Author: Peter Moruzzi
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423651774
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This book of vintage Vegas ephemera offers a guided tour of Sin City’s rise out of the Mojave Desert to become a major entertainment destination. Greetings from Las Vegas tells the story of Las Vegas during its golden age in the first half of the twentieth-century. The city’s miraculous evolution comes alive through a fun and diverse collection of vintage photos, picture postcards, matchbooks, ads, and other ephemera. This beautifully illustrated volume captures the glamor of Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip, landmarks such as the Sands and Riviera hotel casinos, and the cream of Hollywood glitterati, including Frank, Sammy, Dino, and the rest of the Rat Pack. Author Peter Moruzzi’s sharp and irreverent commentary provides essential context for the visual treats as well as a unique historical take on the evolution of this desert playground.
Greetings from Las Vegas
Author: Peter Moruzzi
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423651774
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This book of vintage Vegas ephemera offers a guided tour of Sin City’s rise out of the Mojave Desert to become a major entertainment destination. Greetings from Las Vegas tells the story of Las Vegas during its golden age in the first half of the twentieth-century. The city’s miraculous evolution comes alive through a fun and diverse collection of vintage photos, picture postcards, matchbooks, ads, and other ephemera. This beautifully illustrated volume captures the glamor of Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip, landmarks such as the Sands and Riviera hotel casinos, and the cream of Hollywood glitterati, including Frank, Sammy, Dino, and the rest of the Rat Pack. Author Peter Moruzzi’s sharp and irreverent commentary provides essential context for the visual treats as well as a unique historical take on the evolution of this desert playground.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423651774
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This book of vintage Vegas ephemera offers a guided tour of Sin City’s rise out of the Mojave Desert to become a major entertainment destination. Greetings from Las Vegas tells the story of Las Vegas during its golden age in the first half of the twentieth-century. The city’s miraculous evolution comes alive through a fun and diverse collection of vintage photos, picture postcards, matchbooks, ads, and other ephemera. This beautifully illustrated volume captures the glamor of Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Strip, landmarks such as the Sands and Riviera hotel casinos, and the cream of Hollywood glitterati, including Frank, Sammy, Dino, and the rest of the Rat Pack. Author Peter Moruzzi’s sharp and irreverent commentary provides essential context for the visual treats as well as a unique historical take on the evolution of this desert playground.
Greetings from Below
Author: David Philip Mullins
Publisher: Sarabande Books
ISBN: 1932511881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Set in Vegas, these Mary McCarthy Prize-winning stories chronicle what becomes of a man contorted by grief and sexual regret.
Publisher: Sarabande Books
ISBN: 1932511881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Set in Vegas, these Mary McCarthy Prize-winning stories chronicle what becomes of a man contorted by grief and sexual regret.
Weird Las Vegas and Nevada
Author: Joe Oesterle
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402739408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A travel guide to Las Vegas that also focusses on the neglection of its historic places.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402739408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A travel guide to Las Vegas that also focusses on the neglection of its historic places.
Some Fun Tonight!: The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America
Author: Chuck Gunderson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493083279
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The Beatles' North American tours turned the entertainment business on its ear and forever changed the landscape of the concert touring industry. In February 1964, after finally achieving a number-one hit in America, the Fab Four came to the country with high hopes, performing on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show in both New York City and Miami and playing concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Washington Coliseum. In just fifteen short days, the Beatles conquered America. The Beatles made music-entertainment history with their North American tours from 1964 to 1966. Some Fun Tonight! The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America: The Historic Tours of 1964-1966 is a comprehensive two-volume set which gives you a city-by-city synopsis of the group's activities as they traveled the United States and Canada for their groundbreaking series of concerts. From San Francisco's Cow Palace show on August 19, 1964, through their last-ever live performances at that city's famed Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966, these books cover the music and the madness that characterized the Beatles' three North American tours., With hundreds of photographs and images of rare memorabilia, it is truly the definitive reference for what is arguably the most important period in the Beatles' long and winding career. You'll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the mayhem at the airports and hotels, and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. You'll also read about the opening acts, the concerts, and the stories behind the shows through the eyes of the Beatles, their entourage, the promoters, the emcees, and the fans. Never before have the Beatles' North American concerts been covered in such depth. If you witnessed the mania firsthand, you'll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If you were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days, you'll learn what it was like to be swept up and carried away by the phenomenon of the greatest musical act of all time. When all is said and done, Some Fun Tonight is a tribute to the fans – the first generation and beyond. Look carefully at the faces of the fans in this book; they may be your friends, parents, grandparents – or even you! – but together, they made Beatlemania happen. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy this comprehensive history!
