How have actual spaceships influenced the design of fictional ones like the Millenium Falcon and the Starship Enterprise? Did a fiction series in Collier's magazine really inspire us to create real-life space stations like Mir and the ISS? How have our depictions of space travel developed as the reality of space travel changed? In his new book Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined, Ron Miller shows that when it comes to spacecraft, art actually does imitate life and, even more bizarrely, life imitates art. In fact, astronautics owes its origins to art. Long before engineers and scientists took the possibility of spaceflight seriously, virtually all of its aspects had been explored in art and literature. Miller takes readers on a visual journey through the history of the spaceship both in our collective imagination and in reality.
Smithsonian Books
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9781588345776
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Print book
The Ugly Renaissance
By Lee, Alexander
A fascinating and counterintuitive portrait of the sordid, hidden world behind the dazzling artwork of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and more Renowned as a period of cultural rebirth and artistic innovation, the Renaissance is cloaked in a unique aura of beauty and brilliance. Its very name conjures up awe-inspiring images of an age of lofty ideals in which life imitated the fantastic artworks for which it has become famous. But behind the vast explosion of new art and culture lurked a seamy, vicious world of power politics, perversity, and corruption that has more in common with the present day than anyone dares to admit. In this lively and meticulously researched portrait, Renaissance scholar Alexander Lee illuminates the dark and titillating contradictions that were hidden beneath the surface of the period’s best-known artworks.
Doubleday
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9780385536592
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Hardcover
The New Broadway Fake Book
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Fake Book) . This amazing new collection features over 600 Broadway songs arranged with melody, lyrics and chords for C instruments. Definitely a must-own resource for any gigging or auditioning musician or actor! Includes: All at Once You Love Her * All I Ask of You * Alone in the Universe * Always Look on the Bright Side of Life * And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going * Another Op'nin', Another Show * Any Dream Will Do * Anything Goes * Aquarius * Be Our Guest * Bess, You Is My Woman * Big Spender * Body and Soul * Brotherhood of Man * Brush up Your Shakespeare * But Not for Me * Castle on a Cloud * A Change in Me * Close Every Door * Consider Yourself * Dancing Queen * Defying Gravity * Do-Re-Mi * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Don't Rain on My Parade * Edelweiss * Everything's Coming up Roses * Footloose * For Good * Forty-Second Street * Getting to Know You * Good Morning Baltimore * Grease * Hakuna Matata * Hello, Dolly! * Hey, Look Me Over * How Long Has This Been Going On? * I Loved You Once in Silence * I Wanna Be a Producer * I'm Gonna Sit Right down and Write Myself a Letter * If I Were a Rich Man * The Impossible Dream (The Quest) * In My Life * Love Changes Everything * Mack the Knife * Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now * Mamma Mia * Memory * New York, New York * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Nine to Five * Oklahoma * On Broadway * On My Own * One * People * The Phantom of the Opera * Popular * Satin Doll * Send in the Clowns * Seventy Six Trombones * Shall We Dance? * She Loves Me * Sit down You're Rockin' the Boat * Springtime for Hitler * Strike up the Band * Suddenly Seymour * The Surrey with the Fringe on Top * Thank Heaven for Little Girls * Tomorrow * Try to Remember * Under the Sea * Unusual Way * Walk like a Man * When I Grow Up * A Whole New World * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again * You'll Never Walk Alone * Younger Than Springtime * and more!.
Hal Leonard
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9781495004285
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Paperback
The Big Book of Movie Music
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) . 74 blockbuster hits are included in this updated 3rd edition for piano, voice and guitar. Songs include: And All That Jazz * Beauty and the Beast * City of Stars * Eye of the Tiger * Flashdance...What a Feeling * How Far I'll Go * Theme from "Jaws" * Kokomo * Let It Go * My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') * Nobody Does It Better * Over the Rainbow * The Rose * Singin' in the Rain * Skyfall * The Sound of Music * Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) * Unchained Melody * What a Wonderful World * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more.
