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Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber - First Step 2 Forever
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Justin Bieber's First Step 2 Forever is an inspiring biography of the pop sensation's journey to stardom. It provides a never-before-seen glimpse into his life, filled with hundreds of pictures and details of his rise to fame. The book could be a good read for Beliebers who want to know more about their favorite pop star, as well as aspiring musicians who want to learn from his experiences and success.
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Justin Bieber
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Harpercollins
Justin Bieber : Just Getting Started
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This book is a great read for fans of Justin Bieber who want to learn more about his personal experiences on the road and backstage. It provides an exclusive look into his life as an artist and his interactions with family and friends. The book is written by Justin himself, making it even more intimate and genuine. Fans will love the personal touch and the overall positive and motivational message.
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Shawn Levy
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Estate
Ready, Steady, Go!: Swinging London and the Invention of Cool
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Imagine stepping into a time machine that whisks you right into the heart of 1960s London. 'Ready, Steady, Go!' isn't just a history lesson; it's a vibrant, kinetic experience. Levy entwines celebrities, fashion icons, and the very essence of cool into a narrative that makes you feel like part of the in-crowd. It's perfect for anyone intrigued by cultural revolutions and the seismic shifts of the Swinging Sixties.
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Justin Bieber
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Harpercollins
Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever : My Story
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His debut album has already gone platinum. His YouTube videos have received over 10 million hits. He's sung for the president of the United States. His screaming fans have stormed TV studios and shut down shopping malls. Justin Bieber is a global superstar and now, for the first time ever, he's going to tell all in his very own book. In this book, Justin tells the story of his amazing journey from small-town schoolboy to global superstar. Stunningly designed and jam packed full of exclusive unseen photos of Justin on and off stage, plus private captured moments, the awesome story of Justin's phenomenal rise to superstardom is a must-have for any true fan.
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Sheldon Harnick, Andrew B. Harris, Carol Burnett |
University
Of
North
Texas
Press
The Performing Set - The Broadway Designs Of William And Jean Eckart
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Recommended for theater lovers seeking design innovation. The book showcases the incredible creativity of the Eckarts, who transformed the role of set design in Broadway musicals from simple backdrops to integral components of the performance. The book features stunning visuals, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and detailed descriptions of the Eckarts' design process, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of theater and design. Reviewers praise the book for its comprehensive analysis of the Eckarts' career and their impact on the world of Broadway musicals.
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Kajal Mistry, David Bowie, Hannah Roberts |
Hardie
Grant
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Pocket Bowie Wisdom : Witty Quotes and Wise Words From David Bowie
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Genre-hopping, gender-bending: Bowie has never been afraid to push the boundaries. Whether masquerading as an alien, a spaceman or a goblin king, this rock 'n' roll hero was a true visionary. The death of the Man Who Fell to Earth shook fans around the world, but his influence lives on.Pocket Bowie Wisdom is full of insights into music, identity, fame, love and creativity from one of the most pioneering musicians of all time.
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Harold C. Schonberg
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Abacus
The Lives Of The Great Composers : Third Edition
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This book would be a great fit for anyone with an interest in classical music and the lives of those who created it. The author provides a unique perspective by presenting these legendary composers as real people with relatable experiences. Its extensive coverage and rich detail would make it an excellent addition to any music lover's library.
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Mick Wall
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Hachette
Love Becomes a Funeral Pyre : A Biography of The Doors
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The Doors have become the stuff of music legend, having being one of the first bands to bring the dark side of rock to a mass following. They formed in 1965 and went on to dizzying levels of success - with the wild rock 'n' roll lifestyle to match. As one of the most provocative and influential rock acts of the 1960s, springing from the era of free love and revolution, the story of The Doors is one filled with controversy, intrigue and greatness.
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Humphrey Burton
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Doubleday
Leonard Bernstein
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For anyone with a love for classical music or an interest in the cultural icons of the 20th century, this biography of Leonard Bernstein is a treasure trove. It delves deep into the life of a man whose passion for music and theatrical flair left an indelible mark on both the concert hall and Broadway. You'll find his story not only inspiring but also a fascinating lens through which to view a rich era of musical innovation.
