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Popular Culture January 2017
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| Love for Sale: Pop Music in America by David HajduThe printing of sheet music in the late 1800s, which allowed the general public to make music themselves, spurred interest in popular music; after that came records, radio, the first music videos, and digital files, all of which music critic David Hajdu references in this personal and somewhat idiosyncratic history of pop music. While he shares some of his favorite songs, he also thoughtfully discusses how music creates culture, including how changes in music technology have changed the listening experience, how music and memory are tied together, and how African American musicians have influenced popular culture. |
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| Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded by Hannah HartHannah Hart is best known -- and much loved -- for her YouTube series in which she cooks...tipsy. Inebriated. Three sheets to the wind -- you get the idea. But in this very personal collection of essays (culled from journals she's kept for much of her life), the host of My Drunk Kitchen puts together a sobering, more complete picture of what drives her and what's important to her. From her family's battle with mental health to her own sexuality and self-worth, Hart makes herself vulnerable as she addresses heart-wrenching moments from her past -- and tells plenty of funny stories. |
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| Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar by Brad Tolinski and Alan di PernaIf you're fanatic about the electric guitar or curious about technology in popular music, this comprehensive book is a must-read. It includes both a history of the electric guitar and an exploration of how it influenced musical movements. Big names are dropped -- not just engineers like Leo Fender and guitarist Les Paul, but also Jimi Hendrix, Chet Atkins, Muddy Waters, and Eddie Van Halen -- as well as those generally lost to history, like George Delmetia Beauchamp, who invented the first functional guitar pickup. "Every guitar player will want to read this book twice," says the Wall Street Journal about this meticulously detailed, lively history. |
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| I Loved Her in the Movies: Memories of Hollywood's Legendary Actresses by Robert Wagnerin his third memoir on life in Hollywood (after Pieces of My Heart and You Must Remember This), iconic actor Robert Wagner looks to his leading ladies, the "female movie stars that defined my generation." Beginning in the 1930s (when Wagner was just a child) and moving through the '50s, '60s, and '80s, Wagner touches on colleagues, friends, and wives alike, from Joan Crawford and Bette Davis to Natalie Wood and Marilyn Monroe. While there's no real "dirt," Wagner shares plenty of personal stories, making this an excellent choice for movie fans. |
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You're never weird on the Internet (almost) : a memoir
by Felicia Day
The entertainment artist best known for her web videos shares stories of her homeschooled childhood, her rags-to-riches professional successes and her thoughts on such topics as creativity, video games and feminism.
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The Only Pirate at the Party
by Lindsey Stirling and Brooke S. Passey
Lindsey Stirling is a classically trained violinist who became a YouTube sensation after she was voted off America's Got Talent in 2010 (she'd launched the station, Lindseystomp, in 2007). Her electrifying style -- dancing while playing her violin, mixing musical genres with aplomb -- has garnered her millions of followers, several Billboard nominations and awards, and a measure of commercial success. In The Only Pirate at the Party, Stirling details her relatively charmed childhood, her Mormon faith, and her struggles with eating disorders. Engaging and candid, it's like reading a letter from a friend.
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Dan and Phil go outside
by Dan Howell
Since uploading their first-ever videos as teenagers, Dan and Phil have become two of the world's biggest YouTube stars, and now the humorous avoiders of human contact and direct sunlight have actually gone outside! While traveling around the world on tour, they have collected hundreds of exclusive, intimate and funny photos, as well as revealing and candid side-notes, to show the behind-the-scenes story of their adventure.
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| Binge by Tyler OakleyIn his first book, prominent LGBTQ YouTube social rights advocate Tyler Oakley presents a collection of essays -- in his signature humorous style -- that bounce around from the goofy (fashion stand-offs with the White House Secret Service) to more revealing, painful topics like suicide and abuse. Written to support the idea that taking chances has value (even if it's just learning from your mistakes), Oakley is both candid and charismatic. Superfans may want to try the audiobook version, which he narrates himself. |
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Make up : your guide to beauty, style, and success--online and off
by Michelle Phan
The popular YouTube makeup artist and creator of the FAWN beauty social networking site draws on her most popular tutorials and stories to counsel readers on everything from diet and exercise to entrepreneurship and creativity. 80,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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San Mateo Public Library 55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, California 94402 (650) 522-7802www.smplibrary.org |
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