Performing Arts in Entertainment & Nonfiction eBooks

Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here

The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis

by Jonathan Blitzer ...

**A National Bestseller • A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch • One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks • Named a Notable Book by New York Times and Washington Post • Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Exce... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**A National Bestseller • A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 • Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch • One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks • Named a Notable Book by New York Times and Washington Post • Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Exce...
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Vagabond

A Memoir

by Tim Curry ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”... ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe memoir of the legendary Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show**,** Clue**, and more, imparting the full range of the “escapades, illusions, and contractions I've collected recklessly over the course of my vagabond days.”...
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I'll Believe in Anything

The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 (The Annotated Scripts)

by Jacob Tierney ...

From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry**, in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content.**Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry**, in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content.**Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately
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Fictional Selves

A Memoir

by Kyle MacLachlan ...

In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City, Fallout, and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and fame, and the projects that shaped him—and created a cult icon.Everywhere I go I am followed by a mystery man. He looks like me but—not quite. On talk shows, I sip coffee on ... Read more

$13.99 USD

In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City, Fallout, and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and fame, and the projects that shaped him—and created a cult icon.Everywhere I go I am followed by a mystery man. He looks like me but—not quite. On talk shows, I sip coffee on
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Parks and Rec

The Underdog TV Show That Lit'rally Inspired a Vision for a Better America

by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia, the definitive story of the creation and legacy of Parks and Recreation, with exclusive interview content from its cast, crew, and creatorsMore than fifteen years after Parks and Recreation premiered, it has become a streaming staple. It’s beloved for its jokes, characters, and expressions—the show even created a now widely observed holiday ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia, the definitive story of the creation and legacy of Parks and Recreation, with exclusive interview content from its cast, crew, and creatorsMore than fifteen years after Parks and Recreation premiered, it has become a streaming staple. It’s beloved for its jokes, characters, and expressions—the show even created a now widely observed holiday
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A Doll's House

by Henrik Ibsen ...

A Doll's House opens as Nora Helmer returns from Christmas shopping. Her husband Torvald comes out of his study to tease with her. They discuss how their finances will improve now that Torvald has a new job as the vice president of the bank. Torvald expresses his horror of debt. Nora behaves childishly, and he enjoys treating her like a child to be instructed and indulged.Soon Christine Linde, an ... Read more

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A Doll's House opens as Nora Helmer returns from Christmas shopping. Her husband Torvald comes out of his study to tease with her. They discuss how their finances will improve now that Torvald has a new job as the vice president of the bank. Torvald expresses his horror of debt. Nora behaves childishly, and he enjoys treating her like a child to be instructed and indulged.Soon Christine Linde, an
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One Helluva Ride

by Michael Douglas ...

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a “TV actor.”A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time.“I spent a significant portion of my caree... ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a “TV actor.”A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time.“I spent a significant portion of my caree...
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The Moth Presents: All These Wonders

True Stories About Facing the Unknown

Edited by Catherine Burns ...

Series Book 1 - The Moth Presents
***“*Wonderful." *—*Michiko Kakutani, New York TimesCelebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages**Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, All These Wonders features ... Read more

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***“*Wonderful." *—*Michiko Kakutani, New York TimesCelebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages**Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, All These Wonders features
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Two by Two

Tango, Two-Step, and the L.A. Night

by Eve Babitz ...

From Eve Babitz, the iconic chronicler of Los Angeles and author of Slow Days, Fast Company and Eve’s Hollywood**, comes a seductive, irreverent plunge into the city’s obsession with dancing.**Over two years, nine pairs of shoes, and countless partners, Babitz moves through foxtrot, tango, salsa, swing, lindy, and two-step, capturing the obsessive dancers, late-night clubs, flirtations, and ritual ... Read more

$13.99 USD

From Eve Babitz, the iconic chronicler of Los Angeles and author of Slow Days, Fast Company and Eve’s Hollywood**, comes a seductive, irreverent plunge into the city’s obsession with dancing.**Over two years, nine pairs of shoes, and countless partners, Babitz moves through foxtrot, tango, salsa, swing, lindy, and two-step, capturing the obsessive dancers, late-night clubs, flirtations, and ritual
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The Elephant to Hollywood

by Michael Caine ...