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493083279
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
The Beatles' North American tours turned the entertainment business on its ear and forever changed the landscape of the concert touring industry. In February 1964, after finally achieving a number-one hit in America, the Fab Four came to the country with high hopes, performing on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show in both New York City and Miami and playing concerts at Carnegie Hall and the Washington Coliseum. In just fifteen short days, the Beatles conquered America. The Beatles made music-entertainment history with their North American tours from 1964 to 1966. Some Fun Tonight! The Backstage Story of How the Beatles Rocked America: The Historic Tours of 1964-1966 is a comprehensive two-volume set which gives you a city-by-city synopsis of the group's activities as they traveled the United States and Canada for their groundbreaking series of concerts. From San Francisco's Cow Palace show on August 19, 1964, through their last-ever live performances at that city's famed Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966, these books cover the music and the madness that characterized the Beatles' three North American tours., With hundreds of photographs and images of rare memorabilia, it is truly the definitive reference for what is arguably the most important period in the Beatles' long and winding career. You'll read about the behind-the-scenes negotiations, the mayhem at the airports and hotels, and the cheeky quotes delivered at the press conferences. You'll also read about the opening acts, the concerts, and the stories behind the shows through the eyes of the Beatles, their entourage, the promoters, the emcees, and the fans. Never before have the Beatles' North American concerts been covered in such depth. If you witnessed the mania firsthand, you'll relive the excitement in the pages of these books. If you were born too late to be a part of those halcyon days, you'll learn what it was like to be swept up and carried away by the phenomenon of the greatest musical act of all time. When all is said and done, Some Fun Tonight is a tribute to the fans – the first generation and beyond. Look carefully at the faces of the fans in this book; they may be your friends, parents, grandparents – or even you! – but together, they made Beatlemania happen. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy this comprehensive history!
Configuring the Field of Character and Entertainment Licensing
Author: Avi Santo
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000814246
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book examines the creative impact of licensing on the entertainment industry, how licensing practitioners’ occupational disposition is formed, and the role licensing professionals play in managing the circulation of intellectual property. Offering a study of the spatial logics and fantasies employed by the licensing field via its annual trade show, the Licensing Expo, this volume investigates how space and place are instrumental in both fortifying and exposing the political-economic, infrastructural, as well as ideological structures that constrain and enable participation in the licensing field. Further supplemented by participant observation and interviews with 23 industry professionals, the book explores how the licensing field understands its increasingly central role in the entertainment industry’s operations, and how it responds to changes in retail environments, digital platforms, and international markets, phenomena which have required a recalibration of the field’s occupational identity. An exploration of an understudied aspect of the entertainment industry, this book will primarily appeal to scholars within media studies, and those studying media industries, media franchises, and media work cultures. It will also be of interest to people studying consumer culture, brand culture, advertising, organizational communication, as well as fan cultures.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000814246
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book examines the creative impact of licensing on the entertainment industry, how licensing practitioners’ occupational disposition is formed, and the role licensing professionals play in managing the circulation of intellectual property. Offering a study of the spatial logics and fantasies employed by the licensing field via its annual trade show, the Licensing Expo, this volume investigates how space and place are instrumental in both fortifying and exposing the political-economic, infrastructural, as well as ideological structures that constrain and enable participation in the licensing field. Further supplemented by participant observation and interviews with 23 industry professionals, the book explores how the licensing field understands its increasingly central role in the entertainment industry’s operations, and how it responds to changes in retail environments, digital platforms, and international markets, phenomena which have required a recalibration of the field’s occupational identity. An exploration of an understudied aspect of the entertainment industry, this book will primarily appeal to scholars within media studies, and those studying media industries, media franchises, and media work cultures. It will also be of interest to people studying consumer culture, brand culture, advertising, organizational communication, as well as fan cultures.
