fifteenth studio album, Black Ice 42 BOOGIE MAN - Columbia issues Backtracks box set 43 JAILBREAK - A third live album, Live at River PlatePART 4 MALCOLM 44 REALIZE - Ill health forces Malcolm aside; Phil Rudd gets fired 45 PLAY BALL - AC/DC issue Rock or Bust, their first album without Malcolm 46 NICK OF TIME - Performing at the Grammys 47 HELLS BELLS - Brian plays his last AC/DC show... to date 48 GUNS FOR HIRE - Twenty-three dates with Axl Rose as front man 49 THROUGH THE MISTS OF TIME - Rest in Peace, George and Malcolm Young 50 FLICK OF THE SWITCH - Seventeenth album, Power Up DISCOGRAPHY INDEX IMAGE CREDITS

Read more less

Book SynopsisA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, Rush at 50 examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless effort and imaginative, ever-evolving music. This richly illustrated and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the 50th anniversary of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career. Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:   The band’s formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of Kiss Their breakthrough in the Unit

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisLindsay Denninger is an award-winning writer, editorial director, celebrity interviewer, andstoryteller. Awarded the title of New York's Next Great Food Writer'' by Time Out NewYork in 2016. Lindsay is also a founding member and workshop instructor of The Co-Lab, aprivate, inclusive, 1000+ member global networking community for fashion, beauty,wellness, retail and consumer luxury professionals. When she's not writing or streaming,she develops marketing campaigns and copy for brands like Amazon and Kate Spade New York.

Read more less

Book SynopsisReel Gender is a groundbreaking collection that addresses the collective realities and the filmic representations of Palestinian and Israeli societies. The eight essays, by leading scholars, demonstrate how Palestinian and Israeli film productiondespite obvious overlaps and similarities and while keeping in mind the inherent asymmetry of power dynamicsare at the forefront of engaging gender and sexuality. The scholars of this volume construct and deconstruct still and moving images, characters, and stories that create an entanglement of Palestinian and Israeli cinema. Together they portray the region's diverse but unexpectedly intermingled ethnic, religious, and national communities, framed or countered by various societal norms, laws, and expectations, while also defined by colonial realities. The essays draw methodologically from the fields of media and cultural studies, critical and postcolonial theory, feminism, post-feminism, and queer theory.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWelcome to Kathryn Gray? s?Hollywood or Home, a collection with as much ruthless glamour as any Old Hollywood movie. These poems?reflect on the glamour and heartbreak of the movie industry,?questioning?celebrity culture, and ideas of success and failure.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhen Harry Styles appeared on the cover of Vogue, he attracted attention not only because he was the first cis man to do it, but because of what he was wearing—a dress. From his message of inclusivity and love, to his cherished friendships and endeavours for gender equality, this courageous trendsetter has an attitude that could inspire every one of us. This wonderfully illustrated graphic novel focuses on the values that makes Harry so inspirational to so many people. He fearlessly showcases these strengths through his music, performances, and fashion – from the Vogue cover to showing his vulnerability on stage. Brought to life with breathtaking immersive illustrations, this book celebrates the inspiring moments—both public and private—that have transformed this boy-next-door into cultural phenomenon.   

Read more less

Book SynopsisGuru Dutt's final film as a director, Kaagaz Ke Phool/Paper Flowers (1959), follows the successful film-maker Suresh Sinha (played by Dutt himself) as rumours of his affair with his actress Shanti (Waheeda Rehman) lead him to lose his family, descend into alcoholism and ultimately retreat from the film industry. Initially met with critical and commercial failure, the film is now revered for its technical prowess and considered one of the finest self-reflexive works in Indian cinema.Lalitha Gopalan explores Kaagaz's innovative visual style, being the first Indian film shot in CinemaScope, highlighting cinematographer V. K. Murthy's essential contribution. She also analyses the soundtrack, composed by S. D. Burman with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, examining the now-classic picturisations of songs such as Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam'. Drawing on interviews with practitioners and people close to Dutt, Gopalan reconstructs the original contexts of the film's production and reception. Finally, using Kagaaz as a lens, she assesses Dutt's influence on popular Indian cinema during the 1950s, as well as on global film melodrama more broadly.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisLawrence of Arabia is widely considered one of the ten greatest films ever made - though more often by film-goers and film-makers than by critics. This monograph argues that popular wisdom is correct, and that Lean's film is a unique blend of visionary image-making, narrative power, mythopoetic charm and psychological acuteness.Trade Review'...a facinating companion piece to the film...Lawrence of Arabia is a unique epic that is wonderfully detailed in this superb book by Kevin Jackson.' - Filmwork.co.uk

