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Roadshow!: The Fall of Film Musicals in the 1960s
Matthew Kennedy · Oxford University Press US
Pages: 307
Format: Hardcover
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Full-page newspaper ads announced the date. Reserved seats went on sale at premium prices. Audience members dressed up and arrived early to peruse the program during the overture that preceded the curtain's rise. And when the show began, it was--a rather disappointing film musical.In... |
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What We See When We Read
Peter Mendelsund · Vintage
Format: Paperback
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A San Francisco Chronicle and Kirkus Best Book of the YearA gorgeously unique, fully illustrated exploration into the phenomenology of reading—how we visualize images from reading works of literature, from one of our very best book jacket designers, himself a passionate reader. What... |
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Sammy Davis Jr.: A Personal Journey with My Father
Tracey Davis · Running Press
Pages: 207
Format: Hardcover
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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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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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Scott The Piano Guy's Favorite Piano Fake Book
Scott Houston · Hal Leonard; 1 edition
Pages: 154
Format: Paperback
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Next time your friends see your piano and say, "Play 'Misty' for me," impress them and really do it! This fake book includes 74 popular song arrangements from Scott Houston, the Piano Master of PBS. Includes: All the Things You Are * Blueberry Hill * Can You Feel the Love... |
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Beauty of Zentangle
Suzanne McNeill CZT · Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Zentangle(R) is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. This invitation-only collection of the very... |
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Canines of New York
Heather Weston · Bluestreak
Pages: 223
Format: Hardcover
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For people who love dogs and New York, this is a visual celebration of the vibrant dog community of New York City, CANINES OF NEW YORK collects more than 500 photographs taken by acclaimed Brooklyn-based photographer Heather Weston in every borough of this dog-loving city.Heather's... |
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Warner Bros.: Hollywood's Ultimate Backlot
Steven Bingen · Taylor Trade Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Movie studios are the wondrous, almost magical locales where not just films, but legends, are created. Unfortunately, these celebrity playgrounds are, and always have been, largely hidden from public view. Although some movie studios offer tours, few guests from outside the Hollywood community... |
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Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated History
DK · DK
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
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This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories.Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned... |
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Painting Without Paint: Landscapes with your tablet
Matthew Palmer · Search Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book
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Popular and innovative artist Matthew Palmer's new book shows you just how easy it is to produce fantastic landscapes on your tablet. Using clear, no-nonsense instruction and plenty of helpful, practical advice, you will quickly learn everything you need, from preparing your colors to adding... |
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Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture
Donna Gustafson · Prestel
Format: Hardcover
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This survey of historical and modern portraiture presents a fundamentally new and exciting exploration of how people view themselves, their personal relationships, and their tribes. Portraits--single, double, and group--are the focus of this fascinating volume. Encompassing work from the 18th... |
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Master of Ceremonies: A Memoir
Joel Grey · Flatiron Books
Pages: 246
Format: Print book
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Joel Grey, the Tony and Academy Award-winning Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret finally tells his remarkable life story. Born Joel David Katz to a wild and wooly Jewish American family in Cleveland, Ohio in 1932, Joel began his life in the theater at the age of 9, starting in children's theater... |
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Rick Steves Rome 2018
Rick Steves · Rick Steves
Pages: 628
Format: Paperback
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in the Eternal City of Rome.With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll walk the same streets as the Caesars and discover the secrets of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Learn how to avoid the lines... |
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