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A History of the World in 50 Pieces
Explore how music has changed our world through 50 pieces across classical, folk and world traditions with BBC presenter Tom Service, in this official Radio 3 compendium.
Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the millennia. A History of the World in 50 Pieces follows that chain, collating 50 pieces of classical music that reflect our changing politics, social structures and technological development, and how composers, musicians and listeners have shaped those currents of history.
From Bach to Beethoven, Songlines to Saariaho, Hildegard of Bingen to the Happy Birthday song, Tom Service offers a fresh take on pieces that many of us think we know, and many more we might not. With each short, sharp analysis, he expands the typical canon and tests the boundaries of what we understand to be 'classical music' - or even music at all, such as the sounds of the earth's rotation, and the songs of humpback whales.
An official BBC Radio 3 publication, A History of the World in 50 Pieces is a book for anyone curious about the power of music and how it shapes us and connects us.
Dark Dreams
Institutionalised as a child for a gruesome double murder and having undergone experimental psychiatric treatment into adulthood, George Tatum is finally released into society... only to kill again. Of all the slasher films to appear in the 1980s, none were as brutal or would elicit as much controversy as Romano Scavolini''s Nightmare. From round-the-clock screenings in New York City to becoming a popular VHS rental, the film was quickly championed by gorehounds thirsting for onscreen blood while alienating many others. Onscreen carnage was only the beginning. Critics found the film offensive and its moral tone ambiguous. The gruesome special effects were subject to fierce debate. The UK distributor served a prison sentence for releasing the film uncut, provocatively retitled as Nightmares in a Damaged Brain. It became one of the most notorious of the so-called ''video nasties''. Author Nick Cato first experienced Nightmare as part of a double feature in 1983. He is not alone in considering it one of the most intense horror films of all time. He is alone in having spent over forty years amassing material on the film, sitting through countless reviews (mostly negative) and magazine articles, attending dozens of theatrical screenings, and conducting many interviews. This book is the result. Dark Dreams - a fan obsessed. Nightmare - a slasher film that refuses to die.
Ariana Grande
From Yours Truly to Wicked, Dangerous Woman to Eternal Sunshine, this is the ultimate and most up-to-date music biography of Ariana Grande, taking you on a fascinating journey through her eras.
Pop icon, cultural superstar and the wearer of the most successful high ponytail in music history, Ariana Grande is the most streamed female artist ever. She has countless number one singles and albums under her belt but shows no sign of slowing down.
And how could she? Ariana's voice is a once-in-a-generation calling card. It's helped her transform from a children's TV actress to a debutante pop girlie in the making, on to a dominant force in pop music and someone who has shaped the careers of artists coming after her, and, now on to her latest and most surprising role yet; Oscar-nominated actress.
But who is Ariana Grande? And what does her music say about her?
This is the ultimate fan's book that will delve into the creation of her inimitable songs, as well as the astonishing woman who sings them.
Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge
Aditya Chopra’s 1995 romantic drama, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, follows the journey of Raj and Simran, who fall in love on a trip to Europe but must fight societal expectations as Simran is betrothed to marry someone else in an arranged marriage. It is one of the most commercially successful and longest-running films in Indian cinema history, shown consistently for over 25 years in Mumbai''s Maratha Mandir theatre.Anupama Chopra’s study of the film explores is cult status, analysing its mise-en- scene, soundtrack, and star-making performances by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. She argues that it is a paradoxical film which at once affirms the power of love to transcend societal norms and expectations, while also upholding old-fashioned values of pre-marital chastity and family authority, affirming the idea that Westernisation need not affect an essential Indian identity.In her foreword to this new edition, published to coincide with the film’s 30th anniversary, Monika Mehta reflects on the film’s perennial success, considering its position as cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Kaagaz Ke Phool (Paper Flowers)
Guru Dutt’s final film as a director, Kaagaz Ke Phool/Paper Flowers (1959), follows the successful film-maker Suresh Sinha (played by Dutt himself) as rumours of his affair with his actress Shanti (Waheeda Rehman) lead him to lose his family, descend into alcoholism and ultimately retreat from the film industry. Initially met with critical and commercial failure, the film is now revered for its technical prowess and considered one of the finest self-reflexive works in Indian cinema.Lalitha Gopalan explores Kaagaz’s innovative visual style, being the first Indian film shot in CinemaScope, highlighting cinematographer V. K. Murthy’s essential contribution. She also analyses the soundtrack, composed by S. D. Burman with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, examining the now-classic picturisations of songs such as ‘Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam’. Drawing on interviews with practitioners and people close to Dutt, Gopalan reconstructs the original contexts of the film’s production and reception. Finally, using Kagaaz as a lens, she assesses Dutt’s influence on popular Indian cinema during the 1950s, as well as on global film melodrama more broadly.
