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50 Oscar nights : iconic stars & filmmakers on their Career-defining wins
by Dave Karger
This collection of original interviews with dozens of A-list actors, filmmakers and craftspeople such as Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese and many more takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest night. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Damn glad to meet you : my seven decades in the Hollywood trenches
by Tim Matheson
This memoir takes fans behind the scenes of the actor's seven-decade Hollywood career, sharing stories from his roles in iconic shows and films, experiences with industry legends, his transition to directing and his Emmy-nominated performances. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Mood machine : the rise of Spotify and the costs of the perfect playlist
by Liz Pelly
Drawing on over 100 interviews with industry insiders, former Spotify employees, and musicians, a music journalist reveals the inner workings of today's highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed as music has become increasingly playlisted, personalized and autoplayed.
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Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television
by Todd S. Purdum
This biography of the visionary Cuban American entertainer and entrepreneur shows he overcame exile to revolutionize television, popularize Latin music and co-create I Love Lucy, pioneering the multi-camera sitcom format and leaving a lasting impact on American entertainment. Illustrations.
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Heartbreak is the national anthem : how Taylor Swift reinvented pop music
by Rob Sheffield
A Rolling Stone columnist provides an intimate look at Taylor Swift's evolution into a global pop phenomenon, detailing her musical impact, storytelling prowess and cultural significance and unique connection with fans and the broader music industry. 100,000 first printing.
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The golden hour : a story of family and power in Hollywood
by Matthew Specktor
"A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film industry: the son of legendary CAA superagent Fred Specktor, his childhood was one where Beau Bridges came over for dinner, Martin Sheen's daughter was his close friend, and Marlon Brando left long messages on the family answering machine. He would eventually spend time working in Hollywood himself, first as a reluctant studio executive and later as a screenwriter. Now, with The Golden Hour, Specktor blends memoir, cultural criticism, and narrative history to tell the story of the modern motion picture industry--illuminating the conflict between art and business that has played out over the last seventy-five years in Hollywood."
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Carson the Magnificent
by Bill Zehme
A much-anticipated biography—20 years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture. Illustrations.
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