Download or read book I Am Not a Wedding Photographer written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life written by Steve Almond and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drooling fanatic, n. 1. One who drools in the presence of beloved rock stars. 2. Any of a genus of rock-and-roll wannabes/geeks who walk around with songs constantly ringing in their ears, own more than 3,000 albums, and fall in love with at least one record per week. With a life that’s spanned the phonographic era and the digital age, Steve Almond lives to Rawk. Like you, he’s secretly longed to live the life of a rock star, complete with insane talent, famous friends, and hotel rooms to be trashed. Also like you, he’s content (sort of) to live the life of a rabid fan, one who has converted his unrequited desires into a (sort of) noble obsession. Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life traces Almond’s passion from his earliest (and most wretched) rock criticism to his eventual discovery of a music-crazed soul mate and their subsequent production of two little superfans. Along the way, Almond reflects on the delusional power of songs, the awkward mating habits of drooling fanatics, and why Depression Songs actually make us feel so much better. The book also includes: • sometimes drunken interviews with America’s finest songwriters • a recap of the author’s terrifying visit to Graceland while stoned • a vigorous and credibility-shattering endorsement of Styx’s Paradise Theater • recommendations you will often choose to ignore • a reluctant exegesis of the Toto song “Africa” • obnoxious lists sure to piss off rock critics But wait, there’s more. Readers will also be able to listen to a special free mix designed by the author, available online at www.stevenalmond.com, for the express purpose of eliciting your drool. For those about to rock—we salute you!

Download or read book Rock n Roll and the Cleveland Connection written by Deanna R. Adams and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A useful resource for people of all ages who want to know more about rock history, Rock 'n' Roll and the Cleveland Connection links national and international events in music and the world, though the primary focus is on Cleveland. Rock 'n' Roll and the Cleveland Connection is the first in-depth look at the people, venues and artists that made Cleveland the "Rock 'n' Roll Capital of the World." Author Deanna Adams conducted personal interviews with more than 150 musicians, managers, DJ's, promoters, record executives, journalists, and club owners--all pioneers of this new musical movement--to compile these chapters of musical history.

Download or read book Rock n Roll Camp for Girls written by Marisa Anderson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-06-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings the advice and the experience of the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, Oregon to girls everywhere.

Download or read book Icons of Rock written by Dr Jenny Boyd and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I was amazed at how many people have shared an experience I though was so rare' - Eric ClaptonIn this exciting and inspiring book, 75 of the world's most iconic musicians reveal - many for the first time - their thoughts on creating music. Psychologist Jenny Boyd has probed the minds and souls of these artists and has delved into the drive to create, the importance of nurturing creativity, the role of unconscious influences and the effects of chemicals and drugs on the creative process.Music legends who contributed exclusive interviews include: ERIC CLAPTON - GEORGE HARRISON - JULIAN LENNON - JACKSON BROWNE - DAVID CROSBY - STEPHEN STILLS - GRAHAM NASH - DON HENLEY - HANK MARVIN - KEITH RICHARDS - RAVI SHANKAR - RINGO STARR - STEVE WINWOOD - MICK FLEETWOOD - STEVIE NICKS - JONI MITCHELLWith candid photographs and in-depth analysis of what makes great musicians tick, this is the ultimate book for any music fan.

Download or read book History of Rock n Roll in Ten Songs written by Greil Marcus and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary critic and author of Mystery Train “ingeniously retells the tale of rock and roll” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Unlike previous versions of rock ’n’ roll history, this book omits almost every iconic performer and ignores the storied events and turning points everyone knows. Instead, in a daring stroke, Greil Marcus selects ten songs and dramatizes how each embodies rock ’n’ roll as a thing in itself, in the story it tells, inhabits, and acts out—a new language, something new under the sun. “Transmission” by Joy Division. “All I Could Do Was Cry” by Etta James and then Beyoncé. “To Know Him Is to Love Him,” first by the Teddy Bears and almost half a century later by Amy Winehouse. In Marcus’s hands these and other songs tell the story of the music, which is, at bottom, the story of the desire for freedom in all its unruly and liberating glory. Slipping the constraints of chronology, Marcus braids together past and present, holding up to the light the ways that these striking songs fall through time and circumstance, gaining momentum and meaning, astonishing us by upending our presumptions and prejudices. This book, by a founder of contemporary rock criticism—and its most gifted and incisive practitioner—is destined to become an enduring classic. “One of the epic figures in rock writing.”—The New York Times Book Review “Marcus is our greatest cultural critic, not only because of what he says but also, as with rock-and-roll itself, how he says it.”—The Washington Post Winner of the Deems Taylor Virgil Thomson Award in Music Criticism, given by the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers

Download or read book So You Want To Be A Rock n Roll Star written by Christopher Hjort and published by Jawbone. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most compelling and complete account of The Byrds ever published, this book draws on hundreds of lost and previously undiscovered sources to create a gripping chronicle of the band's life and times." "So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star collates eye-witness accounts, press reports and concert Reviews, set lists, tour dates and gig locations, record releases and reviews, recording studio data and contemporary interviews, and is illustrated with a rare collection of period photographs and print memorabilia. All this is woven into an absorbing day-by-day narrative that tells the story of The Byrds in a way that will surprise and delight even their most dedicated fans."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book So You Want to Be a Rock N Roll Bride written by Diane Saks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-06-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you know that you should buy So You Want To Be A Rock N’ Roll Bride? 1. Your daughter’s bedroom wall is covered with posters of Aaron Carter. 2.Your phone line is busy every afternoon until evening because your daughter is on the web, looking up information about Ricky Martin. 3. You know all the words to The Backstreet Boys songs and you are 40 years old. 4. Part of your daughter’s E-mail address is ”Timberlake”. 5. The screensaver on your daughter’s computer is covered with pictures of Justin Timberlake. 6. Your daughter knows more about Justin Timberlake than she knows about Abraham Lincoln, who is the subject of tomorrow’s history quiz. 7. Your daughter wants to camp out tonight in front of the record store so that she can be the first in line to buy the latest ‘N Sync C.D that she just can’t live without. 8. Your daughter marks her calendar so that she won’t miss Hanson on ”Oprah Winfrey.”

