Performing Arts

Author: Christopher McKittrickPublisher: University Press of KentuckyPublished: 03/25/2025Pages: 312Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.20dISBN: 9781985902190Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2025Library Journal 03/01/2025 pg. 102About the AuthorMcKittrick, Christopher: - Christopher McKittrick is the author of Gimme All Your Lovin': The Blues, Boogie, and...

An in-depth collection of the rich influences and sources of inspiration behind one of animated cinema's all-time greats, and Japanese cinema's most popular cultural export.Japanese filmmaker, director and anime artist Hayao Miyazaki has been described as the 'godfather of animation', with a cultural output...

A new trade release of the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results.The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green...

Slay movie night with frighteningly delicious food and cocktail creations inspired by your favorite scary movies, perfect for fans of spooky season and movie buffs alike! If you're looking for kitschy Pinterest recipes like coffin-shaped cookies or zombie finger sandwiches, look elsewhere. With The...

Join Mikey, Chunk, Mouth, Brand, and the rest of the Goonies gang on their search for One-eyed Willy's "rich stuff" with this officially licensed mini replica of the iconic skeleton key from the movie. Specifications: A 23/4 inch die-cast metal replica of the iconic...

"...the very definition of a page-turner. READ THIS BOOK!" - Colin Mochrie, "Whose Line is It Anyway?," "Hyprov"Featured on Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen, People Magazine, Queerty Magazine, Fox Digital News, The New York Post, The Daily Mail, The Hollywood Reporter, and...

Have the meal of your life while celebrating the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing. This deluxe cookbook is packed with official recipes, made in collaboration with Lionsgate, that will bring an idyllic Kellerman's summer to your table. Fall in love again with Baby Houseman, Johnny...

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about being brave and rising above adversity! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It's time for the school play, Grizzlystiltskin,...

In Early 1930's era Italy, air pirates, bounty hunters and high flyers of all sorts rule the skies. The most cunning and skilled of these pilots is Porco Rosso, a man cursed with the head of a pig after watching the spirits of the...

How do classic films remain alive and authentic amidst the shifting sands of time, societal upheaval, and technological advance?The Archival Impermanence Project is a unique work integrating detailed film restoration case studies from the dawn of cinema to present day, in the framework of...

"Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival. . . . It isn't 'second nature, ' it is 'first nature.'"--Declan Donnellan This immensely popular and ever-practical book on acting takes a scalpel to the heart of actors' persistent fears, helping them to...

Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning visual guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality hardcover book displays visual timelines that chronologically map...

This comprehensive visual dictionary is the perfect Star Wars(TM) book for getting to know the galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,500 stunning images, it showcases major and minor characters (such as Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker), creatures, vehicles, weapons, props, and...

It's time to build your very own Wes Anderson world. Inspired by the distinctive vision of director Wes Anderson, Shoot Like Wes is packed with rich imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur's remarkable body of work. This is the only guide you'll need...

Unmask the world of Scooby-Doo with the official character encyclopedia! This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles, stats, and history of Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang. From detailed diagrams of the Mystery Machine to laugh-out-loud jokes to profiles of - ZOINKS! - more than...

The definitive, in-depth look inside Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window--the all-time classic of voyeurism, paranoia, and murder that became one of Hollywood's greatest achievements and turned generations of viewers into "a race of Peeping Toms." A must-read for film buffs, Hitchock fans old and new,...

With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young readers a rap a tap tap celebration of dance that will have readers clapping and tapping along."There once was a man who danced in the street / He...

USA TODAY Bestseller PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestseller An illuminating, insider's journey through the world of Little House on the Prairie and beyond, from Dean Butler, who starred as Almanzo Wilder, the man Laura "Half Pint" Ingalls married--on the iconic show still beloved by millions of...

Sing along to the iconic Disney song "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Perfect for children ages 2 to 5! Dive under the sea and join Disney Princess Ariel as she dreams about what it...

A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions. Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice...