Performing Arts - General

THE ART OF KATSUHIRO OTOMO by Jeremy Mark Robinson This is a book about the genius Japanese artist Katsuhiro Otomo (b. 1954). Best-known for the Akira manga of 1982-90 and the Akira movie of 1988, Otomo is also an all-round artist who writes fiction,...

Maya Dunietz: Root of Two is a 144-page catalogue that accompanies an exhibition of the same title, on view at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in 2022. Co-published by the Bemis Center and X Artists' Books and designed by Omnivore, this catalogue traverses...

Insured Beyond the Grave: Published Essays, Interviews & Dispatches Volume One contains a curated selection of James Calemine's articles that have been published in various periodicals, magazines and online publications. Calemine's essays and interviews shine a light on and seek out real cultural purveyors,...

The World as The Village - A Prison Planet. In which, Danger Man, Secret Agent, and The Prisoner are examined as a saga. An allegory about the struggles of humanity, in the metaphorical form of John Drake/Number 6, to survive as cultured beings and...

The book you are holding in your hands is a dramatization of one of Plato's most widely read Socratic dialogues. After the "Apology of Socrates", published in this same collection, we thought it necessary to adapt this work since it is its continuation. In...

Conway The Machine covers Issue 36 of Preme Magazine March 2022Author: Preme MagazineISBN-10: 8210114441ISBN-13: 9798210114440Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2022Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.17d

This Palgrave Pivot argues for the significance of allegory in Enlightenment writing. While eighteenth-century allegory has often been dismissed as an inadequate form, both in its time and in later scholarship, this short book reveals how Enlightenment writers adapted allegory to the cultural changes...

Mixtape is a journey through one of the most exciting eras of popular music. Each chapter covers a song released between 1975 and 1985, and features in-depth research, critical assessment, and the occasional dose of snark. Some of these 21 songs will be familiar,...

Six years after its last major update, "Encyclopedia Madonnica" is back, filled with everything you ever wanted to ASK about Madonna - but were afraid to KNOW. Arranged from A to Z, the book includes information on Madonna's life and her brilliant career of...

Anything But Dull: The Life and Art of Jeff Nuttall reveals the life lived and the art created by a visionary polymath whose generosity of spirit defined his character. From childhood traumas to revolutionary acts, throughtriumphs, defeats and resurrections Jeff Nuttall's story is told...

It's no secret that the hustle and bustle of the industry can often derail one's ambitious goals and have you on a path of insecurity. This is why The Talent Connect created The Pocket Book of Quotes: An Actor's Guide To Motivation. The goal...

From "ARE YOU KIDDING?" "When telling the story of my teens to young gay men...the most common response I received was 'Are you kidding?'Your parents locked you out of their house because they found out you were gay? Are you kidding?You lost your job...

In this highly practical guide, award-winning theatre artist Melody Anderson shares her various mask-making techniques, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and examples drawn from her remarkable career. "Making Masks" is an invaluable resource for theatre professionals, artists, teachers, and students of all ages and skill...

This book is designed for beginners. It will allow you to take the first essential steps to serenely approach tactics. In order to move forward, once the rules have been assimilated, it is necessary to acquire solid reference points. In particular, you must have...

This book is designed for beginners. It will allow you to take the first essential steps to serenely approach tactics. In order to move forward, once the rules have been assimilated, it is necessary to acquire solid reference points. In particular, you must have...

This book is designed for beginners. It will allow you to take the first essential steps to serenely approach tactics. In order to move forward, once the rules have been assimilated, it is necessary to acquire solid reference points. In particular, you must have...

This book is designed for beginners. It will allow you to take the first essential steps to serenely approach tactics. In order to move forward, once the rules have been assimilated, it is necessary to acquire solid reference points. In particular, you must have...

This book is designed for beginners. It will allow you to take the first essential steps to serenely approach tactics. In order to move forward, once the rules have been assimilated, it is necessary to acquire solid reference points. In particular, you must have...

Carolina is a DL Teacher willing to step out of her comfort zone and live the American dream. Join her on countless adventures that will lead to find her true self.Author: Carolina RuizISBN-13: 9798210110725Publisher: BlurbLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Take a journey into Fort Worth, Texas and discover the natural history and biodiversity of this beautiful city.Author: Jonathan ScottISBN-10: 1304707733ISBN-13: 9781304707734Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2013Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

After a confrontational Graduation Day, I decided to run away with a Show Business Circus. Went to Greenwich Village and started bussing bars between 2am and 6am while doing Open Mic Nites at the coffee-houses all over The Village. Within a couple of months,...

In "The Power of Persuasion: Mastering the Art of Influence," Author Rae A. Stonehouse delves into the daily act of persuasion and how it affects our lives. From childhood negotiations for an extra dessert to convincing our boss to take a chance on our...

Why Britain Rocked: How Rock Became Roll and Took Over the World challenges the origins of 'Beatlemania' by travelling deep into history to trace the events that led to Britain's twentieth century musical explosion. With rigorous in-depth research, new discoveries and original insights Why...

"Sports Nutrition" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of athletic nutrition and its significant impact on performance. Aimed at everyone from casual exercisers to professional athletes, it introduces readers to the fundamental principles and science behind good eating habits and hydration.Covering...

"Few people might seem more prone to exploitation than Indians performing in Wild West shows. But by illuminating the continuing dance between objectification and agency, loss and resilience, and cultural destruction and cultural rebirth, this carefully researched, eye-opening book explains the long history of...

