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One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band

Alan Paul · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 438
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best seller!One Way Out is the powerful biography of The Allman Brothers Band, an oral history written with the band's participation and filled with original, never-before-published interviews as well as personal letters and correspondence. This is the most in-depth...
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Capturing Music: The Story of Notation

Thomas Forrest Kelly · W. W. Norton & Company; Har/Com edition
Format: Hardcover

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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John Wayne: The Life and Legend

Scott Eyman · Simon & Schuster, Incorporated
Pages: 658
Format: Hardcover

John Wayne was one of Hollywood's most famous and most successful actors, but he was more than that. He became a symbol of America itself. He epitomized the Western film, which for many people epitomized America. He identified with conservative political causes from the early 1930s...
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Sammy Davis Jr.: A Personal Journey with My Father

Tracey Davis · Running Press
Pages: 207
Format: Hardcover

Nicknamed Mr. Show Business, Sammy Davis Jr. was a consummate performer who sang, danced, and acted on film, television, radio, and the stage for over six decades. In this uniquely intimate volume, the entertainment legend's story comes to life through rare family photos and a compelling...
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Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain

Charles R. Cross · It Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

In Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain, Charles R. Cross, author of the New York Times bestselling Cobain biography Heavier Than Heaven, examines the legacy of the Nirvana front man and takes on the question: why does Kurt Cobain still matter so much, 20 years after his death?Kurt...
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Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick's Iconic Images of the March on Washington

Kitty Kelley · Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

A bestselling author and legendary photographer present an illuminating look at a pivotal moment in our nation's history: The March on WashingtonDespite the heat and humidity, people came in droves from across the country and around the world, heading for the towering spire of the Washington...
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The Encyclopedia of Epic Films

Constantine Santas · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Soon after film came into existence, the term epic was used to describe productions that were lengthy, spectacular, live with action, and often filmed in exotic locales with large casts and staggering budgets. The effort and extravagance needed to mount an epic film paid off handsomely...
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Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story

Rick Bragg · Harper; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

New York Times BestsellerThe greatest Southern storyteller of our time, New York Times bestselling author Rick Bragg, tracks down the greatest rock and roller of all time, Jerry Lee Lewis - and gets his own story, from the source, for the very first time.A monumental figure on the American...
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American Jukebox: A Photographic Journey

Christopher Felver · Indiana University Press
Format: Hardcover

American Jukebox profiles the spirit and heartbeat of our American musical heritage. Christopher Felver has collected over 240 photographs from tours and encounters with musicians over the past 25 years. From Doc Watson to John Cage and Mavis Staples to Sonny Rollins, this collection celebrates...
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Idiot's Guides: Digital Photography

Shawn Frederick · Alpha

Idiot's Guides®: Digital Photography is the simplest guide to becoming a better photographer and taking better pictures with any basic digital camera or DSLR. Instead of focusing on complicated and quickly outdated topics like gear or retouching software, you'll learn the timeless...
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