Performing Arts

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Nickelodeon City: Pittsburgh at the Movies, 1905-1929

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Aronson (Author)From the 1905 opening of the wildly popular, eponymous Nickelodeon in the city's downtown to the subsequent outgrowth of nickel theaters in nearly all of its neighborhoods, Pittsburgh proved to be perfect for the movies. Its urban industrial environment was a melting pot of ethnic, economic, and cultural forces--a \u201cwellspring\u201d for the development of movie culture--and nickelodeons offered citizens an inexpensive respite and han...

Eye of Prey: Subversions of the Postmodern

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert H. Blau (Author)Herbert Blau here reflects on performance as it moved from the theatricalized activism of the sixties into the theoretical activism of the eighties. The essays theorize rather than formulate an ideological program. Blau takes risks at the speculative edge of thought. The Eye of Prey is comprised of diverse subject matter: love and mourning, play and aging, radical feminist and homosexual discourse, the politics of representation, comedy ...

Spy X Family: The Official Anime Guide--Mission Report: 221001-1224

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Report copyright infringementby Tatsuya Endo (Created by)Uncover even more secrets behind the Forger family and their allies in Spy x Family: The Official Anime Guide--Mission Report: 221001-1224! Uncover even more secrets behind the Forger family and their allies in Spy x Family: The Official Anime Guide--Mission Report: 221001-1224! Discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets, twists, and trivia from episodes 13 through 25 of the incredibly popular Spy x Family anime, based on the manga seri...

Bruce Lee Special Vol No 2 Issue No 5 Hardback Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Ricky Baker (Created by), Timothy Hollingsworth (Designed by)This issue delves into the rise of Bruceploitation and "Martial Mania: The Bruce Lee Clone Phenomenon," with cover art by Russell Fox.Featured articles: Imitating the Dragon by Venoms5 (Brian Bankston): A look at Bruce Lee's lasting influence, despite only making four films.Collecting Bruce Lee LPs by Michael Nesbitt: The value of rare Bruce Lee records from the '70s and '80s.LE in LA by Frank Djeng:...

DOYENS Of DELIRIUM: 100 Actor Prints From The Floating World

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Report copyright infringementby Toyohara Kunichika (Artist), Ringo Yoshida (Editor)Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) is renowned as one of the greatest ukiyo-e artists of the 19th century. Almost his entire artistic life was dedicated to creating image records of kabuki theatre productions and the actors who starred in them, including such notables as Ichikawa Danjuro IX, Nakamura Shikan IV, and Onoe Kikugoro V. Kunichika constantly developed his own unique aesthetic style, always pushing the bo...

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by John Foster (Author), Debbie Harter (Illustrator), Mike Henry (Performed by)Get movin' and groovin' with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements that are sure to inspire pretend play. Colorful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter and 6 pages of dinosaur facts make this an inclusive, educational and fun addition to your singalong library. You're guaranteed to put it on r...

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by Hayao Miyazaki (Author)The Fantasy Continues The Art of Spirited Away collects color illustrations of Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) for the first time in an English edition This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film from the director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke. Large-size, hardcover coffee-table book featuring artwork from the renowned animated film, Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Features commentary, color stills,...

I Exhibited Films For A Year. I Lost Money, but I Think I Made My Point

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Report copyright infringementby Billups Allen (Author)If there is hope, it lies in the micro-cinemas. I first learned aboutmicro-cinema from a theater management class I took when getting myminor in film at the University of Arizona. U of A is a party school, Icould not have gotten into a better school even if I knew how to partybetter. They have a decent English department and they offer the optionof studying film as a minor. We're approaching a time in history wherewe are debating the usefu...

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Report copyright infringementby Janet Wilson Anderson (Editor)The Masquerade Handbook was developed in 1991 to help those wonderful people who volunteer to run science fiction and fantasy masquerade competitions. The art of competitive costuming had blossomed over the previous decade, and the complexity associated with the masquerade had also grown. The costuming community learned a great deal about how to stage such an event, and the Handbook was the result of that often painful learning cur...

The Artist's Roadmap: Navigating Your Career in SHOW Business

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Lawson (Author)Are you ready to take control of your career in SHOW business? Whether you're an aspiring actor seeking guidance, a working professional looking to elevate your career or someone searching for direction in pursuing your dreams, The Artist's Roadmap provides the essential guidance you need to succeed in this competitive industry.With over 55 years of experience, Richard Lawson-an actor, teacher and mentor-shares invaluable insights and str...

