HARLEM RENAISSANCE, THE: Hub of African-American Culture, 1920-1930 (Circles of the Twentieth Century)

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The first book in the Circles of the Twentieth Century series which focuses on writers, artists, poets, hostesses and patrons who played a role in moderism as we know it. Watson explores the lively and fascinating people who helped bring about what became known as the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.

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It's good.......2006-06-28

This is a worthwhile and well-researched book. It is more scholarly than I expected, and as a result, it took me a while to get fully engaged in. By the time I got to the section discussing the jazz artists, it was hard to put down. I was familiar with most of the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance to some extent. The book painted a more vivid picture of many of them, and gave keen perspectives on the social and economic milieu that helped to shape the period. It was fascinating to read about some of the interlocking relationships, in particular the relationships between Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Charlotte Mason. Examples such as this changed my notion of writing always being an insular profession. The men and women of the Harlem Renaissance benefited by each other's support as well as competition.

Outlined the experience but no depth.......1998-06-12

In my journey to explore the Harlem Renaissance, I started with this book. I felt the author gave a good basic view of the era but he left out the soul. He focused on six or seven primary personalities of the time, from Langston Hughes to Zora Neale Hurston, and tied the times into their existence. I was left feeling like there had to be more about the era. The author also chases around issues of major character homosexuality, stating it but not really being clear about it. I was ready for it to end.

This book is informative, entertaining, coherent........1998-02-07

I read this book in hardcover as well as several others for a paper I wrote. The author was able to take the disparate threads of musicians, artists, writers and benefactors who contributed to the Renaissance and weave together a chronology that contained pictures, specific information about the "hotspots" in Harlem and complete, sometimes intimate portraits of all concerned. If the Harlem Renaissance was ever to be depicted in a movie, this book would be a ready-made screen play. The hardcover edition is worth the extra money.

Their Eyes Were Watching God= A Great Book!!.......1997-11-03

I really enjoyed this book. I had to read it for an english class. At first I thought it was going to be hard to read and dumb due to the dialect, but as I read further into the book, I found out what a great book it was and why it was on the required reading list. I would greatly recommmend reading this book to any one who hasnot. It deals with a black woman's search for indeoendence over 25 years and 3 marriages. It is a great book and gets TWO thumbs up from me!!!

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Get a peek inside the mind of this creative powerhouse with a deluxe, 320 page sketchbook. Offering a fascinating view of the process that results in Ashley Wood's breathtaking art, Sencilla Fanta is a must for all his admirers.

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NO GO!.......2006-08-25

this book for the price could have been done in a smaller format at a much less expensive price. i like woods work alot but these really are just a bunch very minimal drawings streched out to make a hearty meal, no can do. it misses the mark big time. spend your bucks and buy process recess by james jean . that came today and woww!!!!

If you like fresh idea and spontaneity........2006-07-31

This book is so Cool, with all B&W illustration. Very rough & quick sketches and a lots of spontaneity.

Descent and indescent........2006-05-29

This was a gift, I love ashley wood, but I expected that there be maybe one or 2 painted peices throughout the whole book. It looks like this is a sketch compilation. Also its overtly sexual for the most part. Take that as good or bad as you wish. Wood still presents amazing talent and education - thrilling pieces.

Sencilla Fanta.......2005-09-30

As Ashley Wood says in the introduction for this book, it's not like a completed book, it's messy, and full of unfinished drawings, yet it keeps all of Ashley Wood's work fascinating look, girls, robots and weird people dwell this book and make it a must for any fan of Wood's creation, and of course of all the addicted to illustration...

The Age of Caricature: Satirical Prints in the Reign of George III (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in Britis)

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The Age of Caricature: Satirical Prints in the Reign of George III (Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in Britis)
Diana Donald
Manufacturer: Paul Mellon Centre BA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0300071787

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William Pitt commissioned them. Alexander Pope collected them. The Prince of Wales bribed their makers to stop them from being produced. Not even the most respected and sharp-penned political cartoonist of our time wields the influences, or, it could be argued, possesses the artistic skills of the satirical engravers of England in the 18th century who elevated caricature to the level of high art. Diana Donald, a professor of art history at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, illuminates the art and meaning of more than 200 etchings by the top practitioners of the day (Rowlandson, Gillray, the Cruikshank brothers) as well as less-skilled amateurs and professionals who were popular once but are now mostly forgotten.