The 'Before' Trilogy
In Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise (1995), two young lovers, the American Jesse (Ethan Hawke), and the Frenchwoman Celine (Julie Delphy), meet on a train travelling across Europe and spend a magical night together in Vienna before parting at dawn. Filmed in nine-year intervals, the film’s sequels Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013) forge an unexpected trilogy brimming with longing, second chances and resentments as the couple meet again and build a relationship.Lucas Hilderbrand reflects on the experience of falling in love with, living with and having one’s own life shaped by the Before trilogy. Tracing the story of the films’ production, he considers the contribution of the leading actors, particularly Delphy, to their screenplays. He offers a close reading of each of the Before films, considering the extent to which they operate beyond the generic norms of romantic comedy or melodrama, incorporating aspects of realism and emotional authenticity through their location shooting, long takes and near-real time temporality. Treating the films as time capsules of their respective historical moments, Hilderbrand considers how evolving politics and technologies impact or interrupt the characters’ intimacy, while placing the trilogy in conversation with other films. All the while, he pays attention to the trilogy’s subjective impact on viewers across its eighteen-year timespan – and its continuing afterglow.
Projecting America Volume 3
In the mid- 1920s, the heyday of silent film, the epic Western swept Hollywood and the nation. Movie moguls sought to add gravitas to their output with the productions - films they argued offered American audiences authentic history and lessons in citizenship at a time when Hollywood faced criticism for its movies' morals and star scandals. Initially extremely popular, these now nearly forgotten Westerns were hailed by the movie industry's proponents and critics alike for their 'authentic' reconstruction of America's nineteenth-century frontier period and the social benefits in portraying historical episodes foundational to American identity to the melting pot of moviegoers. In Projecting America, the first-ever book on these silent epic Westerns, Patrick Adamson demonstrates how these films indelibly impacted the genre, historical filmmaking, and Hollywood, inviting audiences to accept uncritical visions of Manifest Destiny as accurate history. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and punctuating his argument with film stills and intertitles, Adamson introduces readers to a variety of epic Westerns, with a particular emphasis on The Covered Wagon (1923), The Iron Horse (1924), and The Vanishing American (1925). These productions depict such key moments as pioneers on the Oregon Trail, the construction of the transcontinental railroad, and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples. Combining close analysis of these films' historiography with exploration of their production and reception, Adamson investigates how the epic Westerns' emergence responded to and informed discourses far beyond those traditionally associated with the Western genre. He demonstrates that these movies not only represent an important chapter in film history but also collectively illustrate how American identity was formed and the motion picture medium was used as a vehicle for mass historical and cultural education. In Projecting America, Adamson deftly shows how epic Westerns, at the heart of the 1920s' pressing debates about cinema's social influence, are integral to a broader understanding of the history of Western films and American identity.