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Bruce Lee Enter the Frame Scrapbook Enter the Dragon Bumper Edition: Enter the Dragon

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Report copyright infringementby Ricky Baker (Compiled by)For the first time, we present an extended retro-style scrapbook celebrating the legendary Enter the Dragon!A Stunning Collector's Edition Large A4 Hardback Landscape format for the ultimate display piece. 100 pages packed with rare black & white and colour photos, capturing the magic of Bruce Lee's most iconic film. English text, detailing the journey from the opening cinema queues to the worldwide phenomenon that set screens ab...

The Accidental Artist: Drawings & Stories from the Nation's Favourite Comedian

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Report copyright infringementby Billy Connolly (Author)'My drawings started by accident. I was on tour in Montreal a few years ago and found myself sheltering from the pishing rain in an art store. I went in to get dry and came out with an armful of felt-tip pens and a sketchbook, then went straight back to my hotel room and started to draw. I've never looked back.' Welcome to the visual world of Billy Connolly - comedian, actor, storyteller and artist. In elegant, simple lines Billy conjure...

Exquisite Egyptian Belly Dance Moves: Fun - Fitness - Femininity

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Report copyright infringementby Khalidah Kali (Author)What is belly dance? The dance which Americans know as "Belly Dance" is known by many names.The French call the dance, "Danse Du Ventre" or dance of the stomach. It is known in Greece as the Cifte Telli. (Cifte Telli is also the name of a rhythm.) In Turkey, it is known as "Rakkase." in Egypt as "Raqs Sharqi."Middle Easterners also call it "Dance Orientale" to distinguish it from "Baladi" or Folk (Traditional) Dance.After its appearance at...

Audience Engagement in the Performing Arts: A Critical Analysis

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Walmsley (Author)This book explores the concept of audience engagement from a number of complementary perspectives, including cultural value, arts marketing, co-creation and digital engagement. It offers a critical review of the existing literature on audience research and engagement, and provides an overview of established and emerging methodologies deployed to undertake research with audiences. The book focusses on the performing arts, but draws from a ri...

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by Padma Venkatraman (Author)Padma Venkatraman's inspiring story of a young girl's struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit. Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance--so when an accident leaves her a below-kn...

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Report copyright infringementby Abi Morgan (Author)'That is the story of our beginning. And this is the story of...the end' Lovesong is the story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives - as young lovers in their 20s and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love ...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas D. Clagett (Author)Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin, long recognized for his dark, aberrant, visceral films, had a career that spanned more than 60 years, marked by some of the most contentious and compelling successes and failures in American cinema. Among his successes are two very popular and highly regarded films, The French Connection, Oscar winner for best picture, and The Exorcist, both considered classics of their respective genres...

Tcm Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema

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Report copyright infringementby Alicia Malone (Author)Whether you're a longtime film buff or new to foreign movies, TCM Imports is an essential, accessible guide to an absorbing selection of cinema from around the world, curated by Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone. International cinema offers a one-of-a-kind window to the world, allowing viewers to experience foreign cultures and unique expressions of cinematic art, but it can feel daunting to approach for newcomers or to expand upon...

A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Farago (Author)Go behind the scenes of A Minecraft Movie and experience the creative journey that transformed the biggest video game of all time into a big-screen block-buster. Break open the filmmaking secrets of A Minecraft Movie with this deluxe art book. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists brought the iconic, limitless world of Minecraft to the big screen. Including insights from the creati...

Harry Potter Sculpted Journal: Ravenclaw

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)This collectible, hardcover journal has an eye-catching sculpted cover featuring intricate, Ravenclaw-themed artwork inspired by the Harry Potter films. The perfect place to note your thoughts in style, this beautiful, 184-page collectible journal is a stylish gift for any fan of the Harry Potter films. Embossed with a tactile, sculpted cover featuring the Ravenclaw raven, a symbol of wisdom, the journal is lightweight yet robust.Author...

Harry Potter Sculpted Journal: Hufflepuff

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)This collectible, hardcover journal has an eye-catching sculpted cover featuring intricate, Hufflepuff-themed artwork inspired by the Harry Potter films. The perfect place to note your thoughts in style, this beautiful, 184-page collectible journal is a stylish gift for any fan of the Harry Potter films. Embossed with a tactile, sculpted cover featuring the Hufflepuff badger, a symbol of loyalty, the journal is lightweight yet robust.Au...

