Performing Arts
PHARRELL-ISMS
Written by Williams, Pharrell
An essential, inspiring collection of quotations about creativity, social justice, and more from musician, producer, artist, and designer Pharrell Williams Rising to global fame with his hit single "Happy," Pharrell Williams has influenced every corner of music, from cowriting and producing the monumental track "Alright" with Kendrick Lamar to composing music for the Academy Award-wi
SCHUBERT: A MUSICAL WAYFARER
Written by Bodley, Lorraine Byrne
An insightful biography of the great composer, revealing Schubert's complex and fascinating private life alongside his musical genius Brilliant, short-lived, incredibly prolific--Schubert is one of the most intriguing figures in music history.
MEL BROOKS: DISOBEDIENT JEW
Written by Dauber, Jeremy
A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century.
LITTLE HISTORY OF MUSIC
Written by Philip, Robert
A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. It is common to all cultures across the world. But how has it changed over the millennia?
ISMAEL IVO: I BELIEVE IN THE BODY
A complete visual history of the life and work of a pioneering Brazilian dancer and choreographer
MONKEES: MADE IN HOLLYWOOD
Written by Kemper, Tom
The behind-the-scenes story of the controversial 1960s made-for-tv rock band. The Monkees represent a vital problem for rock and pop: is it the music that matters or the personality and image of the performers? This book explores the system behind the Monkees, the controversial made-for-TV band that scored some of the biggest hits in the 1960s.
ENGLISH ACTOR: FROM MEDIEVAL TO MODERN
Written by Ackroyd, Peter
From a leading historian and writer, a delightful exploration of the great English tradition of treading the boards. The English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft, from the medieval period to the present day.
JAZZ LOFT PROJECT: PHOTOGRAPHS AND TAPES OF W. EUGENE SMITH FROM 821 SIXTH AVENUE, 1957-1965 (FIRST EDITION, ENLARGED)
Written by Stephenson, Sam
Reissue of an acclaimed collection of images from photographer W. Eugene Smith's time in a New York City loft among jazz musicians. In 1957, Eugene Smith walked away from his longtime job at Life and the home he shared with his wife and four children to move into a dilapidated, five-story loft building at 821 Sixth Avenue in New York City's wholesale flower district.
PSYCHEDELIA: 101 ICONIC UNDERGROUND ROCK ALBUMS, 1966-1970
Written by Morton Jack, Richard
It wasn't just clothes and hair that changed as the 1960s progressed--social awareness crept into youth culture and music ceased to be simply about dancing. A counter-culture gradually emerged, and rock 'n' roll was its defining feature. Pop music broadened beyond the traditional guitar-bass-drum format and started to experiment with new sounds.
BEATLES 1963
Written by Rees, Dafydd
At the start of 1963, The Beatles were a successful local Liverpool band with one hit single; twelve months, two albums, and the arrival of Beatlemania later, they were on the cusp of world domination. Featuring daily entries covering every pivotal event, The Beatles - 1963 draws on hundreds of new eyewitness accounts and provides numerous unseen photographs.
New Arrivals