Hal Leonard
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9781540020031
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Paperback
The Easy Christmas Songs Fake Book
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Easy Fake Book) . 100 contemporary holiday hits in the popular Easy Fake Book format are presented in this book featuring large, easy-to-read notation, simplified harmonies and melodies, lyrics, and easy stay-open binding, all in the key of C. Songs include: All I Want for Christmas Is You * Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Frosty the Snow Man * Grown-Up Christmas List * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Mary, Did You Know? * Please Come Home for Christmas * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver Bells * White Christmas * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch * and more.
Hal Leonard
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9781540029119
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Paperback
We Dont Need Roads
By Gaines, Caseen
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic Back to the Future trilogy - the perfect movie gift for fans of the franchise, actors, writers, and filmmakers who contributed to this beloved pop culture phenomenon. . Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit. During their journey to realize their dream, they encountered unprecedented challenges and regularly took the difficult way out.. For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Dont Need Roads draws from over 500 hours of interviews, including original interviews with Zemeckis, Gale, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis, and over fifty others who contributed to one of the most popular and profitable film trilogies of all time. The book includes a 16-page color photo insert with behind-the-scenes pictures, concept art, and more. . With a focus not only on the movies, but also the lasting impact of the franchise and its fandom, We Dont Need Roads is the ultimate read for anyone who has ever wanted to ride a Hoverboard, hang from the top of a clock tower, travel through the space-time continuum, or find out what really happened to Eric Stoltz after the first six weeks of filming. So, why dont you make like a tree and get outta here - and start reading! We Dont Need Roads is your density. "What fun! Deeply researched and engagingly written...the book Back to the Future fans have been craving for decades. Geekily enthusiastic and chock full of never-before-heard tales of what went on both on and off the screen, We Dont Need Roads is a book worthy of the beloved trilogy itself." - Brian Jay Jones, author of the national bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography"A very compelling and enjoyable history of our trilogy. For me, reading it was like going back in time. And - Great Scott - there were even a few anecdotes that Id never heard!" - Bob Gale, co-creator, co-producer, and co-writer of the Back to the Future trilogy
Plume Books
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9780142181539
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Paperback
The Advanced Photography Guide
By Taylor, David
Practical advice, equipment, and settings checklists, plus inspirational and instructive images for photographers with a basic technical grounding and level of experience who would like to take their digital photography skills and technique a step further.Featuring a comprehensive range of topics from experimenting with lenses, exposure, and aperture to useful post-production techniques, easy step-by-step tutorials help you master the functions on your camera and develop exciting new techniques. As well as refreshing existing knowledge, you will learn more advanced skills, such as how to freeze movement, use filters, and create brilliant images from multiple exposures. You'll discover how to compose shots better, use simple framing and cropping techniques effectively, and explore light and shadow to create maximum impact. Inspiring suggestions for projects show how to explore themes ranging from close-ups and portraits to street scenes, landscapes, and the night sky, while useful tips and hints help you think creatively, tackle "difficult" subjects, and troubleshoot problems. Packed with practical advice, handy equipment and settings checklists, and hundreds of inspirational and instructive images, The Advanced Photography Guide gives you the know-how and confidence to produce truly stunning images and develop your own style.
DK
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9781465473561
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Paperback
How to Rap
By Edwards, Paul
Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am - these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. Delivering countless candid and exclusive first-person insights from interviews with more than one hundred of the most innovative artists, author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of rap from every region and in every form--mainstream and underground, current and classic - and covers everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.
Chicago Review Press
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9781556528163
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Paperback
It's a Long Story
By Nelson, Willie
One of the most beloved popular musicians of our time tells the story of his extraordinary life.This is Willie Nelson's complete, unvarnished story, told in his voice and leaving no significant moment or experience untold, from Texas, Nashville, Hawaii, and beyond. Having recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid.An American icon who still tours constantly and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning ten Grammys and receiving Kennedy Center Honors. Now it's time to hear the last word about his life--from the man himself.
Publisher: n/a
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9781478906810
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Audiobook
Herbie Hancock
By Hancock, Herbie
The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our timeIn Herbie Hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, winning fourteen Grammy awards along the way.From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis's second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock's undeniable musical genius.
