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Hip-Hop (and other things)

By: Shea Serrano

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NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, HIP-HOP (AND OTHER THINGS) is about, as it were, rap, but also some other things. It's a smart, fun, funny, insightful book that spends the entirety of its time celebrating what has become the most dominant form of music over the past two and a half decades. From Tupac to Jay Z, Missy Elliott to Drake, you'll find pretty much all of the big names among these pages - as well as a bunch of the smaller names, too. There's art from acclaimed illustrator Arturo Torres, there are infographics and footnotes; there's all kinds of stuff in there. Some of the chapters are serious, and some of the chapters are silly, and some of the chapters are a combination of both things. All of them, though, are treated with the care and respect that they deserve.

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1529388481

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Basketball (and Other Things)

A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

By: Shea Serrano

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Basketball (and Other Things)

A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

By: Shea Serrano

#1 New York Times bestseller Who is the greatest dunker of all time? Which version of the Michael Jordan was the best Michael Jordan? What is allowed and absolutely not allowed in a game of pickup basketball? Basketball (and Other Things) presents readers with a whole new set of pivotal and ridiculous fan disputes from basketball history, providing arguments and answers, explained with the wit and wisdom that is unique to Shea Serrano. Serrano breaks down debates that NBA fans didn’t even know they needed, from the classic (How many years during his career was Kobe Bryant actually the best player in the league?) to the fantastical (If you could assign different values to different shots throughout basketball history, what would they be and why?). With incredible art from Arturo Torres, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever stayed up late into the night debating basketball’s greatest moments, what-ifs, stories, and legends, or for those who are discovering the mythology of basketball for the first time.

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1683350936

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Basketball (and Other Things)

A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

By: Shea Serrano

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A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

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Movies (And Other Things)

By: Shea Serrano

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Movies (And Other Things)

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER BARNES & NOBLE BESTSELLER AMAZON BESTSELLER "Paging through Serrano's Movies (and Other Things) is like taking a long drive at night with a friend; there's that warmth and familiarity where the chat is more important than the fastest route from Point A to Point B...It's like a textbook gone right; your attention couldn't wander if it tried." -- Elisabeth Egan, New York Times Book Review Shea Serrano is back, and his new book, Movies (And Other Things),combines the fury of a John Wick shootout, the sly brilliance of Regina George holding court at a cafeteria table, and the sheer power of a Denzel monologue, all into one. Movies (And Other Things) is a book about, quite frankly, movies (and other things). One of the chapters, for example, answers which race Kevin Costner was able to white savior the best, because did you know that he white saviors Mexicans in McFarland, USA, and white saviors Native Americans in Dances with Wolves, and white saviors Black people in Black or White, and white saviors the Cleveland Browns in Draft Day? Another of the chapters, for a second example, answers what other high school movie characters would be in Regina George's circle of friends if we opened up the Mean Girls universe to include other movies (Johnny Lawrence is temporarily in, Claire from The Breakfast Club is in, Ferris Bueller is out, Isis from Bring It On is out...). Another of the chapters, for a third example, creates a special version of the Academy Awards specifically for rom-coms, the most underrated movie genre of all. And another of the chapters, for a final example, is actually a triple chapter that serves as an NBA-style draft of the very best and most memorable moments in gangster movies. Many, many things happen in Movies (And Other Things), some of which funny, others of which are sad, a few of which are insightful, and all of which are handled with the type of care and dedication to the smallest details and pockets of pop culture that only a book by Shea Serrano can provide.

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Twelve

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1538730200

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9781538730201

The Rap Year Book

The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed

By: Shea Serrano

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The Rap Year Book

The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed

By: Shea Serrano

A New York Times–bestselling, in-depth exploration of the most pivotal moments in rap music from 1979 to 2014. Here’s what The Rap Year Book does: It takes readers from 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present, with Shea Serrano hilariously discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music—from artists’ backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles among its major players—both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers, The Rap Year Book is an in-depth look at the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Picked by Billboard as One of the 100 Greatest Music Books of All-Time Pitchfork Book Club’s first selection

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1613128193

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Movies (And Other Things)

