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Bill Simmons, Malcolm Gladwell |
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Book of Basketball : The NBA According to the Sports Guy
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”— The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted The Secret of Basketball.Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story
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For 6,557 miles, from New York to Mississippi to Seattle, Chuck Klosterman decided to chase rock n roll and death across a continent. 21 days later, after three relationships, an encounter with various cottonmouth snakes, and a night spent snorting cocaine in a graveyard, Klosterman started to order his thoughts on American culture and the meaning of celebrity.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Chuck Klosterman IV : A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas
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Chuck Klosterman IV is a must-read for anyone who lives, breathes, and loves pop culture. Klosterman's ability to write about topics as diverse as Britney Spears, Metallica, and Super People with wit, introspection, and a dose of humor is what makes this book a unique and fun read. The footnotes may seem like distractions, but they end up adding another layer to Klosterman's already fascinating stories. If you are a fan of pop culture and are looking for a book that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even challenge your beliefs, Chuck Klosterman IV is the book for you.
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Sam Wasson
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Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. : Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and The Dawn of the Modern Woman
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Audrey Hepburn is an icon like no other, yet the image many of us have of Hepburn—dainty, immaculate—is anything but true to life. Here, for the first time, Sam Wasson presents the woman behind the little black dress that rocked the nation in 1961. With a colorful cast of characters including Truman Capote, Edith Head, Givenchy, “Moon River” composer Henry Mancini, and, of course, Hepburn herself, Wasson immerses us in the America of the early sixties before Woodstock and birth control, when a not-so-virginal girl by the name of Holly Golightly raised eyebrows across the country, changing fashion, film, and sex for good.
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Mick Wall
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Last of the Giants : The True Story of Guns N' Roses
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Last of the Giants is a thrilling memoir that delves deep into the history of Guns N' Roses, taking readers on a journey through the band's early beginnings to their epic global fame. Mick Wall's unapologetic writing style captures the essence of the band's grit and charisma while highlighting Axl Rose's magnetic personality. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rock n' roll or for fans of Guns N' Roses seeking to learn more about the band's enigmatic past.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
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With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, breakfast cereal, serial killers, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). Sex, Drugs and Coca Puffs is ostensibly about movies, sport, television, music, books, video games and kittens, but really it's about us. All of us.
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Michael Robbins
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Equipment for Living: On Poetry and Pop Music
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"Equipment for Living" is a compelling exploration for anyone who's been moved by a song lyric or a line of poetry and wondered why. Michael Robbins masterly blends high culture with pop culture to create a conversation that's as profound as it is accessible. If you're someone looking to understand how the arts provide us with tools to navigate life's chaos, Robbins offers a fresh and intellectually stimulating perspective that will deepen your appreciation for the power of words and sounds in our everyday existence.
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Miriam Margolyes
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This Much is True
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This Much is True could be a good read for those who want to dive into the fascinating life of Miriam Margolyes, the BAFTA-winning actor. Filled with hilarious stories and a star-studded cast of characters, this memoir takes you on a journey through Miriam's mischievous antics, naughty school days, and encounters with Hollywood icons. Prepare to be entertained and delighted by this candid and vibrant account of a true treasure in the entertainment industry.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story
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The pop culture author of Fargo Rock City and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs recounts his more than 6,500-mile journey across America, during which he visited the sites of famous rock star deaths and experienced philosophical changes of perspective. 100,000 first printing.
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James Fox, Keith Richards |
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This book is a must-read for any Rolling Stones fan or anyone interested in the true stories of rock legends. Keith Richards' honesty and fearlessness throughout the book is captivating. From the band's first fame to the notorious drug busts and even his own relationships and personal struggles, Richards doesn't hold back in sharing the ups and downs of his life. This autobiography is a journey through the history of rock and roll and Keith Richards' life in the crossfire hurricane of it all.