Read more less

Book SynopsisF.W. Murnau's 1922 Nosferatu, the first (albeit unofficial) screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, starring Max Schreck as the hollow-eyed, cadaverous vampire, remains a potent and disturbing horror film. Kevin Jackson's study traces Nosferatu's eventful production and reception history, including attempts by Stoker's widow to suppress it.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Murnau's Nosferatu.- Notes.- Credits.- Select Bibliography.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMarc Bolan was the very first superstar of the Seventies. As the seductive focus of "T Rex", he revelled in fame and fortune, released a string of classic records, but then lost his way, bingeing on cocaine and booze and apparently heading for obscurity. But the fatal 1977 car crash that cut short his planned comeback as a punk rocker was also to fix him forever as the classic icon of Glam Rock. Today, almost 30 years after his death, the legend of Marc Bolan lives on and not just for the image. His music and chameleonic style were to influence many future bands. Mod, Beatnik, Hippie, Glam and Punk Rocker - Bolan's numerous guises offer a fascinating glimpse into the man himself as well as British pop history. This classic biography of a pop obsessive draws from interviews with many friends and colleagues including the late John Peel, brother Harry and band members Mickey Finn and Bill Legend.Trade ReviewIn the best Bolan biography yet, Paytress writes thoughtfully and perceptively. Q Though Paytress is very good on Bolan's rise and fall, he is absolutely brilliant on the seismic tremors of youth culture. Tony Parsons.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been a shift in how diversity and representation are discussed in the German cultural sector. The PostHeimat network, a three-year-long experiment in networked solidarity between major public German theatres and migrant actors and directors, discusses in this volume how to think about Heimat after migration. The contributions document the emergence, frictions, and difficulties in migrant theatre initiatives, being reflexive, research-based, and driven by cultural-policy-developing components. Emerging from encounters and plays, this study incorporates the critical perspectives of practitioners, scholars, activists, and artists from these initiatives and does not shy away from a frank reflection on failure and disappearance.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisDusty Henry is a writer and editor based out of Seattle, Washington. He currently works at KEXP, a non-profit radio station and arts organization, where he oversees the station's editorial work. He is a frequent contributor to the station's Sound & Vision radio show and helped produce, script, and conceptualize the award-winning podcast Fresh off the Spaceship: The Story of the Black Constellation and regularly contributes to KEXP's 50 Years of Hip-Hop podcast. His work has also appeared in Stereogum, NPR Music, and Consequence of Sound, as well as featured at the Pop Conference.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn this witty and wise guide to the dilemmas of entrepreneurship, Rizwan Virk debunks misconceptions about how the world of startups works and offers hard-earned advice for every step of the journey. Startup Myths and Models is an ideal companion for readers from those just embarking on the startup life to those looking for their next adventure.Trade ReviewIn this lively read, Riz Virk scrutinizes popular startup myths and provides crystal-clear startup models to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. Fortify yourself on this book’s rich experience and insights before you set out. -- Randy Komisar, partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, author of The Monk and the Riddle and Straight Talk for StartupsRiz Virk has been a founder, advisor and investor in startups for twenty-five years; Startup Myths and Models condenses those years of experience into a set of coherent lessons about the real challenges entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them. If you are going on the entrepreneur's journey, this book is a great companion for every stage of the adventure! -- Brad Feld, cofounder of Foundry Group and author of #GiveFirst and Venture DealsWhen launching a new business, there's no one I'd rather have at my side than Riz Virk as a cofounder or adviser. Having Riz's book, Startup Myths and Models, is the next-best thing. Equip yourself to win the battles that you'll encounter in your startup adventure by reading and digesting the lessons in this book. 100% results, no fluff! -- Mitchell Liu, cofounder of SLIVER.tv, Theta Labs, Gameview, and TapjoyIn Startup Myths, Riz Virk debunks common misconceptions about life in Startup Land. Both funny and wise, this book is a worthwhile read for any entrepreneur. -- Jeffrey Bussgang, Harvard Business School, general partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, and author of Mastering the VC GameI’ve founded five companies, made angel investments in over 100, and served on numerous startup boards—I wish I'd had a book like this before I started! Packed with hard-earned wisdom, Riz Virk does a great job of debunking myths and over-simple rules of thumb in the startup universe. -- Michael Dornbrook, COO of Harmonix (makers of Guitar Hero), member of Common Angels, and VP of marketing at InfoCom (makers of Zork)Startup Myths and Models is one of the best textbooks for founders who are going through accelerators, (and, of course for those that aren't). Riz Virk reveals secrets about starting, funding, growing, and selling your startup all while doing what's most important - staying sane and healthy. This is one of my go-to recommendations for any founder beginning or currently on the startup journey. -- Pat Riley, CEO of GAN (Global Accelerator Network)Riz Virk was one of my inspirations to be an entrepreneur. My advice to would-be entrepreneurs is to read Riz's book Startup Myths and Models, because it contains wisdom drawn from his twenty-five years of startup battles. -- Rajeev Surati, cofounder of Flash Communications (sold to Microsoft) and Photo.netWhether you're a curious student or a serial entrepreneur, Startup Myths and Models is