This biography examines the life of a person raised in poverty and a single mother at 14, who is now one of the richest and most influential people in the world-Oprah Winfrey.
This biography offers students and general readers an insightful look into Jerry Garcia's creative genius as a founding member of The Grateful Dead and the various influences on his work as he contributed to the countercultural movement in the United States.
This revealing look at the life and career of Howard Stern examines his role as a champion of free speech and his amazing success at bringing his own unique brand of "e;reality"e; radio to the airwaves.
This fresh interpretation explains how an untutored musician changed music while at the same time playing an inadvertent role in the youth rebellion that has shaped the Baby Boomer generation into the 21st century.
Michael Haydn, oft im Schatten seines berühmten Bruders Joseph Haydn stehend, war ein außergewöhnlicher Komponist, dessen Werk und Leben bisher zu wenig gewürdigt wurden.
In 33 Annäherungen zeichnet die Autorin Sabine Zurmühl ein differenzierteres Bild der heute vorwiegend mit Antisemitismus und künstlerischem Starrsinn assoziierten Cosima Wagner.
With 2014 marking the 60th anniversary of the release of Elvis Presley's first record, "e;That's All Right,"e; this book makes the perfect companion for celebrating the life and music of one of the world's most popular entertainers.
FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE CROOKSSolid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaica's holy music: reggae in all its forms, from the earliest ska and rock steady pioneers to the dancehall and reggae revival stars of the twenty-first century.
Kokoschka und Österreich: Das ist eine Geschichte von Kränkung und Bewunderung, von Heimat- und Hassliebe, politischer Vereinnahmung und Opportunismus, ein Parcours durch die Kunst und die politische Geschichte des 20.
Die Pop-Queen der Zukunft – leidenschaftlich in allen Facetten beleuchtet»Country-Rock, Club, Pop, Prunk, Schweinkram, Schönheit und Schmutz: Diese Frau übertrifft in allem alle, sogar dauernd sich selbst.
Resistant Reproductions asks why narratives of pregnancy and abortion emerged in the early twentieth century and what kinds of stories these narratives conveyed.
UPDATED 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONOffering an intimate and indispensable window onto the gifted and impassioned, yet vulnerable and uncertain human behind the hip-hop legend of Tupac Shakur, this collection of original poems, letters, and conversations from his time spent incarcerated in 1995 reveals the artist and activist as never seen before.
Rising up aus der Asche von Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age sind eine elektrisierende musikalische Kraft, die eine ganz neue Musik-Bewegung inspiriert haben.
Resistant Reproductions asks why narratives of pregnancy and abortion emerged in the early twentieth century and what kinds of stories these narratives conveyed.
Bruce Springsteen arrived on the world's stage in 1973 with two incredible albums in one year, a prolificacy that would define his career for the next half-century.
Foo Fighters emerged from the morass of suicide and potent musical legacy that was Nirvana to establish themselves against all odds as one of the most popular rock bands in the world.
Memories of an Art Collector arises from the need to gather, organise and disseminate the experience, memories and reflections of Jorge Helft as a collector of contemporary art, manager and promoter of cultural activities, and as a privileged witness of the national art scene since the late 1940s.
A meticulously researched book, which celebrates the achievements of prolific musicians who have inspired generations with their melodious music and record-breaking albums.
An essential introduction to the most significant poems and their works since 1900Reproduced within this collection are some of the greatest poems of the 20th century, featuring works from major writers such as T.