Spaceships
By Miller, Ron
How have actual spaceships influenced the design of fictional ones like the Millenium Falcon and the Starship Enterprise? Did a fiction series in Collier's magazine really inspire us to create real-life space stations like Mir and the ISS? How have our depictions of space travel developed as the reality of space travel changed? In his new book Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined, Ron Miller shows that when it comes to spacecraft, art actually does imitate life and, even more bizarrely, life imitates art. In fact, astronautics owes its origins to art. Long before engineers and scientists took the possibility of spaceflight seriously, virtually all of its aspects had been explored in art and literature. Miller takes readers on a visual journey through the history of the spaceship both in our collective imagination and in reality.
The Ugly Renaissance
By Lee, Alexander
A fascinating and counterintuitive portrait of the sordid, hidden world behind the dazzling artwork of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and more Renowned as a period of cultural rebirth and artistic innovation, the Renaissance is cloaked in a unique aura of beauty and brilliance. Its very name conjures up awe-inspiring images of an age of lofty ideals in which life imitated the fantastic artworks for which it has become famous. But behind the vast explosion of new art and culture lurked a seamy, vicious world of power politics, perversity, and corruption that has more in common with the present day than anyone dares to admit. In this lively and meticulously researched portrait, Renaissance scholar Alexander Lee illuminates the dark and titillating contradictions that were hidden beneath the surface of the period’s best-known artworks.
The New Broadway Fake Book
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Fake Book) . This amazing new collection features over 600 Broadway songs arranged with melody, lyrics and chords for C instruments. Definitely a must-own resource for any gigging or auditioning musician or actor! Includes: All at Once You Love Her * All I Ask of You * Alone in the Universe * Always Look on the Bright Side of Life * And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going * Another Op'nin', Another Show * Any Dream Will Do * Anything Goes * Aquarius * Be Our Guest * Bess, You Is My Woman * Big Spender * Body and Soul * Brotherhood of Man * Brush up Your Shakespeare * But Not for Me * Castle on a Cloud * A Change in Me * Close Every Door * Consider Yourself * Dancing Queen * Defying Gravity * Do-Re-Mi * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Don't Rain on My Parade * Edelweiss * Everything's Coming up Roses * Footloose * For Good * Forty-Second Street * Getting to Know You * Good Morning Baltimore * Grease * Hakuna Matata * Hello, Dolly! * Hey, Look Me Over * How Long Has This Been Going On? * I Loved You Once in Silence * I Wanna Be a Producer * I'm Gonna Sit Right down and Write Myself a Letter * If I Were a Rich Man * The Impossible Dream (The Quest) * In My Life * Love Changes Everything * Mack the Knife * Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now * Mamma Mia * Memory * New York, New York * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Nine to Five * Oklahoma * On Broadway * On My Own * One * People * The Phantom of the Opera * Popular * Satin Doll * Send in the Clowns * Seventy Six Trombones * Shall We Dance? * She Loves Me * Sit down You're Rockin' the Boat * Springtime for Hitler * Strike up the Band * Suddenly Seymour * The Surrey with the Fringe on Top * Thank Heaven for Little Girls * Tomorrow * Try to Remember * Under the Sea * Unusual Way * Walk like a Man * When I Grow Up * A Whole New World * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again * You'll Never Walk Alone * Younger Than Springtime * and more!.
The Big Book of Movie Music
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) . 74 blockbuster hits are included in this updated 3rd edition for piano, voice and guitar. Songs include: And All That Jazz * Beauty and the Beast * City of Stars * Eye of the Tiger * Flashdance...What a Feeling * How Far I'll Go * Theme from "Jaws" * Kokomo * Let It Go * My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') * Nobody Does It Better * Over the Rainbow * The Rose * Singin' in the Rain * Skyfall * The Sound of Music * Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) * Unchained Melody * What a Wonderful World * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more.
The Easy Christmas Songs Fake Book
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Easy Fake Book) . 100 contemporary holiday hits in the popular Easy Fake Book format are presented in this book featuring large, easy-to-read notation, simplified harmonies and melodies, lyrics, and easy stay-open binding, all in the key of C. Songs include: All I Want for Christmas Is You * Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) * The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) * Do You Want to Build a Snowman? * Frosty the Snow Man * Grown-Up Christmas List * Happy Xmas (War Is Over) * It's Beginning to Look like Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Mary, Did You Know? * Please Come Home for Christmas * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver Bells * White Christmas * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch * and more.
