Providing the inspiration and source material for the upcoming HBO series produced by Academy Award–winning director Martin Scorsese and Emmy Award–winning screenwriter Terence Winter, this riveting and wide-reaching history explores the sordid past of Atlantic City—forever a freewheeling town long-dedicated to the fast buck—from the city's heyday as a Prohibition-era mecca of lawlessness to its rebirth as a legitimate casino resort in the modern era. A colorful cast of powerful characters, led by “Commodore” Kuehnle and “Nucky” Johnson, populates this stranger-than-fiction account of corrupt politics and the toxic power structure that grew out of guile, finesse, and extortion. Atlantic City's shadowy past—through its rise, fall, and rebirth—is given new light in this revealing, and often appalling, study of legislative abuse and organized crime.
Providing the inspiration and source material for the upcoming HBO series produced by Academy Award–winning director Martin Scorsese and Emmy Award–winning screenwriter Terence…
Thanks to his performance as lovelorn werewolf Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga and his years of acting in movies and television, Taylor Lautner is an upcoming international star with an already established global fanbase. The Taylor Lautner Album recounts his life and career to date, from his formative years in Michigan and early martial arts achievements to his first television roles, his lucky break in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, his devotion to his fans, his experiences auditioning for and making Twilight, and how he had to fight to be recast as Jacob Black in the sequels by embarking upon a punishing gym regime. It also explores life on the New Moon set, Lautner’s relationships with his costars, and his plans for the next films in The Twilight Saga. Illustrated throughout with stunning, full-color photographs, this book is a worthy and beautifully crafted addition to any fan’s collection.
Thanks to his performance as lovelorn werewolf Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga and his years of acting in movies and television, Taylor Lautner is an upcoming international star…
My Chemical Romance emerged from New Jersey in the aftermath of the 9/11 atrocity to become the standard-bearers for a new fusion of punk, glam, and emo. MCR achieved global prominence in 2006 with the release of their platinum-selling album Welcome to the Black Parade. Extensive touring has added to their worldwide fan base with incendiary sold-out live shows. In this provocative biography, Reinhardt Haydn presents a comprehensive profile of the band, from its hardscrabble start to its rocky upward climb to its present superstar status.
My Chemical Romance emerged from New Jersey in the aftermath of the 9/11 atrocity to become the standard-bearers for a new fusion of punk, glam, and emo. MCR achieved global…
Heath Ledger was one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. After establishing a high-profile Hollywood career at the age of 21 with the lead in "A Knight's Tale", Ledger pursued a series of increasingly diverse, often subversive roles that belied his image as a teen idol. Edgier films such as "Monster's Ball" gave tantalizing hints of his talent, but it wasn't until "Brokeback Mountain" that he proved beyond question the full extent of his abilities. His sudden death rocked the film industry and threw a poignant shadow over the body of work that has now become his legacy. Here, Brian J.Robb explores Ledger's relationships with actresses Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts, and Heather Graham, recounts the making of "Brokeback Mountain" and the film's impact, and charts Ledger's increasingly troubled state of mind. "Heath Ledger: Hollywood's Dark Star" paints a memorable portrait of a compelling and intense young man whose loss will be felt for years to come.
Heath Ledger was one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. After establishing a high-profile Hollywood career at the age of 21 with the lead in "A Knight's Tale",…
This definitive study charts the career of Tim Burton from his days as a malcontent animator at Walt Disney Productions to his current place as one of America's most remarkable directors. It examines Burton's "monster culture" influences - from the films of Ed Wood, Jr. to Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine - that imbue his films with rich visual imagery and emotional depth. For each film, the book provides a detailed analysis, articles and interviews, and a vivid selection of stills.
This definitive study charts the career of Tim Burton from his days as a malcontent animator at Walt Disney Productions to his current place as one of America's most remarkable…
No one embodied the Sex Pistols raw, anarchic excesses like bassist Sid Vicious. Told from an insider’s perspective, "Sid Vicious: Rock 'n' Roll Star" covers the brief life of punk’s original poster boy including everything from Vicious’s lowly beginning as the only child of a drug-addicted parent to his obsession with violence and the notorious death of girlfriend Nancy Spungen. New material and numerous photographs capture the extremes of this charismatic rebel who crashed and burned at 21.
