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Greenback Dollar: The Incredible Rise of The Kingston Trio
William J. Bush · Scarecrow Press |
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How big an act was the Kingston Trio? Big enough that the their first 19 albums not only reached Billboard's Top 100, but 14 of them entered the top 10, with five albums alone hitting the no. 1 spot! At the height of their popularity, the Kingston Trio was arguably the most popular... |
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Capturing Music: The Story of Notation
Thomas Forrest Kelly · W. W. Norton & Company; Har/Com edition
Format: Hardcover |
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An entertaining history of how musicians learned to record music for all time, filled with art that sings. In today's digital landscape, we have the luxury of experiencing music anytime, anywhere. But before this instant accessibility and dizzying array of formats -- before CDs, the eight-track... |
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My Life
Isadora Duncan · Liveright; Revised and Updated edition |
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A remarkable account of a wildly artistic life, finally restored to its unexpurgated form, with a revealing new introduction by Joan Acocella. The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877–1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path... |
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Collecting Art for Love, Money and More
Ethan Wagner · Phaidon Press |
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Collecting Art For Love, Money and More is an insider's guide for both the novice and experienced buyer. It reveals the motivations and secrets of successful collectors as well as providing an historical overview of the greatest collectors and their superb collections. Written by renowned... |
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Styling the Stars: Lost Treasures from the Twentieth Century Fox Archive
Angela Cartwright · Insight Editions
Format: Hardcover |
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Revered for their indisputable sense of style, classic Hollywood films continue to inspire today’s fashions. But the carefully crafted appearances of the timeless characters personified by the likes of Clark Gable, Julie Andrews, and Audrey Hepburn came as the result of meticulous... |
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William Cameron Menzies: The Shape of Films to Come
James Curtis · Pantheon Books, 2015.
Pages: 432
Format: Print book |
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He was the consummate designer of film architecture on a grand scale, influenced by German expressionism and the work of the great European directors. He was known for his visual flair and timeless innovation, a man who meticulously preplanned the color and design of each film through a series... |
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On the Road with Janis Joplin
John Byrne Cooke · Berkley
Format: Hardcover |
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One of Parade's Top Ten Rock n' Roll ReadsAs a road manager and filmmaker, he helped run the Janis Joplin show - and record it for posterity. Now he reveals the never-before-told story of his years with the young woman from Port Arthur who would become the first female rock and roll... |
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The Sonic Boom: How Sound Transforms the Way We Think, Feel, and Buy
Joel Beckerman · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover |
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A surprising look at the hidden power of sound, revealing how people and brands can use it to inspire and persuade — or annoy From horror movie scores to national anthems to the crunchy sound of potato chips, sound and music greatly impact how we feel about our lives and the messages... |
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The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects
Richard Kurin · Penguin Press HC, The; Book Club Edition edition
Format: Hardcover |
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The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary... |
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How to Mix Colors
Parramón Editorial Team · Barron's Educational Series
Format: Hardcover |
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Art students and amateur painters alike will find advice and instruction in Barron's popular Pocket Art Guides series. Each title focuses on a specific aspect of painting or drawing, and includes tips that even experienced professionals will find helpful. These information-packed books... |
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