Drawing on interviews that author Scott Eyman conducted with John Wayne before his death and more than 100 interviews with the actor's family, co-stars, and close associates, this revelatory biography shows how both the facts and fictions about Wayne illuminate his singular life.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 to his death in 1979, making him a hero to one generation of Americans and a villain to another. But unlike fellow actor Ronald Reagan, Wayne had no interest in politics as a career. Like many stars, he altered his life story, claiming to have become an actor almost by accident when in fact he had studied drama and aspired to act for most of his youth. He married three times, all to Latina women, and conducted a lengthy affair with Marlene Dietrich, as unlikely a romantic partner as one could imagine for the Duke. Wayne projected dignity, integrity, and strength in all his films, even when his characters were flawed, and whatever character he played was always prepared to confront injustice in his own way. More than thirty years after his death, he remains the standard by which male stars are judged and an actor whose morally unambiguous films continue to attract sizeable audiences. Scott Eyman interviewed Wayne, as well as many family members, and he has drawn on previously unpublished reminiscences from friends and associates of the Duke in this biography, as well as documents from his production company that shed light on Wayne's business affairs. He traces Wayne from his childhood to his stardom in Stagecoach and dozens of films after that. Eyman perceptively analyzes Wayne's relationship with John Ford, the director with whom he's most associated and who made some of Wayne's greatest films, among them She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Quiet Man, and The Searchers. His evaluation of Wayne himself is shrewd: a skilled actor who was reluctant to step outside his comfort zone. Wayne was self-aware; he once said, "I've played the kind of man I'd like to have been." It's that man and the real John Wayne who are brilliantly profiled in Scott Eyman's insightful biography of a true American legend.
Simon & Schuster, Incorporated
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9781439199589
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Book
Music Technology 101
By Jones, Heath
(General Music) . Ideal for music students and teachers, this book breaks down the basics of music creation in the technology lab or home studio. Musician and teacher Heath Jones provides practical, actionable, and easy-to-understand information, resources, and advice to anyone interested in teaching a music technology course or learning how to become a do-it-yourself music producer. Nearly 90 minutes of video tutorials are included! Topics covered include: basic to advanced lab setups * using digital audio workstations (DAWs) * understanding & using MIDI * song forms * looping & repetition * melody & harmony * recording * editing * effects & plug-ins * and much more.
Hal Leonard
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9781705110270
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Paperback
The Art of Immortals
By Ubisoft,
The creative team of Ubisoft Quebec presents a fantastical world based on mythological tales, rife with creatures such as bestial minotaur, gigantic cyclops, evil chimera, ferocious harpies, and the terrifying Medusa. This volume offers an inside look at the craft behind that massive and magical land, wherein readers will find themselves taking part in a heroic journey that spans the lush paradisiacal lands of Aphrodite the goddess of love, through the scarred battlefield and fortress of Ares the god of war, up Mount Olympus--home of the mighty Zeus, down into the darkest corners of the underworld. and much more! Not only does this book lend insights into designs of Fenyx, a new winged Greek hero, with their legendary weapons and armor, but also the environments that players will explore, the creatures they will encounter and--most importantly--the gods themselves, who seek aid against the fearsome titan and father of all monsters, Typhon! The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising gives readers unique insights into the masterful development of a memorable gaming experience.
Dark Horse Books
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9781506719740
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Hardcover
Drawing and Illustrating Architecture
By Lang, Demi
An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a story, convey history, and contain intricate detail. But learning to successfully capture these works on paper can be quite a challenge.Artist and illustrator Demi Lang has been creating beautiful architectural drawings for years. Working in ink and colored pencils and using reference photos in her studio, Demi specializes in creating artwork that is highly realistic, representational, and incredibly detailed. In this book, she shares her knowledge and techniques so that you, too, can learn to create and illustrate your own architectural drawings.
