Дэйв Томпсон — новинки

Robert Plant: The Voice That Sailed the Zeppelin follows the iconic singer through his heights of fame with classic rock giant Led Zeppelin, his second life as a multimillion-selling solo artist, and his more idiosyncratic pursuits. A wealth of former associates lends their voices and recollections to an account that steps far beyond the tried and tested tales of Zeppelins life and times. This all-new biography details Plants early years as an unknown in Birmingham, England, with fresh depth and insight. It likewise tells the Zeppelin story from new and unexpected angles, focusing on Plants contributions to the bands success and on the toll/effect of that success on him as a performer and an individual. After drummer John Bonham died in 1980 and Zeppelin broke up, Plant went solo two years later, in time becoming the only former band member to maintain an unbroken career to this day. His single-mindedness in meeting this challenge might well be his greatest personal attribute, enabling him to push forward without regard for his past or any related expectations. Dave Thompson shows how it is Plants determination alone that ensured Zeppelin reunions would not become a routine part of the classic rock furniture, as he created a body of work that in so many ways artistically rivals what he recorded with the band.

There are few modern animated television shows that could survive over a decade and a half and remain as funny . . . or as stupid . . . or as sick . . . or as depraved . . . today as when they started. Even fewer can claim to cater to mature audiences, while their critics complain that everything about the show is immature. And fewer still where, for the first decade or so, one of the main characters was killed off every week. Then returned, no worse for wear, seven days later.
That, however, is the world of South Park, and this is a book about that world - a journey through the lives, times, and catastrophes that have established the tiny mountain town of South Park, Colorado, as Americas favorite dysfunctional community. A voyage into a universe where Barbra Streisand is reborn as a Japanese monster movie; where Kentucky Fried Chicken is a registered drug; where Canada is forever on a footing for war; and where we discover that even feces love Christmas. From Zebulon Pike to Chef, from Brian Boitano to Mel Gibson, from Super Best Friends to South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, its all covered in SOUTH PARK FAQ. Featuring A-Z coverage of the all the characters readers have come to know and the stories behind the episodes, it also includes an episode guide and an appendix of all of the songs featured in South Park. Nothing is sacred and nobody is safe. Even physical and emotional disabilities are just another banana skin for someone to slip on, and the term politically correct has been translated into oh good, you're getting annoyed. It is a place where . . . you get the picture. This is not Bambi!

Doctor Who is indisputably the most successful and beloved series on UK TV, and the most watched series in the history of BBC America. Doctor Who FAQ tells the complete story of its American success, from its first airings on PBS in the 1970s, through to the massive Doctor Who fan conventions that are a staple of the modern-day science fiction circuit. Combining a wealth of information and numerous illustrations, Doctor Who FAQ also includes a comprehensive episode guide. From the Doctors most impressive alien foes and the companions who have fought alongside him to unimagined planets and unexpected points in history, from some of the greatest minds ever to have walked the Earth, to the most evil beings ever to haunt the universe, its all covered here, including the Tardis, the none-too-reliable bigger on the inside than the out blue box in which the Doctor travels.

"Deep Purple" - одна из самых популярных и долгоживущих групп в мире. С момента ее создания прошло около сорока лет, и сегодня, имея в активе 14 музыкантов, 17 альбомов и бесчисленные миллионы проданных дисков, группа остается все тем же монстром, что и во времена своего расцвета.

"[Thompson] knows his stuff and can organize and write well about it. Libraries that pride themselves on well-rounded music and pop culture collections should purchase his work." —Library Journal on London's Burning
About the Author

Dave Thompson is a leading rock expert and the author of more than 100 rock books, including Cream, Funk, Go Phish, I Hate New Music: The Classic Rock Manifesto, Never Fade Away: The Kurt Cobain Story, and Smoke on the Water. He lives in Newark, Delaware.

The name Phil Spector is legendary in the music world.
Writer and producer of countless chart-topping hits that have now become household names, his innovative genius in the studio revitalised musical production in the 1960s and changed the way we listen to music forever.
But his success soon became overshadowed by his reputation for eccentricity and excess, his fractious personality and fascination with handguns eventually proving a lethal combination.
Arrested in 2003 for the murder of B movie start Lana Clarkson, this star-studded career nosedived into scandal and rumour. He is now in prison serving a 19 year sentence for murder and will be 88 years old before he is considered eligible for parole. Featuring interviews from those closest to him, including second wife Ronnie Spector, "Wall of Pain" concludes the painful tale of pop's tortured genius.

«Deep Purple» — это особый образ жизни. Это целый мир, и Роджер Гловер не устает напоминать, что является неотъемлемой частью этого мира. «Чаще всего, — смеется он, — я слышу от фанатов такие слова: „Я вырос на музыке «Deep Purple»“. На это я неизменно отвечаю: „Ну надо же! Я тоже“». "Deep Purple" — одна из самых популярных рок-групп в мире, а заодно и одна из самых долгоживущих. С момента ее создания прошло около сорока лет, и сегодня, имея в активе...