We Dont Need Roads
By Gaines, Caseen
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic Back to the Future trilogy - the perfect movie gift for fans of the franchise, actors, writers, and filmmakers who contributed to this beloved pop culture phenomenon. . Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit. During their journey to realize their dream, they encountered unprecedented challenges and regularly took the difficult way out.. For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Dont Need Roads draws from over 500 hours of interviews, including original interviews with Zemeckis, Gale, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Huey Lewis, and over fifty others who contributed to one of the most popular and profitable film trilogies of all time. The book includes a 16-page color photo insert with behind-the-scenes pictures, concept art, and more. . With a focus not only on the movies, but also the lasting impact of the franchise and its fandom, We Dont Need Roads is the ultimate read for anyone who has ever wanted to ride a Hoverboard, hang from the top of a clock tower, travel through the space-time continuum, or find out what really happened to Eric Stoltz after the first six weeks of filming. So, why dont you make like a tree and get outta here - and start reading! We Dont Need Roads is your density. "What fun! Deeply researched and engagingly written...the book Back to the Future fans have been craving for decades. Geekily enthusiastic and chock full of never-before-heard tales of what went on both on and off the screen, We Dont Need Roads is a book worthy of the beloved trilogy itself." - Brian Jay Jones, author of the national bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography"A very compelling and enjoyable history of our trilogy. For me, reading it was like going back in time. And - Great Scott - there were even a few anecdotes that Id never heard!" - Bob Gale, co-creator, co-producer, and co-writer of the Back to the Future trilogy
The Advanced Photography Guide
By Taylor, David
Practical advice, equipment, and settings checklists, plus inspirational and instructive images for photographers with a basic technical grounding and level of experience who would like to take their digital photography skills and technique a step further.Featuring a comprehensive range of topics from experimenting with lenses, exposure, and aperture to useful post-production techniques, easy step-by-step tutorials help you master the functions on your camera and develop exciting new techniques. As well as refreshing existing knowledge, you will learn more advanced skills, such as how to freeze movement, use filters, and create brilliant images from multiple exposures. You'll discover how to compose shots better, use simple framing and cropping techniques effectively, and explore light and shadow to create maximum impact. Inspiring suggestions for projects show how to explore themes ranging from close-ups and portraits to street scenes, landscapes, and the night sky, while useful tips and hints help you think creatively, tackle "difficult" subjects, and troubleshoot problems. Packed with practical advice, handy equipment and settings checklists, and hundreds of inspirational and instructive images, The Advanced Photography Guide gives you the know-how and confidence to produce truly stunning images and develop your own style.
How to Rap
By Edwards, Paul
Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am - these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to. Delivering countless candid and exclusive first-person insights from interviews with more than one hundred of the most innovative artists, author Paul Edwards examines the dynamics of rap from every region and in every form--mainstream and underground, current and classic - and covers everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. A first-of-its-kind guide, How to Rap provides a wealth of insight and rapping lore that will benefit beginners and pros alike.
It's a Long Story
By Nelson, Willie
One of the most beloved popular musicians of our time tells the story of his extraordinary life.This is Willie Nelson's complete, unvarnished story, told in his voice and leaving no significant moment or experience untold, from Texas, Nashville, Hawaii, and beyond. Having recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid.An American icon who still tours constantly and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning ten Grammys and receiving Kennedy Center Honors. Now it's time to hear the last word about his life--from the man himself.
Herbie Hancock
By Hancock, Herbie
The long-awaited memoir by one of the most influential and beloved musicians of our timeIn Herbie Hancock the legendary jazz musician and composer reflects on a life and a thriving career that has spanned seven decades. A true innovator, Hancock has had an enormous influence on both acoustic and electric jazz, R&B and hip-hop, with his ongoing exploration of different musical genres, winning fourteen Grammy awards along the way.From his beginnings as a child prodigy to his work in Miles Davis's second great quintet; from his innovations as the leader of his own groundbreaking sextet to his collaborations with everyone from Wayne Shorter to Joni Mitchell and Stevie Wonder; Herbie Hancock reveals the method behind Hancock's undeniable musical genius.