National Geographic's dazzling photography book of visual wonders, shot by some of the world's finest photographers, reveals a world very few will have the chance to see for themselves. This New York Times bestseller features striking images of places, events, natural phenomena, and manmade heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. It's all here: 30,000-year-old cave art sealed from the public; animals that are among the last of their species on Earth; volcanic lightning; giant crystals that have grown to more than 50 tons; the engraving inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. With an introduction by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has taken him from the Peruvian Andes to the deepest caves of Papua New Guinea, Rarely Seen captures once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural wonders, and little-seen objects from the far reaches of the globe.
National Geographic
|
9781426219795
|
Hardcover
We Are Everywhere
By Riemer, Matthew
Have pride in history. A rich and sweeping photographic history of the Queer Liberation Movement, from the creators and curators of the massively popular Instagram account @lgbthistory, released in time for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.Through the lenses of protest, power, and pride, We Are Everywhere is an essential and empowering introduction to the history of the fight for queer liberation. Combining exhaustively researched narrative with meticulously curated photographs, the book traces queer activism from its roots in late-nineteenth-century Europe--long before the pivotal Stonewall Riots of 1969--to the gender warriors leading the charge today. Featuring more than 300 images from more than seventy photographers and twenty archives, this inclusive and intersectional book enables us to truly see queer history unlike anything before, with glimpses of activism in the decades preceding and following Stonewall, family life, marches, protests, celebrations, mourning, and Pride. By challenging many of the assumptions that dominate mainstream LGBTQ+ history, We Are Everywhere shows readers how they can--and must--honor the queer past in order to shape our liberated future.
Ten Speed Press
|
9780399581816
|
Hardcover
Radical Vision
By Colbert, Soyica Diggs
In this first scholarly biography of Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965) , the author of A Raisin in the Sun, theater professor Soyica Diggs Colbert considers the playwright's life at the intersection of art and politics, with the theater operating as a "rehearsal room for [her] political and intellectual work." Colbert argues that the success of Raisin overshadows Hansberry's other contributions, including the writer's innovative journalism and lesser known plays touching on controversial issues such as slavery, interracial communities, and black freedom movements. Colbert also details Hansberry's unique involvement in the black freedom struggles during the Cold War and the early civil rights movement, in order to paint a full portrait of her life and impact.
Yale University Press
|
9780300245707
|
Hardcover
Daily show - the book
By Smith, Chris
The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Showwith Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host. For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the show's behind-the-scenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writers-including Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmore-plus some of The Daily Show's most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more. This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the show's highlights, from its origins as Comedy Central's underdog late-night program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's long reign to Trevor Noah's succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24-hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politics-a trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world. Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewart's emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill O'Reilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess O'Potamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the show's seminal moments come together to share their memories of the last-minute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blow-ups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of America's most groundbreaking shows.
Grand Central Pub
|
9781455565382
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Print book
In Performance
By Mercanti, Jv
Whether auditioning for graduate programs or professional productions, In Performance is an indispensable collection of monologues for todays aspiring young actors. Featured are dynamic monologues from contemporary stage plays of the past 15 years, as selected by a professional acting teacher, director, and casting director. Along with covering the basics of how best to match the monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece, this handy guide provides a synopsis of each play, character descriptions, and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will help actors develop complex, honest, and thoughtful performances with a strong emotional connection, a clear arc, and playable actions.,
Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
|
9781480367470
|
Print book
Wild Tales
By Nash, Graham
From Graham Nashmdashthe legendary musician and founding member of the iconic bands Crosby Stills amp Nash and The Holliesmdashcomes a candid and riveting autobiography that belongs on the reading list of every classic rock fanGraham Nashs songs defined a generation and helped shape the history of rock and rollmdashhersquos written over songs including such classic hits as Carrie Anne ldquoOn A Carouselrdquo Simple Man Our House ldquoMarrakesh Expressrdquo and Teach Your Children From the opening salvos of the British Rock Revolution to the last shudders of Woodstock he has rocked and rolled wherever music mattered Now Graham is ready to tell his story his lower-class childhood in post-war England his early days in the British Invasion group The Hollies becoming the lover and muse of Joni Mitchell during the halcyon years when both produced their most introspective and important work meeting Stephen Stills and David Crosby and reaching superstardom with Crosby Stills Nash amp Young and his enduring career as a solo musician and political activist Nash has valuable insights into a world and time many think they know from the outside but few have experienced at its epicenter and equally wonderful anecdotes about the people around him the Beatles the Stones Hendrix Cass Elliot Dylan and other rock luminaries From London to Laurel Canyon and beyond Wild Tales is a revealing look back at an extraordinary lifemdashwith all the highs and the lows the love the sex and the jealousy the politics the drugs the insanitymdashand the sanitymdashof a magical era of music.
