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Blue Dog Speaks
George Rodrigue · Sterling; Reprint edition
Format: Print book
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When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of Blue Dog paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for over two decades, and that the mysterious Blue Dog—inspired by his studio dog-turned-model, Tiffany, and the Cajun loup-garou folk... |
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Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain
Danny Goldberg · Ecco
Pages: 304 Format: Hardcover
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On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death comes a new perspective on one of the most compelling icons of our time - and the only book written by someone who knew him
In early 1991, top music manager Danny Goldberg agreed to take on Nirvana, a critically acclaimed... |
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Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph
Jan Swafford · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 1077 Format: Book
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Jan Swafford's biographies of Charles Ives and Johannes Brahms have established him as a revered music historian, capable of bringing his subjects vibrantly to life. His magnificent new biography of Ludwig van Beethoven peels away layers of legend to get to the living, breathing human being... |
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Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now
Barry Miles · Henry Holt & Co; First Edition edition
Pages: 654 Format: Hardcover
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A definitive, authorized portrait of Paul McCartney draws on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews and access to personal archives to chronicle the private life and successful career of one of the world's most famous musicians, the world of the Beatles, his partnership with... |
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Magic of Oil Painting
William Alexander · Walter Foster Pub
Pages: 32 Format: Paperback
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A wonderful book by a gifted painter. Lots of tips and techniques to improve your style and finished product. Have fun with this vintage book! I am unsure of the publication date and guessed at 1980, please forgive me. |
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Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton
PHILIP NORMAN · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 432 Format: Hardcover
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From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a Rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation.
For half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos,... |
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Being John Lennon: A Restless Life
Ray Connolly · Pegasus Books
Pages: 464 Format: Hardcover
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An intimate yet unsparing biography of one of the greatest and most mythologized musicians of the twentieth century. What was it like to be John Lennon? What was it like to be the castoff child, the clown at school, and the middle-class suburban boy who pretended to be a working-class... |
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Why You Love Music: From Mozart to Metallica--The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds
John Powell · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 320 Format: Paperback
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A delightful journey through the psychology and science of music, WHY YOU LOVE MUSIC is the perfect book for anyone who loves a tune.Music plays a hugely important role in our emotional, intellectual, and even physical lives. It impacts the ways we work, relax, behave, and feel. It can make... |
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Homage: New Orleans
Leon Morris · Leon Morris
Pages: 228 Format: Hardcover
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Homage: New Orleans, which recently received an IPPY Gold Medal Award in the performing arts category, is a photographic journey through contemporary music culture stemming from the southern city. This elegantly designed book includes over 300 images capturing the personalities and performances... |
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Piano For Dummies, Book Online Video & Audio Instruction
Hal Leonard Corp. · For Dummies
Pages: 368 Format: Paperback
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Play the piano today with an easy-to-use instruction set! Piano For Dummies, 3rd Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking fundamental piano instruction. Whether you're brand new to the piano or have been at it awhile, Piano For Dummies will soon have you tickling the ivories... |
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Look and Leave: Photographs and Stories from New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward
Jane Fulton Alt · Center for American Places at Columbia College
Pages: 84 Format: Hardcover
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As a participant in New Orleans's "Look and Leave" program, Jane Fulton Alt accompanied Lower Ninth Ward residents back to their homes for the first time since fleeing Hurricane Katrina. Alt's photographs and stories reflect the intense drama of the epic loss this community... |
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Drawing and Sketching Secrets: 200 Tips and Techniques for Drawing the Easy Way
Donna Krizek · Readers Digest
Format: Paperback
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Rediscover the joy of sketching and drawing. This beautifully illustrated book is an indispensable compendium of essential know-how and stimulating projects. Both inspirational and practical, the book includes over 200 tips and step-by-step techniques organized to help you build on each... |
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