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Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen

Chu’s intimate yet lively narration will charm film buffs and memoir lovers alike. Share with fans of Jimmy O. Yang’s How To American.
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Prince, Musical Genre, and the Construction of Racial Identity

As dynamic a subject as Prince’s music is, this book’s unyieldingly academic writing style may deter some fans. However, academic libraries supporting studies in music theory should take note.
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Dancing Down the Barricades: Sammy Davis Jr. and the Long Civil Rights Era

This thoughtful audio biography sheds light on Davis’s multifaceted career, offering valuable insights into Black history and the broader American political landscape during a period of social upheaval and transformation. Recommended for fans of Darryl Littleton’s Black Comedians on Black Comedy or those interested in the intersection of entertainment, race, and culture.
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Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness

An engaging and thought-provoking book recommended for LGBTQIA+ and film studies collections.
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The Screen Chills Companion, 1931–1939: Films of the Golden Age of Hollywood Horror

This well-researched study covers some well-trodden ground, but Fellner uncovers rarities and lost titles that amplify the volume’s value. Plus, there’s something quaintly appealing about movie critics trying to make sense of mad scientists and monkey costumes.

The Master of Drums: Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the World

A substantial and engaging biography that contributes significantly to the history of jazz in the United States.
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The Passion of Pedro Almodóvar: A Self-Portrait in Seven Films

This academic analysis will interest film students and general audiences intrigued by the prolific film auteur’s works.
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Fleetwood Mac, All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track

All music aficionados, not just Fleetwood Mac fans, will appreciate this traversal of an iconic group’s output and influence. It’s a fine encyclopedic complement to Mark Blake’s Dreams.
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So It Started There: From Punk to Pulp

Fans of Pulp and Britpop will enjoy this (slightly overlong) insider account.
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