Crown Archetype; First Edition edition
|
9780385347549
|
Hardcover
Dressing Barbie
By Spencer, Carol
A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares the story of her adventures working behind-the-scenes at Mattel, and spotlights the creations that transformed the world's most famous doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed book - published in commemoration of Barbie's sixtieth anniversary - illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images of rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from the author's private archive.Dressing Barbie is a dazzling celebration of the clothes that made America's favorite doll, and the incredible woman behind them. For thirty-five years, Carol Spencer enjoyed an unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer, creating some of Barbie's most iconic looks from the early 1960s until the late 1990s.Barbie's wide-ranging wardrobe - including princess gowns, flirty sundresses, and smart pantsuits - combined fashion trends and haute couture with a liberal dose of fantasy. In Dressing Barbie, the successful and prolific designer reminisces about her time at Mattel working with legendary figures such as Ruth Handler, Barbie's creator, and Charlotte Johnson, the original Barbie designer, and talks about her best and most beloved clothing designs from each decade. But Carol's most impressive creation is her own life. As Handler famously said, "Barbie always represented the fact that a girl has choices" - a credo Carol epitomized. In Dressing Barbie, she talks candidly about how she broke free of the constraints of the late 1950s to pursue a dazzling career and an independent life for herself.Over the course of her successful and prolific career, Carol won many accolades. She was the first designer to have her signature on the doll, the first to go on a signing tour, the first to design a limited-edition Barbie Doll for collectors, and the designer of the biggest selling Barbie of all time. Now, Carol is the first member of the inner circle to take fans behind the pink curtain, revealing the fashion world of Barbie, the quintessential California girl, as never before.
Harper Design
|
9780062802446
|
Hardcover
Songs of the 1980s
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) . This songbook doubles as a time capsule, preserving over 80 of the '80s best arranged for P/V/G with great orchestrated backing tracks so you can play and sound like a pro. You access the tracks online for streaming or download. Songs include: Addicted to Love * Another Brick in the Wall * Beat It * Billie Jean * Call Me * Careless Whisper * Chariots of Fire * Come on Eileen * Don't Stop Believin' * Endless Love * Every Breath You Take * Every Rose Has Its Thorn * Eye of the Tiger * Flashdance...What a Feeling * Footloose * Girls Just Want to Have Fun * I Just Called to Say I Love You * I Love Rock 'N Roll * Islands in the Stream * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Jessie's Girl * Kokomo * Livin' on a Prayer * Missing You * One More Night * Pour Some Sugar on Me * Saving All My Love for You * Somewhere Out There * Sweet Child O' Mine * Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) * Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) * Take on Me * Time After Time * Up Where We Belong * The Way It Is * What's Love Got to Do with It * When Doves Cry * The Wind Beneath My Wings * With or Without You * and more!.
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
|
9781495000355
|
Hardcover
Alexander McQueen
By Wilson, Andrew
The first definitive biography of the iconic, notoriously private British fashion designer Alexander McQueen explores the connections between his dark work and even darker life.When forty-year-old Alexander McQueen committed suicide in February 2010, a shocked world mourned the loss. McQueen had risen from humble beginnings as the son of an East London taxi driver to scale the heights of fame, fortune, and glamour. He designed clothes for the world's most beautiful women and royalty, most famously the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day. He created a multimillion-dollar luxury brand that became a favorite with celebrities including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. But behind the confident facade and bad-boy image, lay a sensitive soul who struggled to survive in the ruthless world of fashion.
Scribner Book Company
|
9781476776736
|
Hardcover
In the All-Night Café
By David, Stuart
"One afternoon in 1994, I had an idea." So begins Stuart David's charming, evocative memoir about the indie pop band Belle and Sebastian. Determined to make his living writing stories and songs, Stuart had spent several years scraping by on the dole in his small, industrial hometown. Then he had the fateful idea to learn bass guitar, and to head for Glasgow in search of likeminded artists. In the All-Night Caf describes his fortuitous meeting with the group's cofounder Stuart Murdoch in a course for unemployed musicians. It tells of their adventures in two early incarnations of Belle and Sebastian and culminates in the recording of their celebrated debut album, Tigermilk. This portrait of the group and its origins will resonate with anyone who has put together - or thought of putting together - a band.
