With the style and irreverence of Vice magazine and the critique of the corporatocracy that made Naomi Klein's No Logo a global hit, the cult magazine Stay Free --long considered the Adbusters of the United States--is finally offering a compendium of new and previously published material on the impact of consumer culture on our lives. The book questions, in the broadest sense, what happens to human beings when their brains are constantly assaulted by advertising and corporate messages. Most people assert that advertising is easily ignored and doesn't have any effect on them or their decision m... View More...
Since its launch in 1974 by cultural outlaw and international drug smuggler Thomas King Forç ade, High Times magazine has served as a preeminent showcase of the American counterculture. Conceived to "bring a new consciousness into the media," the magazine's first issue sold 25,000 copies. Although the past 30 years have spanned three editorial reigns, High Times has remained committed to its sharp defense of free speech, constitutional rights and the freedom of the individual. The High Times Reader will chronicle the evolution of American counterculture over the past three decades, offer... View More...
With weddings to rival epic studio productions, gowns by designers from Givenchy and Balmain to Dior and Vivienne Westwood, this book offers an unprecedented opportunity to peek behind the scenes and witness many of the secret ceremonies that to this point have remained under wraps. Here are our greatest stars at their most candid: Elizabeth Taylor, Sinatra, Marilyn, Lennon, Madonna, and Sarah Jessica Parker. View More...
Ay carumba the voice behind Bart Simpson reveals the real story of America's funniest family. Nancy Cartwright is the ultimate Simpsons insider. Her raspy, childlike voice is immediately recognizable as none other than Bart Simpson, the most precocious, irreverent, and intriguing ten-year-old ever to enter the American consciousness. In this behind-the-scenes story Nancy Cartwright tells of the Simpsons' early days, when the cast was given a closet-sized space to record commercial bumpers for The Tracey Ullman Show. She traces the Simpsons' rapid rise to wild popularity; offers hilarious anec... View More...
"You Got the Part " is a must-have resource for anyone auditioning for roles in film and television. It is a comprehensive guide showing how to land an audition, how to prepare for and perform at that audition, and how to follow up afterward. Written by an award-winning casting director with twenty-eight years in the industry, this book takes the reader behind the scenes at actual casting sessions. Practical information is mixed with insiders' tips supported by anecdotes and stories from actors and casting directors. "You Got the Part " is amusing and informative, and an essential tool for bot... View More...
In professional and student theater alike, a good monlogue can often mean the difference between a "Thank you . . . Next " and a call-back. But sometimes it's hard for an aspiring actor to find the absolutely right audition piece that suits his or her personal style, type or age group.Monologues For Young Actors is a unique and invaluable collection of dramatic speeches from some of the world's greatest plays -- chosen specifically for actors in their teens and early twenties.Whether you're looking for something comedic or tragic, contemporary or classic, unorthodox or naturalistic, this super... View More...
Celebrate the world of Steampunk: a world filled with beauty and innovation. A world in which steam power and technology intertwine to create machines that are not only functional and practical, but also unique and striking. The Art of Steampunk brings the vision of Steampunk artists from around the world, alive on the page, providing a unique insight into the captivating and dynamic world of a vastly underground genre. The 17 artists featured have had their work displayed at an exhibition at The Museum of History of Science at the University of Oxford in England, and have attracted the media ... View More...
Kiarostami's films have taken their place alongside the masterworks of world cinema. He remains the most influential filmmaker of post-revolutionary Iran. Elena examines Kiarostami's blend of fiction and reality and recurring themes of death, isolation and solidarity. View More...
Finally, the follow-up to the phenomenal episodes guides The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family and The Simpsons Forever 埔he Simpsons Beyond Forever covering seasons 11\'912612. Join Matt Groening for the next instalment of the The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family. Picking up where The Simpsons Forever left off, this new volume will tell you everything thing you want to know and more than you think you know about ⓨe Simpsons➱1th and 12th Seasons. Complete with plot synopses, quotes, new characters, things you might have missed, along wit... View More...
An accessible and in-depth guide to all five seasons of Breaking Bad "I am not in danger ... I am the danger." With those words, Breaking Bad's Walter White solidified himself as TV's greatest antihero. Wanna Cook? explores the most critically lauded series on television with analyses of the individual episodes and ongoing storylines. From details like stark settings, intricate camerawork, and jarring music to the larger themes, including the roles of violence, place, self-change, legal ethics, and fan reactions, this companion book is perfect for those diehards who have watched the Emmy Award... View More...
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From YouTube sensations Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) comes a laugh-out-loud look into the world created by two awkward guys who share their lives on the Internet. More than 11 million YouTube subscribers can't wait for this book Since uploading their first ever videos as teenagers, Dan and Phil have become two of the world's biggest YouTube stars. Now they invite you on a behind-the-scenes journey, filled with absolutely essential advice, tons of humor, lots of awkwardness, and TMI honesty that they will probably regret. H... View More...
