by Matt Anniss (2014)
"Describes the beginnings and evolution of punk and indie music, spotlighting important artists and songs"--Provided by publisher.
Simon Reynolds
Despite having rejuvenated rock, by the summer of 1977 punk had become a parody of itself. This book looks at what happened next, with the emergence of post-punk bands such as PiL, Joy Division, Talking Heads, The Fall and The Human League -- Global books in print.
Richard Carlin
Explores the roots and history of jazz, discussing how it first appeared and developed, its musical elements, and significant performers.
Wendy Greenhill
Introduces Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, discussing plot and characters, possible sources of inspiration for the play, the history of early performances, and how the productions have evolved over the years.
Marc Perlman
Describes and analyzes seven classic movies, from "Metropolis" to "Annie Hall," and places them in the context of cinema history.