The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie
The official art and making of book for Legendary's upcoming The Toxic Avenger re-boot movie, starring Peter Dinklage. As bold and irreverent as the original 1984 cult classic, Macon Blair's 2025 adaptation of The Toxic Avenger is a contemporary reimagining that stars Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon. When a struggling everyman janitor is pushed into a vat of toxic waste, he is transformed into a mutant freak who must go from shunned outcast to underdog hero as he races to save his son, his friends, and his community from the forces of corruption and greed. Brimming with unrelenting irreverence, outlandish humor, no-holds-barred action, and over-the-top gore, this new take on the audacious social-satire franchise pits the iconic "Toxie" against egomaniacal industry titan Bob Garbinger. Beneath all of the mutant mayhem, it's also rife with social and environmental themes. In this official movie companion hardback with a neon glow in the dark cover, The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie has everything movie fans will want: uncover the concept designs and production art, alongside insight from the writer-director, crew, producers, and actors for this superhero movie set in the wacky and wonky parallel universe of Tromaville.
The Impossible Woman
Although it may seem like the proliferation of strong women on television is a feminist achievement, a deeper look into their stories tells us otherwise. The Impossible Woman examines a variety of scripted US television series across multiple genres to show how the cultural value of television’s extraordinarily talented female characters often rests upon their ability to endure—but not overcome—sexism. Looking at Parks and Recreation, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Queen’s Gambit, Game of Thrones, and Queen of the South, Hoerl argues that these series contribute to sexist realism, or the cultural assumption that there is no alternative to patriarchy. Situating impossible women’s struggles in the context of contemporary feminist politics, Hoerl explains how the problems facing television’s strongest women illustrate mainstream feminism’s paradoxical dependence upon on cultural misogyny, neoliberal individualism, and racism. The Impossible Woman encourages readers to seek out alternative stories that might help them envision more just feminist futures.
Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie
The official art book for the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming, the 15th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios? The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 15th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set.Fresh off the heels of his first adventure with the Avengers in Marvel Studios? Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker is back in action! With a mentor like Tony Stark?a.k.a. Iron Man?it looks like Spider-Man''s about to hit the big time. But New York?s newest villain has other plans. Go behind the scenes in this keepsake volume continuing the Marvel Infinity Saga series! Discover exclusive concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew as Marvel Studios brings Spider-Man into the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe!Discover everything you need to know about the making of the movie from all the key players?including Director Jon Watts, Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding, Producer and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, and the talented cast, concept illustrators, costume designers, and other talented individuals who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Marvel Studios? Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Worlds to Conquer: The Art & Making of Walt Disney's Fantasia
The concept: the world's greatest music, presented according to the highest acoustic standard, and illustrated by the brilliance of the Disney studio at the height of its powers. The journey of how Fantasia came to be, beset with almost insurmountable challenges, is one of the most breathtaking in movie history. In 1940, Walt Disney released his third feature film: Fantasia, consisting of eight animated segments set to music by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film was groundbreaking: it was the first to record using multiple audio channels in a process called Fantasound, the precursor to surround sound. Apart from its technical achievements, Fantasia is remembered as being the first Disney movie meant not only for children. With emotional depth and innovative techniques that pushed the boundaries of animated storytelling, Fantasia was the first to appeal to an audience of every age. To celebrate The Walt Disney Company's 100th Anniversary, author J.B. Kaufman presents the definitive history of the making of Fantasia, from source material to hundreds of photographs documenting the film's production. In Worlds to Conquer, become a part of the wild ride that was the making of a Disney classic.
Led Zeppelin - Všechny písně
94 skladeb na 608 stranách: kniha Led Zeppelin - Všechny písně představuje jednu z nejzásadnějších kapel v dějinách rocku, jejíž melodie, rytmy i kytarová sóla překonala desetiletí a zůstávají stále stejně strhující a inspirativní.
Led Zeppelin vznikli na podzim roku 1968 jako přímí následovníci skupiny The Yardbirds a během následující dekády ovládli světovou rockovou scénu. Dokázali naplnit sen celé generace, která se právě vzpamatovávala z bolestného rozpadu Beatles. Blues rock, folk rock, hard rock, progresivní rock… hudba této čtveřice měla mnoho tváří. Utvářela budoucnost rock'n'rollu, přičemž čerpala z bluesových kořenů a starobylých hudebních tradic Britských ostrovů - včetně balad.