on my recommended reading list for any startup founder. Riz's use of the Hero's Journey will help you understand how answering the call to the startup adventure will forever change you for the better! -- Tim Miano, associate director, Harvard Innovation Labs, and cofounder/CEO, SP@CEStartup Myths and Models cuts through all the startup noise, bringing real world experience to every entrepreneur in a super easy to access reference book. -- Will Herman, coauthor of The Startup Playbook, angel investor, founder of 5 startups (2 IPOs)This cogent, far-thinking explanation of how start-ups work will be invaluable for any aspiring founders stymied by traditional business wisdom. * Publisher’s Weekly *There are practical do's and don'ts, and a nuanced discussion of how to tell if a truism is going to help or hurt your particular situation. This is the kind of expertise most founders don't have direct access to, and there are plenty of useful nuggets here. * ZDNet *Table of ContentsIntroductionStage 1: The Call to Adventure: Myths About Starting a CompanyMyth #1: Build a Billion-Dollar CompanyMyth #2: Founders Start Companies to Make a Lot of MoneyMyth #3: You Have to Be First to MarketBonus Myth #B-1: Start Something You Are Passionate AboutStage 2: Fuel for the Journey: Myths About Raising MoneyMyth #4: A Great Product and a Big Market Are the Most Important ThingsMyth #5: Two Guys and a Business Are Better Than Two Guys and a PlanMyth #6: Talk to as Many Investors as You CanMyth #7: Take the Highest Valuation You Can GetBonus Myth #B-2: Raise as Little (as Much) Money as PossibleStage 3: Travel Companions: Myths About Hiring and ManagementMyth #8: Hire the Most Experienced People You Can FindMyth #9: Get Out of the Way and Let People Do Their Jobs, or I Can Do It Faster Myself!Myth #10: Better Management Causes Faster GrowthBonus Myth #B-3: If I own X%, Then My Stock Is worth $x!Stage 4: The Road of Trials: Myths About Going to MarketMyth #11: Focus, Focus, FocusMyth #12: My Product Failed Because My Sales Guy SucksMyth #13: If Only We Could Spend More on Marketing!Myth #14: Fail Fast, Pivot QuicklyBonus Myth #B-4: There Is No Such Thing as Bad PublicityStage 5: Acquiring the Treasure: Myths About Exiting Your CompanyMyth #15: At This Rate, My Startup Will Be Worth Twice as Much Tomorrow!Myth #16: They’re Buying Us Because Our Product is Awesome!Myth #17: The Best Way to Cash Out Is to Sell or Go PublicBonus Myth #B-5: Upfront Cash Is Better than Stock or an EarnoutStage 6: The Underworld and the Return: Myths About Life and Death in a StartupMyth #18: Startups Are Hard WorkMyth #19: Whew, I’m Glad That’s Over! No More Startups for Me!Bonus Myth #B-6: If My Startup Fails, My Life Is Over!Bonus MythsAppendix A: The Startup Market Lifecycle and CurvesAppendix B: Meet Our Cast of Characters and StartupsAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisA fascinating social history of the guitar, reasserting its long-forgotten importance in Romantic EnglandTrade Review“It was puzzling that the guitar’s rich history during that period had been so largely neglected in scholarly research. Page’s new book not only fills this gap admirably...but also adds a novel dimension to the discussion of the guitar by investigating its multifaceted impact within the sociocultural and intellectual context of a revolutionary era...The Guitar in Georgian England will certainly inspire and shape future studies of the guitar.”—Panagiotis Poulopoulos, Galpin Society Journal “Page touches on many factors that impact on the life story of a musical instrument, and presents a social and musical history that will be of interest and use to readers well beyond the sphere of musicology.”—Jenny Nex, Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrade Review"The music industry has changed dramatically in the past two decades. Bruenger . . . has written another very useful book for those seeking a framework for understanding those changes. . . . The underlying theme of the book is that music is not just about making and spending money but also about experiences that can change people's lives." * CHOICE *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Inception: Creation, Production, Reception 2. Production: Art, Science, Enterprise 3. Reception: Listeners, Fans, Consumers 4. Commodification: Product, Process, Culture 5. Monetization: Publishing, Performing, Recording 6. Location: Scenes, Venues, Labels 7. Diffusion: Here, There, Everywhere 8. Disruption: Pattern, Deviation, Adaptation 9. Connection: Artists, Audiences, Networks 10. Incorporation: Production, Monetization, Affiliation 11. Aggregation: Consumption, Production, Prediction 12. Simulation: Creation, Production, Consumption Notes Bibliography Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisA thrilling narrative history of how one rap battle in New York transformed American culture forever. July 3, 1981, was a pivotal night for the future of America's newest art form: hip hop. In New York's Harlem World Club, the Fantastic Romantic Five and the Cold Crush Brothers competed, with an unprecedented $1,000and their reputationson the line in a highly anticipated rap battle. The show drew hundreds of fans to settle a question that still dominates hip hop circles: Who's the best? In Harlem World, journalist Jonathan Mael chronicles this fateful night of hip hop rivalry and shares a new look at how Harlem helped ignite a musical revolution. Since hip hop first emerged in New York in the early 1970s, artists like Theodore Livingston (DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore) and Curtis Brown (Grandmaster Caz) sought to elevate this uniquely American musical genre by pushing the limits of record-playing techniques and lyricism. The two crews they assembled put on the best shows in a world whereTrade Review"Journalist Mael chronicles hip-hop's emergence in late 1970s and '80s New York City in his rollicking debut. . . . Readers curious about the genre's roots will want to take it for a spin."—Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Crispy Crust Pizzeria1. The Sound Room2. Routines3. New York, New York4. Hip Hop's Great Poet5. Harlem World6. Collision Course7. Tough-Ass Four Emcees8. Somebody, and Anybody, and Everybody Scream9. Traveling Tapes10. Wild StyleEpilogue: "The Message"