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Marc Ecko
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Atria
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Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out
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As someone keen on entrepreneurship and brand creation, "Unlabel" by Marc Ecko is a treasure trove. Marc's candor about transforming his small business into a global powerhouse is as inspiring as it is instructive. You'll learn the importance of authenticity in a world that constantly pressures you to conform. This book could be a guiding compass for your own entrepreneurial journey.
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Lang Lang, David Ritz |
Spiegel
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Grau
Journey of a Thousand Miles - My Story
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If you're drawn to stories of dedication and sacrifice wrapped in the pursuit of artistic excellence, Lang Lang's narrative will resonate with you. It's not just for music lovers but for anyone who appreciates the complex relationship between ambition and familial bonds. This tale of perseverance will likely inspire you to consider the lengths you'd go to realize your dreams.
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Alex Kadis
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Virgin
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"Take That" in Private
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Take That are the most successful pop act of the 1990s. In 1994 alone, they have already picked up the prestigious Brit Awards for "Best British Single" and "Best British Video", and gone straight in at number one with "Everything Changes", the first group ever to have four consecutive number one hits. Take That have established themselves as successful, popular and above all durable, due not least to the performance and songwriting skills within the group. On their last album, all the tracks bar one song were self-penned, mainly by the talented Gary Barlow. In a fickle market, and at a time when album and particularly singles sales are depressed, the ability to shift numbers is impressive. This book is designed for fans of the group bringing together the band's official photographer Philip Ollerenshaw with the band's preferred writer, Alex Kadis. Given total access on and off stage, they have created a portrait of the real Take That - Gary, Howard, Jason, Mark and Robbie concentrating on more personal and private moments, and giving fresh insight to the band by going beyond the usual pretty faces.
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Li Xiaoxiang
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Asiapac
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Origins of Chinese Music and Art
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This book is an excellent choice for those who want to unravel the mystery of Chinese culture. It provides an excellent overview of the core elements of Chinese culture, such as the Four Treasures, calligraphy, painting, and music. The book also recounts various charming and awe-inspiring stories about Chinese icons, making it an engaging read. The book's most distinctive feature is its ability to transport readers to a world of ancient Chinese traditions and art forms, leaving them fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of China.
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Andrew Whittaker
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Tho
Speak The Culture - Poland : Be Fluent In Polish Life And Culture
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If you're planning to travel to Poland, this book will guide you through the country's rich cultural history, art, literature, theatre, music, cinema, and much more. Written in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Speak the Culture: Poland provides a succinct and colorful overview of the key events, figures, and customs of this historic nation, helping readers develop a fully rounded knowledge of Poland.
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J. Stratton Shufelt, Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Kregel
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101 Hymn Stories : The Inspiring True Stories Behind 101 Favorite Hymns
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This book would be a great read for anyone with an appreciation for hymns and their history. The author provides interesting and inspiring stories about the hymns, making it a great choice for devotional reading or as a source for sermon illustrations. It would also be useful for anyone interested in historical or biographical research on the topic. Overall, readers are likely to appreciate the unique insight into the beloved hymns they know and love.
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Louis Tomlinson, One Direction, Harry Styles |
Harpercollins
Dare to Dream
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Describes the early lives of the band members and their journey to superstardom as One Direction.
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Direction One
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One Direction : Dare to Dream - Life as One Direction
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If you're a fan of One Direction, this book is a perfect behind-the-scenes look at their journey from a group of strangers to a globally recognized boy band. The book includes photos, stories, and personal anecdotes from all five members, giving readers an in-depth look into the band's history and how they got to where they are today.
