Author: Gregory Davis
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 0879308753
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis often concocted through other books written without such intimate access to the man and gets down to the realities of his personality and quirks. Despite being a jazz superstar for decades, Davis was reclusive and deeply distrustful of other people. Dark Magus details Davis's Jekyll-and-Hyde personality, including his prodigious drug use, his misogynistic attitude towards women, his self-centeredness and selfishness, his obsessive chasing of young women, his use of amphetamines during concerts, and his distressing tendency to use violence to get his way or exact revenge for slights real and imagined. Other fascinating details abound, including Davis's relationship with Charlie Parker, his obsession with sports (especially boxing), his likes and dislikes, his personal philosophies, and his often gruelling work with younger musicians.
Dark Magus
Author: Gregory Davis
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879308759
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis often concocted through other books written without such intimate access to the man and gets down to the realities of his personality and quirks. Despite being a jazz superstar for decades, Davis was reclusive and deeply distrustful of other people. Dark Magus details Davis's Jekyll-and-Hyde personality, including his prodigious drug use, his misogynistic attitude towards women, his self-centeredness and selfishness, his obsessive chasing of young women, his use of amphetamines during concerts, and his distressing tendency to use violence to get his way or exact revenge for slights real and imagined. Other fascinating details abound, including Davis's relationship with Charlie Parker, his obsession with sports (especially boxing), his likes and dislikes, his personal philosophies, and his often gruelling work with younger musicians.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879308759
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis often concocted through other books written without such intimate access to the man and gets down to the realities of his personality and quirks. Despite being a jazz superstar for decades, Davis was reclusive and deeply distrustful of other people. Dark Magus details Davis's Jekyll-and-Hyde personality, including his prodigious drug use, his misogynistic attitude towards women, his self-centeredness and selfishness, his obsessive chasing of young women, his use of amphetamines during concerts, and his distressing tendency to use violence to get his way or exact revenge for slights real and imagined. Other fascinating details abound, including Davis's relationship with Charlie Parker, his obsession with sports (especially boxing), his likes and dislikes, his personal philosophies, and his often gruelling work with younger musicians.
The Iapetus High Fantasy Role Playing Game
Author: Edmund Sim
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435719026
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435719026
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Last Miles
Author: George Cole
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472032600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
The story of the final recordings of one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472032600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
The story of the final recordings of one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century
Jimmy Page
Author: George Case
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781423404071
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Jimmy Page - Magus, Musician, Man is a meticulously researched life story of Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist and producer. From his childhood in war-torn Britain and his pivotal role in the recording studios that launched the British Invasion of the '60s to his milestone achievements, his dark, nefarious excesses with Led Zeppelin, and his emergence as a revered cultural icon and honored philanthropist, this biography - the first ever written about Jimmy Page - portrays all his spiritual, artistic, and personal dimensions. Swinging London, the Sunset Strip, Bron-yr-Aur, Kashmir, and Clarksdale: Magus, Musician, Man traverses through all of Page's hallowed stomping grounds and tells, at last, the complete story of one of rock 'n' roll's most enigmatic and influential talents.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781423404071
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Jimmy Page - Magus, Musician, Man is a meticulously researched life story of Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist and producer. From his childhood in war-torn Britain and his pivotal role in the recording studios that launched the British Invasion of the '60s to his milestone achievements, his dark, nefarious excesses with Led Zeppelin, and his emergence as a revered cultural icon and honored philanthropist, this biography - the first ever written about Jimmy Page - portrays all his spiritual, artistic, and personal dimensions. Swinging London, the Sunset Strip, Bron-yr-Aur, Kashmir, and Clarksdale: Magus, Musician, Man traverses through all of Page's hallowed stomping grounds and tells, at last, the complete story of one of rock 'n' roll's most enigmatic and influential talents.
The Image of the Black in Western Art
Author: David Bindman
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674052611
Category : Art and race
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"New editions of the coveted five original books and the anticipated new volumes, which shall complete the series. The completed set will include ten sumptuous books in five volumes with up-to-date introductions and more full-color illustrations, printed on high-quality art stock for books that will last a lifetime. This monumental publication offers expert commentary and a lavishly illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning new creations by contemporary black artists. Featuring thousands of beautiful, moving, and often little-known images of black people, including queens and slaves, saints and soldiers, children and gods, The Image of the Black in Western Art provides a treasury of masterpieces from four millennia--a testament to the black experience in the West and a tribute to art's enduring power to shape our common humanity"--Book Jacket.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674052611
Category : Art and race
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"New editions of the coveted five original books and the anticipated new volumes, which shall complete the series. The completed set will include ten sumptuous books in five volumes with up-to-date introductions and more full-color illustrations, printed on high-quality art stock for books that will last a lifetime. This monumental publication offers expert commentary and a lavishly illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning new creations by contemporary black artists. Featuring thousands of beautiful, moving, and often little-known images of black people, including queens and slaves, saints and soldiers, children and gods, The Image of the Black in Western Art provides a treasury of masterpieces from four millennia--a testament to the black experience in the West and a tribute to art's enduring power to shape our common humanity"--Book Jacket.
Tales of the 8th Realm Author's Cut
Author: Tensre Donups
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359122590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
What happens to the Realm when a threat from the shadows dares to sink the world into chaos?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359122590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
What happens to the Realm when a threat from the shadows dares to sink the world into chaos?