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhether you judge by box office receipts, industry awards, or critical accolades, science fiction films are the most popular movies now being produced and distributed around the world. Nor is this phenomenon new. Sci-fi filmmakers and audiences have been exploring fantastic planets, forbidden zones, and lost continents ever since George Méliès’ 1902 film A Trip to the Moon. In this highly entertaining and knowledgeable book, film historian and pop culture expert Douglas Brode picks the one hundred greatest sci-fi films of all time.Brode’s list ranges from today’s blockbusters to forgotten gems, with surprises for even the most informed fans and scholars. He presents the movies in chronological order, which effectively makes this book a concise history of the sci-fi film genre. A striking (and in many cases rare) photograph accompanies each entry, for which Brode provides a numerical rating, key credits and cast members, brief plot summar

Read more less

Book SynopsisYou know the songs by heart. You've traded the friendship bracelets. You've worn the cowboy boots and the bejewelled bodysuits.Now, get the inside track on this generation's biggest super star Taylor Swift.An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop''s most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There''s no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world''s favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. An all-time great on the level of The Beatles, Prince, or David Bowie.Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music is the first book that goes deep on the musical and cultural impact of Taylor Swift. Nobody can tell the story like Rob Sheffield, the bestselling and award-winning author of Dreaming the Beatles, On Bowie, and Love Is a Mix Tape. The legendary Rolling Stone journalist is the writer who has chronicled Taylor for every step of her long career, from her early days to the Eras Tour. Sheffield gets right to the heart of Swift and her music, her lyrics, her fan connection, her raw power.At once one of the most beloved music figures of the past two decades and one of the most criticized, Taylor Swift is known as much for her life beyond her music as she is for her hitsthe most public of stars, yet also the weirdest and most mysterious. In the tradition of Sheffield''s Dreaming the Beatles, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem will inform and delight a legion of fans who hang on every word from Taylor and every word Rob writes on her.

Read more less

Book SynopsisI adored this book. It's so Geena and so inspiring and such a wonderful read' Emma Thompson A Times Film and Theatre Book of the Year 2022From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, Dying of Politeness is the candid, surprising tale of her journey from her epically polite childhood to the roles that put her in the spotlight and gave her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.At three years old, Geena announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream, but her journey has been one of fits and starts, with a pothole or two along the way.In this hilarious memoir, Geena regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent in Stuart Little; a soap star in her underwear to a housewife turned road warrior in Thelma & Louise; a baseball phenomenon in A League of Their Own to the first female President of the United States in CTrade Review Praise for Dying of Politeness: ‘Candid, self-deprecating and vastly entertaining…. Davis’s frank appraisal of her psychological and physical merits, and demerits, is not only disarming, but likely to strike a chord with many of her readers’ The Times, Peter Sheridan ‘Her combination of humour and self-deprecation is immediately appealing’ The Observer, BOOK OF THE DAY ‘A marvellous memoir… an endearing and inspiring account of one “offbeat” woman finding her own voice… I’m often bored by the second half of celebrity memoirs, but Davis’s just keeps building momentum. It’s a real-life feel-good movie, in which the downtrodden heroine finds her power. She guards her privacy without ever getting pompous or dull. If you want to know about the pimples on Brad Pitt’s bum, then she’ll spill. If you want to know how she conceived her kids at 47? Back off, that’s her business… I closed her book with the firm conviction that she’s the celebrity I’d most like to hang out with’ Daily Telegraph ‘Entertaining… After decades of silently seething, Thelma & Louise star Geena Davis lifts the lid on Hollywood sexism’ Daily Express ‘The book’s a blast… it really is a supremely jolly read’ The Times, Polly Vernon 'Brilliant… read it cover to cover. Absolutely awesome'Chris Evans ‘Davis is truly inspiring, and her book is warm and relatable’ Woman’s Weekly

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom beloved Studio Ghibli, this paperback journal showcases the brilliant artistry behind Princess Mononoke, an epic film about a young warrior, an enigmatic princess, and the conflict between humanity and nature. With full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is a must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages.