Download or read book Arthur It s Only Rock n Roll written by Marc Brown and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the primetime PBS television special coming this fall, this tie-in book finds Arthur yearning to join a rock band started by Francine. But Arthur doesn't make it through the auditions and Francine chooses Molly, Binky, Fern, and Mrs. MacGrady instead. Then the Backstreet Boys come to Elwood City and change "everything!." Full color.

Download or read book The Spark That Survived written by Myra Lewis Williams and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Practical Wedding written by Meg Keene and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

Download or read book So You Want to Be a Rock Star written by Audrey Vernick and published by Walker Childrens. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you want to be a rock star, huh? Well, first you'll need an awesome vintage electric guitar. Don't have one of those? That's okay. All you need to do is to close your eyes and strum with your right hand. Oh, and make a face like your stomach really hurts. Can't sing? No problem! Your voice doesn't need to be perfect. Just really loud. Perfect for young fans of Rock Band and the Disney pop stars, So You Want to Be a Rock Star will teach budding musicians all they need to know about becoming a bona fide rock star, and the interactive text will keep their parents rocking--and laughing--too!

Download or read book Rock n Roll Bride written by Kat Williams and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With stunning visual inspiration and refreshingly honest advice, this book from the bridal magazine and blog with the cult following, is here to help alternative brides pull off the wildest wedding of their dreams. What if you can’t find your face in the sea of lookalike brides? Perhaps you are arguing with family over your ”wacky” wedding ideas? Wondering how to reconcile tradition with modern-day feminist values? Or simply wondering where the hell to start? Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride, the book, is here to help. Featuring an array of inspirational photography from both real-life weddings and aspirational editorials to get your creative juices flowing, from gothic to bohemian, rockabilly to unicorn rainbow princess, you’ll see unique individuals, rocking their wedding day just the way they want to. Founder of Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride, Kat Williams, offers information on all aspects of organizing a wedding, as well as refreshingly honest advice, answering those difficult questions on every modern bride’s mind—from family politics to dealing with anxiety on your wedding day. Being a Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride is not about being cool, a rebel, or even thinking of the most unique idea you can. It’s about planning a day that reflects you and your partner and allows you to be you. Your wedding, your rules!

Download or read book Love Honor and Cherish Until Marriage Do Us Part written by Diane Saks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, Honor, and Cherish Until Marriage Do Us Part is the long awaited follow-up to So You Want To Be A Rock n' Roll Bride. It's for teens, young adults and anyone who loves stars. What the admiration of her favorite males star says about her. Preparing to travel in the social circles that lead to hanging out with her cherished star. Introducing techniques to help teenage girls and young adult women get over the heartbreak of a favorite male star marriage. Tips on getting show business careers, nonshow business careers, and how to write a job resume. Plenty of entertaining stories about celebrities.

Download or read book Overcoming Celebrity Obsession written by Diane Saks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OVERCOMING CELEBRITY OBSESSIONis a star-studded journey from celebrity obsession to fulfilling life in three easy phases. When a fan is obsessed, a story character version of the celebrity is created. It is through the fans celebrity characterization that guides the fan through Phase 1. Upon understanding why the fan was obsessed in the first place, the journey through Phase 2 begins. This is the dark part of the fans life that the fan used the favorite celebrity to escape from. Professional counseling is not recommended in Phase 1, but can begin in Phase 2. In order to get the most from Phase 3, the fan must be able to look at parts of his or her real life and pull out the celebrity obsession. For example, every time someone couldnt communicate or understand me, I saw that as my John Travolta obsession. If I was not given a chance to help out during a particular event, that was my David Cassidy obsession. It is in Phase 3 where we discuss personal behavior and set goals both professional and personal. The typical celebrity obsession theory is, the obsession is because of hero worship. Until now, celebrity obsession therapy has been in the hands of professionals who have never lived through celebrity obsession. Typical celebrity obsession studies state, that obsessed people need to stop obsessing over celebrities and get on with life. Diane knows better than that. She believes the fan needs to take some time to celebrity obsess while inOVERCOMING CELEBRITY OBSESSIONin order to work through what is stopping the fan from getting the most out of life. Why would you want to put your celebrity obsession into the hands of someone with an advanced college degree or two, who has never been celebrity obsessed?

Download or read book Another Day of Infamy written by Diane Saks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cobel and Daniels families weren't anything special. Car dealer, Mitch Daniels and his interior decorator wife, Sue were having marital problems. Then it happened. A North Jersey widowed Caroline Cobel worked in a beauty salon. She and her daughter always turned to Matt when they had problems they couldn't figure out for themselves. Then it happened. At fifteen and a half, all Bari Lynn Cobel cared about was her volley ball matches, upcoming Sweet 15 party, becoming head cheerleader, listening to her *NSYNC cds. and talking abut boys with her best friend, Nicole. Bari Lynn's grades were just good enough for her to stay in cheerleading squad. Beyond high school, she didn't know what she wanted to do with her life. Then it happened. This is not just another story about the World Trade Center 9/11 crisis. Join the Cobels and Daniels as they realize a resiliency that they never knew they had. Matt in particular, comes face-to-face with his new disabilities and strengths. Another Day of Infamy is a must read for all.

Download or read book Obsessive written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: