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Stella Adler: The Art of Acting - Hardcover

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by Howard Kissel (Author)Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century's greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. The great voice finally ended in the early Nineties, but her decades of experience and teaching have been brilliantly caught and encapsulated by Howard Kissel ...

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Reiner (Author), Christopher Guest (With), Michael McKean (With)For the first time, director Rob Reiner and cocreators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and its upcoming sequel. Since its original release in 1984, This Is Spinal Tap has evolved from a beloved cult film into a cinematic landmark: an all-time comedy classic that pio...

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Report copyright infringementby Charlie Sheen (Author)For the first time, Charlie Sheen, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League, and Two and a Half Men, writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir. "We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former." Charlie Sheen should not be alive to write this book. But in The Book of Sheen, the movie and TV star, who has defied the odds, finally presents his story, in his own words. Charlie...

Home But Alone No More: A Memoir From the Owner of the House That Made Movie History

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Report copyright infringementby John Abendshien (Author), Julia Hagen (Illustrator)In this captivating account, author John Abendshien tells the story of how he and his family resided in what became one of American cinema's most iconic houses during the filming of the classic Christmas movie Home Alone. John takes you into all the backstories behind the scenes-how the location was chosen, what it was like when a Hollywood production invaded his home, how certain scenes were filmed, and how so...

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Report copyright infringementby Al Abrams (Author)1959 Motown Boy Becomes a Motown ManAl was Detroit Motown Family Grit; Not Hollywood Motown Family Glitz! This book is Al's follow-up book to his Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown. It tells more Motown music history from Al's 1959 Teenage Boy hire perspective to his becoming Motown's Man as Motown's Press Officer. As Motown's Press Officer, Al had the ultimate view of where the Motown music secrets were hidden for both the record la...

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Report copyright infringementby Lois Schaffer (Author)In Random Reflections, Lois Schaffer highlights the dynamics of human relationships comprising various cultural and educational themes.She has connected the interplay of spatial expression with the written word and dance movement, each influencing the other with an intricate choreography of significance.There are connections between the way in which dancers shape each gesture and the printed word. Schaffer demonstrates the bending, spirali...

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Report copyright infringementby Julie Ann Cascioppo (Author)I LOVE BEING ABROAD: MEMOIRS OF AN AMERICAN CHANTEUSE IN PARISBy Julie CascioppoJulie Cascioppo's new memoir about her climb to fame as a jazz singer and cabaret performer in Paris in the 1980s follows earlier books about American girls abroad, like Elaine Dundy's The Dud Avocado, Ruth Reichl's The Paris Novel and Alice Kaplan's French Lessons. Only Julie's book is not made-up; it's all true! From the raucous crowds of Seattle's Pike...

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Seger (Author)Dr. Linda Seger pioneered the script-consulting business based on her doctoral dissertation project and was a sought-after troubleshooter for movie and TV scripts. She became one of the foremost authorities on screenplay writing-giving lectures in thirty-three countries around the world, consulting on over 2500 projects, and writing ten books on the subject during her thirty-nine-year career. In her memoir Unpacking, Linda tells of the peop...

Black Girl From a White Suburb: Finding My Light, Using My Voice

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Report copyright infringementby Tania Richard (Author)Tania Richard grew up in an all-white suburb of Chicago, where she spent her days dodging microaggressions, striving to fit in, and yearning to see herself represented. Her transformation began when she was cast as the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland. On stage, she found her superpower. She no longer had to blend in; instead, she was confident, free from boundaries, and empowered to surpass others' narrow vision of her. Through performi...

Possibility Is Your Superpower: Unlock Your Endless Potential

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Report copyright infringementby Victoria Alonso (Author)Taking readers on her journey from dictator-occupied Argentina to her duties as an executive producer for Marvel Studios, Victoria Alonso shares how anyone can live in a heightened state of possibility and use their voice for change and empowerment. As a creative powerhouse and a former President of Physical and Postproduction, Visual Effects, and Animation Production for Marvel Studios, Victoria Alonso knows a thing or two about success...

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffrey Lokke (Editor)Steve McQueen: Interviews is the first collection of conversations with the acclaimed filmmaker, and one that spans his career to date. Included are McQueen's discussions with such artists, critics, curators, and public intellectuals as Donna De Salvo, Paul Gilroy, David Olusoga, Tricky, and Cornel West. In these conversations, McQueen (b. 1969) discusses some of his preoccupations and recurring themes throughout his oeuvre including nati...

