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The story of identical twins Alvin and Calvin Almond and their life with The Godfather of Soul James Brown

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From football hooligan to opera singer, from the Cockney Reds to Catullus, from a hectic household to tranquility of spirit, Mark Glanville has travelled many paths, been many people -- this is his story.

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An interdisciplinary collection providing new perspective on the interface between the gothic and death, with fresh readings of established, overlooked and recent Gothic works across a variety of cultural and literary forms. -- .

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Telecaster, Chris Adams takes readers on a mystery tour of the late 60s rock world to determine whether a Fender Telecaster bought second hand in a London music store in 1973 is the one used by Jimi Hendrix to record Purple Haze in January 1967. Follow the clues on this fascinating journey into Hendrix history.

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This work includes the entire spectrum.

The work includes every book published about the band, every article that appeared in a major magazine or journal, chapters and entries in books, and articles from The San Francisco Chronicle and The San Francisco Examiner newspapers.

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The Grateful Deads 100 Essential Songs examines the bands remarkable musical legacy, delving into 100 songs (plus a few extras) performed by the Dead throughout their career. It includes a playlist of performance and studio recordings, as well as other song analyses and first-hand narratives of hundreds of Dead concerts.

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One hundred essays by the popular film critic represent key writings as prepared by the author for his bi-weekly feature of the same title, in a collection that includes his analyses of such films as Casablanca, The Godfather and The Wizard of Oz, among other great movies. Reprint.

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Continuing his critiques begun in "The Great Movies," America's most trusted film critic collects 100 additional essays on the films that define greatness.

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This low-budget filmmaker's "bible" has been totally revamped for the American market. The two authors have interviewed hundreds of film industry insiders. The book has 3 main sections: "Anatomy of a Movie", "Case Studies", and "The Toolkit".

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Offers the outsider, the anarchist or the rebel guidance into the world of 2D animation. This book gives the reader a DIY guide on things from using the correct animation terms to setting up your own studio - even by building equipment yourself - and a chance to walk in the shoes of someone who's been there and done that.

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From vaudeville to the movies to television, the complete--and often hilarious--history of how Jewish comedians transformed American entertainment

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"In The Heart of Rock & Soul, veteran rock critic Dave Marsh offers a polemical guide to the 1,001 greatest rock and soul singles ever made, encompassing rock, metal, R&B, disco, folk, funk, punk, regg"

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Offers a means of appreciating classic American movies. This book considers criticism of Hollywood, and gives filmmakers the chance to explain a very elusive phenomenon: the glancing beauty of the Hollywood film.

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The uncommon sensory perceptions of synesthesia explored through accounts of synesthetes' experiences, the latest scientific research, and suggestions of synesthesia in visual art, music, and literature.

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Brings together five of the contemporary auteur directors - Francis Ford Coppola, Brian de Palma, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Tim Burton - and the directorial team of the Coen brothers. This work features interviews that catch each director at a crucial juncture in their development.

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Brings together five of the contemporary auteur directors - Francis Ford Coppola, Brian de Palma, Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood and Tim Burton - and the directorial team of the Coen brothers. This work features interviews that catch each director at a crucial juncture in their development.

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The Hollywood Trust: Trade Associations and the Rise of the Studio System offers a rare look at the Hollywood trade organizations that rose during the early years of cinema. This book offers a detailed account of three successive trade organizations from 1915 to 1928: the Moti...

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A mini epic - how a particular set of artistic treasures from the classical world, the horses of St Mark's Basilica, interacted with two thousand years of European history.

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The evolution of the Boston metropolitan area, from country villages and streetcar suburbs to exurban sprawl and "smart growth."

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An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times