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Kent Zimmerman, Keith Zimmerman, John Lydon |
Picador
Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs
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"I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die..." -- John Lydon Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. An English class revolt that became a worldwide fashion statement, punk's idols were the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten. Seventeen years later, John Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. Much more than just a music book, Rotten is an oral history of angry, witty, honest, poignant, crackling with energy. Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, Chrissie Hynde, Billy Idol, London and England in the late 1970s, the Pistols' creation and collapse...all are here, in perhaps the best book ever written about music and youth culture, by one of its most notorious figures.
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Andre Tubuef, André Tubeuf |
Universe
La Callas
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If you're an opera enthusiast or enjoy diving into the lives of iconic figures whose artistry has changed the world, "La Callas" could sing to your soul. The book breathes life into Maria Callas's compelling narrative, blending her personal struggles with her artistic triumphs. It could be as if you're sitting in an opera house, watching her dramatic life unfold, both on and off stage, resonating with the highs and lows that defined her storied career.
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Douglas Smith
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Yale
University
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The Pearl: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in Catherine the Great's Russia
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"The Pearl" immerses you into the opulence and rigidity of Catherine the Great's Russia, recounting a poignant love story that defies the era's stringent social hierarchies. If you are drawn to tales where passion and societal norms collide, this book not only satiates with historical detail but also with the timeless turmoil of love's complexities. Douglas Smith's meticulous research offers authenticity that makes the past almost palpable. This isn't just history; it's a testament to the resilience of the human heart.
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Simon Wells
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"harry
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The Beatles - 365 Days
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This book is a must-read for die-hard Beatles fans, as it offers a unique perspective through rare, behind-the-scenes photos of the iconic band. The book chronicles the Beatles' career from their early days in the British pop music scene in 1963 to their public break up in 1970. The photos capture candid moments of the band members, providing insight into their personal lives and creative process. Reviewed by fans as a visually stunning and nostalgic journey through the Beatles' rise to fame.
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Nadine Crenshaw
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Prima
Lifestyles
Scully Exposed : Unauthorized Biography of "X-files" Superstar Gillian Anderson
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Actress Gillian Anderson is the thinking man?s sex symbol, the earth goddess of the paranormal—and an Internet pinup girl. She?s also FBI agent Dana Scully of The X-Files TV fame. Readers will discover the real person behind the character—and the character behind the person—in Scully X-Posed , the new unauthorized tell-all from Prima Publishing.Covering everything from her early punk years to her new baby, Scully X-Posed is an indispensable guide to the life and times of Gillian Anderson and her character Dana Scully. The telling revelations • The scoop on Anderson?s marriage and her daughter, Piper• Scully?s twin passions for medicine and law enforcement• Gillian?s tattoo• Scullyisms (?No one does anything without a reason.? p. 164)• Anderson?s beliefs about UFOs and the paranormal• The truth about the X-rated photos of Anderson posted on the InternetThe quintessential private person, Anderson manages, despite her fame, to remain slightly detached and remote. Scully X-Posed offers a rare glimpse into the private life of this provocative woman and the fascinating television character she portrays.Also provided are episode summaries that detail special points such as interesting things to look for, plot problems, and the best lines. Other features include details about costar David Duchovny and the murky origins, mysterious mythology, and latest facts and rumors about The X-Files TV show.About the AuthorNadine Crenshaw is a die-hard X-phile and writer with a string of science-fiction/fantasy, romance, and historical novels to her credit, including Celtic Tales (Prima Publishing).
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Kennedy
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Thomas
Dunne
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The Kennedy Chronicles The Golden Age of MTV Through Rose-Colored Glasses
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If the '90s music scene was your jam, you'll find "The Kennedy Chronicles" a tantalizing time capsule. Kennedy provides candid backstage access, allowing you to relive the raw energy of MTV's heyday, peppered with juicy anecdotes and interviews with the era's icons. It's like catching up with an old friend who always had the wildest stories – except this friend also hung out with rock stars and celebrities.
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Ong Yong Lock
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Monsoon
SINGAPORE ON THE COUCH
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This book gives readers a chance to explore Singapore's culture and identity through the personal experiences of its people. It highlights the diverse range of individuals who make up Singaporean society and their unique contributions to the country's development. Through interviews with politicians, artists, activists, and everyday citizens, readers can gain insight into what it means to be Singaporean and the challenges the country faces as it continues to grow and evolve.