Read more less

Book SynopsisDrew Struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images of the last 30 years, from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Star Wars: Episode III". This is the first book to cover his movie work in depth. Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork, including previously unseen poster art for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Hellboy II", this is a treat for movie buffs and artists alike.Trade Review"If you love movie posters you’ll want to have this on your bookshelf, or coffee table." -- Leonard Maltin"The Art of Drew Struzan is required reading for any fan of the artist, any fan of the films he did art for, and any fan of movie posters in general." -- comingsoon.net"...visual chocolate for every lover of movie posters..." -- Tor.com"Page after gorgeous page of draft compositions and alternate posters that, until now, went unseen by the public at large." -- Cinematical"Drew’s work evokes the magic of cinema and his raw passion for it is right there on every single page." -- Film Junk"The art alone would make this a worthwhile book to pick up — but it's the context and history you get along the way that seals the deal. The Art of Drew Struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff." -- Blog Critics"The Art of Drew Struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. He gave America icons and the magic to remember them by." -- One Metal

Read more less

Book SynopsisSee a new, caring side to the legendary science fiction monster as he tends to Jonesy the cat, endeavours to keep his house cleaner than the Nostromo, and searches for his place on a cold, new, alien world: Earth. From facehuggers to feather dusters, discover how the perfect killing machine relaxes after a day of scaring space marines.Trade Review“simple, smart, and very, very funny” - The Film Stage“Adorable” - VG Blogger“Alien Next Door manages to take one of the most terrifying movie villains of all-time and make it come off as friendly as a family pet thanks to its simple, yet awesome artwork” - Entertainment Buddha"Hilarious." - Horrorfuel“There’s probably an important message here about how strange-looking things can be nice if you give them a chance, but who cares. ALIEN.” - Overthinking It "I'm so glad this book is seeing the light of day, and if you're a fan of the franchise, absolutely pick it up." - Cinema Sentries "Joey Spiotto changes the dark, sinister world of Aliens to a cartoon with instant laughs that would fit well in the 80's and early 90's era of television." - Things To Do in LA"On the surface, the book boasts several clever gags hiding in plain sight, mostly references to the still-going franchise, facehuggers and otherwise." - Bookgasm"If you’re looking for something quirky to amuse an adult fan of the franchise, this is what you’re looking for." - San Francisco Book Review"Spiotto takes the terrible baddie and turns it into a comical, misunderstood next door neighbor type, and it’s just precious." - Midroad Movie Review"every bit as adorable, and darkly humorous, as you might think" - BookRiot