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Hannah Ewens
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Fangirls : Scenes From Modern Music Culture
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From Beatlemania in the early 1960s to the Directioners and Beyhive of today, female music fans have long driven the objects of their affection to the dizzying heights of life-changing fame. But marginalized fan groups are never given appropriate credit. Frequently derided, their worlds and communities are self-contained and rarely investigated by cultural historians and commentators. Yet without these people, in the past, records would have gathered dust on shelves, unsold and forgotten. Now, concerts wouldn't sell out and revenue streams from merchandising would disappear, changing the face of the music industry as we know it. In Fangirls: Scenes From Modern Music Culture, journalist Hannah Ewens is on a mission to give these individuals their rightful due. A dedicated music lover herself, she has spoken to hundreds of fans from the UK to Japan to trace their path through recent pop and rock history. She's found the untold stories behind important events and uncovered the ups, the downs and the lengths fans go to, celebrating the camaraderie and lifelines their fandoms can provide.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs : A Low Culture Manifesto
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Over half a million copies sold!From the author of the highly acclaimed heavy metal memoir, Fargo Rock City , comes another hilarious and discerning take on massively popular culture—set in Chuck Klosterman’s den and your own—covering everything from the effect of John Cusack flicks to the crucial role of breakfast cereal to the awesome power of the Dixie Chicks.Countless writers and artists have spoken for a generation, but no one has done it quite like Chuck Klosterman. With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an almost effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). And don’t even get him started on his love life and the whole Harry-Met-Sally situation.Whether deconstructing Saved by the Bell episodes or the artistic legacy of Billy Joel, the symbolic importance of The Empire Strikes Back or the Celtics/Lakers rivalry, Chuck will make you think, he’ll make you laugh, and he’ll drive you insane—usually all at once. Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs is ostensibly about art, entertainment, infotainment, sports, politics, and kittens, but—really—it’s about us. All of us. As Klosterman realizes late at night, in the moment before he falls asleep, “In and of itself, nothing really matters. What matters is that nothing is ever ‘in and of itself.’” Read to believe.
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Dave Grohl
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The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
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So, I've written a book.Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!") I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
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With the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world. Over four decades he lived the original rock-and-roll life: taking the chances he wanted, speaking his mind and making it all work in a way that no one before him had ever done.Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story - and what a life.
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George Martinez, Christopher Malone |
Bloomsbury
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The Organic Globalizer : Hip Hop, Political Development, and Movement Culture
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The Organic Globalizer is a collection of critical essays which takes the position that hip-hop holds political significance through an understanding of its ability to at once raise cultural awareness, expand civil society's focus on social and economic justice through institution building, and engage in political activism and participation. Collectively, the essays assert hip hop's importance as an “organic globalizer:” no matter its pervasiveness or reach around the world, hip-hop ultimately remains a grassroots phenomenon that is born of the community from which it permeates. Hip hop, then, holds promise through three separate but related avenues: (1) through cultural awareness and identification/recognition of voices of marginalized communities through music and art; (2) through social creation and the institutionalization of independent alternative institutions and non-profit organizations in civil society geared toward social and economic justice; and (3) through political activism and participation in which demands are articulated and made on the state.With editorial bridges between chapters and an emphasis on interdisciplinary and diverse perspectives, The Organic Globalizer is the natural scholarly evolution in the conversation about hip-hop and politics.
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Michael Azerrad
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Our Band Could Be Your Life : Scenes from the American Indie Underground
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Recommended for music history buffs and fans. Provides insightful look at the underground and subversive music scene, featuring legendary bands like Black Flag, Sonic Youth and Husker Du.
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Jack Vartoogian, Carol Carey |
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The Living World Of Dance - Artistry In Motion
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This book offers a breathtaking journey through the art of dance, showcasing the vast diversity of styles and traditions around the world. The vivid photography immerses the reader not only in performances, but also in the everyday lives of dancers and the communities they come from. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of dance as an art form and a cultural expression.
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Shawn Levy
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Ready, Steady, Go!: Swinging London and the Invention of Cool
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Imagine stepping into a time machine that whisks you right into the heart of 1960s London. 'Ready, Steady, Go!' isn't just a history lesson; it's a vibrant, kinetic experience. Levy entwines celebrities, fashion icons, and the very essence of cool into a narrative that makes you feel like part of the in-crowd. It's perfect for anyone intrigued by cultural revolutions and the seismic shifts of the Swinging Sixties.
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Martin Freeman, Paolo Hewitt, Mark Baxter |
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A to Z of Mod
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This brilliantly illustrated book is a visual compendium on Mod style. For some Mod means a way of life: London clubs and Lambrettas, cigarettes and speed. For others it's clothes: trim suits, sunglasses and loafers. Combining style savvy with cultural anthropology, this guide to the many aspects of Mods takes an alphabetical approach to the most enduring youth cults. Beginning with A bout de souffle and ending with Zoot Money, authors and Mod experts Paolo Hewitt and Mark Baxter touch on every facet of the fad. Entries such as Eel Pie Island, Otis Redding, Mary Quant, and Ready Steady Go give intriguing background information, history and facts, while colorful illustrations bring Mod style to life. Style hounds, pop music fans, and Anglophiles of all ages will be entertained and inspired by this book that proves that, while "mod"-ernism has gone through several phases, it's never gone out of style.