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Steven Botterill, Giulio Cattin |
Cambridge
University
Press
Music of the Middle Ages: Volume 1
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants a comprehensive understanding of the monophonic music of the Middle Ages. Giulio Cattin provides a detailed exploration of the birth and evolution of Christian chant, as well as the development of secular music in various languages. With the author's authority and accessible writing style, this book brings to life the rich musical traditions that form the basis of Europe's musical heritage. You'll also find intriguing chapters on early instrumental music and the philosophy of ars musica.
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Robert Martin, Robert Winter |
University
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California
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The Beethoven Quartet Companion
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While the Beethoven string quartets are to chamber music what the plays of Shakespeare are to drama, even seasoned concertgoers will welcome guidance with these personal and sometimes enigmatic works.This collection offers Beethoven lovers both detailed notes on the listening experience of each quartet and a stimulating range of more general Who has the quartets' audience been? How were the quartets performed before the era of sound recordings? What is the relationship between "classical" and "romantic" in the quartets? How was their reception affected by social and economic history? What sorts of interpretive decisions are made by performers today?The Companion brings together a matchless group of Beethoven experts. Joseph Kerman is perhaps the world's most renowned Beethoven scholar. Robert Winter, an authority on sketches for the late quartets, has created interactive programs regarded as milestones in multimedia publishing. Maynard Solomon has written an acclaimed biography of Beethoven. Leon Botstein is the conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra as well as a distinguished social historian and college president. Robert Martin writes from his experience as cellist of the Sequoia Quartet. And the book is anchored by the program notes of Michael Steinberg, who has served as Artistic Advisor of the San Francisco Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.
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Betty Carlson, Jane Stuart Smith |
Crossway
Great Christian Hymn Writers
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in the background of classic Christian hymns. The authors provide engaging stories of hymn writers who have faced adversity and sorrow, yet still found the inspiration to create beautiful worship music. Perfect for worship leaders, homeschoolers, and those seeking inspiration in their personal devotions.
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Digby Fairweather, Ian Carr, Brian Priestley |
Harpercollins
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Jazz - The Essential Companion
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This book is a great companion for Jazz enthusiasts, as it provides a comprehensive guide that covers the history, instruments, and great musicians of Jazz. The book is well-researched, and its authors have excellent credentials in the field of music. The book is easy to read and presents information in a clear and engaging manner, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Jazz.
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Jay Rubin
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Vintage
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Haruki Murakami and the Music of Words
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As you're clearly a fan of Murakami's enchanting narratives, "Haruki Murakami and the Music of Words" by Jay Rubin is like having VIP access to the harmonies behind the text. Rubin, who has worked closely with Murakami, dissects the author's unique style and the personal history laced within his tales. If you're fascinated by how music influences Murakami's writing, this book offers a deep dive into the rhythm of his creativity. It's a backstage pass to the mind of one of Japan's most celebrated literary figures.
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Eric Walter White
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Faber
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Benjamin Britten : His Life and Operas
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Ed Cray, Studs Terkel |
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Ramblin' Man : The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie
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The life and career of the most recognized and beloved folk musician of the twentieth century are recalled here, with details of his hobo days as well as his marriage, his "subversive" activities, and his eventual death by Huntingdon's Disease.
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Scott Morse, Mark Andrews, Derick Thompson |
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Afterworks Volume 2
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Afterworks Volume 2 is a collection of personal and unique stories that will leave readers captivated and emotionally moved. With a mix of reality and fantasy, the stories touch on a range of human experiences from wartime to romance, all delivered in the form of beautiful and gripping comic book illustrations. Perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing and thought-provoking read.