V této knize jsou podrobně analyzovány texty, hudba a aranžmá všech 94 skladeb Led Zeppelin, a to převážně na základě dobových rozhovorů s členy kapely, ale i svědectví producentů a zvukařů, kteří je na jejich hudební cestě provázeli.
Publikace otevírá dveře do nahrávacích studií - od Olympic Sound Studios v Londýně až po Polar Studios ve Stockholmu - a ukazuje význam i rozmanitost použitých nástrojů. Přináší množství jedinečných a dosud málo známých detailů, které nadchnou každého fanouška Zeppelinů.
This Angry Pen of Mine
Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the first time, this stunning collection unveils the deeply personal and creative side of the legendary Alice in Chains frontman. Through never-before-seen poetry, raw handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes, Layne's inner thoughts and emotions come to life, offering a glimpse into the mind of a musical genius who defined a generation.
Discover his striking original artwork, where every line tells its own story, and explore rare, candid photos that capture both the highs and lows of his journey. Experience the love and admiration of the fans whose lives he touched, beautifully expressed through evocative fan art that honor his legacy.
Through Layne’s scribblings and heartfelt musings are a window into the emotional depths of a man who gave so much of himself to his art and his fans, even as he struggled with his own battles. For fans new and old, this is an opportunity to connect with Layne’s artistry and humanity in a way that’s never been possible before. His story, told through his own words, creations, and the lives he forever changed, is a testament to the enduring power of music, art, and the human spirit.
Harry Potter: Costumes of the Wizarding World
From the sophisticated Hogwarts school robes to the stunning gowns that glide through the Yule Ball, the costumes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films are works of art that transport viewers to the wizarding world. This deluxe volume is the essential guide to the costumes as seen in the films, featuring never-before-seen photography of the outfits worn in the films plus exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with acclaimed costume designers Jany Temime and Charlotte Finlay.Discover the secrets behind creating the spellbinding wardrobe for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films in Costumes of the Wizarding World. Expansive and detailed, this book is the essential guide for every fan, chronicling the creation of costumes from Hogwarts school robes and Quidditch uniforms to Hermione’s Yule Ball dress, the Weasleys’ sweaters, the sumptuous styles of Ministry of Magic officials, and many more. Packed with beautiful photos of each costume, exclusive concept art, and behind-the-scenes details, Costumes of the Wizarding World is a window into the creation of some of the most imaginative costumes in all of film. 11 FILMS INCLUDED: Including all eight Harry Potter films and three Fantastic Beasts films, this book is an all-inclusive chronicle of the creation of the cinematic Wizarding World’s costumes 100+ COSTUMES: Discover the story behind bringing the films’ costumes to life—including the iconic school robes of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the period clothes for the Fantastic Beasts series, and the distinctive styles of characters such as Albus Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood, Dolores Umbridge, Newt Scamander, the Weasley and Malfoy families, and many, many more BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS: Discover the intricate details on each costume with exclusive, full-color photos BEHIND-THE SCENES INSIGHTS: Filled with exclusive interviews with costume designers, concept sketches, and production photography, this book is an exciting window into the costume department’s creative process OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER COLLECTION: Harry Potter: The Character Vault and Harry Potter: The Creature Vault also available
Live Like Wes
What if Wes Anderson designed your house? His aesthetic is colourful, warm and inviting - perfect ingredients for beautiful home decor. Live Like Wes focuses on the interior design and styling of classic Wes Anderson films and shows you how to apply it at home. The book is split into eight chapters, each based on an Anderson movie and the aesthetic styling it best exemplifies - Bohemian kitsch for The Royal Tenenbaums, cottage-core for Fantastic Mr Fox, pattern for The Darjeeling Limited, European Charm for The French Dispatch, whimsical for Moonrise Kingdom, Mid-Century Modern for Asteroid City, symmetry for The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and dopamine decor for The Grand Budapest Hotel. So whether you''re in the market for a cottage-core kitchen straight out of Fantastic Mr Fox or you want to turn your dining room into a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece a la Asteroid City, there is something here no matter how deep you want to live your Wes fantasy.With well-researched film analysis and practical advice on how to get the look, the book includes stunning photos from 30 international interior designers who have emanated the Anderson aesthetic - to perfection. Each chapter also includes an illustrated step-by-step project and a party plan inspired by a film. Knit yourself a Steve Zissou red beanie table favour and you''ll be all set for The Life Aquatic lunch menu, complete with original negroni recipe, playlist and dream invite list. Of course David Attenborough is invited.This beautiful book is perfect for fans of Accidentally Wes or anyone who would like to make that Wes magic last after the final credits.
