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For Kids & Teens / Para niños y adolescentes |
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Elvis is King!
by Jonah Winter
"Featuring single-page entries under such headers as ""The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis"" and ""Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns Into a Black-Haired Teenager,"" a picture book introduction to the King of Rock 'n' Roll highlights fun and important milestones in his life. By the creators of Here Comes the Garbage Barge!"
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Selena : queen of Tejano music
by Silvia Lopez
"Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: people said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere"
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Whaam! : the art & life of Roy Lichtenstein
by Susan Goldman Rubin
Explores Roy Lichtenstein's work, life, and his groundbreaking influence on the art world. In Roy's long career as a teacher, artist, and innovator, he changed the way that people thought about art and how artists thought about their subjects
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Yuyi Morales
by Jill C. Wheeler
Highlights the life and career of the children's author and illustrator best known for her work "Just a Minute: a Trickster Tale and Counting Book."
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Who was Duke Ellington?
by M. D. Payne
A latest entry in the best-selling series documents half a century in the life of the trailblazing music artist, discussing his role in the Harlem Renaissance, genius creation of nearly 3,000 culturally inspired songs and distinction as a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Who Was Ernest Hemingway?
by Jim Gigliotti
"Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century"--Provided by publisher.
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Who was Charles Schulz?
by Joan Holub
"Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of a shy boy and of his mischievous dog inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here's the story about the Peanuts gang and Charles's life that's sure to excite those who love the classic cartoon series"
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Lizzo : breakout artist
by Lakita Wilson
"Lizzo started singing and rapping with musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her fun lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world"
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Taylor Swift : superstar singer and songwriter
by Heather E Schwartz
From her early career in country music to her chart-topping pop hits, kids can learn more about singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.
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This is Warhol
by Catherine Ingram
Andy Warhol, the iconic Pop artist, presented himself as the vacuous, dumb kid, famously saying, "If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings, and there I am. There's nothing behind it." This book penetrates the surface and explores Warhol's art from his beginnings as a commercial artist to his apotheosis as a society portrait painter. Vivid illustrations reveal Andy's worlds: his childhood in Pittsburgh, his chaotic Manhattan mansion, and the Silver Factory, where New York's bright new things hung out and had fun.
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This is Pollock
by Catherine Ingram
Traces the artist's career, discussing his style, how it was used as a political weapon, and the hidden meaning in his paintings
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Contact high : a visual history of hip-hop
by Vikki Tobak
A collection of photographic essays on rap and hip-hop legends draws on details from their intimate contact sheets, combining industry legend interviews and essays with rare photo-shoot outtakes to share related insights into the artistry of genre memorabilia.
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For Adults / Para adultos |
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America's art, Smithsonian American Art Museum / : Smithsonian American Art Museum
by Theresa J. Slowik
Celebrating the reopening of the newly restored Smithsonian American Art Museum, a premier collection of American art features more than 250 reproductions of great works of American painting, sculpture, folk art, and photography, by such artists as Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Nam June Paik, and other luminaries.
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Georgia O'Keeffe
by Randall C Griffin
Examines the life and work of the painter, blending discussion of her influences and activities to create a portrait of the artist
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Let love rule
by Lenny Kravitz
The popular rock musician reflects on his life, from his struggles at school and tensions at home to his three-decade career as a songwriter, producer, and performer
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Trejo : my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood
by Danny Trejo
Redemptive and painful, poignant and real, this memoir from one of the most recognizable, prolific and beloved character actors traces his journey from crime, prison, addiction and loss to unexpected fame as Hollywoods favorite bad guy with a heart of gold. 150,000 first printing.
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Janis : her life and music
by Holly George-Warren
The Grammy nominee and award-winning co-author of The Road to Woodstock presents an intimate portrait of the counterculture music artist that includes coverage of her conservative upbringing, her extraordinary voice and her boundary-breaking legacy. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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George Lucas : a life
by Brian Jay Jones
Traces the story of the man behind such blockbuster franchises as Star Wars and Indiana Jones, offering insight into the challenges he overcame and his influential legacy
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Lichtenstein : 1923 - 1997
by Janis Hendrickson
Profiles the life and work of twentieth-century artist Roy Lichtenstein, with color reproductions of his work and an overview of the people, places, and events that shaped his methods and inspired his work.