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The late eighteenth century in England was the first great age of cartooning, and English caricature prints of the period have long been enjoyed for their humor and vitality. Diana Donald presents the first major study of these caricatures, showing that they were a widely disseminated form of political expression and propaganda as subtle and elegant as the written word.

Cartoons and Comics: Ideas and Techniques

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Cartoons and Comics: Ideas and Techniques
Bob Sarnoff
Manufacturer: Davis Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0871922029

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Como Dibujar Anime, vol. 3: acciones cotidianas: How to Draw Anime and Game Characters vol. 3: Everyday Actions (Como Dibujar Anime)
Tadashi Ozawa
Manufacturer: Public Square Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1594970130

Book Description

Volume 3, Bringing Daily Actions to Life, features procedures on how to draw Anime characters in a variety of dynamic poses, including instruction on using angles to suggest movement.

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Once the sought–after video girl, this sexy siren has helped multi–platinum artists like Jay–Z, R. Kelly and LL Cool J sell millions of albums with her sensual dancing. In a word, Karrine was H–O–T. So hot that she made as much as $2500 a day in videos and was selected by well–known film director F. Gary Gray to co–star in his film, A Man Apart, starring Vin Diesel. But the film and music video sets, swanky Hollywood and New York restaurants and trysts with the celebrities featured in the pages of People and In Touch magazines only touches the surface of Karrine Steffans' life.

Her journey is filled with physical abuse, rape, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and single motherhood––all by the age of 26. By sharing her story, Steffans hopes to shed light on an otherwise romanticized industry and help young women avoid the same pitfalls she encountered–– and if they're already in danger, she hopes to inspire them to find a way to dig themselves out of what she knows first–hand to be a cycle of hopelessness and despair.

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It was okay, but confusing at the same time .......2007-10-04

I know this book has been on the shelfs for a while. There is actually a second book that follows this one. I felt i had to read this book before I read Karrine's second book. The book is okay but it is all over the place. First her whole childhood story wasn't really convincing to me. I felt that she fabricated a lot of the stuff that she talks about her mother. The rape incident seem so unrealistic to me. I don't believe that whole part about other people watching her getting rape and not doing anything about it. Also i couldn't believe she remained friends with that girl after what happen. She constantly claims how she had low sef-esteem and how she always looked for love in the wrong places.One thing that stood with me was after sleeping with all these celebrities she would say, how she felt love and worth it once again.

Superhead whatever her name is, she was just too confusing for me. I can't believe that she put her child through so much and abandoned him numerous times in order to go with these rappers who didn't care about her. I think she put her self in those situations, i didn't feel sorry for her. i felt sorry for her son and i have to say Ray J. She lied to him and used him as her safety net. Overall the book is a quick read.

This Book Will Go Down In History.......2007-09-29

I am just getting the chance to write this review but I read it shortly after it was released. Karrine took us back to her childhood and helped us to understand the complex woman now called "Superhead." As in other reviews, I have never judged her.No one should. Who we may be quick to judge though are those people in the book who shield their past and demons. It was very interesting to divulge in the lives of many powerful (not only hip hop) figures. I did feel in reading the book that there is so much that she left out--no wonder no one has sued her. Many of them are sighing relief. Well besides "Big Tigger" which makes me wonder why HE'S so upset. If its "not true" Tigger--just move on...u guilty of something? Just wondering. Who also makes me cringe and want to judge is "Papa" otherwise known as Method Man. I'm sorry if I am spoiling it for those who haven't read Vixen Diaries yet but the fact that he called up to Hot 97 in a rage about how he doesn't know her only for us to find out it was him the whole time. It plays in my head "Why do I keep getting mentioned in the same sentence with this girl and I don't know her?" I have no respect for him whatsoever and being outed is what he deserved. Now you have a LOT of explaining to do Meth!! I imagine that he will not be making any appearances or doing anything in the near future in the sheer effort to avoid the "Superhead" question. Anywhoo--everybody should have a copy of this in your library. Just think 10 years from now your 16 year old son or daughter who is looking at these aged hip hop artists and even Karrine,can read and see who they really are--just normal people trying to figure things out in the world.

alright further proof that sex sells.......2007-09-14

karrine's my kind of girl she's into everything threesomes, prostituition, drugs you name uit she did it ain't nothing I can say that have'nt already beed said on here but there are some names I was hoping she drop like snoop, ice cube, nelly, master p, mack 10, ugk, too short, luke, maybe she did'nt have time for those good book lobve how she go into detailsd about dmx scratching her and barking while havinbg sex.