Tokyo Cinegraphix 3: 100 Sexy, Mondo & Cult Film Posters From Japan

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Report copyright infringementby Kagami Jigoku Kobayashi (Author)Film poster art and design from Japan is renowned as being among the most striking and dynamic in the world, with kanji logograms adding an extra dimension of graphic integration for the Western eye. TOKYO CINEGRAPHIX is a book series which aims to represent some of the very best film posters created in Japan, both for indigenous films and also for foreign imports. Each volume includes 100 full-colour, full-page reproductions.TOK...

Voluptuous Terrors, Volume 2: 120 Horror, Giallo & Exploitation Film Posters From Italy

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Report copyright infringementby G. H. Janus (Editor)Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery - not least in the science fiction and horror genres, for which compositions almost invariably included curvaceous female figures in jeopardy, juxtaposed with the iconography of fantasy and ...

Undead: (Inter)(In)Animation, Feminisms, and the Art of War Volume 9

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Report copyright infringementby Karen Redrobe (Author)A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Undead examines the visual culture of war, broadly understood, through the lens of animation. Focusing on works in which relational, intermedial, and variably paced practices of "(inter)(in)animation" generate aesthetic tactics for thinking about, feeling, and reframing war...

The Tennessee Theatre: A Grand Entertainment Palace

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Neely (Author)"The Tennessee Theatre is one of the best places to play in the country...I can't tell you what a privilege it is to play in a place like this." -Lyle Lovett "The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville...[is among] some of the best theaters in the country." -Elvis Costello One of the most exuberant movie palaces of the South, the Tennessee Theatre is a Jazz Age spectacle, a glimmer of a briefly extravagant era, a bold architectural celebration of a...

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Report copyright infringementby Herb Bridges (Author)Glimpses into the soul of a people and a nation.Back JacketThis is the Gone with the Wind book to end all Gone with the Wind books! This volume includes more than 650 photographs of items from the author's extensive collection of Gone with the Wind memorabilia, from first editions to film scripts, from theater tickets to jigsaw puzzles, from recordings to souvenir rulers. Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions: 0.44 x 11....

The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History (Deluxe Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Troy Benjamin (Author), Craig Goldberg (Author)A full-color deluxe hardcover volume, with exclusive packaging and lavish treatments, chronicling the history of The Real Ghostbusters with creator interviews, original animation scans, toy photography, and much more! After nearly forty years, the 1984 classic Ghostbusters endures. The original film introduced the world to Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Ectomobiles, Proton Packs, the S...

E.T. Talking Figurine: With Light and Sound! - Paperback

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by Running Press (Author)"E.T. phone home" with this officially licensed kit celebrating everyone's favorite extraterrestrial. Specifications: Includes a 31/2 -inch figurine of E.T. with a light-up glowing heart Sound Element: Features audio of iconic E.T. phrases, including "E.T. phone home," "Be good," and more Book Included: 32-page book with popular quotes and images from the original film Perfect Gift: A must-have gift for fans of E.T. Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible...

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Cech (Author)Former Milwaukee radio broadcaster and tour coordinator Jim Cech (pronounced "check") traveled across America for three decades speaking with hundreds of performers whose music reached the pinnacle of pop. The men and women responsible for some of the Rock Era's most recognizable songs will take you inside their hits with stories about recording sessions, inspirations and the moments they took over the number one spot on Billboard Magazine's Ho...

The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies: From the Earliest Poverty Row Movies to the Films of the 1970s

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Report copyright infringementby Ed Hulse (Author), Glenn Kenny (Foreword by)Dive into the captivating realm of classic crime and mystery movies with The Art of Classic Crime and Mystery Movies. This large-format treasury unveils over 800 posters, offering a visual journey through the genre's evolution from its earliest days to the gritty films of the 1970s. Distinguished film historian Ed Hulse meticulously curates each chapter, providing insightful commentary and rare historical tidbits. F...

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Report copyright infringementby Pixar Animation Studios (Author), Pete Docter (Preface by), Adrian Molina (Foreword by)This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film Elio The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Elio presents the story behind the out-of-this-world film from Pixar Animation Studios. Adventure across the galaxy with alien-obsessed Elio in this essential story of connec...