Performing Arts

For two decades, Howard Smith shared an extraordinary friendship with Johnny Carson-not as the legendary Tonight Show host, but simply as John. A neighbor turned close companion, Howard entered John's private world far from the spotlight.In My Friend Johnny, Smith paints an intimate portrait...

Start your reading adventure with Team Spidey in this fun-filled Pre-Level reader for 3-5 year olds, carefully leveled to help children progress in reading comprehension. Meet the members of Team Spidey and some of their amazing friends, including Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and Black...

For the first time, director Rob Reiner and cocreators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and its upcoming sequel. Since its original release in 1984, This Is...

This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show's creative team that take readers inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s. "The best Simpsons book ever."―Alan...

An essential companion for actors in rehearsal - a thesaurus of action words to revitalize performance.Author: Marina Calderone,Maggie Lloyd-WilliamsPublisher: Drama Publishers/Quite Specific MediaPublished: 03/17/2006Pages: 158Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.30h x 4.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9780896762527

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Stephanie Garber's THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER is the jaw-dropping sequel to the ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak Not every love is...

What happens when media and politics become forms of entertainment? As our world begins to look more and more like Orwell's 1984, Neil's Postman's essential guide to the modern media is more relevant than ever. "It's unlikely that Trump has ever read Amusing Ourselves...

*New York Times bestseller**#1 Sunday Times bestseller*Learn about the glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer-songwriter who dreamed of sharing her talent with the world. The perfect gift for every Swiftie in your life, young and old, this powerful book features captivating illustrations...

★"This cheery picture book is a knockout, delightful on many levels...The ultimate message--put in the work, because "The words you write are worth it"--comes through and will hopefully inspire aspiring rap artists." --Booklist, starred reviewAspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read-aloud introduction...

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought -- provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question -- Why do cuts work? -- Murch treats the reader to a wonderful...

The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award-winning animator behind Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Animation is one of the hottest areas of filmmaking today--and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his fifty years in...

In this New York Times bestseller, legendary actor and star of the acclaimed documentary Val shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles in a remarkably candid...

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir....

Instant USA Today bestseller For fans of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter and The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, a Southern small-town romance about the visibility of Black women's voices in country music, and "the best romance I've read all year." (The New York Times)....

Artists of all skill levels - get ready for an exciting artistic journey as you learn how to draw the world's most powerful Super Heroes and Villains! This 144-page how to draw book includes drawing projects for Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk,...

Help make the world safe for all kinds of music! Take a Trolls World Tour through 8 busy scenes and search for King Trollex, Hickory, Queen Essence, and more new friends. Then jam to the last page for a Look and Find encore!Author: Erin...

Nikki Maxwell enters a talent competition in this third installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki Maxwell has been doing everything she can to keep everyone at school from learning the truth--that she's there on scholarship in exchange for...

A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Published with Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. For over four decades, Hayao Miyazaki has been enchanting audiences of all ages. His animation, often featuring children navigating unfamiliar and challenging worlds,...

Sing and dance along with Baby Shark as he gets ready for bed in this playful song and story -- the follow-up to the bestselling picture book!How does Baby Shark get ready for bed?Brush your teeth! Doo doo doo doo doo doo!Take a bath!...

An intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda's artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights found his unique voice through bold collaborations, redefining the world of musical theater. How did Lin-Manuel Miranda, the sweet, sensitive son...