The actor tells the story of his career comeback and surprising second act in a warm, funny memoir "packed with amazing anecdotes" ( Entertainment Weekly).When he was in his late fifties, Michael Caine believed his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the producer to ... Read more

$14.39 USD

The actor tells the story of his career comeback and surprising second act in a warm, funny memoir "packed with amazing anecdotes" ( Entertainment Weekly).When he was in his late fifties, Michael Caine believed his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the producer to
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Aren't You Bojack Horseman?

Critical Essays on the Netflix Series

Edited by Harriet E.H. Earle ...

When the final episode of BoJack Horseman aired on Netflix in 2020, it was to massive critical and popular acclaim. Across six seasons, viewers followed the exploits of a washed-up sitcom actor and his wacky collection of friends, set against the fading glitz of Hollywood and played out through a distinct cast of both human and anthropomorphic characters.Before the series even concluded, it was ... Read more

$21.39 USD

When the final episode of BoJack Horseman aired on Netflix in 2020, it was to massive critical and popular acclaim. Across six seasons, viewers followed the exploits of a washed-up sitcom actor and his wacky collection of friends, set against the fading glitz of Hollywood and played out through a distinct cast of both human and anthropomorphic characters.Before the series even concluded, it was
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The Witcher Official Cookbook

Provisions, Fare, and Culinary Tales from Travels Across the Continent

by Anita Sarna, Karolina Krupecka ...

Eighty mouthwatering and restorative recipes inspired by the bestselling video game series The Witcher, from hearty tavern fare and fortifying drinks to lavish banquets for feasts with friends—featuring a foreword by Andrzej Sapkowski, author and creator of The Witcher.Take a culinary journey through the fantastical world of The Witcher with thoughtfully imagined, flavorful recipes inspired by The ... Read more

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Eighty mouthwatering and restorative recipes inspired by the bestselling video game series The Witcher, from hearty tavern fare and fortifying drinks to lavish banquets for feasts with friends—featuring a foreword by Andrzej Sapkowski, author and creator of The Witcher.Take a culinary journey through the fantastical world of The Witcher with thoughtfully imagined, flavorful recipes inspired by The
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I Am the Night

The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series

by Daniel Dockery ...

A narrative history of the popular television show Batman: The Animated Series, including exclusive interviews and never-before-shared stories from the making of the series.At a time when televised cartoons—especially within the superhero genre—were often over-looked, Batman: The Animated Series introduced an entire generation of soon-to-be Batman fanatics to the caped crusader. The series ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A narrative history of the popular television show Batman: The Animated Series, including exclusive interviews and never-before-shared stories from the making of the series.At a time when televised cartoons—especially within the superhero genre—were often over-looked, Batman: The Animated Series introduced an entire generation of soon-to-be Batman fanatics to the caped crusader. The series
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For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf

by Ntozake Shange ...

Ntozake Shange’s classic, award-winning play encompassing the wide-ranging experiences of Black women, now with introductions by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown.From its inception in California in 1974 to its Broadway revival in 2022, the Obie Award–winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited, ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Ntozake Shange’s classic, award-winning play encompassing the wide-ranging experiences of Black women, now with introductions by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and Broadway director Camille A. Brown.From its inception in California in 1974 to its Broadway revival in 2022, the Obie Award–winning for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has excited,
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The Visual Story

Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV, and Digital Media

by Bruce Block ...

This updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey ... Read more

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This updated edition of a best-selling classic shows you how to structure your visuals as carefully as a writer structures a story or composers structure their music. The Visual Story teaches you how to design and control the structure of your production using the basic visual components of space, line, shape, tone, color, movement, and rhythm. You can use these components to effectively convey
... Read more
The Thanksgiving Play / What Would Crazy Horse Do?

by Larissa FastHorse ...

The Thanksgiving Play“Satire doesn’t get much richer… A takedown of white American mythology… The familiar, whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans chowing down together gets a delicious roasting.” **—**Jesse Green, New York Times“Wryly funny… Deftly makes points that need making about representation and, to borrow a line from Hamilton, the crucial matter of ‘who tells your story.’” **— ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The Thanksgiving Play“Satire doesn’t get much richer… A takedown of white American mythology… The familiar, whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans chowing down together gets a delicious roasting.” **—**Jesse Green, New York Times“Wryly funny… Deftly makes points that need making about representation and, to borrow a line from Hamilton, the crucial matter of ‘who tells your story.’” **—
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My Life as a Studio Wife

A Lifetime of Love and Music with Bruce Swedien

by Bea Swedien ...

