The Sinatra Treasures (by Charles Pignone)
This book has never-before seen photos of Frank Sinatra--and that's not all. As its title says, "The Sinatra Treasures" is packed with reproduced memorabilia and goodies that any Frank Sinatra fan would love to receive. It includes a CD containing early live recordings and interviews, playbills and other memorabilia. With 204 photos (black & white and color) it is the work of the ultimate insider source of Sinatra information: Charles Pignone is the archivist for the Sinatra family and the president of the Sinatra Society of America fan club, and released this book in collaboration with the Sinatra family. Those seeking scandal and intrigue should look elsewhere, for this volume has been lovingly put together, like a family album. What stands out are the many realistic and beautifully reproduced memorabilia tucked into sleeves throughout: e.g., a 1944 radio program script between Sinatra (known then as "The Voice") and comedian Bert Wheeler; a 1942 New York Giants baseball scorecard advertising a Sinatra performance with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra; telegrams and letters; the piano score to "My Way" (a song, Pignone explains, Sinatra disliked for its "self-indulgent, self-reverential
Broadway: The American Musical (by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon)
Along with jazz and abstract expressionism, the Broadway musical is one of the few uniquely American art forms. A companion to the six-part PBS documentary series, BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL is the first comprehensive history of the musical, from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium. The compelling, in-depth text is lavishly illustrated with a treasure trove of photographs, sheet-music covers, posters, scenic renderings, production stills, rehearsal shots, and caricatures, many previously unpublished. Lively sidebars highlight the stars, the shows, and the songs--the key ingredients that make the musical great. Each chapter also includes essays written by some of Broadways most fascinating luminaries, making it an entertaining amalgam of unpublished material, candid and production photographs, anecdotes and Broadway lore.
Oscar Night: 75 Years of Hollywood Parties (by GRAYDON CARTER and DAVID FRIEND)
From the first Academy Awards black-tie dinner dance in 1929 to the glittering Vanity Fair gala in 2004, from the 1940s gatherings at the most fashionable nightspots in Los Angeles--Ciro's, Mocambo, Romanoff's, Chasen's--to the star-studded parties thrown by legendary agent Swifty Lazar from the 1960s to the 1990s, here is a photo history of all those events, presented by Graydon Carter and David Friend. More than five hundred archival and personal black-and-white and color photographs-many never seen before-have been collected in Oscar Night. There is an afterword by Dominick Dunne and a look at every detail of the Academy Awards fetes, from menus to matchbooks to seating charts.
The book features classic icons, including: Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Gloria Swanson, David O. Selznick and Alfred Hitchcock. There are also rare candid shots of Jack Nicholson, John Travolta, and John Belushi, Dennis Hopper with Michelle Phillips, and a very young Ali MacGraw dancing with Robert Evans, Bianca Jagger, Sam Shepard, Michael Caine, David Geffen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the Ahmet Erteguns. Today's hottest stars from Vanity Fair Oscar parties are there, too: Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron, Sofia Coppola, Sigourney Weaver, Fran Lebowitz, Sean Combs, and Renée Zellweger.
Automobiles of the Chrome Age: 1946-1960 (by Michael Furman)
The postwar era marked the emergence of All-American pride that manifested itself in the cars of the 1950s: brilliant pinks, blues, yellows, and reds; soaring tailfins; wide-mouthed grilles were the hallmarks of such classic automobiles as the 1953 Buick Skylark, 1957 Ford Skyliner, 1953 Firebird III, and 1959 Cadillac. These and many other striking models are featured in this elegant volume of images by renowned automobile photographer Michael Furman. The book contains more than 150 stunning photographs of these motoring icons, many never before published. An informative text and an illustrated index of technical information describe the unique qualities of these spectacular cars. Furman's technical virtuosity and exacting eye for detail make this unparalleled collection of photographs an eye-popping delight, an invitation for car lovers of all kinds to rediscover an era when the American automobile was king. AUTHOR BIO: Michael Furman is a nationally recognized specialist in automobile photography. For more than 25 years he has photographed important launches of such vehicles as the Nissan Altima and Quest, the Mercedes CLK, and the BMW-7 series.