Meet Me at Luke's
From music and movies to relationships, Gilmore Girls taught us all so much throughout the years. Now, take a walk down Stars Hollow’s memory lane and reflect on the show’s profound impact with author Kristine Eckart, founder of the Gilmore Book Club, in this beautifully illustrated guide to the beloved show.In Meet Me at Luke’s, you can expect to find a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, and life lessons drawn from the show''s rich tapestry of relationships, small-town charm, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter. With a warm stroll through the characters'' lives and loves, the book explores how their world can enrich our own.Meet Me at Luke’s not only provides a chance to relive your favorite moments but also invites you to delve deeper into the show''s enduring appeal. It offers a space for reflection, sparking conversations about how the lessons learned in Stars Hollow can be applied to our own lives. Using events from all seven seasons, Kristine Eckart will delve into discovering our purpose, creating a home, finding love, and so much more.The book also includes:A steady stream of pop culture references, drawing from movies and music, history and literature Undying affection for the townspeople of Stars Hollow, from the lusty dance teacher Miss Patty to the job-juggling late-bloomer KirkSpecial applause for the incredible guest stars over the years, from Christiane Amanpour to Norman MailerA roundup of the most quotable lines (“You jump, I jump, Jack.” “We got us a Pippi virgin.” “Copper boom!”)
Staying Relevant
Welcome to Staying Relevant, a book written by two best friends . . . contains swearing, adult themes and outrageous stories from life in the spotlight.In their first book together, Sam and Pete lay out what it truly takes to stay in the spotlight. A celebration of their unlikely friendship, the book features brand new, insane stories from their lives, including: behind the scenes, never-before-told tales from the jungle and the ballroom, hosting the NTAs red carpet, their journey creating the podcast, and plenty more. Expect swearing, heaps of positivity from Sam and, of course, zero sarcasm from Pete.
The Greengrass Papers
SECRETS AND LIES. CONSPIRACY AND COVER UP. TIPPING POINT AND REVOLUTION. Where the redactions end, a Paul Greengrass film begins.A graduate of Granada Television''s award-winning World in Action investigative reporting team, Greengrass has become one of the most successful and influential film-makers to come out of the British Isles. Using blistering vérité techniques forged on the streets of Beirut and Belfast, his films – including The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum and Captain Phillips – pack all the punch of news reports, taking more than a billion dollars at the box office and forever changing the way Hollywood makes movies. Opening up his personal archive to film critic and historian Tom Shone for the first time, the film-maker lays bare the roots of his own obsession with unravelling the ''secret history of the West'' and provides an exclusive inside track on a career that turned Hollywood upside down.
Martin Scorsese
Discover the genius of Martin Scorsese – one of cinema’s greatest storytellers.For over 50 years, Martin Scorsese has been one of cinema’s most celebrated directors. From a Catholic kid in Manhattan to a legendary filmmaker, he’s shaped Hollywood with masterpieces such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Irishman.But what makes a Scorsese film unique? His stories explore power, morality, and human nature, blending raw emotion with intellectual depth. Whether reinventing noir, musicals or crime dramas, his work captures the pulse of America and the Italian-American experience.This book dives into all 26 of his films, breaking down his signature themes, iconic collaborations with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, and his place in film history. A true movie fanatic and preservationist, Scorsese continues to push boundaries – proving that cinema isn’t just entertainment, it’s an art form.
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