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Jake Jackson
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Piano And Keyboard Chords
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If you're a jazz, pop, rock, or soul musician looking to enhance your piano or keyboard skills, "Piano And Keyboard Chords" is the perfect companion for you. With an organized layout, this book provides a comprehensive collection of essential chords for both the left and right hands. Whether you're a beginner or at an advanced level, this book will help you master the chords needed to play your favorite genres.
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Alex Kadis
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"Take That" in Private
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Take That are the most successful pop act of the 1990s. In 1994 alone, they have already picked up the prestigious Brit Awards for "Best British Single" and "Best British Video", and gone straight in at number one with "Everything Changes", the first group ever to have four consecutive number one hits. Take That have established themselves as successful, popular and above all durable, due not least to the performance and songwriting skills within the group. On their last album, all the tracks bar one song were self-penned, mainly by the talented Gary Barlow. In a fickle market, and at a time when album and particularly singles sales are depressed, the ability to shift numbers is impressive. This book is designed for fans of the group bringing together the band's official photographer Philip Ollerenshaw with the band's preferred writer, Alex Kadis. Given total access on and off stage, they have created a portrait of the real Take That - Gary, Howard, Jason, Mark and Robbie concentrating on more personal and private moments, and giving fresh insight to the band by going beyond the usual pretty faces.
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Multi-Track Recording
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Multi-Track Recording is an excellent resource for both beginner and experienced musicians looking to create high-quality music from their home studio. The book covers a range of topics from equipment setup to advanced techniques, providing practical tips and expert advice. Whether you're new to home recording or looking to improve your skills, this book is an invaluable guide to achieving professional results.
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Charlie Gillett
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The Sound Of The City : The Rise Of Rock And Roll
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This comprehensive study of the rise of rock and roll from 1954 to 1971 has now been expanded with close to 100 illustrations as well as a new introduction, recommended listening section, and bibliography.
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1. The Best of Michael Bublé is the perfect book for anyone who loves smooth and timeless classics. With its 18 popular tracks and simplified notation, it's great for beginners and seasoned players alike. Each song is arranged in a way that truly captures Bublé's style, making for a truly enjoyable playing experience.
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This book is an excellent resource for those looking to gain an understanding of opera. It provides a comprehensive overview of the genre's history and terminology, making it accessible even to those with little prior knowledge. The key notes, discography, and videography also make it a great tool for further exploration of the genre. Overall, Opera: The Basics is highly recommended for students and anyone interested in learning more about this important musical art form.
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Steven Daly, David Kamp |
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The Rock Snob's Dictionary : An Essential Lexicon of Rockological Knowledge
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At last! An A-to-Z reference guide for readers who want to learn the cryptic language of Rock Snobs, those arcana-obsessed people who speak of "Rickenbacker guitars" and "Gram Parsons." We've all been there--trapped in a conversation with smarty-pants music fiends who natter on about "the MC5" or "Eno" or "the Hammond B3," not wanting to let on that we haven't the slightest idea what they're talking about. Well, fret no more! The Rock Snob's Dictionary is here to define every single sacred totem of rock fandom's know-it-all fraternity, from Alt.country to Zimmy. (That's what Rock Snobs call Bob Dylan, by the way.)
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Nadine Crenshaw
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Scully Exposed : Unauthorized Biography of "X-files" Superstar Gillian Anderson
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Actress Gillian Anderson is the thinking man?s sex symbol, the earth goddess of the paranormal—and an Internet pinup girl. She?s also FBI agent Dana Scully of The X-Files TV fame. Readers will discover the real person behind the character—and the character behind the person—in Scully X-Posed , the new unauthorized tell-all from Prima Publishing.Covering everything from her early punk years to her new baby, Scully X-Posed is an indispensable guide to the life and times of Gillian Anderson and her character Dana Scully. The telling revelations • The scoop on Anderson?s marriage and her daughter, Piper• Scully?s twin passions for medicine and law enforcement• Gillian?s tattoo• Scullyisms (?No one does anything without a reason.? p. 164)• Anderson?s beliefs about UFOs and the paranormal• The truth about the X-rated photos of Anderson posted on the InternetThe quintessential private person, Anderson manages, despite her fame, to remain slightly detached and remote. Scully X-Posed offers a rare glimpse into the private life of this provocative woman and the fascinating television character she portrays.Also provided are episode summaries that detail special points such as interesting things to look for, plot problems, and the best lines. Other features include details about costar David Duchovny and the murky origins, mysterious mythology, and latest facts and rumors about The X-Files TV show.About the AuthorNadine Crenshaw is a die-hard X-phile and writer with a string of science-fiction/fantasy, romance, and historical novels to her credit, including Celtic Tales (Prima Publishing).