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Richard Carlin
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Black
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Country Music : The People, the Places and Moments That Shaped the Country Sound
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Covering everything from Western to Rockabilly, Bluegrass to Country Rock, this profusely illustrated celebration of country music is an authoritative and lively history of America’s most popular form of music, its creators, interpreters, and institutions.A rich visual chronicle of the diverse American musical idioms collectively known as “country,” this entertaining and meticulously researched book explores more than 100 of the most significant people, places, and moments in its century-long history. Profiles include Stephen Foster, the Carter Family, Gene Autry, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, the Dixie Chicks—and dozens more. Other subjects include the Grand Ole Opry, the Bristol Sessions, “Louisiana Hayride,” Rockabilly, Country Rock, and O Brother Where Art Thou , among many other things. Timelines lay out the entire history of the form at a glance, and the greatest country songs of all time are discussed in depth throughout.Every page of this extroardinary book features a wealth of images—many of them rare and never-before published in book form—from sheet music and memorabilia to portraits, album covers, and candids. It is truly a must-have for the millions of fans of country music in all its diversity.
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This book is a must-read for fans of Cole Porter, as it delves not just into his creative work, but also into his personal life, including his discreet affairs with men and the tragedy and physical pain he faced in his later years. McBrien's book is a thorough, illuminating portrait of a complex musical genius whose songs continue to be celebrated today.
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Eric Walter White
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Faber
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Benjamin Britten : His Life and Operas
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John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft |
Bantam
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Margrave of the Marshes
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Despite the number of claims in publishers’ blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions – whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show Home Truths – this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service. You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence – rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend.
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Betty Carlson, Francis A. Schaeffer, Jane Stuart Smith |
Crossway
The Gift Of Music - Great Composers And Their Influence
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This book is the perfect read for music students and those interested in learning about the influence of faith on composers throughout history. With descriptions of 40 leading composers, readers will gain insight into the impact of faith on their music and the development of Western civilization. The indexed format makes it easy to navigate and find specific composers of interest.
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Carol Kimball
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Islander
Group
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Song: A Guide to Style and Literature
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If you're a singer or simply interested in the art of vocal performance, "Song - A Guide to Style and Literature" could strike the right chord. Carol Kimball's insights offer a deep dive into song interpretation, helping to refine your understanding and appreciation of vocal literature. It's like having a vocal coach and music historian in one, enhancing your musical journey.
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Pamela Des Barres
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Penguin
Books
India
Rock Bottom : Dark Moments in Music
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The best selling author of I'm With the Band, the classic groupie memoir, now writes from the relatively upright perspective of a magazine journalist. Pamela Des Barres recounts the classic tales of rock star overindulgence, and the book's own press material honestly bills it as a compendium of "horror stories." Rock Bottom contains something to offend just about anyone, but, strange to say, the book is actually quite readable as an appropriately skewed history of rock. Des Barres seems to have diligently done her research, talking to the principles of the mayhem, or, in many cases, to their survivors, and does deliver a series of pieces documenting some very dark corners of pop culture.
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M.T. Anderson, Kevin Hawkes |
Walker
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Handel Who Knew What He Liked
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If you have a penchant for classical music intertwined with a dash of humor, "Handel Who Knew What He Liked" will strike a chord. It's not just a recount of historical events—it's Handel's persistence and character leaping off pages that will invigorate any reader interested in the resilience and talent it takes to seduce kings and commoners alike with timeless music.
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Phil Schaap, Paul Rogers, Wynton Marsalis |
Candlewick
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Jazz ABZ : An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits
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This book could be an enjoyable read for anyone who loves both jazz and poetry. The unique approach of showcasing jazz performers through different poetic forms adds a refreshing twist to the traditional biography format. The dynamic artwork and nods to vintage design make it a great coffee table book as well.
