Performing Arts
ON KUBRICK: REVISED EDITION
Written by Naremore, James
In a comprehensively revised and updated new edition, James Naremore provides an illuminating critical account of the films of Stanley Kubrick, from his earliest feature, Fear and Desire (1953), to the posthumously-produced A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Steven Spielberg, 2001).
FROM CRAFT TO CAREER: A CASTING DIRECTOR'S GUIDE FOR THE ACTOR
Written by Moss, Tracy
Practical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career. The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry and how that practical knowledge can benefit you and increase your chance of success.
ERASERHEAD
Written by Henry, Claire
A surreal and darkly humorous vision, David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977) has been recognised as a cult classic since its breakout success as a midnight movie in the late 1970s. Claire Henry's study of the film takes us into its netherworld, providing a detailed account of its production history, its exhibition and reception, and its elusive meanings.
LOST IN TRANSLATION
Written by Ferriss, Suzanne
Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation (2003) brings two Americans together in Tokyo, each experiencing a personal crisis. Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a recent graduate in philosophy, faces an uncertain professional future, while Bob Harris (Bill Murray), an established celebrity, questions his choices at midlife. Both are distant - emotionally and spatially - from their spouses.
BIRTH OF BREAKING: HIP-HOP HISTORY FROM THE FLOOR UP
Written by Aprahamian, Serouj Midus
The untold story of how breaking - one of the most widely practiced dance forms in the world today - began as a distinctly African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. Breaking is the first and most widely practiced hip-hop dance in the world, with around one million participants in this dynamic, multifaceted artform - and, as of 2024, Olympic sport.
BOB DYLAN AND DYLAN THOMAS: THE TWO DYLANS
Written by Towns, Jeff
There are so many strange and wonderful connections and coincidences; shared passions and associations that tie these two cultural icons - Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas together. This provides a rich tapestry - from the ancient Welsh folk tales of the Mabinogion to the poems of the Beat Generation; from Stravinsky to John Cale; from Johnnie Ray to Charlie Chaplin. Rimbaud and Lorca, Sgt.
MADONNA SONG BY SONG
Written by Andrews, Marc
In a career full of 'blond ambition', with controversy never far away, the music of Madonna has often been overshadowed, if not sorely overlooked. Across 14 albums, soundtracks and numerous greatest hits collections, the undisputed Queen of Pop has released over 80 singles spanning five decades.
FREE JAZZ
Written by Schwartz, Jeff
A new and accessible introduction to this exciting, controversial, and often misunderstood music, drawing on extensive research, close listening, and the author's experience as a performer.
TOMMY, TRAUMA, AND POSTWAR YOUTH CULTURE
Written by MacLeod, Dewar
The cultural history of one of rock's greatest masterpieces told through the eyes of its creator.
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