Poor Superstar. All the money and fame in the world won't prevent him from having a bad hair day. Or stepping in gum. Or not being able to fit into skinny jeans, or watching helplessly as a scoop of ice cream falls from its cone. Or so an unnamed Superstar's life is ingeniously imagined in this very funny book. Inspired by but not based on Jay Z's monster hit "99 Problems," illustrator Ali Graham riffs on what might be the real problems afflicting...

Bursting into existence in the Pacific Northwest in 1975, the George Jackson Brigade claimed 14 pipe bombings against corporate and state targets, as many bank robberies, and the daring rescue of a jailed member. Combining veterans of the prisoners' women's, gay, and black liberation movements, this organization was also ideologically diverse, consisting of both communists and anarchists. Concomitant with the Brigade's extensive armed work were prolific...

Welcome to Roy's house! Come on in and take a look around. There is a big sofa with room for lots of friends, three red fish swimming in a bowl, a yellow chair for reading, and, of course, Roy's studio, filled with paintbrushes. Susan Goldman Rubin pairs her simple narrative style with the energetic works of Roy Lichtenstein to create an early concept book that is also a fun and accessible introduction to one of the twentieth century's most iconic...

"The Thinking Fan'sGuide is different kind of guidebook for adifferent kind of theme park experience. Aaron Wallace avoids the ephemera ofprices and menus to explore the heart of the Disney experience, the attractionsthemselves. He provides a lighthearted but scholarly look at the history, lore,and literature that inform the designs and storylines of every ride andattraction in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square,Fantasyland,...

From the golden-haired, curly-headed half of Simon & Garfunkel--a memoir (of sorts): artful, moving, lyrical; the making of a musician; the evolution of a man, a portrait of a life-long friendship and collaboration that became one of the most successful singing duos of their time. He writes about his life before, during, and after Simon & Garfunkel . . . about their folk-rock music in the roiling age that embraced and was defined by their pathbreaking...

Are you a fan of British band The Vamps? Have you recently discovered this exciting new group or seen them perform as supporting artists? Can you name all the tracks on their debut album? If you think you know about Bradley, Connor, James and Tristan or would like to find out more, you are certain to enjoy The Vamps Quiz Book. Which boy band did The Vamps support in the UK and Ireland on their 'Word of Mouth' world tour? In what year was the band's...

In the past eight-years, the face of popular culture has changed radically and with it, the music that will define the decade. Gone are the pop saturated songs of the 70's and 80's. Today's sound is a fusion of grunge, hip-hop, metal, hardcore and funk. Disparate sounds that together create something thoroughly modern and unlike anything we've heard before. No band embodies this musical melting pot more than Korn. With their frantic, no-holds-barred...

The music industry has produced some iconic female artists in recent years. From princess of pop, Kylie Minogue, through to the eccentric Lady Gaga, these modern day divas belt out hit after hit for our entertainment. If you are a fan of powerful female singers, you are certain to enjoy The Pop Diva Quiz Book. Which American singer-songwriter was heavily influenced by gospel music when she was growing up? Which award-winning artist attended the BRIT...

HOT SUMMER JAMS is all about pop music that celebrates warm weather, getaways to the beach, travel to exotic locations, sex, romance and the joy of fun in the sun. The lyrics and melodies of these songs are a reflection of our passionate connection to the summer season and the art of escaping the everyday. HOT SUMMER JAMS features critiques of over 500 American and international pop songs released between 1975 and 2005. Some directly reference summer...

Tan divertido de criticar como de citar, "Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! La historia del pop moderno" explora las raíces de la música pop a través del nacimiento del rock, soul, R&B, punk, hip hop, indie, house y techno, englobando canciones, grupos, escenarios y estilos desde "Rock around the Clock" de Bill Haley y The Comets, hasta el primer megahit de Beyoncé. Trabajando con una definición amplia de pop (que incluye country, metal, disco, Dylan, skyffle...