A history of the psychedelic poster artwork published during the 1960s & '70s by London's Big O Posters, featuring over 300 stunning images.Throughout the 1960s and 70s, London-based Big O Posters helped define the new and democratic art medium of the psychedelic poster, a vehicle for rebellion against the old order that went hand in hand with the music, literature, and film of the time. This is a comprehensive collection of works published by Big O artists, astoni...

John "The Butcher" Branson earned his nickname and his respect on the streets of NYC serving as the Mafia's most coveted hitman. However due to his Irish Background The Butcher couldn't kill his way into becoming one of the prized "Made Man" However his employers appreciated his dedication to his craft enough to trust him with nefarious activities. His rise through the ranks caught the eyes of many, in particular FBI agent Gene Ignero. The Butcher cleaved his way too deep and found himself...

First Published in 1997. The authors’ purpose in this book is to dissect developments in improvisation in the arts since 1945, with a particular emphasis on process and technique. The approach is analytical and theoretical but is also relevant to practitioners and their audience. Their key argument is that improvisation has been of great importance and value in the contemporary arts, particularly because of its potential to develop new forms (often by breaking definitions).

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Barnes & Noble's Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2022Selected by The Guardian as one of the best books of 2022Amazon's choice for one of the best book gifts of 2023Madly, Deeplyis a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time.From his breakout role ...

He walked away once…They used to call Evan Bishop the golden boy. He had it all and was about to close the business deal of a lifetime, then marry the woman of his dreams. But everything goes to hell in an instant when someone targets him. Except the bomb meant to kill him fails. He wakes up from a coma to find his face scarred and his brother missing and wanted for murder. Now that he’s damaged, he hides away from the world—including the woman he loves. He refuses...

An enthralling collection of nonfiction essays on a myriad of topics—from art and artists to dreams, myths, and memories—observed in #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman’s probing, amusing, and distinctive style.An inquisitive observer, thoughtful commentator, and assiduous craftsman, Neil Gaiman has long been celebrated for the sharp intellect and startling imagination that informs his bestselling fiction. Now, The View from the Cheap Seats brings tog...

What does the average human head weigh? From where in the United Kingdom did the Titanic set off on her maiden voyage? Can you name the manager who took charge of the England football team in 1977? In which year did the United Kingdom first win the Eurovision Song Contest with Sandie Shaw's 'Puppet on a String'? If you can answer these questions and more like them, then The Greatest General Knowledge Quiz Book is for you. You'll never realise how much you don't know until you have dipped i...

A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'A treat – one that will propel you on a journey of discovery' Independent'Like the best kind of selection box' Irish TimesIn this love letter to reading, curated by Pandora Sykes in aid of the National Literacy Trust, bestselling and beloved writers share their favourite books: the ones they hold most dearly, that they return to time and ...

SHE ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE THERE.Dr. Mia Ripley isn't even supposed to be a part of the FBI, let alone working for the best division in the nation. Since her transfer to PAVAD, she's been nearly burned alive by a madman and then shot by a cult leader's lackey. She's lucky she survived--either attack.EVEN PAVAD ISN'T SAFE FOR HER.FBI Agent Evan Stephenson has found his place with PAVAD, and it is where he belonged, even after a rocky s...

The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine.I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like best and so forth.They also want to know what makes me tick,...

Sun, Sand… and a Sinister SecretSam Jones and Jordan Branson planned on nothing but sunbathing, sipping margaritas, and indulging in five-star opulence at a breathtaking Cancun resort. But paradise turns perilous when they stumble upon a shocking crime—a housekeeper’s lifeless body in their suite.The local police hint at pinning the murder on them, forcing Sam and Jordan to dive into the mystery themselves. As they peel back the layers of the resort’s impre...

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