In the 1920s they were called stags, smokes, or blue movies; today it's adult films. But until now, apart from brief summaries in film histories and scholarly articles, there has been no complete history of the pornographic film industry. That gap is filled by this lively and insightful book that provides commentary on individual movies and traces the evolution of film styles and storylines through nearly a century of X-rated material. All the research for the book is based on viewings of the movies — many of the oldest are now archived on DVDs — and on interviews with living actors and producers. Tracing an arc from the masks and dim lighting of the earliest days to the realism and absence of trick photography in the 1920s and 1930s, the account then ponders the obsession with close-ups of body parts in later decades. The overview ends in the late 1970s, when the advent of home videos changed adult entertainment completely.

Book DescriptionThe Cure are one of the most respected and well-loved of rock's survivors, traceable right back to punk's fabled Bromley Contingent. In Between Days is the first book to make sense of a uniquely versatile band who are far more than the goth band, documenting their development from the new wave of 1979's Boys Don't Cry, the existential rock of Seventeen Seconds, the joyous pop of Wish, the dark beauty of Disintegration-right up to the majesty of Bloodflowers and 2004's The Cure, consecutive twenty-first-century masterpieces.
In Between Days also studies Robert Smith's brilliant interweaving of literary influences, from Mervyn Peake and Coleridge to Albert Camus and Jean Cocteau, to make a fascinating album-by-album, track-by-track study.

Book DescriptionDetailed study of the musical evolution of the seminal and enduring cult band New Order-best known for mega hit "Blue Monday"-album-by-album, song-by-song. The book also covers Joy Division, the band's earlier incarnation, and related bands and solo projects. Timed to coincide with the release of the long-awaited New Order studio album and tour and the filming of the biopic of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis featuring Jude Law in the title role.

Book DescriptionCream became the first British band to break open the lucrative US market and here you can join them on the road, day by relentlessly hedonistic day as they write the rule book of rock decadence and cemented Eric Clapton's reputation as the most exciting blues-based guitarist in the world. A brilliant combination of skilful instrumental virtuosity, great bluesy songwriting and a lifestyle which top rock writer Dave Thompson turns into one of the most readable rock biographies ever.

Book DescriptionA meditation on the relationship between pop star and pop fan, this intriguing and thoroughly entertaining epistolary novel tracks a 30-year, one-way correspondence from devoted music fan Gary to rock icon David Bowie. Beginning as an angst-ridden teenager, Gary writes letters to Bowie, sharing his thoughts on everything from Ziggy Stardust and Glass Spiders to his boarding school days and adult life as a husband and father.

Book DescriptionOne of the most successful rock acts of all time, Genesis enjoyed a longevity exceeded only by the likes of the Rolling Stones and the Kinks, and provided a launching pad for superstars Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins. Turn It On Again is the first book to document the complete history of this popular and influential band, bringing their story up-to-date while placing them in the context of their time. It explores the relationship between the band members and the remarkable solo careers they have subsequently enjoyed. Drawing on dozens of exclusive interviews with band members past and present, as well as the musicians'…

Book DescriptionThe Chili Peppers' groundbreaking rock/funk/pop fusion has gained them a huge and loyal fan base over the years, but the worldwide success of their 2002 album By The Way has now pushed them into the top league of alternative rock crossover success. The product of several years of detailed research, Dave Thompson's in-depth, fully updated account of the band's private lives and public highs and lows is not just a must-read for any serious fan of the Chili Peppers, but a perfect way for their legions of fans to discover their remarkable story.

Book DescriptionFrom their grandiose inception in 1968 to the release of their latest album in 2003, this comprehensive look at Deep Purple's career paints a vivid portrait of the music scene that influenced the band and their effect on a generation of new musicians. Candid interviews with band members, friends, and fans trace the turbulent history of the band, including the acrimonious departures of legendary members Ian Gillan and Ritchie Blackmore and the death of guitarist Tommy Bolin. For die-hard fans and rock aficionados, this musical biography discloses insights into the staying power of this classic band.

Book DescriptionCoinciding with his trial on charges of first degree murder, this is a timely perspective on the reclusive, eccentric record producer. Phil Spector changed the way pop records were produced by creating the Wall of Sound effect, which

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Данный тренинг поможет вам увеличить ваш доход от продаж как минимум в 3 раза. То есть, если вы зарабатывали сто тысяч, будете зарабатывать двести. Стоит отметить, что простота изложения, с которой автор подает материал, достойна восхищения. Тренинг окупает все затраты в течение первых же суток активной работы. Будьте более успешны с тренингами Дэйва Томпсона.