Performing Arts

Frank and Joe Hardy are assigned to pose as extras on the set of the an upcoming teen movie, Deathstalker. The star, an ingenue named Anya, believes that someone is out to get her--and she's got proof. Someone tried to burn down her trailer...

This is the first full and properly researched biography of all five Marx Brothers--Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and Zeppo. First and foremost, this is the saga of a family whose theatrical roots stretch back to mid-19th century Germany. From Groucho Marx's first warblings with...

With assistance from Lizzy Goodman and Rob Sheffield, beloved music journalist Marc Spitz's final work explores the myriad ways that music and movies have always been linked.Each of the films herein, whether huge or small, reflect the zeitgeist and has pushed both the medium...

Highlights Bruce Lee's influence beyond martial arts and film An Asian and Asian American icon of unimaginable stature and influence, Bruce Lee revolutionized the martial arts by combining influences drawn from around the world. Uncommonly determined, physically gifted, and artistically brilliant, Lee rose to...

Críticos, cineastas y agentes institucionales reflexionan aquí en torno a la sustancial metamorfosis del cine dominicano en la última década, sobre todo a raíz de la promulgación de la Ley de Cine, y sobre su impacto en tanto expresión de identidad nacional y regional....

Mark Hopkinson, a jewelry salesman at Bergdorf Goodman, lavishes attention on his favorite client, Joan Rivers. That is, until he becomes sick with a series of diseases that, in 1988, are still dismissed as the "gay plague," although the syndrome has a name: AIDS....

Author: Bee GeesPublisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.Published: 01/09/2024Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.90h x 8.70w x 0.70dISBN: 9781636141626Audience: Baby-PreschoolReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2023

"Love is love" - but is navigating it any less complicated today? What does it mean to be in a committed relationship? Is monogamy just monotony? Told through interweaving glimpses into the life of an everyday couple unexpectedly confronted by a vicious crime, Homos,...

This heartfelt career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samuari, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of...

This is a touching book about finding hope in the midst of grief. In a quaint mountain town lives a young harmonica named Henrietta. Music has always been a part of her life, especially singing. She used to feel very close to God, but...

Author: InsightsPublisher: InsightsPublished: 01/09/2024Pages: 184Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.97h x 6.65w x 0.61dISBN: 9798886633849

Much has been written about the aesthetics of the television series Hannibal and its devoted fans, and some have discussed its philosophical ideas and its Gothic characteristics, but until now there has been no in-depth reading of the show as a fairy tale. However,...

Winner of the Agatha Award for best nonfiction work A finalist for the Edgar Award for best critical/biographical work A finalist for the Anthony Award for best critical/nonfiction work Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created a unique literary character who has...

Todd Haynes is a fiercely intelligent and visionary writer-director. Haynes's award-winning short film Superstar (1987) tells the story of Karen Carpenter's dark struggle with anorexia nervosa. With a cast of Barbie dolls, the underground classic became the most talked-about, least-seen film of the 1980's...

For decades, millions of music fans have gathered every summer in parks and fields to hear their favorite bands at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, and Glastonbury. How did these and countless other festivals across the globe evolve into glamorous pop culture events, and...

Author: Patricia KaraPublisher: Three Tomatoes PublishingPublished: 01/11/2024Pages: 122Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31dISBN: 9798989196241

A new world of religious satire illuminated through the layers of religion and humor that make up the The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy. Drawing on the worldviews put forth by three wildly popular animated shows - The Simpsons, South Park, and Family...

Dramaturgy: The Basics introduces the art of dramaturgy, explaining how dramaturgy works, what a dramaturg is, and how to appreciate their unique contribution to theatre-making. A wide-ranging account of the role of this vital element of theatre helps students and aspiring performance makers to...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Max Von BoehnPublisher:...

Boost your reading skills and meet the family at the heart of James Cameron's Avatar! If Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children know one thing, it's that wherever they go, family is their fortress. With this reader, young bookworms can learn all about the...