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Siren song : my life in music
by Seymour Stein
The founder of Sire records recounts his over 60-year career in music, and how he has discovered some of the most well-known and influential artists during that time, including Madonna, The Ramones, Lou Reed, the Talking Heads, The Smiths and Ice-T.
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| The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont by Shawn LevyWhat it's about: the iconic Los Angeles hotel Chateau Marmont, which for nearly a century has attracted celebrities to its secluded bungalows for all manner of decadence and debauchery.
Want a taste? "Chateau Marmont is the ultimate Hollywood hotel because it is, like Hollywood itself, bigger than life even when it is obviously fake."
Try this next: For another dishy history of a storied landmark, try Julie Satow's The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel. |
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A life in movies : stories from 50 years in Hollywood
by Irwin Winkler
The legendary producer of Goodfellas, Rocky and Raging Bull describes how he started his career in the William Morris mailroom and participated in the old studio system before branching out into more provocative and influential films. 20,000 first print
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Books You Might Have Missed
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| Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem's Legendary Theater by Ted Fox; illustrated by James Otis SmithWhat it is: a lively graphic adaptation of Ted Fox's 1983 history of the Apollo Theater, which has been at the forefront of African American culture since the 1930s.
Featuring: Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Chris Rock, Lauryn Hill, and many more.
Art alert: Dynamic black and blue illustrations burst from the panels to mimic the experience of being in a dimly lit theater. |
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Voices : how a great singer can change your life
by Nick Coleman
Exploring singing as act of connection that compels humans to listen, an intimate collection of essays about our deepest, most telling relationships with music shares particular insights into the artist voices that have shaped the author's understanding of the world.
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| The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary... by W.K. StrattonWhat it's about: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of 1969 revisionist western The Wild Bunch, this engaging making-of delves into director Sam Peckinpah's influences and filmmaking process, including the then-rare decision to cast Mexican actors for the film's Mexican roles.
Why it matters: Released during a tumultuous era marked by riots, assassinations, and the Vietnam War (not to mention Hollywood's overhaul of its archaic ratings system), The Wild Bunch signaled a shift toward more realistic depictions of onscreen violence. |
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Ballpark : baseball in the American city
by Paul Goldberger
This lavishly-illustrated look at the history of baseball through the lens of its ever-changing ballparks discusses the bond between American cities and the national pastime and how changes in the urban landscape have been reflected in stadium design.
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