Performing Arts
LEADING LADY: A MEMOIR OF A MOST UNUSUAL BOY
Written by Busch, Charles
A poignant, deliciously anecdotal account of a talented artist's Oz-like journey in the worlds of Off-Broadway, Broadway, and Hollywood The Tony Award-nominated writer of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife and the long-running hit Off-Broadway play Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, and a Sundance Festival award winner, Charles Busch has created a unique place in the entertainment w
BRESSON ON BRESSON: INTERVIEWS, 1943-1983
Written by Bresson, Robert
Now in paperback, a collection of interviews with a French cinematic titan--covering subjects such as adaptation, the effects of capitalism on art, and the importance of intuition--selected from a period of four decades.
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: HOW MUSIC CAN MAKE YOUR CITY BETTER
Written by Shapiro, Shain
This Must Be the Place explores how music can make cities better. This Must Be the Place introduces and examines music's relationship to cities. Not the influence cities have on music, but the powerful impact music can have on how cities are developed, built, managed and governed.
WICKER MAN: THE OFFICIAL STORY OF THE FILM
Written by Walsh, John
The definitive guide to the making of the landmark horror movie The Wicker Man, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into this classic chiller. The Wicker Man is one of the greatest horror movies of all time - a chilling exploration of an isolated community with a terrible secret.
ENERGY FOLLOWS THOUGHT: THE STORIES BEHIND MY SONGS
Written by Ritz, David
For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.
TALKING TO MY ANGELS (SIGNED)
Written by Melissa Etheridge
Twenty years after the success of her first memoir, the New York Times bestseller The Truth Is . . ., the Grammy and Oscar award-winning rocker and trailblazing LGBTQAI icon takes stock of the intervening years, recounting the euphoric triumphs and the life-altering tragedies of her life. Live with spirit. Find peace in the chaos. Lean into the joy.
ELVIS AND THE COLONEL: AN INSIDER'S LOOK AT THE MOST LEGENDARY PARTNERSHIP IN SHOW BUSINESS
Written by Terrill, Marshall
A fresh biography of legendary entertainment manager Colonel Tom Parker, with a contrarian and corrective point of view. Colonel Tom Parker, often reviled in his time, led the strategy from the earliest days of Elvis's career. Together, they built the most legendary partnership in show business.
FAITH, HOPE AND CARNAGE
Written by O'Hagan, Seán
A Telegraph Best Book of 2022 Faith, Hope and Carnage is a book about Nick Cave's inner life.
SURELY YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS: THE TRUE STORY OF AIRPLANE!
Written by Zucker, Jerry
Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film.
DIAGHILEV'S EMPIRE: HOW THE BALLETS RUSSES ENTHRALLED THE WORLD
Written by Christiansen, Rupert
A Best Book of the Year at The New Yorker and The Telegraph "Amusing and assertive . . .