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Gold dust woman : the biography of Stevie Nicks
by Stephen Davis
"Stevie Nicks is a legend of rock, one of the most glamorous creatures pop music has ever known, both in her vocals for Fleetwood Mac -- the band she gave a 'shot of adrenaline' to and which made her a superstar in return -- and beyond. Nicks is 'gold standard of rock biographers' (The Boston Globe) Stephen Davis's perfect subject: her work and her life are equally sexy and interesting. Nicks had more than her share of hits, but also of heartbreak: drugs, addiction, affairs, and missed opportunities haunted the Welsh witch, whose influence and music are still vibrant today. Gold Dust Woman is an unmissable biography and an exploration of what makes a wild-woman superstar tick."
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Born to run
by Bruce Springsteen
In a personal account inspired by the remarkable 2009 Super Bowl halftime show, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer traces his life from his childhood in a Catholic New Jersey family and the musical experiences that prompted his career to the rise of the E Street Band and the stories behind some of his most famous songs.
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The universal tone : bringing my story to light
by Carlos Santana
An intimate account by the rock music artist traces his hardscrabble youth in Mexico and early days as a promising guitarist through his influential collaborations with fellow Latin stars. 300,000 first printing.
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Will
by Will Smith
A product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, and a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind, in this memoir, one of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life. Illustrations.
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Tumult! : the incredible life and music of Tina Turner
by Donald Brackett
"The narrative of Tumult! The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner is an extended exploration of the magical transformation of shy country girl Anna Mae Bullock into the boisterous force of nature we know today as Tina Turner"
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Words without music : a memoir
by Philip Glass
The world-renowned composer traces the story of his life and career and his professional collaborations with such peers as Allen Ginsberg and Martin Scorsese while sharing evocative insights into his creative process.
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Cary Grant : a brilliant disguise
by Scott Eyman
The best-selling author of Pieces of My Heart presents a heavily researched portrait of the Hollywood legend that includes coverage of Grants early start as a teen acrobat, his complicated relationships and his Golden Era performances. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Para niños y adolescentes / For Kids & Teens |
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¿Quien fue Mark Twain?/ Who was Mark Twain?
by April Jones Prince
Biografía de Mark Twain, autor, aventurero, piloto de barco de vapor en el río Mississippi, minero de oro, escritor de periódicos y viajero incansable.
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Para adultos / For Adults |
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Marilyn : Una biografía / A Biography
by Maria Hesse
Fue uno de los grandes iconos del siglo XX, el rostro y las piernas más populares de todos los tiempos. De ella se enamoró el gran público, además de cineastas, escritores o el mismísimo presidente de los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, murió sola e incomprendida a los treinta y seis años. ¿Quién era verdaderamente Norma Jeane Baker? Tras la actriz más conocida de la historia cinematográfica, tras el símbolo sexual de toda una época, tras el prototipo por excelencia de la rubia tonta, se escondía una mujer que sigue siendo una gran desconocida. Tras hacer florecer los corazones de Frida Kahlo y de David Bowie, y descubrirnos su lado más humano, María Hesse ha hecho brotar el alma de Marilyn Monroe, una mujer que, como tantas contemporáneas, hizo saltar por los aires todos los cánones y merece ser recordada, hoy más que nunca, por su talento, su sensibilidad, su inteligencia y las barreras que rompió.
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Mientras escribe / On Writing : Memorias de un oficio / A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
Cuando Stephen King se decidió a escribir sobre su profesión y su vida, un brutal accidente automovilístico puso ambas en riesgo. Durante su convalecencia, el novelista descubrió los vínculos cada vez más fuertes entre la escritura y la vida. Y el resultado es este extraordinario libro, que es al mismo tiempo un ensayo sobre creación literaria y un relato autobiográfico.
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Amor Verdadero
by Jennifer Lopez
En Amor verdadero , Lopez explora uno de los períodos más decisivos de su vida: el viaje de transformación que duró dos años, donde ella cuenta cómo, siendo madre y artista, afrentó sus mayores retos, identificó sus miedos más grandes y, en última instancia, terminó siendo una persona más fuerte que nunca antes. Esta publicación, visualmente llamativa, está acompañada de fotografías íntimas, electrizantes y nunca antes vistas. Escrito como un diario personal con lecciones duramente aprendidas y recuerdos sinceros, Amor verdadero es una historia motivadora de auto-reflexión, reencuentro y resiliencia.
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Poker Face
by Maureen Callahan
"En poco más de un año, Stefani Germanotta se ha convertido en el icono conocida como Lady Gaga. Ella es una cantante, compositora, diseñadora y artista que mezcla la alta y baja cultura, la vanguardia con lo accesible, autenticidad con lo artificial. Ella dice que ningún hombre puede competir con su carrera, su ex-novio dijo que era demasiado ambiciosa. Ella afirma que no importa lo que la gente piensa, pero pasa el tiempo de inactividad en la web, leyendo lo que dice la gente sobre ella." --From publisher's description.
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