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts (by Joelle Hoverson, Anna Williams-photographer)
Today's knitters are chic, smart--and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours-some in as little as two! Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho--surely something for everyone on the gift list. To make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap.
Gardens Around the World : 365 Days (by Mick Hales)
Renowned garden photographer Mick Hales has traveled around the globe to capture some of the greatest gardens in the world. Large and small, elaborate and intimate, public and private, tropical, subtropical, and temperate--all manner of gardens are featured in this lavish book filled with spectacular photographs. Designed in the same format as the best-selling Earth From Above: 365 Days, the book shows these magnificent gardens to their best advantage, capturing all their texture, color, and light in beautiful reproductions. More than 150 gardens in the U.S. and Canada; Mexico, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic; England, Ireland, and Northern Ireland; France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal; and India, Sri Lanka, Bali, and China make their appearance here, accompanied by informative texts by the photographer himself.
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Really Make at Home (by Ina Garten and Quentin Bacon-photographer)
Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese; gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset by a brittle burnt-sugar topping. Whether shared in a cozy French bistro or in your own home, the romance and enduring appeal of French country cooking is irrefutable. Here is the book that helps you bring that spirit, those evocative dishes, into your own home. What Ina Garten is known for--on her Food Network show and in her three previous bestselling books--is adding a special twist to familiar dishes, while also streamlining the recipes so you spend less time in the kitchen but still emerge with perfection. All of these dishes are true to their Parisian roots, which is apparent from the way Barefoot in Paris is suffused with Ina's love of the city. So take a trip to Paris with the perfect guide--the Barefoot Contessa herself--in her most personal book yet.
101 Things to Do With a Cake Mix (by Stephanie Dircks Ashcraft)
Your favorite cake mix is more versatile than you ever imagined! This pocket-sized book has 101 recipes for cookies, cookie bars and almost-from scratch creations that can make cooking a variety of holiday cookies a breeze. There are new recipes, like Snickers Surprise Cookies, Christmas Rainbow Poke Cake (a green and red cake!) and Tropical Getaway Cake, but there are also quick and easy classics: Ice Cream Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Cookies and cheesecake. A perfect gift for the member of your family who always brings the most creative desserts to the party.
That Book : ...of Perfectly Useless Information (by Mitchell Symons)
You hold in your hands the ultimate trivia guide. Organized in thematic sections, "That Book" covers a world of learning by an author whos developed game shows (he was the creator of the first "fastest-finger" game-show quiz) and was one of the original contributors to the international editions of Trivial Pursuit. Want to know which U.S. president is a descendant of King Edward III? Or which famous people lived to read their own obituaries? That Book covers these inessential facts and more. "That Book" is an encyclopedia of honest-to-god facts from the bizarre to the mundane that will have you alternately shaking your head in wonder and holding your sides in laughter.
Where is Coco Going? (by Sloane Tanen)
One day, Coco the chicken sets out on a journey. Skateboarding through a wild western town, flying into outer space, riding a camel through the hottest desert...where IS Coco going? Here's a hint: it takes a parachute to finally get her there.
My Christmas Album (My Photography) - (by Richard Elton, Candice Elton, Fran Lee)
Any junior shutterbug will be delighted with this stocking stuffer. With simple directions, kids discover how to capture their favorite Christmas memories; for example, "my favorite gift," "my new outfit," or "me with Santa." When all the snapshots have been taken, simply have them developed, then fasten them into the book with the glue stick that's provided. Future photographers get to practice their picture-taking skills while simultaneously creating a Christmas memory book. My Christmas with Camera is a great way to encourage kids to tell their own stories, create their own keepsakes, and develop a taste for photography.