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Keith Richards, KEITH RICHARDS 'MICK JAGGER |
Phoenix
According to The Rolling Stones
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According to the Rolling Stones hews closely to the formula set in 2000 by the publication of The Beatles Anthology. Like its predecessor, it's a beautiful coffee-table tome with hundreds of gorgeous photographs--from childhood pictures of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to concert shots from the 40 Licks Tour. The text is taken from recent interviews with the band's four latter-day members (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood). Notably missing, however, is any contribution from former bassist Bill Wyman, who left the band in the early 90s and published his own history of the band in 2002, Rolling with the Stones. Where Wyman is an obsessive collector and diarist, the other Stones are more impressionistic in their memories, lending an approach to history as casual as the band's concerts are rigorously planned and staged. The first half of the Stones' story has plenty of high drama (tours through the segregated South, Brian Jones's death, Altamont), which no-one seems eager to reflect on deeply. (Watts is the only one even to mention Altamont.) The more recent years have seen a long string of ever-more successful tours and ever-less popular albums, interrupted only by Jagger and Richards' near divorce in the 80s, plus rehab stints for Watts and Wood. While The Beatles Anthologyoffered the surviving members' interpretations of their experiences at a distance of 30 or more years, the Stones are still living the tale they're trying to tell--and they aren't always the most self-aware narrators. Or generous: Wyman's three-decade tenure is given short shrift, but the book finds enough space for some unnecessary digs (Wyman has "tiny hands" we're told and an "almost effeminate" style of playing).To flesh out the band members' own recollections, the book also contains 13 essays from music-industry friends (Ahmet Ertegun, Marshall Chess), collaborators (Don Was), famous fans (Sheryl Crow, novelist Carl Hiaasen) and even the band's financial advisor for the past 33 years, Prince Rupert Lowenstein. Their views are sometimes fascinating (the unvarnished perspective of Crawdaddy Club owner Giorgio Gomelsky, the well-told stories of art bon vivant Christopher Gibbs), but just as often self-indulgent or sycophantic. Fans looking for an artfully designed volume of photos spanning the Stones' career won't be disappointed. Anyone seeking a comprehensive history of the band may want to wait for the band's definitive biography, which has been attempted many times but has yet to be written. --Keith Moerer
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Cooper
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Josephine Baker : The Hungry Heart
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Based on twenty years of research and thousands of interviews, this authoritative biography of performer Josephine Baker (1906-1975) provides a candid look at her tempestuous life. Born into poverty in St. Louis, the uninhibited chorus girl became the sensation of Europe and the last century's first black sex symbol. A heroine of the French Resistance in World War II, she entranced figures as diverse as de Gaulle, Tito, Castro, Princess Grace, two popes, and Martin Luther King, Jr.Yet Josephine was also, as one critic put it, "a monster who made Joan Crawford look like the Virgin Mary." Jean-Claude Baker's book also reveals her outbursts that resulted in lasting feuds, her imperious treatment of family and entourage members, and her ambivalent attitudes concerning her ethnic background.Reconciling Josephine's many personas―Jazz-age icon, national hero of France, proponent of Civil Rights, mother of children from across the globe― Josephine: The Hungry Heart gives readers the inside story on a star unlike any other before or since.
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John Donne's poetry is provocatively illuminated in this new collection of essays. The recently influential critical methods of historicism, feminism, psychoanalysis and deconstruction are variously employed to explore Donne's ambivalent relationship to language, women, love, self, God and society. New critical approaches do not dominate the volume, however. Older forms of criticism are also represented, so that the old and the new may illuminate and interrogate each other. The introduction explicitly foregrounds some of the key differences and continuities between old and new versions of literary criticism, exploring the ideas and assumptions underlying each and offering insights into Donne in relation to them.
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Harpercollins
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Bob Marley : The Untold Story
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This book would be a great read for anyone who wants to dive deep into the life and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. Through never-before-heard interviews and a comprehensive narrative, Chris Salewicz captures the spirit of Marley, taking readers on a journey through his humble beginnings, his musical genius, and his impact on the world. This book is not just a biography, but a testament to the power of music, faith, and activism. Get ready to be inspired by the untold story of a true icon.