"This book gives an insight into one of the most irrepressible, high-spirited people I know." - Quincy Jones"Don't ever bring your wife to the studio!" they said-advice Bruce Swedien, five-time Grammy-winner and legendary engineer behind Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Lopez, and more, cheerfully ignored. His wife, Bea, became a beloved presence in the control room for decades. Part music ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"This book gives an insight into one of the most irrepressible, high-spirited people I know." - Quincy Jones"Don't ever bring your wife to the studio!" they said-advice Bruce Swedien, five-time Grammy-winner and legendary engineer behind Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Lopez, and more, cheerfully ignored. His wife, Bea, became a beloved presence in the control room for decades. Part music
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Not All Diamonds and Rosé

The Inside Story of The Real Housewives from the People Who Lived It

by Dave Quinn ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER!“I like to think of Not All Diamonds and Rosé as the ultimate reunion. I know readers will be surprised, entertained, and even shocked at what’s in store." —Andy CohenDave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rosé is the definitive oral history of the hit television franchise, from its unlikely start in the gated c... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

THE NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER!“I like to think of Not All Diamonds and Rosé as the ultimate reunion. I know readers will be surprised, entertained, and even shocked at what’s in store." —Andy CohenDave Quinn's Not All Diamonds and Rosé is the definitive oral history of the hit television franchise, from its unlikely start in the gated c...
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The Chairs Are Where the People Go

How to Live, Work, and Play in the City

by Misha Glouberman, Sheila Heti ...

Should neighborhoods change? Is wearing a suit a good way to quit smoking? Why do people think that if you do one thing, you're against something else? Is monogamy a trick? Why isn't making the city more fun for you and your friends a super-noble political goal? Why does a computer last only three years? How often should you see your parents? How should we behave at parties? Is marriage getting ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Should neighborhoods change? Is wearing a suit a good way to quit smoking? Why do people think that if you do one thing, you're against something else? Is monogamy a trick? Why isn't making the city more fun for you and your friends a super-noble political goal? Why does a computer last only three years? How often should you see your parents? How should we behave at parties? Is marriage getting
... Read more
Set Lighting Technician's Handbook

Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution

by Harry C. Box ...

A friendly, hands-on training manual and reference for lighting technicians in motion picture and television production, this handbook is the most comprehensive guide to set lighting available. It provides a unique combination of practical detail with a big-picture understanding of lighting, technology, safety, and professionalism, essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting.The fifth ... Read more

$80.99 USD

A friendly, hands-on training manual and reference for lighting technicians in motion picture and television production, this handbook is the most comprehensive guide to set lighting available. It provides a unique combination of practical detail with a big-picture understanding of lighting, technology, safety, and professionalism, essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting.The fifth
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George Lucas

A Life

by Brian Jay Jones ...

"Jones' ebullient bio shows that the Force has always been with filmmaker Lucas. Packed with fun insider info . . . a whiz-bang tribute to a genius." ― PeopleOn May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"Jones' ebullient bio shows that the Force has always been with filmmaker Lucas. Packed with fun insider info . . . a whiz-bang tribute to a genius." ― PeopleOn May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally
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Ulster American

by Mr David Ireland ...

Series series Modern Plays
Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?Jay is the Oscar-winning actor taking the lead in a new play that connects with his Irish roots. Leigh is the ambitious director who will do anything to get noticed. Ruth is the Northern Irish playwright whose voice must be heard.The stage is set for great success, but when the three meet to discuss the play's challenges and provocations, a line ... Read more

$15.39 USD

Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?Jay is the Oscar-winning actor taking the lead in a new play that connects with his Irish roots. Leigh is the ambitious director who will do anything to get noticed. Ruth is the Northern Irish playwright whose voice must be heard.The stage is set for great success, but when the three meet to discuss the play's challenges and provocations, a line
... Read more
Learn Faster, Perform Better

A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing

by Molly Gebrian ...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory ... Read more

$18.09 USD

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory
... Read more
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

by Susanna Clarke ...

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In the Hugo-award winning, epic New York Times Bestseller and basis for the BBC miniseries, two men change England's history when they bring magic back into the world.In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1806, most people believe magic to have long since disappeared from England - until the reclusive Mr. Norrell reveals his powers and becomes an overnight celebrity.Another practicing magician
... Read more

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