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This collection explores what Roland Barthes termed the autobiographical turn in art, literature and critical theory since the mid-1960s. Through a variety of perspectives, it examines the relationship between work and life, notions of the self and what autobiography might mean today.

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The latest collection of essays by peerless music and culture writer Francis Davis, who "has long combined Gary Giddins's musical acuity with Whitney Balliett's literary flair"-Boston Phoenix

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In this thorough study of Lillian Russell, chapters provide detailed entries of her performances and extensive bibliographic information.

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An analysis of liminal performance. It surveys traditional and contemporary aesthetics, followed by a series of case studies and, in the final chapter, a summary description of liminal performances as an emerging genre. Liminal works discussed include Pina Bausch's "Tanztheater".

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"Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel--and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by being"

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In Listening to Stanley Kubrick, Christine Gengaro provides an in-depth exploration of the music that was composed for Stanley Kubricks films and places the preexistent music he utilized into historical context. This book offers a thoroughly researched examination into the musical elements of one of cinemas most brilliant artists.

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Meirion Hughes combines a new translation of the first edition with an introduction that places the work in its cultural and political context -- .

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A. C. Scott, a student of Chinese culture, traces the development of the novel, short story, and poetry; the theatre and dance; painting, the graphic arts, and sculpture; architecture; and music through the 20th century. He also discusses the artistic achievements of the Chinese outside of China.

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This musical tale will warm the hearts of anyone who loves that time-honored tradition, the summer band concert! Written by a town band conductor from personal experience, this delightful chronicle tells the story of how a simple idea turns a town's need for music into its most cherished institution.

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"Since 1934, the Village Vanguard in New York's Greenwich Village has hosted the foremost in live jazz, folk music, and comedy. Its owner, Max Gordon, has now written a personal history of his club and"

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A history of America's most influential avant-garde theatre ensemble, and a biography of its two founders and lead performers, Julian Beck and Judith Malina. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s The Living Theatre was the most radical, uncompromising and experimental group in American theatrical history.

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The eleventh book in the LogoLounge series celebrates the latest in expert identity work by notable designers and up-and-coming talents from around the world. This far-reaching collection offers inspiration, insight, and an indispensable reference tool for graphic designers and their clients.

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The thirteenth book in the LogoLounge series celebrates the latest in expert identity work by notable designers and up-and-coming talents from around the world. This far-reaching collection offers inspiration, insight, and an indispensable reference tool for graphic designers and their clients.

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Sheds light on the Beatles' story - from their salad days as a Liverpool Skiffle group and their apprenticeship in the nightclubs and mean streets of Hamburg through their early triumphs at the legendary Cavern Club and the massive onslaught of Beatlemania itself.

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The Worlds First Haitian Superhero enters life comics universe! Come and find out all about Lord Haiti! NO SPOILERS!

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The lord of magic is here! Witness the first issue origin of Lord Magic.

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