Performing Arts

Discover the beauty of ballet and its rich history in this title from the Let's Dance! series. Readers will explore the history and cultural relevance of this fascinating artform, and meet some of the dancers who have made a name for themselves on the...

A deep dive into classic noir films and how filmmakers today are refreshing and updating the genre for new generations. Publishers Weekly praises the book, noting, "Cinephiles will be enthralled."In American Film Noir, M. Keith Booker introduces readers to the cult-favorite genre of film...

A whimsically illustrated celebration of life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe, drawn from three iconic graduation speeches from beloved comedian Tim Minchin in a unique blend of Charlie Mackesy meets Kurt Vonnegut. Journey into life's quirky truths with comedian...

Synopsis: Words from the Maestro by Joyce H. Hynes takes you to Putnam County West Virginia, visiting the prestigious Abington Academy run by cantankerous Mr. Elmer Ensemble Elk. Auditions are taking place for the upcoming fall semester, which will culminate with a concert at...

Celebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked and beloved character Glinda Upland with this officially licensed deluxe hardcover journal. 240 RULED PAGES: Includes 240 pages of premium lined pages to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts or to keep track...

Celebrate the highly anticipated film Wicked and beloved character Elphaba Thropp with this officially licensed deluxe hardcover journal. 240 RULED PAGES: Includes 240 pages of premium lined pages to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts or to keep track...

The incomprehensible notion of a very large chunk of ice or rock from outer space smashing into the Earth has only become mainstream within the past two centuries. Though early writers imagined the utterly fantastic consequences of comet collisions and speculated on the devastation...

Author: SonyPublisher: Andrews McMeel PublishingPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 640Binding Type: DailyWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 5.19h x 5.28w x 1.37dISBN: 9781524889869This title is not returnableNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

Jim O'Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America's most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew, along...

Examines ideas of violence in German culture after 9/11 through the lens of "violence elsewhere" - exploring works and discourses about violence in distant locations or times. Following the Nazi era, the Holocaust, and the Second World War, in postwar Germany thinking or speaking...

In all his films, Wes Anderson turns the mundane into magic by building distinctive and eccentric worlds. But how well do you know the man behind the camera? Discover the inspirations of one of our most revered auteurs with The Worlds of Wes Anderson.Anderson's...

Designers and students and top creatives can find in this book fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration in the world of typography.The World's Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY (published for the first time 1980) is...

Richard Ayoade's fictional quest to rescue HarauldHughes - the almost mythical mid-century playwright -from obscurity.The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateur dentist, Richard Ayoade, first chanced upon a copy of The Two-Hander Trilogy by Harauld Hughes in a second-hand bookshop. At first startled by...

Who's your hero? What television show did you binge-watch, even before "binge-watching" was part of our vernacular? For Julie Marie Wade, the hero is Mary Tyler Moore, the television show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From its premiere on Nick at Nite in 1992...

The Legend of James Dean: Demonic Heroes Have Villainous Virtues challenges previously conceived notions about the actor James Dean. Author Derek Reeves argues that Dean was not a rebel against the establishment, and that class conflict, the need to redefine his public image, and...

In this collection, recipient of the 2023 DGF Legacy Playwright and award-winning multi-platform playwright, translator, and librettist, Migdalia Cruz dives into the impossible through her plays FISHTANK, SATYRICO?O, & TWO ROBERTS. Accompanied with reflections on the work from Virginia Grise, Morgan Jenness, and Todd...

From Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this swoon-worthy YA romcom about a teen who accidentally falls for the lead singer of a world-famous band, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Lynn Painter!"When I wasn't reading this book,...

Is Michael Mann an auteur? Mann is a formidable filmmaking personality, no doubt, but the notion that today's celebrity cult of director immediately correlates with the mysterious sect of 'auteur' is questionable and deserves to be investigated. In doing so this book strives to...

We live in a world where nothing is untouched by supply chains--art included. In this major contribution to the study of contemporary culture and supply chains, Michael Shane Boyle has assembled a global inventory of aesthetics since the 1950s that reveals logistics to be...

Film as poetry--poetry as film--from one of the great European Modernists.Author: Jean CocteauPublisher: Marion Boyars PublishersPublished: 04/01/2000Pages: 224Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.75h x 5.60w x 0.90dISBN: 9780714529479