Read more less

Book SynopsisSip your way through the most legendary cocktails from the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and more with over 70 nerdy recipes as realistically imagined by Cassandra Reeder, aka The Geeky Chef. Whether you binge sci-fi TV shows, rewatch cult films, get addicted to MMORPGs, or read all the fantasy book series, The GeekyBartender Drinks has your fictional beverage fantasies covered. For super fans of every variety, this leveled-up cocktail book will soon have you unlocking achievements behind the bar, no matter if you’re mixing drinks for yourself, a friend, or even a viewing party. And for all you nondrinkers, don’t fret: this book has a nonalcoholic chapter along with plenty of imaginative tricks for making drinks alcohol-free. After an introduction to making your own flavored simple syrups and instructions on cool special effects such as shimmer, fire, and mist, get ready to restore your mana and wow your guests with these and more brilliant drinks: Sulfuron Slammer (World of Warcraft) Romulan Ale (Star Trek) Sonic Screwdriver (Doctor Who) Butterbeer (Harry Potter) Moloko Plus (A Clockwork Orange) Ardees aka Jawa Juice (Star Wars) Hero Drink (Final Fantasy) Let your love for sci-fi or fantasy shine with The Geeky Chef series by creating food and drinks from your favorite shows, movies, and video games. Your cool, homemade, fiction-themed spread will make you the life of the party. Incredibly fun and creative, and colorfully designed, The Geeky Chef books make the perfect gift for the geek in your life who lives in a world of their own. Other titles in this series include: Geeky Bartender Drinks, Geeky Chef Cookbook, Geeky Chef Drinks, and Geeky Chef Strikes Back.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION SIMPLE SYRUPS Classic Fruit Herbal Other SPECIAL EFFECTS Rimming the Glass The Skewer Ice Effects The Spiral Citrus Peel The Shimmer Effect The Mist Effect Playing with Fire OTHERWORLDLY INTOXICANTS The Elder Scrolls: White-Gold Tower The Elder Scrolls: Velvet LeChance Fable II: The Yellow Fairy The Legend of Zelda: Noble Pursuit World of Warcraft: Sulfuron Slammer World of Warcraft: Moonglow Monkey Island: Grog MAGICAL ELIXIRS Grimm: Amor di Infierno The Legend of Zelda: Chateau Romani Final Fantasy: Hero Drink The Lord of the Rings: Miruvor Your Favorite Video Game: Red Potion Blue Potion Green Potion Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Giggle Water SCI-FI SPIRITS Mass Effect: Ryncol Cocktail Firefly: Shimmerwine Firefly: Mudder’s Milk Battlestar Galactica: Ambrosia Star Trek: Bloodwine Star Trek: Samarian Sunset Star Trek: Romulan Ale Star Wars: Ardees aka Jawa Juice Star Wars: Tatooine Sunset The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Dune: Spice Beer CULTY COCKTAILS Doctor Who: Sonic Screwdriver Doctor Who: Emergency Protocol 417 The Big Lebowski: White Russian Twin Peaks: Black Yukon Sucker Punch Cocktail: Three-Toed Sloth Supernatural: Purple Nurple The Blues Brothers: Orange Whip Your Favorite Vampire Thing: Blood James Bond: Vesper Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Singapore Sling Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Black Frost Beer LITERARY LIBATIONS Harry Potter: Butterbeer Harry Potter: Firewhisky The Wheel of Time: Oosquai Demon Cycle: Couzi The Stormlight Archive: Violet Wine ASoIaF/Game of Thornes: Mulled Wine Dicsworld: Scumble and Fluff Redwall: Strawberry Cordial DYSTOPIAN POTIONS 1984: Victory Gin A Clockwork Orange: Moloko Plus Fallout: Atomic Cocktail Fallout: Nuka-Cola Dark Fallout: Dirty Wastelander Oddworld: SoulStorm Brew COMEDIC CONCOCTIONS Archer: Peppermint Patty Archer: 6 Gummy Bears and Some Scotch Bob’s Burgers: Swanky-Panky Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Moss Wine The Simpsons: Flanders’ Planter’s Punch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Fight Milk Red Dwarf: Beer Milkshake The Nutty Professor: Alaskan Polar Bear Heater NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Star Wars: Blue Milk The Legend of Zelda: Lon Lon Milk Futurama: Slurm The Lord of the Rings: Ent Draught Fallout: Nuka-Cola Quantum ASoIaF/Game of Thrones: Milk of the Poppy Hook: Poe-Poe Harry Potter: Pumpkin Juice Dragonriders of Pern: Klah Star Trek: Raktajino INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Read more less

Book SynopsisDive hands-on into the tools, techniques, and information for making your own analog synthesizer. If you're a musician or a hobbyist with experience in building electronic projects from kits or schematics, this do-it-yourself guide will walk you through the parts and schematics you need, and how to tailor them for your needs.

Read more less

Book SynopsisOfficial retrospective companion book to the film Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jereny Renner and Forest Whitaker, featuring concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key creative and scientific team members. Since its release in 2016, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival, based on the Hugo-nominated short story Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang, has embedded itself firmly in the minds of moviegoers around the world. The film garnered many accolades, including nine BAFTA nominations and eight Academy Award® nominations, proceeding to win an Oscar® for Best Sound Editing and a BAFTA for Best Sound. Since then, the film has generated larger conversations within the cultural landscape of academia including film, philosophy, and linguistics. In The Art and Science of Arrival, author and producer Tanya Lapointe revisits the film and its legacy with the production’s key team members. This lavish hardback volume recounts the genesis of this modern classic, from Ted Chiang’s short story The Story of Your Life to its premiere in Venice and its subsequent eight Academy Award(R) nominations. It explores the film’s concept of non-linear time, and showcases the remarkable concept art that brought the aliens, their ships and their startling logogram language to life.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat’s this? An all-new, Christmas Town-themed advent calendar filled with entertaining keepsakes based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!Countdown to Christmas, Skellington-style, with this fiendishly fun countdown calendar based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The keepsake calendar opens to reveal 25 gifts that include mini books, note cards, ornaments, and other surprises. SHARE THE FUN: Includes stickers, ornaments, and holiday greetings to display or use in your festive gift-giving. SEASONAL SURPRISES: Discover trivia, fun film facts, and more entertaining surprises in mini-books hidden inside the calendar. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Uncover a new holiday surprise each day of December with exclusive collectibles from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. BEAUTIFUL FORMAT: Display this unique advent calendar al