Archie O'Neill: The World's Greatest One-Legged Ragtime Dancer

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Freeman Theilmann (Author)Archie O'Neill, A Birkenhead Boy, is based on a true story of a boy's lifelong journey -- from under the wheels of a tram to the front of the footlights -- and home again. It features some of the British music halls' biggest stars, events and theatres in the early 1910's and through the first World War. At its heart, however, is a family story about a man who, while deeply scarred as a child by abuse, poverty, and a life-changing a...

The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book: Appropriate Libations for All Occasions - Hardcover

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by Downton Abbey (Author), Julian Fellowes (Foreword by)Celebrate the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey with this official cocktail book! Enjoy the Crawley family's favorite beverages and immerse yourself in the historic culture of the beloved television series with over 75 enticing recipes in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book! Featuring easy-to-follow recipes from the 1920s prohibition period in Britain, this well-curated selection reflects drinks concocte...

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Report copyright infringementby George Jr. Carpozi (Author)Vince Edwards: A Biography Of Television's Dr. Ben Casey is a book written by George Carpozi Jr. that explores the life and career of actor Vince Edwards. Edwards is best known for his role as Dr. Ben Casey in the popular 1960s medical drama of the same name. The book delves into Edwards' early life, including his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, and his time as a boxer in the Navy. It also covers his rise to fame as an actor, includi...

Guiding Royalty: My Adventure with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton (hardback)

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Report copyright infringementby Yoram Ben-Ami (Author), Nat Segaloff (Author)Imagine you're a young movie producer trying to jump from small pictures into the international film market. Imagine a novice German director comes to you with a lousy script and barely enough money to pick up lunch. Now imagine that, for reasons that boggle your mind, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton announce that they want to star in your movie.This is the outlandish, funny, touching, and mostly true story told ...

A Dancer in Depth: Paragraphs from a Theater Life

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Mazin (Author)Stanley Howard Mazin has been in show business since 1963. He has performed as well as acted in several Broadway shows, as well as 10 1⁄2 years on The Carol Burnett Show, plus many films including The Blue Brothers, Newsies, Mame, The Wedding Planner, The Back Up Plan, Dracula, Dead and Loving It, The History of the World, Part 1, and Titanic. The many sitcoms and TV shows include The George Carlin Show, Flying Blind, Mama's Family, Many Acad...

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Report copyright infringementby Carlo Goldoni (Author), John Black (Translator), William Dean Howells (Other)Memoirs of Carlo Goldoni is an autobiographical work by the renowned Italian playwright, Carlo Goldoni. Originally published in 1787, this book recounts the life and career of Goldoni, from his childhood in Venice to his eventual success as a playwright in Italy and France. Goldoni's memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the theatrical world of the 18th century, as well as the soc...

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Report copyright infringementby Jon Marans (Author)"Temperamental" was code for "homosexual" in the early 1950s, part of a secret language gay men used to communicate. The Temperamentals, Jon Marans' hit off-Broadway play, tells the story of two men--the communist Harry Hay and the Viennese refugee and designer Rudi Gernreich--as they fall in love while building the Mattachine Society, the first gay rights organization in the pre-Stonewall United States. This special edition includes Marans' ...

Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love With) a Magical Subculture

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Report copyright infringementby Aj Wolfe (Author)A fascinating and enlightening deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community from the woman behind the popular website The Disney Food Blog. Disney Adults are grown-ups who derive singular, almost obsessive, joy from all things Disney. They devote countless hours and millions of dollars to Disney offerings, whether or not they have children. They're avid fans of the films, devotees of the Disney theme parks, collectors of the vast world o...

There's No Going Back: The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme

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Report copyright infringementby David M. Stewart (Author), Joseph B. Atkins (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 280 Dimensions: 1.11 x 8.68 x 5.82 IN Publication Date: July 29, 2025

John Hodiak: The Life and Career on Film, Stage and Radio

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Report copyright infringementby David C. Tucker (Author) He became a star overnight as surly, sexy, usually shirtless Kovac in Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944). Handsome and personable, John Hodiak (1914-1955) embraced his heritage as the son of Polish-Ukrainian immigrants, making him a rare Golden Age actor whose true ethnicity (and birth name) were widely known by moviegoers. Starting in radio, Hodiak was brought to Hollywood by MGM, starring in films like A Bell for Adano (1945) and The Harvey ...

