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Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street Street Gang traces the evolution of the show from its inspiration in the civil rights movement through its many ups and downs—from Nixon’s trying to cut off its funding to the rise of Elmo—via the remarkable personalities who have contributed to it. Davis reveals how Sesame Street has taught millions of children not only their letters and numbers, but also cooperation and fair play, tolerance and self-respect, conflict resolution, and the importance of listening. This is the unforgettable story of five decades of social and cultural change and the miraculous creative efforts, passion, and commitment of the writers, producers, directors, animators, and puppeteers who created one of the most influential programs in the history of television.
Vanity Fair's Tales of Hollywood: Rebels, Reds, and Graduates and the Wild Stories Behind the Making of 13 Iconic FilmsThe magazine world ’s monthly arbiter of culture, personality, and world affairs, Vanity Fair has always offered the definitive insider’s look at Hollywood power and glamour since its relaunch twenty-five years ago. Now, for the first time ever, Vanity Fair presents a one-of-a-kind collection featuring thirteen behind-the- scenes stories on some of cinema’s most iconic films—including pictures as varied as All About Eve, Cleopatra, Sweet Smell of Success, Rebel Without a Cause, and Saturday Night Fever. For pop-culture fanatics and movie buffs alike, Vanity Fair’s Tales of Hollywood is an irresistible glimpse at how classic films—and box office bombs—are made.
The Complete Peanuts 1971-1972Peanuts surges into the 1970s with Schulz at the peak of his powers and influence. Sally Brown - school phobia, malapropisms, unrequited love for Linus and all - elbows her way to center stage, at least among the humans, and is thus the logical choice for cover girl... and in her honor, the introduction is provided by none other than television, Broadway and film star Kristin (Pushing Daisies, Wicked) Chenoweth, who first rose to Tony-winning fame with her scene-stealing performance as Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Speaking of introductions, Peppermint Patty's new permanent sidekick, the one and only Marcie, makes her debut, and then there's the birth of one Rerun Van Pelt! Also, Snoopy as Joe Cool, Woodstock in worm school, and much more!
Complete Little Orphan Annie Volume 2Little Orphan Annie - the original female comics hero - takes on chiseling business men and a gang of thieves, armed only with her sharp wit and a good left hook. Then she helps her surrogate parents by nursing "Daddy" Warbucks to health and helping save the Silos' family farm. And only that little chatter-box could become a cross between Robinson Crusoe and Dr. Doolittle when she and Sandy are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Enjoy all the unique adventure and earnest charm of Volume Two in The Library of American Comics presentation of Little Orphan Annie, containing nearly 1,000 comic strips from October 1927 to November 1930.
Complete Terry And The Pirates Volume 6: 1945-1945 ">Complete Terry And The Pirates Volume 6: 1945-1945In the final volume of The Complete Terry and The Pirates, reprinting every strip from the years 1945 and 1946, World War II comes to an end, and then Milton Caniff says goodbye to his greatest creation. Readers will be sometimes delighted, sometimes shocked by their last visits with the Dragon Lady, Pat Ryan, Burma, Hu Shee, Snake Tumblin, Papa Pyzon, Tony Sandhurst, Baron de Plexus, Nastalthia Smythe-Heatherstone, Jane Allen, Deeth Crispin, and April Kane.
Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 6Volume Six contains over 500 Dick Tracy comic strips from the series' early years, this time covering material that originally ran from July 1939 through January 1941. This volume also includes an introduction by Max Allan Collins and other historical material.
Herbie Archives Volume 2Make way for the Fat Fury! Legendary comics publisher ACG had a hit on its hands in the mid-1960s with the adventures of Herbie Popnecker, a plump lump-of-a-kid who secretly possesses nearly unlimited super powers! Join Herbie as he takes on goofy cavemen, joins George Washington's army, gets the better of pop-culture figures like Gregory Peck and the Queen of England, and dons the unassuming costume of the Fat Fury for the very first time!