1970 No internet, computers or mobile phones. 'Groovin With Mr Bloe' tops the charts. Accommodation focuses sharply on both the random nature of death and the comic shift of power and opportunity it brings to the inhabitants of a shabby London rooming house. Triggered...

In Inside Urban Ballroom Dancing, I take the reader on a short tour of the history of ballroom dancing, how it came to be like much of dance, pop, and jazz music; a unique part of the Black experience. I Then detail some of...

Unfaithful: The History of the Adultery Film provides an in-depth examination of the adultery film. The book offers insights into the reasons that this film genre has always fascinated and provoked audiences. The adultery film explores the dilemmas of human nature, the complexities of...

The Whole Story is an attempt to capture trauma and the changes in our thought patterns as a result. After years of complex trauma one can feel like they are drowning in unrelenting crises. This can lead to an extremely abusive relationship. The Whole...

Peter Funt takes an entertaining and probing look at how comedic impressions of U.S. presidents evolved from Kennedy to Biden-and their impact on real-life politics. Beginning with Vaughn Meader's record album "The First Family" in 1962, the genre has grown during a dozen administrations....

"You still roller skate?"This is the age-old question that skaters hear each time they mention this passionate pastime. The truth is, skating never ceased. The Evolution of Skating is a journey through the lives of skaters-novice and veteran-as they share their tales of discovery,...

.Coming at a time when scarce attention is being paid to new sources for a political impulse in the West, Performance as Political Act seeks to re-embody the political subject, arguing that when the mind has been dominated by mass communications as in Western...

This book goal is to provide readers with beautiful graphic art in many of its forms from classicism to cubism. Buy this unique book to see over 100 stunning masterworks. For your eyes only.Author: Igor KryanISBN-10: 0557089522ISBN-13: 9780557089529Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2009Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize:...

Why is it that some films are called epics? Audiences know that such films will be large-scale, spectacular productions, but does the term have deeper cultural significance? In antiquity, epic was a prestigious genre whose stories ranged from the Trojan War to the founding...

In Queer Opera, Andrew Sutherland argues that operas often reflect characteristics of the society and epistime in which they are written but that they also do much more than that; operas have agency. LGBTQ+ social, cultural, and political issues have become an increasingly defining...

The A to Z of Effective Communication is aimed at anyone who wants to make the most out of communication from everyday conversations to the pitch of their life. This pocket sized, charmingly illustrated book is packed with 26 hints and tips to help...

Agamemnon's sacrifice of his daughter in order to ensure the good fortune of his forces in the Trojan War is, despite its heroic background, in many respects a domestic tragedy. Plays for Performance Series.Author: EuripidesISBN-10: 1566631114ISBN-13: 9781566631112Publisher: Ivan R. Dee PublisherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1997Pages: 69Format:...

The Castaways band is one of the greatest, longest-lasting Beach Music and Top 40 party bands in Carolinas history. Countless musicians got that start, or were launched from the Castaways to careers with other great bands. This book celebrates them all from the beginning...

Frankie Sinatra's Songs Collection + + + Introduction: Frankie, the song is you I hear music and when I look at you, the beautiful theme of every dream I ever knew. Down deep in my heart, I hear it play. I feel it start...

The first narrative analysis of mid-twentieth century British spy thrillers demonstrating their critiques of political responses to the dangers of Fascism, Nazism, and Communism.Author: Phyllis LassnerISBN-10: 147443147XISBN-13: 9781474431477Publisher: Edinburgh University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2018Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Looking to learn more about the exciting and dynamic world of aerial hoop? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to aerial hoop, covering everything from its history and techniques to its benefits and future possibilities.In this book, you will discover the origins and...

Looking for a panto script? This bumper collection contains full length, tried and tested scripts for the top 5 most popular pantomimes of the last ten years. Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff's versions of Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk and...

The first issue of Piccadilly Publishing's new western-themed magazine, HEAD WEST contains something for all lovers of the genre Edited by Ben Bridges, there are interviews by David Whitehead, a feature on creating Piccadilly Publishing covers by artist supreme Tony Masero, a personal take...

The Oxford Handbook of Sound and Image in Digital Media surveys the contemporary landscape of audiovisual media. Contributors to the volume look not only to changes brought by digital innovations, but to the complex social and technological past that informs, and is transformed by,...

Featuring never-before-told stories, No Encore takes you on tour with over sixty iconic musicians as they relive their weirdest, wildest, most embarrassing gigs. "A relataively jovial, upbeat book that I raced through. The embarrassment is palatable, but perseverance is the most touching part of...

"Sam Wasson's supremely entertaining book tracks the ups and downs, ins and outs, of a remarkable career. . . . A marvel of unshowy reportage."--New York TimesThe New York Times bestselling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. and The Big Goodbye returns with the...

Henry Edward Krehbiel (March 10, 1854 - March 20, 1923) was an American music critic and musicologist who was music editor for The New York Tribune for more than forty years. Along with his contemporary New York critics Richard Aldrich, Henry Finck, W. J....

The British Music Invasion Collectors Quick Reference is a must have for record collectors The book includes all 41 Invasion artist of the 60's, from The Animals to The Zombies. Includes short bios of each artist and complete / detailed U.S. Discographies (albums, single...

For all fans of the paranormal and supernatural, a fun book and serious too in places. As well as some mentions of some silly tweets to Zak Bagans, well, some were sarcastic, others were serious and informative.Author: Mila HasanISBN-10: 1326513842ISBN-13: 9781326513849Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2015Pages:...