No one embodied the Sex Pistols raw, anarchic excesses like bassist Sid Vicious. Told from an insider’s perspective, "Sid Vicious: Rock 'n' Roll Star" covers the brief life of…
Two things have remained constant in Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp's 20 years on screen: his taste for quirky, edgy roles and his smoldering good looks. Now in his forties, happily settled in France, and one of the world's most respected actors, Depp would seem to have it all, yet his success is hard won. Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel describes a complex young man whose troubled childhood and rebellious, drug-infused adolescence did not prepare him for the life of a celebrity heartthrob. Replete with details of his bad-boy antics, romantic romps, and volatile relationships, both on and off the set, the book also provides a serious analysis of Depp's career and the fiercely independent, artistically adventurous roles with which he has chosen to define himself both as an actor and a man. The book also includes information on the actor's recent and forthcoming films.
Two things have remained constant in Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp's 20 years on screen: his taste for quirky, edgy roles and his smoldering good looks. Now in his…
Fusing black American rock with London's mod sixties style, The Who remains a potent force in rock and roll even after almost 40 years. This colorful pictorial, first published in 1982, draws on the author's inside viewpoint and features over 400
Fusing black American rock with London's mod sixties style, The Who remains a potent force in rock and roll even after almost 40 years. This colorful pictorial, first published in…
Keanu Reeves' combination of authority, forthrightness, and sexy good looks has made him one of the most popular and bankable modern stars. In this revised and updated biography, Brian J. Robb explores Reeves on- and offscreen, including his rock 'n
Keanu Reeves' combination of authority, forthrightness, and sexy good looks has made him one of the most popular and bankable modern stars. In this revised and updated biography,…
Drawing on interviews with all five band members, British music journalist Martin Clarke chronicles how these teenage friends became one of today's most highly praised rock groups. Featuring 60 photographs, this second edition covers all of the
Drawing on interviews with all five band members, British music journalist Martin Clarke chronicles how these teenage friends became one of today's most highly praised rock…
In just two years the Sex Pistols established themselves as the single most powerful force in Punk. The group's short existence has inevitably raised the value of recordings, memorabilia, artefacts and ephemera among collectors. GavinWalsh has
In just two years the Sex Pistols established themselves as the single most powerful force in Punk. The group's short existence has inevitably raised the value of recordings,…
Before I Get Old is one of the best books ever written about rock’n’roll, discarding much of the mythology that often surrounds a lesser informed appraisal of the Who. It tells the story of six personalities – songwriter and guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, drummer Keith Moon and singer Roger Daltrey, plus their original managers Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp.
Here are the band’s origins within the steamy nightlife of London, their meteoric rise to fame, the laughter and the pathos, the craziness of the world they inhabited, the drugs, the destruction, the vandalism, the debts – and, of course, the music. In short, every element that makes up the fascinating, shocking and hilarious story of the Who.
Before I Get Old is essential reading, an exhaustive study of an exhausting band who always lived up to their legend.
Before I Get Old is one of the best books ever written about rock’n’roll, discarding much of the mythology that often surrounds a lesser informed appraisal of the Who. It tells…
Marilyn Monroe, perhaps more than any other actress, captured the hearts and the imagination of people the world over and remains an icon for each new generation. This sumptously illustrated record of Marilyn features the star at all stages of her
Marilyn Monroe, perhaps more than any other actress, captured the hearts and the imagination of people the world over and remains an icon for each new generation. This sumptously…
This book brings together all the best writing concerning Kurt Cobain's suicide, examines the facts surrounding it, and offers a revealing look at the world's reaction to his death. This collection provides a complete picture of the man, his influence, and the impact of his life and death on his fans. Color photos. 72 b&w photos.
This book brings together all the best writing concerning Kurt Cobain's suicide, examines the facts surrounding it, and offers a revealing look at the world's reaction to his…