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Greil Marcus
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In the Fascist Bathroom : Punk in Pop Music, 1977-1992
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Was punk just another moment in music history, a flash in time when a group of young rebels exploded in a fury of raw sound, outrageous styles, and in-your-face attitude? Greil Marcus, author of the renowned "Lipstick Traces," delves into the after-life of punk as a much richer phenomenon a form of artistic and social rebellion that continually erupts into popular culture.In more than seventy short pieces written over fifteen years, he traces the uncompromising strands of punk from Johnny Rotten to Elvis Costello, Sonic Youth, even Bruce Springsteen. Marcus's unparalleled insight into present-day culture and brilliant ear for music bring punk's searing half-life into deep focus. Originally published in the U.S. as "Ranters and Crowd Pleasers.""
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Ross Kirk, Andy Hunt |
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Digital Sound Processing for Music and Multimedia
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Provides an introduction to the nature, synthesis and transformation of sound which forms the basis of digital sound processing for music and multimedia. Background information in computer techniques is included so that you can write computer algorithms to realise new processes central to your own musical and sound processing ideas. Finally, material is inlcuded to explain the way in which people contribute to the development of new kinds of performance and composition systems.Key features of the book · Contents structured into free-standing parts for easy navigation· `Flow lines' to suggest alternative paths through the book, depending on the primary interest of the reader.· Practical examples are contained on a supporting website.Digital Sound Processing can be used by anyone, whether from an audio engineering, musical or music technology perspective.Digital sound processing in its various spheres - music technology, studio systems and multimedia - are witnessing the dawning of a new age. The opportunities for involvement in the expansion and development of sound transformation, musical performance and composition are unprecedented.The supporting website (www.york.ac.uk/inst/mustech/dspmm.htm) contains working examples of computer techniques, music synthesis and sound processing.
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All About Drums - A Fun And Simple Guide To Playing Drums
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- Hey, aspiring drummers! Looking to unleash your inner rockstar? "All About Drums" is your ultimate guide. This book not only teaches you the basics of drumming but also dives deep into advanced techniques like playing by ear and creating your own beats. With valuable information on drumset makes and models, care, and maintenance, you'll be rocking the stage in no time. Get ready to make some noise!
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Greil Marcus, Lester Bangs |
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Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung : The Work of a Legendary Critic: Rock'N'Roll as Literature and Literature as Rock 'N'Roll
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Vintage presents the paperback edition of the wild and brilliant writings of Lester Bangs--the most outrageous and popular rock critic of the 1970s--edited and with an introduction by the reigning dean of rock critics, Greil Marcus. Advertising in Rolling Stone and other major publications.
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Songs of the 80's
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"Songs of the 80's" could be a good read for music lovers who are interested in learning and playing popular music from the 80's on the piano, guitar or any other instrument. The book features an array of iconic songs from the era, making it a great pick for those wanting to indulge in some nostalgia or those looking to discover new music. It is user-friendly and includes chord charts and vocal arrangements for anyone to practice and perform their favorite songs. With over 40 songs, the book offers a wide range of genres from pop, rock, R&B, and country music.
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Allan Dumbreck, Gayle McPherson |
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Music Entrepreneurship
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Music Entrepreneurship is an extremely useful book for anyone who's looking to build a successful music business. It covers a wide range of topics and provides valuable insights into various sectors of the music industry, including recorded music, live events, branding, artist management, and digital distribution. The book also features case studies of successful entrepreneurs, which can be inspiring and helpful for those who are just starting out. Overall, if you're looking to start, grow, or sustain your music business, this book is definitely worth checking out.
