Performing Arts

Published here in its entirety in English, Artaud's Revolutionary Messages collects Antonin Artaud's political, aesthetic and philosophical writings during his travels to Mexico in 1936. Written around the same time as his seminal work The Theatre and its Double, it captures a crucial point...

Over his four-decade long career, Abel Ferrara has built himself a reputation as one of the most audacious and unconventional filmmakers in contemporary cinema. After his beginnings in the exploitation circuit of the late 1970s he become one of the central figures in the...

Rediscovered Classics of Japanese Animation is the first academic work to examine World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai Meisaku Gekijô, 1969-2009), which popularized the practice of adapting foreign children's books into long-running animated series and laid the groundwork for powerhouses like Studio Ghibli.World Masterpiece Theater (Sekai...

A new look at film that succeeds in combining the realist and formalist sides of an ongoing debate.In Reality Transformed Irving Singer offers a new approach to the philosophy of film. Returning to the classical debate between realists and formalists, he shows how the...

Carnegie Hall is recognized worldwide, associated with the heights of artistic achievement and a multitude of famous performers. Yet its beginnings are not so well known. In 1887, a chance encounter on a steamship bound for Europe brought young conductor Walter Damrosch together with...

Newbery medalist Cynthia Voigt presents a rollicking mystery in three acts Max's parents are missing. They are actors, and thus unpredictable, but sailing away, leaving Max with only a cryptic note, is unusual even for them. Did they intend to leave him behind? Have...

MORE SCIENCE THAN FICTION Before Lost In Space, before Star Trek, and before Space 1999, American audiences were regaled by the weekly thrills, perils, and otherworldly exploits of Men Into Space, the first-ever "hard science" sci-fi program. Popular actor William Lundigan appeared as the...

An homage to melliferous, unifying art of dance, as captured over the course of 10 years and across four continentsA follow-up to the photographer Matthew Brookes' Les Danseurs, published in 2015, Expression of Freedom once again deep-dives into the melliferous world of dance, celebrating...

When Little Eddie takes a visit to Carnegie Hall with his music teacher, the world of music comes alive. Little Eddie Goes to Carnegie Hall is a beautifully illustrated children's book that will inspire youth to see music in the world around them. Music...

Liam Payne's journey from the little village of Wolverhampton to the international arena is evidence of his skill, tenacity, and unrelenting resolve. While a member of One Direction, he navigated the demands of the spotlight, the difficulties of sustaining relationships, and the ongoing media...

This book is a collective effort on the authors' part to remember KISS, one of the most important hard-rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Influenced by the glam-rock movement which preceded its rise, arguably KISS was the first major act in rock music...

The fascinating story of how nineteenth-century circus women performed impossible feats and changed American culture.Jumping Through Hoops reveals the hidden history of early female circus performers: boundary-breaking women like Lavinia Warren, known as The Queen of Beauty; Millie-Christine McKoy, the Two-Headed Nightingale; and Patty...

This book represents the first in-depth research dedicated to examining the historical and contemporary developments of Japanese film festivals as sites of cultural diplomacy. It focuses on the proliferation, network and operation of Japanese Film Festivals (JFFs) in the Asia-Pacific from the late 1970s...

Author: Hank Kaufman, Gene LernerPublisher: Sticking Place BooksPublished: 01/16/2025Pages: 408Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.84dISBN: 9781942782858

Possibly Alfred Hitchcock's most popular and elaborate film, North by Northwest follows advertising executive Roger Thornhill's frantic cross-country race to free himself from a false murder charge and a mistaken identity pursuit by foreign spies. In a series of lively, self-contained chapters geared to...

In the same way that Italian post-war film poster art set new standards of innovation, so the Italian lobby card, or fotobusta, would also become renowned for pushing the boundaries of promotional design. Classic Italian lobby cards from the unfettered cult movie zone combine...

"If I had to choose from all the world a writer to tell me a story--Andr?s Felipe Solano would be at the top of my list. He's an enchanter, a journalist, and a seeker all at once. We've all been looking for the second...

When Frances Flamingo catches a glimpse of a dazzling rainbow in the sky, she leaves her migrating flock and follows its mesmerizing colors. But she soon realizes she is alone and must find her flock. In her search, Frances mistakes the bright pink lights...

Escape into a flavorful universe! "Food and Snacks Coloring Book Bold and Easy" invites you into a world where your favorite treats and dishes come to life in bold, simple outlines, waiting for your artistic touch. 52 Designs - Each page presents a deliciously...

Follow the inspiring rise of Sabrina Carpenter in this exciting comic book biography! From her early days on the Disney Channel to becoming a global pop sensation, this 22-page comic explores her journey to stardom. Dive into Sabrina's childhood passion for music and acting,...