Biography
Will impress music fans in any library and also appeal to those doing academic studies of Bowie and his era.
This account may become the standard biography that may appeal to general readers. Smith lauds Berry’s accomplishments in music but also characterizes him as a lonely, self-destructive, moody, and aggressively sexual man.
An informative, if impressionistic, reflection on one of the 20th century’s greatest artists, by one of his biggest advocates.
Readers will want to savor the stories in this oral history-turned-autobiography and undoubtedly be motivated to watch or rewatch Newman’s many films.
While comedy fans will enjoy the reprised storylines and biographical vignettes, this multileveled work also offers media scholars a deeper look into Marx Brothers films in which Dumont was epochal and reflective of the era’s gender standards and mannerisms.
PREMIUM
Jimi
Legions of Jimi Hendrix fans will enjoy this lushly illustrated tribute. Recommended for all popular-music collections.
PREMIUM
Don Rickles: Merchant of Venom
A fun biography that should appeal to Don Rickles fans and those interested in the history of stand-up comedy.
Engaging and well-paced. While geared toward a general audience, this work is well-grounded in scholarly research and will likely appeal to many: the armchair historian and those with an interest in the golden age of piracy, colonial New York, and social and women’s histories.
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