No doubt about it: She CONFESSED........2007-09-09

Poorly written novels irritate me greatly. Based on the life Karrine lived and the way she reacted to certain situations informs the reader that she isn't the most intelligent woman alive, but she did have Karen Hunter aid her with this book, so between the two of them, someone should have known how to write a decent book. However, in this instance, the poor vernacular isn't the most imperative issue here. What truly matters here is the fact that she was so unapologetically honest about many of today's hottest male celebrities. She was sexually involved with superstars such as Ray-J, Kool G Rap, Ja Rule, DMX, Jay Z, Shaquille O'Neal, Ice-T and Diddy. She was seemingly honest about her liaisons with these men, many of whom are married.

Karrine was able to get doors opened for her because of her good looks and amazing sexual expertise. In this book, she makes it clear that she has no love for her mother because her mother was not there for her. This may or may not serve as a contributing factor to why Karrine was so free with her body. She began her "career" as a dancer in hip-hop music videos. This opened doors for her; she was able to get into concerts and VIP at clubs. In the book, Karrine doesn't necessarily glorify the finer things in life, but one can easily imply that she enjoys them a great deal. She is very candid about her abusive relationship with rapper Kool G Rap and the fact that she was homeless. Before the book ends, she becomes a bit preachy and lets girls know that they should want more for themselves than to be a man's whore.

I truly enjoyed reading the book. It was difficult to put down once I became engrossed into it. If you can look past the poor writing, this book should be at least a little enjoying and/or intriguing.

JUICY !!!.......2007-09-09

Its not great literature, but its spicy and lurid. And I couldn't put it down! If you want a quick & easy read, than you will like Confessions of a Video Vixen.

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Confessions of a Video Vixen
Karen Hunter Karrine Steffans
Manufacturer: Amistad
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF5ABK

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Confessions of a Video Vixen
Karrine Steffans
Manufacturer: HarperAudio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OF3CDI

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One of the last divas of jazz, Nina Simone (1933 - 2003) was one of the finest songwriters and musicians of her day. For over 40 years she and her music defied categorization. Trained as a classical pianist, she performed blues, jazz, protest songs, gospel, pop, hymns, and folk tunes. Simone covered the songs of artists and musicians that she admired, from Bob Dylan to Duke Ellington to the Beatles to George Gershwin. Jazz lover and music journalist Sylvia Hampton met and befriended the soul diva in the late 1950s. After that first meeting, they became close friends, corresponding regularly throughout Simone's lengthy international career. Hampton and her brother David Nathan delve into Hampton's collection of memorabilia, to create a vivid portrait of the singer.

Customer Reviews:

GRIM.......2005-04-29

Well I bought the book on publication - yes I have read it twice. The second time with every greater irritation. Who is this book about Miss Simone or Miss Hampton? Miss Simone I want to learn more about - Miss Hampton, you guessed it - NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure there are some new angles and insights on this complex diva, but it is not a great read - I wonder if any of Nina's family aside from Lisa had any input. Nina's brother, Sam Waymon, is mentioned but I would guess not sought as a source of information - hell this guy was in Nina's band in the mid 60s and early 70s. The only mention seems to be the rather gratuitous mention about a trip to a gay club!!!

Nina's autobigraphy "I Put A Spell On You", remains the definitive read, so far. If only there was an Ian Carr, Paul Tingen or John Szwed who made such worthy contributions to our undrerstanding of Miles Davis who would do the same for Miss Simone. Her memory deserves a better more in depth analysis of probably the most influential singer and spokeswoman for humanity, equality and womens rights in the 20th century.

Save your cash (avoid this book) and wait another day for the definitive study of this truely remarkable lady and artist.

SUPERB read. Wonderful insight into this great genius!.......2005-02-26

The other reviewer couldn't be more wrong! This book is a GREAT read - if not for the great insight provided into the complex Nina Simone than for the highly descriptive accounts of rare Nina concerts and appearances. Those of us who didn't have the luck of being present at Dr. Simone's earliest or best performances now have the opportunity to relive them through the eyes of one of Nina's dearest friends and biggest fans. What more could we ask for?!?!