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Richard Carlin
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Country Music : The People, the Places and Moments That Shaped the Country Sound
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Covering everything from Western to Rockabilly, Bluegrass to Country Rock, this profusely illustrated celebration of country music is an authoritative and lively history of America’s most popular form of music, its creators, interpreters, and institutions.A rich visual chronicle of the diverse American musical idioms collectively known as “country,” this entertaining and meticulously researched book explores more than 100 of the most significant people, places, and moments in its century-long history. Profiles include Stephen Foster, the Carter Family, Gene Autry, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, the Dixie Chicks—and dozens more. Other subjects include the Grand Ole Opry, the Bristol Sessions, “Louisiana Hayride,” Rockabilly, Country Rock, and O Brother Where Art Thou , among many other things. Timelines lay out the entire history of the form at a glance, and the greatest country songs of all time are discussed in depth throughout.Every page of this extroardinary book features a wealth of images—many of them rare and never-before published in book form—from sheet music and memorabilia to portraits, album covers, and candids. It is truly a must-have for the millions of fans of country music in all its diversity.
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Paul Simon
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Music
Sales
America
Paul Simon Anthology
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(Music Sales America). 50 favorites arranged for piano/vocal and guitar. Includes: The Boy in the Bubble * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Cecilia * Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes * Hearts and Bones * Loves Me Like a Rock * The Sound of Silence * many more.
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John Peel, Sheila Ravenscroft |
Bantam
Press
Margrave of the Marshes
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Despite the number of claims in publishers’ blurbs, not many people actually achieve the status of legend in their own lifetime. Fewer still actually deserve that status. John Peel is the exception which proves that rule, a Great Briton whose contribution to British culture is undeniable, without whom popular culture would never have become popular. Beloved by millions – whether for his unstinting championing of musical talent on Radio 1 or for his wildly popular Radio 4 show Home Truths – this is the astonishing book he began to write before his untimely death in October 2004, completed by the woman who knew him best, his wife Sheila. The first half of the book, written by John, describes with characteristic humour his early life, from child to man, including his school days and National Service. You can hear the unique Peel voice in every sentence – rarely, if ever, before has a voice been so successfully transferred to paper. The second section, written by Peel's wife and soulmate of many years, Sheila Ravenscroft, gives us an intimate portrait of the man and his music, and the highs and lows of everyday life at Peel Acres. The completion of this book has been a labour of love for John's family and their passion has paid off. It's every bit as extraordinary as the man himself and a fitting tribute to a bona fide legend.
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Hal Leonard Corporation
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Hal
Leonard
First 50 Songs You Should Play on Acoustic Guitar : You Should Play on Acoustic Guitar
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This book is perfect for beginner guitarists who want to learn to play popular songs on their acoustic guitar. With a combination of tab, chords, and lyrics, it provides an easy-to-follow guide for learning songs like "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "Stairway to Heaven." Whether you're strumming around a campfire or playing for your own enjoyment, this collection is sure to impress your friends and keep you inspired to keep playing.
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Pamela Des Barres
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Penguin
Books
India
Rock Bottom : Dark Moments in Music
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The best selling author of I'm With the Band, the classic groupie memoir, now writes from the relatively upright perspective of a magazine journalist. Pamela Des Barres recounts the classic tales of rock star overindulgence, and the book's own press material honestly bills it as a compendium of "horror stories." Rock Bottom contains something to offend just about anyone, but, strange to say, the book is actually quite readable as an appropriately skewed history of rock. Des Barres seems to have diligently done her research, talking to the principles of the mayhem, or, in many cases, to their survivors, and does deliver a series of pieces documenting some very dark corners of pop culture.
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Marcus Kraft
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Laurence
King
Publishing
Don't Eat The Yellow Snow : Pop Music Wisdom
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"Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" is a must-read for music lovers who appreciate the universality and timelessness of the advice embedded in pop songs. With a collection of 250 of the best pop songs, readers can find comfort in the wisdom of rock, folk, punk, and hip hop artists from the last fifty years. The book's striking quotes hand-painted by the designer and indices on artist and themes make it not only a source of musical guidance but also a beautifully crafted collectible.
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John Donne's poetry is provocatively illuminated in this new collection of essays. The recently influential critical methods of historicism, feminism, psychoanalysis and deconstruction are variously employed to explore Donne's ambivalent relationship to language, women, love, self, God and society. New critical approaches do not dominate the volume, however. Older forms of criticism are also represented, so that the old and the new may illuminate and interrogate each other. The introduction explicitly foregrounds some of the key differences and continuities between old and new versions of literary criticism, exploring the ideas and assumptions underlying each and offering insights into Donne in relation to them.
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R.D. Blackmore, Ric Blackshaw, Liz Farrelly |
Booth-clibborn
Scrawl Too : More Dirt
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Scrawl Too could be a great read for anyone interested in contemporary art and graffiti culture. The book explores the use of mixed media and techniques to create unique and rebellious street-inspired art that speaks its own language. The book also showcases works from artists worldwide and different creative identities that have emerged from the graffiti tradition. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the process-led visual revolution that has transformed the art world in the 21st century.
