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Abbey Road
The Best Studio in the World
An oversized photographic celebration of the Abbey Road recording studio provides a history, timeline, discography of famous album covers and previously unseen images from the studio's archives that document recordings by such artists as The Beatles, Pink Floyd and John Williams.
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Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust
Off the Record With the Beatles, Bowie, Elton & So Much More
Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust recounts Ken Scott's experience working as a recording engineer for such artists as The Beatles, David Bowie and Duran Duran.
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The Big Screen
The Story of the Movies
David Thomson traces the rise, decline and influence of the film industry on the modern world, assessing its expressions in multiple media, its capacity for imitating and idealizing life and its role in the lives of everyday viewers.
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The Gershwins and Me
A Personal History in Twelve Songs
A five-time Grammy nominee presents an illustrated tribute to the lives and legacies of the Gershwins that is presented through the stories of 12 of their most enduring songs, including "Strike Up the Band" and "Love Is Here to Stay," in a volume that is complemented by a CD of original recordings.
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We Killed
The Rise of Women in American Comedy
An oral history tracing the careers and achievements of comediennes from the past half century challenges opinions about why women cannot be effective comedic entertainers and includes coverage of celebrities ranging from Joan Rivers and Lily Tomlin to Mary Tyler Moore and Tina Fey.
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Rin Tin Tin
The Life And The Legend
Susan Orlean chronicles the rise of the iconic German shepherd character, sharing the stories of the real World War I dog and canine performer and exploring Rin Tin Tin's relevance in military and popular culture. NPR Bestseller
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Luck or Something Like It
The country music legend shares the story behind his meteoric rise to fame, including the highs and lows, and the secrets behind his biggest hits.
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Waging Heavy Peace
A Hippie Dream
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neil Young presents the story of his career against a backdrop of 40 years of history. He discusses such topics as his collaborations with fellow artists, his creative process and his activist work with Farm Aid and The Bridge School.NPR Bestseller
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How Music Works
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Talking Heads presents a celebration of music that offers insight into the roles of time, place and recording technology.NPR Bestseller
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Seriously ... I'm Kidding
The stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author and actress candidly discusses her personal life and professional career and describes what it was like to become a judge on American Idol.NPR Bestseller
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James Bond
50 Years of Movie Posters
Collects a gallery of rare and sought-after posters, as well as unused concept artwork, and unique teasers, and lobby cards from virtually every country where Bond movies have screened.
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Do the Movies Have a Future?
Prestigious New Yorker film critic David Denby examines the art, business and future of America's troubled movie industry, exploring topics ranging from "fandom" and the work of critics James Agee and Pauline Kael while evaluating how the global marketplace is threatening film with increasing demands for spectacle and digitalization.
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Sleepwalk With Me
And Other Painfully True Stories
The comedian offers a humorous memoir about first love, denial, sleepwalking, and the perils and pitfalls of being himself.