Three Ringlings in Montana: Circus Trains to Cattle Ranches

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Rostad (Author)The Ringling Brothers Circus--the world's greatest shows!--made five brothers some of the wealthiest men in America in the early 1900s. One of them--flamboyant John Ringling--came to Montana in 1903 looking for investments. He ended up building a railroad and launching a ranching company. Richard, son of circus brother Alf T. Ringling, followed his Uncle John to Montana in 1917 and built a cattle and sheep empire. He and his family settled in...

Hardwood Heroes: The InsidStory of 10 Iconic NBA Movies That Changed Basketball and Cinema

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Report copyright infringementby Sophia M Johnson (Author)Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of basketball and the magic of cinema with "Hardwood Heroes: The Inside Story of 10 Iconic NBA Movies That Changed Basketball and Cinema." In this groundbreaking exploration, we delve into the pulse-pounding narratives and behind-the-scenes tales of cinematic gems that forever altered the landscape of both the NBA and the silver screen.From Michael Jordan's intergalactic slam dunk in "Sp...

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Report copyright infringementby Roger L. Gordon (Author)Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures is a compilation of biographies of supporting actors that spans from the advent of sound through the present day. Supporting actors, known also as character actors, often play in roles that complement the lead with comedy, drama, or other means, and are the backbone of any good film, television program, or stage performance. This book contains over 300 biographies that highlight the careers of the man...

Kendrick Lamar's to Pimp a Butterfly - Paperback

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by Sequoia Maner (Author)Breaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album in the hours after its release. To Pimp a Butterfly was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering laudatory album reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners?This book takes a deep ...

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by Oscar Wilde (Author), Ulrich Baer (Editor)Oscar Wilde was a legendary wit, a poetic provocateur, and one of England's greatest playwrights who became a martyr for free love, a scapegoat for repressive society, and a myth onto himself. Shimmering beneath the dazzling witticisms and delicious irony is Wilde's profound, serious, and unshakeable commitment to love. Love is the experience that can unmoor us from the habits, conventions, and expectations of our lives in both thrilling and unsett...

Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination - Paperback

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by Neal Gabler (Author)The definitive portrait of one of the most important cultural figures in American history: Walt Disney. Walt Disney was a true visionary whose desire for escape, iron determination and obsessive perfectionism transformed animation from a novelty to an art form, first with Mickey Mouse and then with his feature films-most notably Snow White, Fantasia, and Bambi. In his superb biography, Neal Gabler shows us how, over the course of two decades, Disney revolutionized the e...

Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses: The Making of a Cult Classic

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Report copyright infringementby Rob Zombie (Author)Writer, director, and musician Rob Zombie journeys into the madhouse with House of 1000 Corpses, an inside look at the making of his cult classic horror film, showcasing the visceral intensity of his signature artistic style and inviting readers to explore the twisted world that launched the Firefly universe. Rob Zombie's captivating art and making-of book, House of 1000 Corpses, is a visually stunning volume offering an unparalleled behind-...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Coe (Author)SURVIVORS OF A FUTURE THAT NEVER HAPPENED - a cultural review, 1974-1994 is a collection of eighteen articles and essays, some previously published in Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, American Theater magazine, and Tricycle: the Buddhist Review, by Robert Coe, a journalist, author, award-winning playwright, and screenwriter. Coe shares an affinity for the brilliant, the outlandish, the contested, and the ignored. These chapters can be read a...

Coloring Creepy Horror Movies: An Unofficial Coloring Adventure

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Report copyright infringementby Walter Foster Creative Team (Author)Relive the spine-tingling thrills of your favorite horror movies as you add color to their most terrifying scenes. Coloring Creepy Horror Movies is an essential coloring book for scary movie fans. Bring a splash of color to the haunted corridors of an isolated hotel, creatures from beyond, and zombie risen from the grave. From a masked figure lurking on Halloween night to unsettling close-ups of things that go bump in the nig...

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Hayes (Author), Tiana D. Ashley (Editor)Inside this guide, you'll uncover the right way to launch your acting career-straight from a talent agent's perspective-while steering clear of scams.✅ The myth of "overnight success" - and why professional training is a must.✅ What agents really want in headshots, reels, and resumes (with examples!).✅ Red flags to watch for - from fake "Disney auditions" to predatory acting schools.✅ Agents vs. managers vs. cast...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Field (Author)You Are One of Us is a fan-driven celebration of Mott the Hoople, one of rock's most influential bands. Edited by passionate fans, the book compiles personal stories, reflections, and memories from devotees across the globe. It explores the band's groundbreaking music, their impact on glam rock and punk, and the unique bond they shared with their audience. Featuring anecdotes about iconic performances, encounters with band members, an...