Countering the current unfashionable status of this Flemish Renaissance artist (1577-1640), Oppenheimer (comparative medieval literature, English, and history of science, City U. of New York) provides
Illustrated with twenty-five reproductions of Pollock's paintings, the book looks into the passions, conflicts, relationships, and influences of the artist, Jackson Pollock, widely considered the fine
Based on interviews with forty American snd Filipino survivors who--battling hunger, dysentery, malaria, and rapidly encroaching Japanese--were the untested but valiant defenders of General MacArthur
Through the skillful use of original source material, including Napoleon's own diaries, historian Christopher Hibbert re-creates the events and drama surrounding the famous battle. Waterloo begins wit
Reveals the complex man behind the famous movie actor, exploring among other things Cooper's long friendship with Ernest Hemingway and his involvement with the House Un-American Activities Committee.
They were two of the most explosive dancers of the twentieth century, dazzling audiences with daredevil splits, slides, and hair-raising flips. But they were also highly sophisticated dancers, refini
The Velvet Underground is arguably one of the most influential American rock bands ever. Based on interviews with former members Lou Reed, John Cale, Maureen Tucker, and Sterling Morrison, as well as
Based on more than 150 interviews, this in-depth biography casts new light on every aspect of Marilyn Monroe's thirty-six years: her mysterious childhood and adolescence; her complex marriages; her pe
Malins interviews the pop synthesizer gods themselves and many others in creating this portrait of one of England's most successful rock groups. The book covers in detail lead singer Dave Gahan's near
Legendary opera singer Maria Callas (1923-1977) was a brilliant soprano adored for her staggering triumphs at La Scala, the Met, and Covent Garden. But behind the public facade Callas wrestled with l
Silent screen sensation Clara Bow (1905-1965), the greatest box-office draw of her day, was the embodiment of the Roaring Twenties, Hollywood's first sex symbol, and a natural talent with an independ
From the first frame Greta Garbo (1905-1990) awed moviegoers with her ethereal beauty and palpable presence. Rising to stardom between two world wars, Garbo appeared at a time when she was most needed
Campaign consultant Potholm explores the U. S. A.'s democratic process, explaining how the election of 2000 revealed the system's strengths, why low voter turn-out is not exactly a bad thing, and why
Rock journalist Greenwald presents the story of The Mamas & The Papas as told by the people who knew them, from their friends, musical peers, critics, and fans. Also included are interviews with t
Tracing the history of Japanese aggression from 1853 onward, Hoyt masterfully examines the issues behind the war in the Pacific and sheds new light on the "China Question," the rape of Hong Kong, the
Hardly the buffoon he is frequently made out to be, Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was an able politician who won the esteem of many statesmen and who knew how to cooperate peacefully with foreign gover
The "rags-to-riches" story of Henry Mancini (1924-1994) could come straight out of one of the many movies he scored. The Academy Award-winning composer, arranger, and conductor was born the son of poo
Forged from the many conversations Charlotte Chandler conducted with the director of La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, and La Strada over the course of fourteen years, I, Fellini is a portrait of one of Italy's g
This book is the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Germany's submarine fleet in World War II. Four months into the war U-boats had sunk one-third of the British battleships; six months after Ame
Journalist and biographer Nash interviews 27 country music stars, from Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn to contemporary chart-toppers like Reba McEntire and Rosanne Cash.