By: Shea Serrano

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Calling the Game

Baseball Broadcasting from 1920 to the Present

By: Stuart Shea

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Calling the Game

Baseball Broadcasting from 1920 to the Present

By: Stuart Shea

Calling the Game: Baseball Broadcasting from 1920 to the Present is an exhaustive, meticulously researched history of bringing the national pastime out of the ballparks and into living rooms via the airwaves. Every play-by-play announcer, color commentator, and ex-ballplayer who has presented a Major League Baseball game to the public is included here. So is every broadcast deal, radio station, and TV network. In addition to chapters for each of the game's thirty franchises, a history of national broadcasting and a look at some of the game's most memorable national broadcast moments are included, as are a foreword by "Voice of the Chicago Cubs" Pat Hughes, and an afterword by Jacques Doucet, the "Voice of the Montreal Expos, 1972-2004." Each team chapter presents a chronological look from how and when the team began broadcasting (since all of the original sixteen major-league franchises predate radio) through the 2014 season. Author Stuart Shea details the history and strategies that shaped each club's broadcast crews, including the highlights and scandals, the hirings and firings, the sponsorships and corporate maneuverings. From the leap to Brooklyn from the radio booth of the Atlanta Crackers by young Ernie Harwell, to the dismissal of Mel Allen by the Yankees, from the tutelage of the now-legendary Vin Scully under the wing of the already legendary Red Barber, to the ascendance of the great Jack Buck to the number one chair in St. Louis upon the ouster of Harry Caray, the stories of the personalities who connect us to the game are all here. Calling the Game is a groundbreaking and illuminating look at the people and the story behind the soundtrack of summer for millions of baseball fans.

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1933599413

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9781933599410

The Pizza Gourmet

By: Shea MacKenzie

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The Pizza Gourmet

By: Shea MacKenzie

A complete book of over 150 pizza recipes, from traditional pies to exotic and original creations.

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Penguin

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089529656X

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Dancing Indigenous Worlds

Choreographies of Relation

By: Jacqueline Shea Murphy

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Dancing Indigenous Worlds

Choreographies of Relation

By: Jacqueline Shea Murphy

The vital role of dance in enacting the embodied experiences of Indigenous peoples In Dancing Indigenous Worlds, Jacqueline Shea Murphy brings contemporary Indigenous dance makers into the spotlight, putting critical dance studies and Indigenous studies in conversation with one another in fresh and exciting new ways. Exploring Indigenous dance from North America and Aotearoa (New Zealand), she shows how dance artists communicate Indigenous ways of being, as well as generate a political force, engaging Indigenous understandings and histories. Following specific dance works over time, Shea Murphy interweaves analysis, personal narrative, and written contributions from multiple dance artists, demonstrating dance’s crucial work in asserting and enacting Indigenous worldviews and the embodied experiences of Indigenous peoples. As Shea Murphy asserts, these dance-making practices can not only disrupt the structures that European colonization feeds upon and strives to maintain, but they can also recalibrate contemporary dance. Based on more than twenty years of relationship building and research, Shea Murphy’s work contributes to growing, and largely underreported, discourses on decolonizing dance studies, and the geopolitical, gendered, racial, and relational meanings that dance theorizes and negotiates. She also includes discussions about the ethics of writing about Indigenous knowledge and peoples as a non-Indigenous scholar, and models approaches for doing so within structures of ongoing reciprocal, respectful, responsible action.