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Arthur Miller, Fania Fénelon, Marcelle Routier |
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Playing for Time
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A stage adaptation by Arthur Miller of his acclaimed 1980 screenplay filmed starring Vanessa Redgrave in the lead role. Playing For Time tells the extraordinary true story of the women's orchestra in Auschwitz. It centers on Fania Fenelon, a Parisian singer, who is arrested by the Nazis, sent to Auschwitz and there finds herself swept into the orchestra, composed entirely of women prisoners and founded to entertain the camp commandants. As long as the orchestra finds favour, its members are spared the gas chambers. They are, quite literally, playing for time. This extraordinary memoir is rendered here in a deeply moving and inspiring adaptation by Arthur Miller. It takes its place alongside his other plays portraying the individual's struggle to maintain a moral sense of self in the face of overwhelming public events - plays like The Crucible, All My Sons, Broken Glass and his adaptation of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People
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Practicing : A Musician's Return to Music
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The remarkable odyssey of a classical guitar prodigy who abandons his beloved instrument in defeat at the age of twenty-five, but comes back to it years later with a new kind of passion.With insight and humor, Glenn Kurtz takes us from his first lessons at a small Long Island guitar school at the age of eight, to a national television appearance backing jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, to his acceptance at the elite New England Conservatory of Music. He makes bittersweet and vivid a young man’s struggle to forge an artist’s life—and to become the next Segovia. And we see him after graduation, pursuing a solo career in Vienna but realizing that he has neither the ego nor the talent required to succeed at the upper reaches of the world of classical guitar—and giving up the instrument, and his dream, entirely.Or so he thought. For, returning to the guitar, Kurtz weaves into the larger narrative the rich experience of a single practice session, demonstrating how practicing—the rigor, attention, and commitment it requires—becomes its own reward, an almost spiritual experience that redefines the meaning of “success.” Along the way, he traces the evolution of the guitar and reminds us why it has retained its singular popularity through the ages.Complete with a guide to selected musical recordings and methods, Practicing takes us on a revelatory, inspiring a love affair with music.
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Chris Ingham
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The Rough Guide to the Beatles
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The Rough Guide to the Beatles by Ingham, Chris. Published by Rough Guides,2009, Paperback 3rd Edition
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Debbie Harry, Mark Blake |
Mojo
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On the thirtieth anniversary of the rise to popularity of punk rock, a collection of articles, interviews, and photography from the pages of MOJO magazine looks at the history of punk and the artists, music, and culture it spawned.
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Fabulosity : What It Is & How to Get It
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Fabulosity (n): 1: a state of everything that is fabulous 2: a quality ascribed to that which expresses glamour, style, charisma, power, and heart Kimora Lee Simmons knows what it means to have fabulosity -- and she wants to tell you how to get it. In this empowering new book, Kimora -- a top model, wife of hip-hop legend Russell Simmons, mother to two daughters, a national media presence, and president and creative director of the multimillion-dollar Baby Phat company -- shares her personal secrets of success and fabulosity. Kimora knows that in today’s ultracompetitive world, it’s not enough for women just to be smart or dress well. With too much to do and competition everywhere, the savvy woman must know how to combine feminine glamour with professional power, business ambition with personal values, and confidence with heart. Kimora is the living picture of all these things. What are Kimora’s secrets to achieving her goals, her signature fabulosity? One is her ability to identify and build upon her own unique talents and strengths. In Kimora’s case, she brilliantly combined the two worlds she knows best -- the high fashion and hip-hop scenes -- to create Baby Phat, her ultrasuccessful hip-hop inspired lifestyle brand. How do you uncover and develop your own special talents? Kimora shares her step-by-step guide to achieving your wildest dreams, including her 16 laws of success, which cover everything you need to become the woman you want to be. Whether you’re college-educated or street smart, just starting out or at the top of your game, Fabulosity has something to say to you. Learn how to cultivate Power, Independence, Confidence, and Positivity in everything you do, whether it’s finding Mr. Right, snagging that corner office, or rocking the latest fashion trend. Packed with useful lessons and Kimora’s personal tips, this book will be your instruction manual to empowering yourself, turning your individual talents into permanent success, and unleashing your inner fabulosity.