Performing Arts

In addition to his work as visual artist, publisher, poet, and composer, Dick Higgins (1938-98) was also a genuine man of the theater. A founder of Fluxus, he was a major figure in artistic communities in downtown New York City, across Europe, and in...

For all aspiring ballerinasAisling loves chocolate, ladybirds, and hopscotch, but her favourite thing of all is ballet. When Miss Karissa invites Aisling to perform a duet with Amelia, Aisling is unsure. Can two very different girls become friends?Author: Eileen O'HelyPublisher: Hawkeye Publishing Pty LtdPublished:...

AI in the Movies analyses film representations of artificial intelligence, from their first emergence in the 1950s up to 2020. These strong or general artificial intelligences take different forms: some are digital AIs, some robot AIs, some move between material and digital forms. Some...

A toast to curly fries, hot dogs, and hard-shell tacos, Aimee Macpherson's guide to the bars and restaurants of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul celebrates the critically acclaimed shows' fusion of Albuquerque's real and imagined food and drink. The restaurants and bars featured...

Nora is leaving her husband and children because she wants to discover herself.Henrik Johan Ibsen was a major Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as the father of realism and is one of the founders of Modernism in theatre....

Abraham Polonsky (1910-1999), screenwriter and filmmaker of the mid-twentieth-century Left, recognized his writerly mission to reveal the aspirations of his characters in a material society structured to undermine their hopes. In the process, he ennobled their struggle. His auspicious beginning in Hollywood reached a...

BE AN ORGANIZATIONAL WIZARD and keep track of your family's busy schedule with this Hogwarts(TM)-inspired 12-month wall planner. This vertical format wall planner offers space to record the comings and goings of up to six different family members in a month-at-a-glance grid format. ROOM...

Celebrate the holidays and the highly anticipated film Wicked with this official advent calendar loaded with surprises inspired by the film. From patches to keychains, buttons, magnets, stickers, and more, this advent calendar is a magical way to celebrate the holidays. Start every day...

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies,...

"Lorraine Hansberry has had a direct influence on who we are, the stories we tell, and how we move in the world today. We are beyond delighted to share Jay's beautiful words and Loveis's stunning work, bringing this iconic visionary to life for the...

Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery.VOLUPTUOUS VICES 3 showcases 50 film posters...

Author: Meredith WoernerPublisher: Penguin Publishing GroupPublished: 11/03/2009Pages: 208Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.24h x 5.46w x 0.45dISBN: 9780399535796Audience: Young Adult

A rip-roaring moose family reunion picture book starring one extremely surprised host and exactly 256 moose (no more, no less).How many moose is too many moose? Two? Four? Eight? Sixteen? What happens when a herd of moose invites itself over?In Too Many Moose, a...

Originally published in 1988, The Women Who Knew Too Much remains a classic work in film theory and feminist criticism. The book consists of a theoretical introduction and analyses of seven important films by Alfred Hitchcock, each of which provides a basis for an...

One day, as Amanda sits practicing her cello, a restless wind swoops inside her instrument. From that moment on, all sorts of unusual musical things occur as the wind directs Amanda's music-making.But then, Amanda begins to outgrow her little cello . . .Author: Alison...

"Although this film is usually overlooked, it is important inAbbott and Costello's careers, and Ron Palumbo gives it the attentionit deserves. No one is a better guide to Dad and Bud's work."-Chris CostelloUniversal thought it was making a romantic comedy set to the music...

Put on your very own show and hang out with Kermit the Frog and the rest of The Muppets with this collectible character magnet set. Unique Magnet Set: 25 full-color magnets of The Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and...

Author: Thomas Kinkade StudiosPublisher: Andrews McMeel PublishingPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 144Binding Type: DeskWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.70w x 0.60dISBN: 9781524892777About the AuthorThomas Kinkade, the famed Painter of Light(TM), loved to share his passion for art and his creative process with other artists throughout his career. Thom...

The first time Bo sees the shiny black clarinet, he knows that is the instrument for him! But when he gets a chance to try it out, he discovers that his short arms, due to his achondroplasia, don't reach all the keys properly. Bo...

A full-color hardcover guide to the universe of Seth MacFarlane's beloved sci-fi series--featuring page after page of technical detail, interstellar history, and character biographies! Explore exotic alien planets, adventure between innumerable stars, and get to know a diverse starship crew as they navigate their...