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U of Minnesota Press

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1452967954

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9781452967950

Practically Raw

Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make

By: Amber Shea Crawley

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Practically Raw

Flexible Raw Recipes Anyone Can Make

By: Amber Shea Crawley

“Her recipes are inventive, balancing both raw and cooked foods, with an emphasis on health but never sacrificing taste . . . deliciously divine..” —Christy Morgan, The Blissful & Fit Chef Practically Raw’s revolutionary practicality and flexible approach let you enjoy Chef Amber’s delicious vegan dishes your own way, according to your budget and taste, every day or every once in a while, and as raw—or cooked—as you like. Certified raw chef Amber Shea has designed these recipes to be made with ordinary equipment and ingredients, and with the flexibility of many substitutions, cooking options, and variations. Ideal for beginners as well as seasoned raw foodists, Practically Raw has something for everybody, whether you want to improve your health and longevity, cope with food sensitivities, or simply eat fresher, cleaner, and better! Chef Amber’s creative, satisfying recipes include: Almond Butter Sesame Noodles Vegetable Korma Masala Fiesta Taco Roll-Ups Primavera Pesto Pizza Maple-Pecan Kale Chips Cherry Mash Smoothies Parisian Street Crepes Warm Apple-Walnut Cobbler This beautiful new full-color edition (previously published by Vegan Heritage Press) includes a pantry guide, menus, money-saving and make-ahead tips, and nutrition information. “Beautiful and immensely helpful. The perfect cookbook for omnivores leaning toward veganism, as well as vegans leaning toward raw foods.” —Vegan.com “Amber’s easy-to-follow recipes make this healthful cuisine easy, joyfully approachable, and a veritable feast for the palate. Whether you’re a raw food neophyte or have been enjoying this healthy lifestyle for years, Amber’s fresh perspective is nothing less than ‘rawsome.’ Her Cocoa Corruption Smoothie is addictive.” —Dynise Balcavage, author of The Urban Vegan

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144946047X

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Food from the Farmlet

By: Francie O'Shea

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Food from the Farmlet

By: Francie O'Shea

This book uniquely combines cooking classes, dinner parties, family fare, everything from breakfast to dessert.Francie says: Cooking touches me deeply. It's deep and passionate. And it feeds me as it compels me to feed others. That's why I'm writing this collection of my favorite recipes- as a gift for my friends: Friends who love my food, friends who have supported me throughout the years by being loyal customers or who have taken my ongoing cooking classes, friends who have helped me realize my passions about food! Practical, Passionate, Creative.Experience Francie and her life of the Farmlet with many beautiful photos of family, their gardens and her cooking classes. Delicious whole food recipes that come from her award winning restaurant Cafe Croissant and her cooking classes at The Neighborhood Farmlet.This book will be a treasure in your collection!

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0557297745

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Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid

By: Willie Mays,John Shea

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Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid

By: Willie Mays,John Shea

The uplifting New York Times bestseller by the legendary Willie Mays: “Will remind fans of why we love baseball so much.” —The New York Times In this “mix of memoir, self-help, and baseball history” (Booklist), Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field. Widely regarded as the greatest all-around player in history because of his unparalleled hitting, defense, and baserunning, the beloved Hall of Famer recounts his lifetime of experience meeting challenges with positivity, integrity, and triumph. Presented in 24 chapters to correspond with his universally recognized uniform number, Willie’s memoir provides more than the story of his major-league career. It tells of a man who values family and community, engages in charitable causes—especially those that help children—and follows a philosophy that encourages hope, hard work, and the pursuit of dreams. “Baseball fans of all ages and anyone seeking inspiration will enjoy memories and motivation shared in a warm, joyous manner by the irrepressible Say Hey Kid.”—Library Journal (starred review) “A salute to what the game used to be . . . back when it was a game played for the love of it, by guys who still lived in the neighborhood.” —New York Daily News Includes photos and a foreword by Bob Costas “I was very lucky when I was a child. My family took care of me and made sure I was in early at night. I didn’t get in trouble. My father made sure that I didn’t do the wrong thing. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for children and their well-being, and John Shea and I got the idea that we should do something for the kids and the fathers and the mothers, and that’s why this book is being published. We want to reach out to all generations and backgrounds. Hopefully, these stories and lessons will inspire people in a positive way.” —Willie Mays “It’s because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for president.” —Barack Obama

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Macmillan + ORM

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1250230438

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9781250230430

Bun B's Rapper Coloring and Activity Book

By: Shea Serrano

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Bun B's Rapper Coloring and Activity Book