Elvis Presley Concerts and Rehearsals from 1944 to 1977
Author: Marco Durzu
Publisher: Marco Durzu
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 683
Book Description
This book is dedicated to and wants to honor the MUSIC of ELVIS PRESLEY. This book contains information relating to Elvis Presley’s concert activity currently known and publicly known, from 1944 to 1977, reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the audio recordings of the same, in particular original CDs and bootlegs. Furthermore, the shows that were canceled during Elvis Presley’s lifetime were also indicated. - 1902 Shows and Rehearsals of which 1867 performed and 35 canceled from 1944 to 1977 (98,16 %) !!! - 818 Shows recorded of 1867 Shows and Rehearsals performed from 1944 to 1977 (43,81 %) !!! I chose to report the shows in chronological order, year by year, from 1944 to 1977, following a progressive numbering also for the tours. I have added: a chapter dedicated to interviews, films and television appearances, that Elvis Presley made from 1956 to 1977, containing detailed information on the audio and video recordings of the same: - 135 Interviews (1954 - 1977) !!! - 31 Films (1956 - 1969) - 2 Films during 1970 and 1972 Shows !!! - 17 TV Shows (1956 - 1977) !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Albums (1956 / 2024): - 268 Extended-Plays / Studio-Albums / Soundtrack-Albums / Live-Albums / Spoken-Word-Albums / Compilation-Albums / Budget-Albums / Box-Set-Albums / Posthumous-Compilation-Albums / Remix-Albums !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Singles (1954 / 1979): - 204 Singles a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley F.T.D. Discography (2009 / 2024): - 214 titles !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley Recording Sessions (1953 / 1982) !!! from 1944 to 1977, I started reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the VIDEO recordings of the same, in particular 8 mm and VHS Films, VCDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. At the end of the book there are: statistical tables relating to all the information reported in it; a Guide to listening to ANALOG/DIGITAL MUSIC, which illustrates the fundamental theoretical concepts for listening to it, the digital formats used (WAVE, FLAC, DSD, DXD) in their most updated forms in order to listen to the music with the highest possible quality; a Guide to viewing DIGITAL VIDEO, which illustrates the theoretical foundations for viewing digital videos, the digital television formats used (HDTV, 4K, 8K), the types of interfaces and cables used (Serial Digital Interface, Firewire, HDMI, Digital Visual Interface, DisplayPort), the coding methods of data on cassettes and optical discs respectively, in their most updated forms in order to view digital videos with the highest possible quality. In the end I want to thank, with my heart and soul, Elvis Presley, for the unique talent he was able to express through his music, which gives me and many other people and will always give pure joy and happiness. Enjoy reading !!! Updated - Edition 1.10 !!!
Publisher: Marco Durzu
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 683
Book Description
This book is dedicated to and wants to honor the MUSIC of ELVIS PRESLEY. This book contains information relating to Elvis Presley’s concert activity currently known and publicly known, from 1944 to 1977, reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the audio recordings of the same, in particular original CDs and bootlegs. Furthermore, the shows that were canceled during Elvis Presley’s lifetime were also indicated. - 1902 Shows and Rehearsals of which 1867 performed and 35 canceled from 1944 to 1977 (98,16 %) !!! - 818 Shows recorded of 1867 Shows and Rehearsals performed from 1944 to 1977 (43,81 %) !!! I chose to report the shows in chronological order, year by year, from 1944 to 1977, following a progressive numbering also for the tours. I have added: a chapter dedicated to interviews, films and television appearances, that Elvis Presley made from 1956 to 1977, containing detailed information on the audio and video recordings of the same: - 135 Interviews (1954 - 1977) !!! - 31 Films (1956 - 1969) - 2 Films during 1970 and 1972 Shows !!! - 17 TV Shows (1956 - 1977) !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Albums (1956 / 2024): - 268 Extended-Plays / Studio-Albums / Soundtrack-Albums / Live-Albums / Spoken-Word-Albums / Compilation-Albums / Budget-Albums / Box-Set-Albums / Posthumous-Compilation-Albums / Remix-Albums !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley U.S.A. Discography - Singles (1954 / 1979): - 204 Singles a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley F.T.D. Discography (2009 / 2024): - 214 titles !!! a chapter dedicated to the complete Elvis Presley Recording Sessions (1953 / 1982) !!! from 1944 to 1977, I started reporting the shows and rehearsals of the shows, with detailed information on the VIDEO recordings of the same, in particular 8 mm and VHS Films, VCDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. At the end of the book there are: statistical tables relating to all the information reported in it; a Guide to listening to ANALOG/DIGITAL MUSIC, which illustrates the fundamental theoretical concepts for listening to it, the digital formats used (WAVE, FLAC, DSD, DXD) in their most updated forms in order to listen to the music with the highest possible quality; a Guide to viewing DIGITAL VIDEO, which illustrates the theoretical foundations for viewing digital videos, the digital television formats used (HDTV, 4K, 8K), the types of interfaces and cables used (Serial Digital Interface, Firewire, HDMI, Digital Visual Interface, DisplayPort), the coding methods of data on cassettes and optical discs respectively, in their most updated forms in order to view digital videos with the highest possible quality. In the end I want to thank, with my heart and soul, Elvis Presley, for the unique talent he was able to express through his music, which gives me and many other people and will always give pure joy and happiness. Enjoy reading !!! Updated - Edition 1.10 !!!