National Geographic Rarely Seen
By Geographic., National
National Geographic's dazzling photography book of visual wonders, shot by some of the world's finest photographers, reveals a world very few will have the chance to see for themselves. This New York Times bestseller features striking images of places, events, natural phenomena, and manmade heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. It's all here: 30,000-year-old cave art sealed from the public; animals that are among the last of their species on Earth; volcanic lightning; giant crystals that have grown to more than 50 tons; the engraving inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. With an introduction by National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has taken him from the Peruvian Andes to the deepest caves of Papua New Guinea, Rarely Seen captures once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural wonders, and little-seen objects from the far reaches of the globe.
We Are Everywhere
By Riemer, Matthew
Have pride in history. A rich and sweeping photographic history of the Queer Liberation Movement, from the creators and curators of the massively popular Instagram account @lgbthistory, released in time for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.Through the lenses of protest, power, and pride, We Are Everywhere is an essential and empowering introduction to the history of the fight for queer liberation. Combining exhaustively researched narrative with meticulously curated photographs, the book traces queer activism from its roots in late-nineteenth-century Europe--long before the pivotal Stonewall Riots of 1969--to the gender warriors leading the charge today. Featuring more than 300 images from more than seventy photographers and twenty archives, this inclusive and intersectional book enables us to truly see queer history unlike anything before, with glimpses of activism in the decades preceding and following Stonewall, family life, marches, protests, celebrations, mourning, and Pride. By challenging many of the assumptions that dominate mainstream LGBTQ+ history, We Are Everywhere shows readers how they can--and must--honor the queer past in order to shape our liberated future.
Radical Vision
By Colbert, Soyica Diggs
In this first scholarly biography of Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965) , the author of A Raisin in the Sun, theater professor Soyica Diggs Colbert considers the playwright's life at the intersection of art and politics, with the theater operating as a "rehearsal room for [her] political and intellectual work." Colbert argues that the success of Raisin overshadows Hansberry's other contributions, including the writer's innovative journalism and lesser known plays touching on controversial issues such as slavery, interracial communities, and black freedom movements. Colbert also details Hansberry's unique involvement in the black freedom struggles during the Cold War and the early civil rights movement, in order to paint a full portrait of her life and impact.
Daily show - the book
By Smith, Chris
The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host. For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the show's behind-the-scenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writers-including Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmore-plus some of The Daily Show's most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more. This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the show's highlights, from its origins as Comedy Central's underdog late-night program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's long reign to Trevor Noah's succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24-hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politics-a trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world. Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewart's emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill O'Reilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess O'Potamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the show's seminal moments come together to share their memories of the last-minute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blow-ups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of America's most groundbreaking shows.
In Performance
By Mercanti, Jv
Whether auditioning for graduate programs or professional productions, In Performance is an indispensable collection of monologues for todays aspiring young actors. Featured are dynamic monologues from contemporary stage plays of the past 15 years, as selected by a professional acting teacher, director, and casting director. Along with covering the basics of how best to match the monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece, this handy guide provides a synopsis of each play, character descriptions, and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will help actors develop complex, honest, and thoughtful performances with a strong emotional connection, a clear arc, and playable actions.,
Wild Tales
By Nash, Graham
From Graham Nashmdashthe legendary musician and founding member of the iconic bands Crosby Stills amp Nash and The Holliesmdashcomes a candid and riveting autobiography that belongs on the reading list of every classic rock fanGraham Nashs songs defined a generation and helped shape the history of rock and rollmdashhersquos written over songs including such classic hits as Carrie Anne ldquoOn A Carouselrdquo Simple Man Our House ldquoMarrakesh Expressrdquo and Teach Your Children From the opening salvos of the British Rock Revolution to the last shudders of Woodstock he has rocked and rolled wherever music mattered Now Graham is ready to tell his story his lower-class childhood in post-war England his early days in the British Invasion group The Hollies becoming the lover and muse of Joni Mitchell during the halcyon years when both produced their most introspective and important work meeting Stephen Stills and David Crosby and reaching superstardom with Crosby Stills Nash amp Young and his enduring career as a solo musician and political activist Nash has valuable insights into a world and time many think they know from the outside but few have experienced at its epicenter and equally wonderful anecdotes about the people around him the Beatles the Stones Hendrix Cass Elliot Dylan and other rock luminaries From London to Laurel Canyon and beyond Wild Tales is a revealing look back at an extraordinary lifemdashwith all the highs and the lows the love the sex and the jealousy the politics the drugs the insanitymdashand the sanitymdashof a magical era of music.