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Rapper Bun B lends his street cred and occasionally his face to the creative, hilarious, and just flat-out fun imaginings of Shea Serrano in Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book. Described by the Washington Post as "what every hip-hop head wishes they had as a child," this imaginative work started as a series of printable rap-related coloring and activity images. The 48-page, fully interactive book of coloring pages, unbelievably clever activities, and smart plays on rap culture brings these stars and their music right into your living room.Featured rappers include: Bun B Queen Latifah Drake Talib Kweli Ice-T Common Wiz Khalifa Ludacris LL COOL J Big Boi Childish Gambino Questlove B.o.B Mac Miller And many, many more Praise for Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book "A star-studded cast of some of the biggest names in rap, all in one book." --Fast Company's Co.Create blog "It's 48 pages long, and that's the exact same number of pages the Bible has, and that's not an accident. That's a little thing called God's will." --Vice.com "The book is funny, smart, and as kid-tested, mother-approved as some of these guys get." --Vulture.com "Hilarious...razor sharp." --XXL "If you've spent any kind of time on the Internet, chances are something Shea Serrano has written, drawn, or created has made you smile . . . The book's a load of fun, and is sure to please rap nerds and crayon-wielding tykes alike." --Village Voice "There's art, humor and education, fun for young and old." --Paste magazine "This is one of the few Tumblr-to-book projects that doesn't make me want to punch my computer in disgust. If the phrase 'see if you can build a Budden' doesn't make you chuckle, then you should stay away from hip-hop or jokes." --Christopher R. Weingarten, SPIN "Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book is gangsta " --Mass Appeal.com "48 pages of MC worship mixed with a generous measure of the kind of casual dissing of its star players that hip-hop excels at." --Esquire "When I'm listening to Drake, I sometimes feel blue. Now, thanks to Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book, I can make Drake blue, too. And for that, I am eternally grateful." --Ryan Dombal, Pitchfork.com "The hip-hop coloring book is the single most important thing to happen to color since Cam's pink Range Rover. Everyone should want a Serrano in their ba o." --Nate Erickson, GQ "Like the old saying goes, the crayon is mightier than the sword. Bun B and Shea have assembled a perfect collection of today's brightest hip hop stars for fans of all ages to create, color and remix. The Rap Coloring and Activity Book is like your own personal mixtape that you can hang on your fridge and impress everyone with." --Mike Ayers, Rolling Stone "Fans can now color inside the lines of hip-hop greats." --LA Times' Jacket Copy blog "It's gotta be a first--for rap and for coloring." --Houston Chronicle "For rap aficionados young and old." --GQ.com "You may want to buy two copies--one to color, and one to keep fresh and new." --Buzzfeed "The perfect coloring book for any hip-hop nerd." --Complex magazine "If you have not already purchased a copy, put down this magazine immediately and go buy Bun B's Rap Coloring and Activity Book." --Kindling Quarterly "A playful celebration of rap

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Frommer's Europe 2004

By: Darwin Porter,Danforth Prince,George McDonald,Hana Mastrini,Sherry Marker,Joseph S. Lieber,Christina Shea,Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,Herbert Bailey Livesey

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Frommer's Europe 2004

By: Darwin Porter,Danforth Prince,George McDonald,Hana Mastrini,Sherry Marker,Joseph S. Lieber,Christina Shea,Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,Herbert Bailey Livesey

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer's Europe is a must. Inside this concise, user-friendly volume are all the highlights of the continent. We've included a wide array of options, from grand hotels to charming and affordable guesthouses, from five-star dining rooms to simple cafes—the very best in every price range. There's something here for every taste, interest, and budget. Just because we're covering such a wide territory doesn't mean that we've skimped on the details. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including exact prices, open hours, metro stops, credit cards, and more. We'll take you to the legendary cultural capitals of Europe, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining in all price ranges, from the Ritz on down. But we don't stop there. We've designed easy-to-follow itineraries that explore the most unforgettable parts of the European countryside. Frommer's Europe takes you to the vineyards and chateaux of the Loire Valley, the lovely villages of Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps. It's all accompanied by detailed maps. You'll also find the latest trip-planning advice on everything from bargain airfares to rail passes, money-saving tips, and a color fold-out rail map that makes trip-planning a snap!

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0764539027

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9780764539022

Garden of Earthly Delights Cookbook

Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking

By: Shea MacKenzie

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Garden of Earthly Delights Cookbook

Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking

By: Shea MacKenzie

Includes recipes with detailed instructions for soups, salads, hors d'oeuvres, breads, main dishes, and desserts.

