Performing Arts
ACOUSTICS: THE ART OF SOUND
Written by Marshall, Steve
What is the difference between an echo and a reverberation? Where do you best place microphones for that perfect recording? How do you calculate the best note to whistle in a toilet? In this fascinating little book, musician Steve Marshall explores the field of acoustics.
GATHERING OF THE TRIBE: RITUAL: A COMPANION TO OCCULT MUSIC ON VINYL VOLUME 3
Written by Kerekes, David
The writer, musician and curator Tot Taylor once observed that the word 'ritual' is already present in the word 'spiritual'. That combination of material practice and the transcendent can be found within the strange combination of records discussed in this publication.
FACT, FICTIONS, AND THE FORBIDDEN PREDICTIONS OF THE AMAZING CRISWELL
Written by Canfield, Edwin
"We are all interested in the future for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives, whether we want to or not!"
CORMAN/POE: INTERVIEWS AND ESSAYS EXPLORING THE MAKING OF ROGER CORMAN'S EDGAR ALLAN POE FILMS, 1960-1964
Written by Alexander, Chris
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, PREMATURE BURIAL, TALES OF TERROR, THE HAUNTED PALACE, THE RAVEN, MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, THE TOMB OF LIGEIA...
FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO VAMPIRE MOVIES
Written by Thompson, Nathaniel
For centuries, mankind has been chilled by tales of vampires. A fixture of literature, art, and folk tales, the vampire was a natural early choice for a movie monster at the dawn of cinema and has remained popular ever since as the screen's most enduring and sexually charged nightmare figure.
ORIGIN OF GERMAN TRAGIC DRAMA
Written by Benjamin, Walter
The Origin of German Tragic Drama is Walter Benjamin's most sustained and original work. It begins with a general theoretical introduction on the nature of the baroque art of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, concentrating on the peculiar stage-form of royal martyr dramas called Trauerspiel.
WAYS OF HEARING: REFLECTIONS ON MUSIC IN 26 PIECES
An outstanding anthology in which notable musicians, artists, scientists, thinkers, poets, and more--from Gustavo Dudamel and Carrie Mae Weems to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Muldoon--explore the influence of music on their lives and work Contributors include: Laurie Anderson ● Jamie Barton ● Daphne A.
LENNON-ISMS
Written by Lennon, John
A compelling collection of quotations from musician, activist, and artist John Lennon So much has been written and said about John Lennon that it is fascinating to look again at what he said himself--about his music, art, life, politics, and more.
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.