The Art of Monsters vs. AliensThe Art of Monsters vs. Aliens is a spectacular, full-color book celebrating DreamWorks Animation's first film using groundbreaking InTru(tm)3D that transports the world of stereoscopic animation to a bold new level. This lavishly illustrated volume features: more than 400 images of concept art, character design, and architectural plans * insider information about the creative process behind developing the story and the characters * descriptions of the animating, rigging, surfacing, and lighting processes; and creating an all-new 3D environment.
Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry "The book is well-researched and written with a careful eye to history and a keen appreciation of music. And it is -- appropriately, I think -- tinged with a bit of George-Warren's genuine appreciation of Autry the artist and star but even more of Autry the person, the one she got to know before his death in 1998. Biographers don't always meet their subjects, obviously, and if they do, the results may be disastrous -- or beneficial. In George-Warren's case, it proved to be providential."--Country Music Television
A Life In Pictures: The Visual Story of Hammer FilmsLast year, several boxes of never-seen-before photos of Hammer Films productions was archived by Hammer expert Wayne Kinsey for the British Film Institute. Kinsey and the BFI were so impressed by the collection, that it was agreed the best should be published.Through these rare and mostly previously unseen images, Hammer Films - A Life in Pictures tells the visual story of Hammer's output. You will be guided through this wonderful collection of photos by Kinsey himself,the celebrated author of Hammer Films - the Elstree Studios Years and Hammer Films - the Bray Studios Years. Hammer Films - A Life in Pictures explores the wider and fascinating side of one of the British film industry's greatest success stories, showing once and for all that Hammer was not just a purveyor of cheap horror pictures.In fact, they made films in a number of different genres such as war thrillers, gritty dramas, comedies and colourful swashbuckling adventures. Some of these were among their best films; 1959 is a case in point which included such classics as Never Take Sweets from a Stranger, Hell is a City and Yesterday's Enemy, the latter of which earned Hammer BAFTA nominations for best picture, best actor and best supporting actor. Hammer's films also benefited from an expert team of actors and technicians, including big names that on first glance would never have thought to be associated with Hammer including Robert Aldrich, Ken Adam, Joe Losey, Bette Davis, Tallulah Bankhead, Donald Sutherland, Joan Fontaine, Richard Widmark, Ursula Andress and Raquel Welch.
The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to the PresentIn The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to the Present, Pitchfork offers up their take on the 500 best songs of the past three decades. Focusing on indie rock (Arcade Fire, the Shins), hiphop (Public Enemy, Jay-Z), electronic (Daft Punk, Boards of Canada), pop (Madonna, Justin Timberlake), metal (Metallica, Boris), and experimental underground music (Suicide, Boredoms), it features all-new essays and reviews written with the sharp wit and insight for which the site is known.
Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone: The Official 50th Anniversary Tribute2009 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Twilight Zone, arguably one of the most popular television shows ever. Drawing on photographs and personal remembrances, Rod Serling's widow, Carol, gives commentary on some of the series' most memorable episodes. Veteran film historian Douglas Brode gives in-depth descriptions of these episodes and why they were so resonant with viewers.
Lost's Buried Treasures, 2E: The Unofficial Guide to Everything Lost Fans Need to KnowLost is a complex and mysterious tale, one that draws on many sources for its themes and ideas - sources you must understand to become an advanced Lost expert. Lost's Buried Treasures is the ultimate unauthorized guide to the ideas that have influenced the show and its writers.
FROM BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BURBANK: A Critical History of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in 1968-1973Rowan and Martin's "Laugh-In" was one of the quirkiest and most unusual programs on television, defying definition as simply comedy, variety, or burlesque. The show had audiences laughing for six seasons and continues to make appearances in revivals, reunions, and salutes. Even with corny and now dated humor, the show's signature lines and gags are ingrained in popular American culture.This critical history of "Laugh-In" is arranged chronologically and includes background details on the show's creators and the events leading up-to "Laugh-In's" creation. In addition to an analysis of the original six seasons, the text includes information on lookalike shows that emerged after "Laugh-In's" success, and on the various resurgences of the show that continued up into the nineties. An appendix contains a complete program history with principal production credits and episode guides.