The writing is first-rate and does more to capture the genius of Dr. Simone than her previously published autobiography, I Put A Spell On You (still worth reading). Sylvia Hampton has provided us with the best text available on Dr. Simone to this point and she may be one of the few people on earth to give us such insight and (sometimes brutual) honesty. I would recommend this book to ANY Nina Simone or music fan.

WONDERFUL!

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From the editors of People magazine comes a fact-packed, trivia-lovers guide which provides the complete lowdown on all of the years headliners and headturners! Want the latest scoop on Julia Roberts? Or the details on the latest pairings and births of your favourite stars? Or maybe you just want to find out this years Emmy, Oscar and Grammy Winners. No matter what, if it has to do with celebs and the world of entertainment, the authoritative answer is found in these pages. Packed with essential facts, surprising lists and troves of trivia, the People Entertainment Almanac provides the inside story on todays stars and the best in entertainment.

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"People: Almanac 2002 by People Weekly".......2002-02-28

The "Almanac 2002 by People Weekly" is a definite must-have for anyone! This book is a terrific source to look up just about anything on movies, books, music, celebs, tv shows, and more. Here are the contents for this book and some interesting facts I learned (since it's too long to include everything, I am only writing about my favorite places to read):

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

SCREEN
*Picks & Pans 2001* (They don't include "LOTR: The Fellowship of the Rings!"
*2001's Top Ten Grossers* (No. 1, "Shrek")
*2000's Overseas Moneymakers* (No. 1, "Mission Impossible II")
*The Top 100 Box-Office Films of All Time* (No. 1, "Titanic")
*The Biggest Hits Year-by-Year* (1986 No. 1 Hit, "Top Gun")
*Top Film Soundtracks* (No. 1, "The Bodyguard")
*The Brightest Stars, By Year* (Shirley Temple is No. 1 four years running, 1935-1938)
*SuperStar Filmographies* (Sean Connery has a LONG list!)
*The Academy Awards* (Best Picture of 2000, "Gladiator")

TUBE
*The Most Popular Shows on TV* (No. 1 five years running, "All in the Family", 1971-76)
*The Top 50 Television Shows* (No. 1, "M*A*S*H")

SONG
*Picks & Pans 2001* (My favorite song by Jessica Andrews, "Who I Am", is on the list, along with BeeGee's album, "This Is Where I Came In")
*Top Concert Tours of All Time* (No. 1, The Rolling Stones 1994, No. 2, Pink Floyd same year)
*The BestSelling Albums of All Time* (Rock/Pop, "Eagles, Their Greatest Hits")

PAGES

*Pick & Pans 2001* (Stephen King's, "Dreamcatcher", is on the list)

STAGE
*Longest Running Shows on Broadway* ("Cats")

PEOPLE EXTRAS
*The Most Intriguing People 1974-Present* (George W. Bush for the year 2000)
*People's Most Beautiful People* (Tom Cruise, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Julia Roberts nominated 6 times!)
*Most Popular Web Sites* (No. 1 Top Entertainment Site, "Real.com")

THE PEOPLE REGISTER
*The People Register* (About 152 pages worth of Celebrity dossiers and facts)
*The Register of Thousands* (A Celebrity Database)
*Happy Birthday! The Greats' Natal Dates* (Two of my favorite actors, Alec Baldwin and Marlon Brando, share the same birthdate, April 3rd)
*2002's Watershed Birthdays* (Both Ossie Davis and Katherine Hepburn are turning 95 this year!*

...plus about 70 more interesting sections!

Probably this Almanac is best for teenagers 13 and up. Not for younger kids since because it contains lots of gossip and 'facts' on all of the famous celebrities. Very enjoyable though and I'm sure I'll won't get tired of it for a long, long time! (Today, Feb. 28th, is Bernadette Peters and Charles Durning's birthday!)

Customer Reviews:

An overwhelming sensory experience.......2003-02-24

Much like the television miniseries, the Wild Palms Reader overwhelms the senses upon first review; the material contained within is dense, fragmented, and complex and requires multiple readings to "sink in."

Readers looking for more of a true companion to the miniseries offering additional background information about the characters and backstory / history leading up to the events of 2007-08 featured in the revolutionary miniseries may wish to look elsewhere. Some such information is indeed tucked into the book, though due to the nature of presentation the reader will need to take multiple approaches to locate, digest, and grasp it. However, if you are looking for a sourcebook offering snippets and slivers of the disturbing world of the future presented by Wild Palms that captures the inapproachable essence of the series itself, this book is for you!

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