Rocky Nook
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9798888140413
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Paperback
Farm Life
By Ford, Randal
From Highland cows to Polish chickens to Arabian horses, Ford's compelling animal photography invites readers of all ages on a delightful adventure through the barnyard.. Following the acclaimed The Animal Kingdom and Good Dog, Farm Life takes us beyond the barn and into the very heart of America's vibrant farm animals. This whimsical collection celebrates the spirited charm of these pastoral creatures and invites the viewer on a heartfelt journey of expression, play, and contemplation.. There are so many animals - some domestic and some exotic - featured: cows and calves, horses, chickens and chicks, ducks and ducklings, pigs and piglets, sheep and lambs, goats, barn cats, cattle dogs, rabbits, llamas, yaks, and barn owls. Ford's unmatched ability to capture each animal's expression not only entertains but also creates a connection between the subject and the reader.
Rizzoli
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9780847831715
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Hardcover
Lighthouses of the World
By Purcell, Lisa
From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kpu Lighthouse in Estonia first constructed in 1531, Lighthouses of the World traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries.,
Skyhorse Publishing
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9781629141916
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Hardcover
Capturing Snowflakes
By Libbrecht, Kenneth
The snow may seem unvaried to the naked eye, but . Building on the pioneering work of Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) , Libbrecht has developed techniques for capturing images of snow crystals in unprecedented detail. While wondering at the , find: behind snowflakes, including how they form on a molecular level and the complex process that guarantees each one's uniquenessField notes from Libbrecht's photographic expeditions to the frozen northThe taxonomy of snowflakes and examples of each type: simple plates and prisms, columns and needles, capped columns, sectored plates, stellar plates, stellar dendrites, triangular crystals, double plates, split plates, split stars, and even rare twelve-branched snowflakesQuotations about the wonder of snowflakes and nature from Aristotle, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and more This book is a breathtaking look at the works of art that melt in an instant.
Voyageur Press
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9780760369715
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Hardcover
Wolf Kahn
By Agee, William C
The most definitive and up-to-date book on the vibrant paintings and pastels by this popular modern master, which now serves as a memorable tribute to his artistic legacy.A celebration of the work of the beloved American artist Wolf Kahn (1927-2020) , this volume focuses on the vivid colors of his luscious landscapes made in oil and in pastel during the last decade of his life. The last study of Kahn's art to be produced during his lifetime, and prepared in close collaboration with the artist, this publication now serves as a memorable tribute to his remarkable talents and legacy. A refugee from Nazi Germany, Wolf Kahn immigrated to the U.S. in 1940, and after settling in New York City he studied with the influential artist and teacher Hans Hofmann. Kahn's radiant hues, tangy color contrasts, and pervasive sense of light combine realism with the discipline of color field painting and place him at the forefront of American representational artists.
Rizzoli Electa
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9780847868599
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Hardcover
Tennessee Williams
By Lahr, John
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography and Finalist for the National Book Award. The definitive biography of Americas greatest playwright from the celebrated drama critic of The New Yorker.John Lahr has produced a theater biography like no other. Tennessee Williams Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh gives intimate access to the mind of one of the most brilliant dramatists of his century, whose plays reshaped the American theater and the nations sense of itself. This astute, deeply researched biography sheds a light on Tennessee Williamss warring family, his guilt, his creative triumphs and failures, his sexuality and numerous affairs, his misreported death, even the shenanigans surrounding his estate.With vivid cameos of the formative influences in Williamss lifehis fierce, belittling father Cornelius his puritanical, domineering mother Edwina his demented sister Rose, who was lobotomized at the age of thirty-three his beloved grandfather, the Reverend Walter DakinTennessee Williams Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh is as much a biography of the man who created A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as it is a trenchant exploration of Williamss plays and the tortured process of bringing them to stage and screen.
W. W. Norton & Company; First Edition edition
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9780393021240
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Hardcover
A First Book of Mozart Expanded Edition
By Dutkanicz, David
Updated and expanded, this collection of special arrangements helps beginning pianists experience the pleasure and satisfaction of playing Mozart. It offers students of all ages the opportunity to charm listeners with familiar melodies from The Magic Flute, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and other popular works. Features forty selections in a variety of moods and tempi, plus MP3 downloads for each song.