Dressing Barbie
By Spencer, Carol
A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares the story of her adventures working behind-the-scenes at Mattel, and spotlights the creations that transformed the world's most famous doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed book - published in commemoration of Barbie's sixtieth anniversary - illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images of rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from the author's private archive.Dressing Barbie is a dazzling celebration of the clothes that made America's favorite doll, and the incredible woman behind them. For thirty-five years, Carol Spencer enjoyed an unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer, creating some of Barbie's most iconic looks from the early 1960s until the late 1990s.Barbie's wide-ranging wardrobe - including princess gowns, flirty sundresses, and smart pantsuits - combined fashion trends and haute couture with a liberal dose of fantasy. In Dressing Barbie, the successful and prolific designer reminisces about her time at Mattel working with legendary figures such as Ruth Handler, Barbie's creator, and Charlotte Johnson, the original Barbie designer, and talks about her best and most beloved clothing designs from each decade. But Carol's most impressive creation is her own life. As Handler famously said, "Barbie always represented the fact that a girl has choices" - a credo Carol epitomized. In Dressing Barbie, she talks candidly about how she broke free of the constraints of the late 1950s to pursue a dazzling career and an independent life for herself.Over the course of her successful and prolific career, Carol won many accolades. She was the first designer to have her signature on the doll, the first to go on a signing tour, the first to design a limited-edition Barbie Doll for collectors, and the designer of the biggest selling Barbie of all time. Now, Carol is the first member of the inner circle to take fans behind the pink curtain, revealing the fashion world of Barbie, the quintessential California girl, as never before.
Songs of the 1980s
By Corp., Hal Leonard
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook) . This songbook doubles as a time capsule, preserving over 80 of the '80s best arranged for P/V/G with great orchestrated backing tracks so you can play and sound like a pro. You access the tracks online for streaming or download. Songs include: Addicted to Love * Another Brick in the Wall * Beat It * Billie Jean * Call Me * Careless Whisper * Chariots of Fire * Come on Eileen * Don't Stop Believin' * Endless Love * Every Breath You Take * Every Rose Has Its Thorn * Eye of the Tiger * Flashdance...What a Feeling * Footloose * Girls Just Want to Have Fun * I Just Called to Say I Love You * I Love Rock 'N Roll * Islands in the Stream * It's Still Rock and Roll to Me * Jessie's Girl * Kokomo * Livin' on a Prayer * Missing You * One More Night * Pour Some Sugar on Me * Saving All My Love for You * Somewhere Out There * Sweet Child O' Mine * Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) * Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) * Take on Me * Time After Time * Up Where We Belong * The Way It Is * What's Love Got to Do with It * When Doves Cry * The Wind Beneath My Wings * With or Without You * and more!.
Alexander McQueen
By Wilson, Andrew
The first definitive biography of the iconic, notoriously private British fashion designer Alexander McQueen explores the connections between his dark work and even darker life.When forty-year-old Alexander McQueen committed suicide in February 2010, a shocked world mourned the loss. McQueen had risen from humble beginnings as the son of an East London taxi driver to scale the heights of fame, fortune, and glamour. He designed clothes for the world's most beautiful women and royalty, most famously the Duchess of Cambridge, who wore a McQueen dress on her wedding day. He created a multimillion-dollar luxury brand that became a favorite with celebrities including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. But behind the confident facade and bad-boy image, lay a sensitive soul who struggled to survive in the ruthless world of fashion.
In the All-Night Café
By David, Stuart
"One afternoon in 1994, I had an idea." So begins Stuart David's charming, evocative memoir about the indie pop band Belle and Sebastian. Determined to make his living writing stories and songs, Stuart had spent several years scraping by on the dole in his small, industrial hometown. Then he had the fateful idea to learn bass guitar, and to head for Glasgow in search of likeminded artists. In the All-Night Caf describes his fortuitous meeting with the group's cofounder Stuart Murdoch in a course for unemployed musicians. It tells of their adventures in two early incarnations of Belle and Sebastian and culminates in the recording of their celebrated debut album, Tigermilk. This portrait of the group and its origins will resonate with anyone who has put together - or thought of putting together - a band.