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Avery

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089529673X

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9780895296733

USA Today Baseball Weekly Insider

1999 Edition

By: Gary Gillette,Stuart Shea,David Lawson

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USA Today Baseball Weekly Insider

1999 Edition

By: Gary Gillette,Stuart Shea,David Lawson

There are a lot of ways to look at a baseball season; here's one that baseball fans must have. Written by Gary Gillette, one of the game's best known analysts, The Spy: Baseball '99 will mix provocative writing and revolutionary stats to give readers an insider's view of the upcoming season. Included are 30 team essays, with projections for lineup, rotations and bullpens for 1999 and beyond; scouting reports for hot prospects; top minor leaguers and more.Beyond the teams, The Spy: Baseball '99 will go into detail on the state of the game. Ground-breaking essays by Stuart Shea and David Lawson will examine timely issues important to fans.

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Total Sports

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1892129027

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9781892129024

Dark Victory

The United States and Global Poverty

By: Walden F. Bello,Shea Cunningham,Bill Rau

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Dark Victory

The United States and Global Poverty

By: Walden F. Bello,Shea Cunningham,Bill Rau

Bello argues that lower barriers to imports, removal of restrictions on foreign investments, privatisation of state owned activities, reduction in social welfare spending, and wage cuts and devaluation of local currencies - all conditions of structural adjustment loans from the North - have had disastrous consequences. Dark Victory is now reissued with a new epilogue by the authors."--BOOK JACKET.

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Transnational Institute Series

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0935028765

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Hip-Hop (and Other Things)

By: Shea Serrano

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Hip-Hop (and Other Things)

By: Shea Serrano

HIP-HOP (AND OTHER THINGS) is the third book in the (And Other Things) series. The first two--Basketball (And Other Things) and Movies (And Other Things)--were both #1 New York Times bestsellers.

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Twelve

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1538730227

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One Last Song

Conversations on Life, Death, and Music

By: Mike Ayers

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One Last Song

Conversations on Life, Death, and Music

By: Mike Ayers

An ironically upbeat book that asks some of today’s most inimitable musicians which song they would choose to be the last one they ever hear Variety Best Music Book of 2020 TIME Best Book of Fall 2020 Selection If you could choose the last song you’d hear before you died, what would it be and why? Your favorite song of all time? Perhaps the one you danced to at your wedding? The song from that time you got super stoned and just let the chords speak to you? It’s a hard question that Mike Ayers has thought about for years. In One Last Song, Ayers invites 30 musicians to consider what song they would each want to accompany them to those pearly white gates. Weaving together their explanations with evocative illustrations and poignant interludes—what your song to die to says about you, what songs famous people have died to, and more. The book offers insight into the minds of famous artists and provides an entry point for considering how integral music is to our own personal narratives. Artists Featured: Jim James of My Morning Jacket, André 3000, Killer Mike, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers, Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine, Colin Meloy of the Decemberists, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES, A.C. Newman of The New Pornographers, Courtney Barrett, Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, Angel Olsen, Regina Spektor, Kevin Morby, Will Oldham, Julia Holter, Margo Price, Sonny Rollins, Ryley Walker, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Yannis Phillippakis of Foals, Bettye Lavette, M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger, Wanda Jackson, Roseanne Cash, Lucinda Williams, and Beth Orton.

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168335804X

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9781683358046

Movies (and Other Things)

A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

By: Shea Serrano

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Movies (and Other Things)

A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated

By: Shea Serrano

Movies (And Other Things) is a book about, quite frankly, movies (and other things). One of the chapters, for example, answers which race Kevin Costner was able to white savior the best, because did you know that he white saviors Mexicans in McFarland, USA, and white saviors Native Americans in Dances with Wolves, and white saviors Black people in Black or White, and white saviors the Cleveland Browns in Draft Day? Another of the chapters, for a second example, answers what other high school movie characters would be in Regina George's circle of friends if we opened up the Mean Girls universe to include other movies (Johnny Lawrence is temporarily in, Claire from The Breakfast Club is in, Ferris Bueller is out, Isis from Bring It On is out...). Another of the chapters, for a third example, creates a special version of the Academy Awards specifically for rom-coms, the most underrated movie genre of all. And another of the chapters, for a final example, is actually a triple chapter that serves as an NBA-style draft of the very best and most memorable moments in gangster movies. Many, many things happen in Movies (And Other Things), some of which funny, others of which are sad, a few of which are insightful, and all of which are handled with the type of care and dedication to the smallest details and pockets of pop culture that only a book by Shea Serrano can provide"--

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1538751003

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