John Wayne
By Eyman, Scott
Drawing on interviews that author Scott Eyman conducted with John Wayne before his death and more than 100 interviews with the actor's family, co-stars, and close associates, this revelatory biography shows how both the facts and fictions about Wayne illuminate his singular life.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 to his death in 1979, making him a hero to one generation of Americans and a villain to another. But unlike fellow actor Ronald Reagan, Wayne had no interest in politics as a career. Like many stars, he altered his life story, claiming to have become an actor almost by accident when in fact he had studied drama and aspired to act for most of his youth. He married three times, all to Latina women, and conducted a lengthy affair with Marlene Dietrich, as unlikely a romantic partner as one could imagine for the Duke. Wayne projected dignity, integrity, and strength in all his films, even when his characters were flawed, and whatever character he played was always prepared to confront injustice in his own way. More than thirty years after his death, he remains the standard by which male stars are judged and an actor whose morally unambiguous films continue to attract sizeable audiences. Scott Eyman interviewed Wayne, as well as many family members, and he has drawn on previously unpublished reminiscences from friends and associates of the Duke in this biography, as well as documents from his production company that shed light on Wayne's business affairs. He traces Wayne from his childhood to his stardom in Stagecoach and dozens of films after that. Eyman perceptively analyzes Wayne's relationship with John Ford, the director with whom he's most associated and who made some of Wayne's greatest films, among them She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Quiet Man, and The Searchers. His evaluation of Wayne himself is shrewd: a skilled actor who was reluctant to step outside his comfort zone. Wayne was self-aware; he once said, "I've played the kind of man I'd like to have been." It's that man and the real John Wayne who are brilliantly profiled in Scott Eyman's insightful biography of a true American legend.
Music Technology 101
By Jones, Heath
(General Music) . Ideal for music students and teachers, this book breaks down the basics of music creation in the technology lab or home studio. Musician and teacher Heath Jones provides practical, actionable, and easy-to-understand information, resources, and advice to anyone interested in teaching a music technology course or learning how to become a do-it-yourself music producer. Nearly 90 minutes of video tutorials are included! Topics covered include: basic to advanced lab setups * using digital audio workstations (DAWs) * understanding & using MIDI * song forms * looping & repetition * melody & harmony * recording * editing * effects & plug-ins * and much more.
The Art of Immortals
By Ubisoft,
The creative team of Ubisoft Quebec presents a fantastical world based on mythological tales, rife with creatures such as bestial minotaur, gigantic cyclops, evil chimera, ferocious harpies, and the terrifying Medusa. This volume offers an inside look at the craft behind that massive and magical land, wherein readers will find themselves taking part in a heroic journey that spans the lush paradisiacal lands of Aphrodite the goddess of love, through the scarred battlefield and fortress of Ares the god of war, up Mount Olympus--home of the mighty Zeus, down into the darkest corners of the underworld. and much more! Not only does this book lend insights into designs of Fenyx, a new winged Greek hero, with their legendary weapons and armor, but also the environments that players will explore, the creatures they will encounter and--most importantly--the gods themselves, who seek aid against the fearsome titan and father of all monsters, Typhon! The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising gives readers unique insights into the masterful development of a memorable gaming experience.
Drawing and Illustrating Architecture
By Lang, Demi
An insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.Inspiring architecture and beautiful buildings are all around us. Artists often gravitate toward building facades, doors, windows, and roofs that tell a story, convey history, and contain intricate detail. But learning to successfully capture these works on paper can be quite a challenge.Artist and illustrator Demi Lang has been creating beautiful architectural drawings for years. Working in ink and colored pencils and using reference photos in her studio, Demi specializes in creating artwork that is highly realistic, representational, and incredibly detailed. In this book, she shares her knowledge and techniques so that you, too, can learn to create and illustrate your own architectural drawings.