Read more less

Book SynopsisA classic Pluto book published for our 50th anniversary. The book that started a revolution in modern theatre by providing forums through which to imagine and enact social and political change.Theatre of the Oppressed started a new form of theatre which is still practised today. It has been translated into 25 languages and sold over 20,000 copies.Trade Review'An affable intellectual and an effervescent teacher, [Boal] was a theatrical Johnny Appleseed who spent his later years spreading his doctrines of the theater as a land of equal opportunity for professionals and nonprofessionals alike' -- The New York Times 'Oppression, according to Augusto Boal, is when one person is dominated by the monologue of another and has no chance to reply. Boal's life is devoted to giving those who are in this one-down position the tools with which to express themselves and discover a way out of their powerlessness' -- The Harvard Gazette '[His] achievement is so remarkable, so original and so ground-breaking that I have no hesitation in describing the book as the most important theoretical work on the theatre in modern times' -- George Wellwarth, author of Modern Drama and the Death of God 'Should be read by everyone in the world of theatre who has any pretensions at all to political commitment' -- John Arden, playwright 'Boal's terrific energy came from his faith in the creativity, spontaneity and ability of all people, however underprivileged, to change their situation' -- The GuardianTable of ContentsPreface to 2008 edition Preface to 2000 edition Preface to 1974 edition 1. Aristotle's Coercive System of Tragedy 2. Machiavelli and the Poetics of Virtu 3. Hegel and Brecht: The Character as Subject or the Character as Object? 4. Poetics of the Oppressed 5. Development of the Arena Theater of Sao Paulo Appendices Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the definitive autobiography of John Lydon, one of the most recognizable icons in the annals of music history. As Johnny Rotten, he was the lead singer of the Sex Pistols - the world''s most notorious band, who shot to fame in the mid-1970s with singles such as ''Anarchy in the UK'' and ''God Save the Queen''. Via his music and invective he spearheaded a generation of young people across the world who were clamouring for change - and found it in the style and attitude of this most unlikely figurehead.With his next band, Public Image Ltd (PiL) Lydon expressed an equally urgent impulse in his make-up - the constant need to reinvent himself. From their beginnings in 1978 he set the template for a band that continues to challenge and thrive in the 2010s. He also found time for making innovative new dance records with the likes of Afrika Baambaata and Leftfield. Following the release of a solo record in 1997, John took a sabbatical from his music career into other me

Read more less

Book Synopsis''By mixing lo-fi charm into hi-fi science Into the Groove captures all the wonder and absurdity of its subject, jumping and skipping with real analogue delight.'' - Sunday TimesThe story of recorded sound the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society from the earliest inventions via the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the recent resurgence of vinyl.While Thomas Edison''s phonograph, the first device that could both record and reproduce sound, represented an important turning point in the story of recorded sound, it was really only the tip of the iceberg, and came after decades of invention, tinkering and experiment. Into the Groove tells the story of the birth of recorded sound, from the earliest serious attempts in the 1850s all the way up to the recent vinyl resurgence. This book celebrates the ingenuity, rivalries and science of the modulated groove.Vinyl collector and music bu

Read more less

Book SynopsisLet the wonder of Jim Henson's classic film The Dark Crystal guide you with this beautifully illustrated official tarot card deck. Bring the world of Thra to your tarot practice with this fantastical take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. This beautiful deck features enchanting, all-new illustrations of Jim Henson's beloved characters and creatures based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both Major and Minor Arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card's meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this tarot deck is the perfect gift for fans of The Dark Crystal and tarot enthusiasts alike.

Read more less

Book SynopsisBlade Runner 2049: The Storyboards is a celebration of the rarely-seen artwork that was key in building the harsh, yet strangely beautiful, environments in the film. This remarkable book presents a fresh look at Blade Runner 2049, including scenes that were later altered or cut out entirely, along with new, in-context commentary from storyboard artists Sam Hudecki and Darryl Henley throughout.

Read more less

Book SynopsisChant Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice Tarot Deck & Guide to let the ghost with the most guide you through your readings with this must-have, beautifully illustrated tarot deck and guidebook inspired by the iconic Tim Burton film.Celebrate 30 years of Beetlejuice with this official tarot deck set, containing both Major and Minor Arcana and a fold-out map, for strange and unusual tarot practitioners of all skill levels. Fans of Beetlejuice can use this deck and fold-out map, complete with card meanings and instructions, to perform fun and informed readings. The 78 custom illustrations for this tarot deck evoke the haunting spirit of the infamous bio-exorcist and features images of fan-favorite characters, from Adam and Barbara Maitland and Lydia Deetz to the ghastly characters in the Netherworld’s Waiting Room. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this compelling tarot deck is perfect for fans of

Read more less

Book SynopsisUniversal Studios' JAWS is one of the most compelling and enduring movies ever made. Thrilling generations of audiences worldwide with its tight plot, memorable characters, and ground-breaking special effects - those that brought the great white shark to terrifying life even after many said it couldn't be done. Buoyed by an energetic young director, Steven Spielberg, and through collaboration with trusted and equally determined production designer Joe Alves, the two proved integral to the making of this classic motion picture. Joe Alves: Designing JAWS provides the production designer's view into the development of this world-renowned film. Included are Joes' stunning pre-production illustrations; handwritten location and production notes; on-set photographs; blueprints of the shark's design and first-time publication of his complete catalogue of storyboards used to chart the heart-stopping action. Painstakingly compiled and written by Joe Alves' biographer and JAWS expert, Dennis Prince, Joe Alves: Designing JAWS is a must-have addition to every film reference library.Trade Review"the most up-my-alley making of release this year" - Birth.Movies.Death "It's a quality work...fans of the film won't want to miss it" - Borg.com "beautiful, nostalgic" - Slice of SciFi