Mojave Desert
Author: John Howard Weeks
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738588872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
It is a desert like no other, stretching from the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles across the width of Southern California and into parts of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. The Mojave Desert's attractions include Death Valley, the Joshua Tree National Park, the Mojave National Preserve, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Palm Springs, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, Calico Ghost Town, and dozens of Route 66 landmarks. It is the most spectacular desert on Earth, and it draws more tourists each year than all other deserts of the world combined. Mojave Desert is the first book of its kind, using rare and vintage postcards to provide a pictorial, historical grand tour of this American wonderland.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738588872
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
It is a desert like no other, stretching from the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles across the width of Southern California and into parts of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. The Mojave Desert's attractions include Death Valley, the Joshua Tree National Park, the Mojave National Preserve, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Palm Springs, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, Calico Ghost Town, and dozens of Route 66 landmarks. It is the most spectacular desert on Earth, and it draws more tourists each year than all other deserts of the world combined. Mojave Desert is the first book of its kind, using rare and vintage postcards to provide a pictorial, historical grand tour of this American wonderland.
Surviving Las Vegas
Author: Scott M. Crisci
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662469632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Scott Crisci's life goes full circle as he battles a crapshoot of medical maladies and rises from a busboy to a high-stakes dealer.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662469632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Scott Crisci's life goes full circle as he battles a crapshoot of medical maladies and rises from a busboy to a high-stakes dealer.
Large Letter Postcards
Author: Fred Tenney
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764333118
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book will serve generations to come as the definitive book on buying and collecting the beautiful, 1930s to 1950s era large letter linen postcards. Over 2,300 large letter postcards are documented, with a carefully researched value for each card. This will assist dealers to fairly price their postcards and protect the collector from overpaying. There is a detailed history of the postcards and information about the designers and manufacturers. Graphic artists will find inspiration for new approaches to art and advertising. A wide assortment of colorful cards was selected to be shown big, making this a wonderful coffee table book, with crossover appeal in collecting, advertising, graphic design, historical research, and arts and crafts.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764333118
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book will serve generations to come as the definitive book on buying and collecting the beautiful, 1930s to 1950s era large letter linen postcards. Over 2,300 large letter postcards are documented, with a carefully researched value for each card. This will assist dealers to fairly price their postcards and protect the collector from overpaying. There is a detailed history of the postcards and information about the designers and manufacturers. Graphic artists will find inspiration for new approaches to art and advertising. A wide assortment of colorful cards was selected to be shown big, making this a wonderful coffee table book, with crossover appeal in collecting, advertising, graphic design, historical research, and arts and crafts.
How the Arabs Invented Algebra
Author: Tika Downey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823988792
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Examines the history of the concept of variables through a discussion of the origins of algebra in ancient Arab civilization.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823988792
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Examines the history of the concept of variables through a discussion of the origins of algebra in ancient Arab civilization.