Frederick J. Augustyn

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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King

While Elvis generally credited gospel, R&B, and a few artists by name, he was fundamental in fusing aspects of American culture from disparate racial traditions when segregation was beginning to lift. His appropriation, explored here, remains polarizing.
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We Found Love, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Romantic Hits

These reminders of popular culture melodies covering nearly 100 years will foster wistful reflection.
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Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry

There is much for general readers to absorb in this long walk through an art form that has been evolving for 500 years.

The Lady Is an Auteur

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Ida Lupino, Forgotten Auteur: From Film Noir to the Director’s Chair

This academically written and accessible contribution to film history should please a wide range of readers.
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A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality

Inviting multiple viewings, this book concurs that cinema is a properly communal experience that can benefit spirituality.

Instrument of War: Music and the Making of America’s Soldiers

Scholars will appreciate this nuanced history of music and pop culture in wartime.
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Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer

This fluidly written book illuminates an influential era, asserting that the United States is a singular space where things can happen on a grand scale.
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The Documentarian: The Way to a Successful and Creative Professional Life in the Documentary Business

Nygard abundantly supplies suggestions for those in the business; casual readers will savor stories about the genre’s history.
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