Farm Life
By Ford, Randal
From Highland cows to Polish chickens to Arabian horses, Ford's compelling animal photography invites readers of all ages on a delightful adventure through the barnyard.. Following the acclaimed The Animal Kingdom and Good Dog, Farm Life takes us beyond the barn and into the very heart of America's vibrant farm animals. This whimsical collection celebrates the spirited charm of these pastoral creatures and invites the viewer on a heartfelt journey of expression, play, and contemplation.. There are so many animals - some domestic and some exotic - featured: cows and calves, horses, chickens and chicks, ducks and ducklings, pigs and piglets, sheep and lambs, goats, barn cats, cattle dogs, rabbits, llamas, yaks, and barn owls. Ford's unmatched ability to capture each animal's expression not only entertains but also creates a connection between the subject and the reader.
Lighthouses of the World
By Purcell, Lisa
From ancient times until the present, lighthouses have symbolized safety, homecoming, and the seafaring way of life. Lighthouses of the World provides gorgeous full-color photos showcasing lighthouses from around the world. From the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island, to the ancient Kpu Lighthouse in Estonia first constructed in 1531, Lighthouses of the World traverses continents in order to provide stunning color photography and illustration showing the many different lighthouses that man has constructed over the centuries.,
Capturing Snowflakes
By Libbrecht, Kenneth
The snow may seem unvaried to the naked eye, but . Building on the pioneering work of Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) , Libbrecht has developed techniques for capturing images of snow crystals in unprecedented detail. While wondering at the , find: behind snowflakes, including how they form on a molecular level and the complex process that guarantees each one's uniquenessField notes from Libbrecht's photographic expeditions to the frozen northThe taxonomy of snowflakes and examples of each type: simple plates and prisms, columns and needles, capped columns, sectored plates, stellar plates, stellar dendrites, triangular crystals, double plates, split plates, split stars, and even rare twelve-branched snowflakesQuotations about the wonder of snowflakes and nature from Aristotle, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and more This book is a breathtaking look at the works of art that melt in an instant.
Wolf Kahn
By Agee, William C
The most definitive and up-to-date book on the vibrant paintings and pastels by this popular modern master, which now serves as a memorable tribute to his artistic legacy.A celebration of the work of the beloved American artist Wolf Kahn (1927-2020) , this volume focuses on the vivid colors of his luscious landscapes made in oil and in pastel during the last decade of his life. The last study of Kahn's art to be produced during his lifetime, and prepared in close collaboration with the artist, this publication now serves as a memorable tribute to his remarkable talents and legacy. A refugee from Nazi Germany, Wolf Kahn immigrated to the U.S. in 1940, and after settling in New York City he studied with the influential artist and teacher Hans Hofmann. Kahn's radiant hues, tangy color contrasts, and pervasive sense of light combine realism with the discipline of color field painting and place him at the forefront of American representational artists.
Tennessee Williams
By Lahr, John
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography and Finalist for the National Book Award. The definitive biography of Americas greatest playwright from the celebrated drama critic of The New Yorker.John Lahr has produced a theater biography like no other. Tennessee Williams Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh gives intimate access to the mind of one of the most brilliant dramatists of his century, whose plays reshaped the American theater and the nations sense of itself. This astute, deeply researched biography sheds a light on Tennessee Williamss warring family, his guilt, his creative triumphs and failures, his sexuality and numerous affairs, his misreported death, even the shenanigans surrounding his estate.With vivid cameos of the formative influences in Williamss lifehis fierce, belittling father Cornelius his puritanical, domineering mother Edwina his demented sister Rose, who was lobotomized at the age of thirty-three his beloved grandfather, the Reverend Walter DakinTennessee Williams Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh is as much a biography of the man who created A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as it is a trenchant exploration of Williamss plays and the tortured process of bringing them to stage and screen.
A First Book of Mozart Expanded Edition
By Dutkanicz, David
Updated and expanded, this collection of special arrangements helps beginning pianists experience the pleasure and satisfaction of playing Mozart. It offers students of all ages the opportunity to charm listeners with familiar melodies from The Magic Flute, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and other popular works. Features forty selections in a variety of moods and tempi, plus MP3 downloads for each song.