History & Criticism
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History of Press Graphics. 1819-1921
$80.00 Add to cartIn today’s world of instant snapshots, 24-hour news, and round-the-clock connectivity, an illustrated press where the images are as important as the text has become an increasingly rare art form. This
- Author: Roob, Alexander
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 604
- Publish Date: April 28 2023
- ISBN10: 3836507862
- Language: English
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The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook: The Von Trapp Children and Their Photographs and Memorabilia
$34.95 Add to cartThe Sound of Music Family Scrapbook celebrates one of the best-loved musicals of all time, and the seven actors who played the Von Trapp children. It’s filled with their recollections of that magical
- Series: Y
- Author: Bronson, Fred
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: January 07 2020
- ISBN10: 1787391787
- Language: English
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The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter
$26.99 Add to cartShowcasing 52 Essential films from the silent era through the 1980s, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial vi… [more below]
- Series: Turner Classic Movies
- Author: Arnold, Jeremy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: May 03 2016
- ISBN10: 0762459468
- Language: English
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Chocolate and Cheese
$14.95 Add to cartWeen now seems like a permanent fixture on the pop-cultural landscape, but when the band first hit MTV in the early ’90s, their longevity wasn’t so secure. Nearly two decades on, though, Aaron “Gene W
- Series: 33 1/3 #79
- Author: Shteamer, Hank
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: March 31 2011
- ISBN10: 0826431178
- Language: English
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A Christmas Story: Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic
$29.95 Read more“The definitive book about Bob Clark’s 1983 classic holiday film.” — Parade
A delightful gift book with rare and previously unreleased photographs, behind-the-scenes insight, and interviews with the
- Author: Gaines, Caseen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: October 01 2013
- ISBN10: 1770411402
- Language: English
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Opera: The Definitive Illustrated Story
$50.00 Add to cartExperience the passion and drama of the world’s greatest operas with this sumptuously illustrated visual guide.
Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of the world’s most celebrated operas and discov- Author: Riding, Alan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 360
- Publish Date: August 16 2022
- ISBN10: 0744056314
- Language: English
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Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms
$15.95 Add to cartWhen it comes to artificial intelligence, we either hear of a paradise on earth or of our imminent extinction. It’s time we stand face-to-digital-face with the true powers and limitations of the algor
- Author: Fry, Hannah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 24 2019
- ISBN10: 0393357368
- Language: English
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Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal
$26.99 Add to cartThe definitive oral history of heavy metal, Louder Than Hell by renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includes hundreds of interviews with the giants of the movement, conducte
- Author: Wiederhorn, Jon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 768
- Publish Date: April 29 2014
- ISBN10: 0061958298
- Language: English
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Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend
$18.00 Add to cartBased on extensive research and original interviews, this intimate biography reveals the complexities of Gandolfini’s character, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact on television and film.
“A rive
- Author: Bailey, Jason
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: April 14 2026
- ISBN10: 1419767704
- Language: English
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Music: The Definitive Visual History
$50.00 Add to cartA complete and harmonious history of music, from prehistory to the present day!
Have you ever wondered how blues influenced rock music? Or why jazz took a more Latin-American approach? Classical or ro- Series: DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: July 26 2022
- ISBN10: 0744058341
- Language: English
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The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
$18.00 Add to cartAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The untold stories behind The Office, one of the most iconic television shows of the twenty-first century, told by its creators, writers, and actors When did you- Author: Greene, Andy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 464
- Publish Date: December 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1524744980
- Language: English
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Die Fl?che: Design and Lettering of the Vienna Secession, 1902-1911
$75.00 Add to cartA landmark of graphic modernism, the Vienna Secession’s magazine is brought to life in a complete facsimile reprint with new essays and translations
The brainchild of Koloman Moser, Alfred Roller, Jose
- Author: Silverthorne, Diane V.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 344
- Publish Date: October 03 2023
- ISBN10: 1736863312
- Language: English
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Who’s That Girl: The Untold, Definitive History of New Girl
$30.00 Read moreGo inside the writers’ room and onto the set of the honorary queen of comfort shows–with exclusive interviews from the creator, cast, writers, directors, and crew.
Since its finale, New Girl has quie- Author: Glassman, Thea
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: July 28 2026
- ISBN10: 1250381134
- Language: English
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Pink Floyd All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track
$60.00 Add to cartA comprehensive look at the unique recording history of Pink Floyd, one of the world’s most commercially successful and influential rock bands. Pink Floyd All the Songs tells the full story of every r… [more below]
- Series: All the Songs
- Author: Guesdon, Jean-Michel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 592
- Publish Date: October 24 2017
- ISBN10: 031643924X
- Language: English
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A Night at the Disco
$50.00 Add to cartA Night at the Disco is a celebration of groundbreaking dance music from 1970-79, with an unprecedented collection of photographs of more than 100 artists.
A Night at the Disco is a celebration of gro- Author: Harris, Alice
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: March 24 2026
- ISBN10: 1788842790
- Language: English
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Man-Made: How We Designed a World That Leaves Women Out, and How We Can Make It Right
$32.00 Read moreAn industrial designer and former Global Creative Director at Nike delivers a sharp critique of the consequences of a world built by and for men, and offers an optimistic look at how we might build a
- Author: Reuther, Karen Korellis
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: July 07 2026
- ISBN10: 0063429357
- Language: English
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Roy Orbison: King of Hearts
$29.00 Add to cartThe definitive biography of one of music history’s most beloved, versatile, unforgettable icons–Roy Orbison, the singer-songwriter of legendary hits including “Only the Lonely,” “Crying,” and “Oh, Pr… [more below]
- Author: Apter, Jeff
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: April 28 2026
- ISBN10: 0806544635
- Language: English
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Stuck in the ’80s
$19.80 Add to cartHave you ever wished you could talk with your ’80s idols?
Award-winning podcast creator and host Steve Spears takes readers behind the microphone for the conversations, close calls, and unforgettable m
- Author: Spears, Steve
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 298
- Publish Date: March 11 2026
- ISBN10: 9798994598306
- Language: English
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Mazzy Star’s So Tonight That I Might See
$14.95 Add to cartAnthony Gomez III explores how out of the commercial failure of the 1980s Paisley Underground genre, a Los Angeles that suffered one of the highest crime rates in the country, the rise of Chicano/a ar
- Series: 33 1/3
- Author: III, Anthony Gomez
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 19 2026
- ISBN10: 9798765133552
- Language: English
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Feel the Floor: Restoring the Life and Legacy of Jazz Choreographer Buddy Bradley
$36.00 Add to cartA stunning resurrection of the visionary choreographer Buddy Bradley whose contributions to rhythm tap and jazz dance in the 1920s and ’30s indelibly transformed the way we move to music
In Feel the F- Author: Footer, Maureen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 360
- Publish Date: May 12 2026
- ISBN10: 0807045241
- Language: English