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Debbie Harry, Mark Blake |
Mojo
Magazine/dk
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Inc./dorling
Kindersley
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Punk : The Whole Story
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On the thirtieth anniversary of the rise to popularity of punk rock, a collection of articles, interviews, and photography from the pages of MOJO magazine looks at the history of punk and the artists, music, and culture it spawned.
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Peter Ackroyd
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Nan
A.
Talese
Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life
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If the magic of old Hollywood fascinates you and you're drawn to the enigmatic figures who shaped it, then Ackroyd’s concise biography of Charlie Chaplin is something you should consider. In the sea of extensive biographies, this one is a gem for delivering a potent narrative without overwhelming you with details, perfect for an authentic glimpse into the Little Tramp's world and beyond the silver screen.
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Clinton Heylin
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Canongate
U.s.
Babylon's Burning : From Punk to Grunge
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Destined to become a classic on the subject alongside Legs McNeil’s Please Kill Me , Babylon’s Burning is a groundbreaking, definitive account of punk rock, one of the most influential and lasting music movements in history—a movement that ironically was built on self-annihilation. Acclaimed critic Clinton Heylin seamlessly weaves together the lives of disparate artists who had in common not the music (there was no distribution) but the pictures, words, and fashions depicted in magazines like Creem and NME . It was a sound that eschewed conventional lyrics, promoted a gutteral musicality but yet contained a keen pop sensibility. Whether exploring the work of early progenitors like Suicide, The New York Dolls, and Patti Smith or charting the progress of the bands who legitimately took up the mantle in the eighties and nineties, Clinton Heylin brings to life the strands of a global artform. From the Sex Pistols’s clarion call of a record, “Never Mind the Bollocks,” to Kurt Cobain’s songs of an alienated youth, Babylon’s Burning is the brilliant, exhaustively researched story that once and for all defines what Punk is and is not.
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Anita Elberse
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Henry
Holt
And
Co.
Blockbusters : Hit-Making, Risk-Taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment
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Blockbusters by Anita Elberse could be a good read for anyone interested in the entertainment industry and its big players. Elberse's research-backed insights provide an in-depth look into the strategies and decision-making behind some of the world's most successful entertainment brands and their blockbuster products. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of the industry and navigate the high-stakes business world at large.
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Rich Balling, Chris Haynie |
Grand
Central
Publishing
Revolution on Canvas: Volume 2 : Poetry from the Indie Music Scene
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Indie rock music burst onto the scene in the early '80s with bands like Sonic Youth. A decade later, the music of Pavement, Guided By Voices, and Radiohead brought tons of new converts. Today, indie rock has exploded across all media, from popular TV shows such as The O.C. to numerous commercials and sold-out stadium tours. The poetry and stories in REVOLUTION ON CANVAS, VOLUME 2 range from the hysterically funny to the achingly sad and are written by the biggest names in indie rock today. The Deftones, Fall Out Boy, Armor for Sleep, Motion City Soundtrack, Atreyu, and A Static Lullaby are just some of the bands included in the second installment of this extraordinary and fascinating series.
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Rolling Stone
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Bondi
Digital
Pub
Llc
Rolling Stone - The First Forty Years
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Rolling Stone - The First Forty Years is a must-read for anyone interested in music history. Through stunning portraits and insightful interviews, this book captures the essence of the most iconic music figures of the late 20th century. From Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, Rolling Stone takes you on a journey through the most influential moments in music history.
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Jonathan and Andi Goldman Goldman
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Hampton
Roads
Publishing
Tantra of Sound : How to Enhance Intimacy with Sound
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Tantra of Sound combines science and spirituality to provide practical methods to enhance personal growth and intimate relationships. Featuring powerful toning exercises designed to activate chakras, this book helps readers develop self-awareness and create the life they desire. The included hour-long CD provides instructional examples to deepen the reader's experience.
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Stig Bjorkman
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Faber
&
Faber
Woody Allen on Woody Allen
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If you find yourself captivated by the quirky, neurotic world of Woody Allen's movies, this book is like being invited to an intimate conversation with the man himself. It's for anyone looking to delve deeper into the mind behind the movies, understand his craft, and learn what drives his unique cinematic vision. You’ll find it especially revealing if you're interested in the backstory of his classics and his personal favorites.