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn indelible and irresistible portrait of the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS and the music scene they changed forever—culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive! and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite"Including original interviews with: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue Öyster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, the James Gang, the New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, the Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep.Trade Review"Nothin' to Lose brought back great memories of our days touring with KISS in the '70s. The book is an incredible ride through KISS's early days and a must read for any KISS fan!" -- Don Powell, Slade "Like taking a time machine back to the '70s, Nothin' to Lose is a wild and no holds barred look at the rise of KISS." -- Eric Carmen, Raspberries "In Nothin' to Lose you witness first-hand the extraordinary transformation of four struggling musicians from New York City overcoming almost insurmountable odds to become worldwide superstars. This is the definitive account of KISS's early years." -- Kevin Cann, author of David Bowie: Any Day Now "The KISS boys will go down in history for their indefatigable work ethic, spirit, and insatiable appetite for all things honest-to-God outrageous rock 'n' roll. KISS is the real deal and this book is the real story of the American rock 'n' roll dream." -- Ted Nugent "Nothin' to Lose is an electrifying look at a band that changed the course of rock and roll history by sticking to their guns and blazing their own trail of heavy metal thunder. I couldn't put it down. Two thumbs up!" -- Joe Perry, Aerosmith "Rises above the standard cookie-cutter anecdotes... [for] a unique look at the origins of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Anyone who wants to know what it was like to make it in rock 'n' roll in the seventies will need to pick this up." -- Dale Sherman, author of Black Diamond: The Unauthorized Biography of KISS "Told with complete accuracy and attention to detail... Mandatory reading for every new artist. This is a masterpiece!" -- Kenny Kerner, Co-producer of KISS and Hotter Than Hell "A joyous and mesmerizing exploration of the early history of the 'Hottest Band in the World'... This book is addictive. You won't be able to put it down!" -- Julian Gill, author of the Kiss Album Focus series "From KISS's earliest days playing crummy bars in front of 50 people to headlining arenas, Nothin' to Lose is a gripping look at the underbelly of rock 'n' roll. And as one of the members of KISS's original road crew, I should know, I was there." -- Peter "Moose" Oreckinto, KISS roadie (1973-1976) "The ultimate KISS book... Nothin' to Lose gives the insider's perspective any KISS fan must have -- Charles R. Cross, author of Heavier than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain "Even casual fans will be enthralled." -- Robert Rodriguez, author of Revolver: How The Beatles Reimagined Rock 'N' Roll "Revel in the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd as they share it all, blow-by-blow, first hand." -- Paul Myers, author of A Wizard A True Star: Todd Rundgren In The Studio "A fascinating read about one of rock's most outrageous bands." -- Simon Kirke, Bad Company/Free "I found the story of KISS's fanatical determination, shockingly rare matter-of-fact common sense, raw luck, exquisite timing-not to mention the sheer brinksmanship of the whole lunatic enterprise-exhilarating and inspiring." -- Binky Philips, My Life in the Ghost of Planets: The Story of a CBGB Almost-Was "A vivid oral history of the early days of one of rock's most outrageous and enduring bands, Nothin' to Lose makes every reader an eyewitness to the dawn of Kiss. Here's a book that screams out: C'mon and read me." -- David Browne, author of Goodbye 20th Century: A Biography of Sonic Youth "An incredibly vivid and gripping oral history that illustrates how Kiss went through a slow and steady transformation from a loft party band to the hottest concert attraction capable of blowing anybody and everybody off the stage." -- Daniel Siwek, House of Blues "If you thought you knew everything there was to know about KISS ... well, you'd be wrong... Buy this book or just KISS off!" -- Alice Cooper "A fascinating chronicle of the construction of a multimedia phenomenon." -- Publishers Weekly A rollicking oral history. -- Kirkus Does the world really need another KISS book? Perhaps not, but the world really needs Sharp's ... KISS book... Full of extraordinary primary-source material that will keep KISS fans up at night, Sharp's excellent work should serve as a blueprint for future rock oral histories." -- Library Journal (starred review)

Read more less

Book Synopsis THE MASSIVE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A powerful, heart-warming and inspiring memoir from the UK''s most famous and beloved vet, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - star of the Channel 4 series The Supervet. Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel''s childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep, the hay and silage, the tractors and land, his beloved sheepdog Pirate providing solace from the bullies that plagued him at school. It was this bond with Pirate, and a fateful night spent desperately trying to save a newborn lamb, that inspired Noel to enter the world of veterinary science - and set him on the path to becoming The Supervet.Now, in this long-awaited memoir, Noel recounts this often-surprising journey that sees him leaving behind a farm animal practice in rural Ireland to set up Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey, one of the most advanced small animal specialist centres in the world. We

Read more less