Sword of Audantei
Author: Ashley Holmquist
Publisher: Ashley Holmquist
ISBN: 1738023524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Lieutenant Commander Danilo Altamura is torn between his commitment to his city and his desperate desire to escape the clutches of his deranged father, High General Llodis Altamura. When Danilo’s blood bonds with a powerful Stormthrower sword, Llodis labels him a traitor and he flees to Audantei's deadly alleyways, where survival means staying hidden. But after stumbling upon an unexpected incident during Audantei's notorious Hanging Day, his world takes a dark and twisted turn. Seeking refuge among Audantei's enemies, the Stormthrowers, Danilo strikes a deal with their reticent leader, Enzo Sapienti. In exchange for safety, Danilo finds himself a captive among the most dangerous of their kind. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Danilo's dormant magic is awakened, revealing the true extent of his exile. When the Stormthrowers capture Llodis, they discover the vengeful Royal Beseecher hunts Danilo, leaving him to choose which fate to Enzo's threats or the tantalizing promises of his father. Incorporating ancient legends and a mystical atmosphere, “Sword of Audantei” will transport young adult readers on an extraordinary journey. Will Danilo discover his true destiny and uncover the truth behind Audantei's dark past? Find out in this captivating fantasy epic that will leave you breathless.
Publisher: Ashley Holmquist
ISBN: 1738023524
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Lieutenant Commander Danilo Altamura is torn between his commitment to his city and his desperate desire to escape the clutches of his deranged father, High General Llodis Altamura. When Danilo’s blood bonds with a powerful Stormthrower sword, Llodis labels him a traitor and he flees to Audantei's deadly alleyways, where survival means staying hidden. But after stumbling upon an unexpected incident during Audantei's notorious Hanging Day, his world takes a dark and twisted turn. Seeking refuge among Audantei's enemies, the Stormthrowers, Danilo strikes a deal with their reticent leader, Enzo Sapienti. In exchange for safety, Danilo finds himself a captive among the most dangerous of their kind. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Danilo's dormant magic is awakened, revealing the true extent of his exile. When the Stormthrowers capture Llodis, they discover the vengeful Royal Beseecher hunts Danilo, leaving him to choose which fate to Enzo's threats or the tantalizing promises of his father. Incorporating ancient legends and a mystical atmosphere, “Sword of Audantei” will transport young adult readers on an extraordinary journey. Will Danilo discover his true destiny and uncover the truth behind Audantei's dark past? Find out in this captivating fantasy epic that will leave you breathless.
Beyond Babel
Author: Larissa Brewer-García
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108493009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Examines how black intermediaries in colonial Spanish America influenced written portrayals of virtuous and beautiful blackness.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108493009
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Examines how black intermediaries in colonial Spanish America influenced written portrayals of virtuous and beautiful blackness.
The Golden Savior Star
Author: Umahamor Auraveritas
Publisher: Ignisophos Press
ISBN: 1957201037
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
It’s the spring of 1983 and Arthur is thirteen years of age, an only son, and a musician who wants to make his parents proud, hoping to win first place in the Give It Your All Talent Competition. But when a family camping trip takes a turn for the worst, Arthur falls into an abyss of grief, loss, and desperation—a tragedy unlike anything he's ever experienced. And just when it feels like things are getting back to normal, Arthur’s adoption parents, who are keeping a secret and working undercover, take him back to the forest that still haunts him—an opportunity to face his fears once and for all. Meanwhile, an extraordinary phenomenon takes the world by storm—the Flames of the Divine that appear from mountain tops all around the world. But world leaders reject the prophecy of Angel Rumaia and selfishly propagate their lies about the mountain fires. Worst of all, most people never even realize why these heavenly flames appear on Earth in the first place, and the false explanations of the colluding authorities are convincing enough to keep the fearful multitudes chained to their ignorance…except the Warriors of the Truth. And as a warrior, will Arthur rise to the challenge to realize his ultimate destiny with the help of the messiah or meet his final defeat and lose his one true love?
Publisher: Ignisophos Press
ISBN: 1957201037
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
It’s the spring of 1983 and Arthur is thirteen years of age, an only son, and a musician who wants to make his parents proud, hoping to win first place in the Give It Your All Talent Competition. But when a family camping trip takes a turn for the worst, Arthur falls into an abyss of grief, loss, and desperation—a tragedy unlike anything he's ever experienced. And just when it feels like things are getting back to normal, Arthur’s adoption parents, who are keeping a secret and working undercover, take him back to the forest that still haunts him—an opportunity to face his fears once and for all. Meanwhile, an extraordinary phenomenon takes the world by storm—the Flames of the Divine that appear from mountain tops all around the world. But world leaders reject the prophecy of Angel Rumaia and selfishly propagate their lies about the mountain fires. Worst of all, most people never even realize why these heavenly flames appear on Earth in the first place, and the false explanations of the colluding authorities are convincing enough to keep the fearful multitudes chained to their ignorance…except the Warriors of the Truth. And as a warrior, will Arthur rise to the challenge to realize his ultimate destiny with the help of the messiah or meet his final defeat and lose his one true love?
Sinsibel
Author: Andrew Grinbaum
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059538157X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
When Sinsibel decided to pull the greatest heist of his life, he looked forward to spending his riches on wine and women. Little did he know he would be ambushed in the forest, while making his getaway, then used by a witch (in the most sinister way) to bring destruction to the world. No, that wasn't the plan. Follow Sinsibel, our rogue hero, as he unwillingly leads a battle to finish off the evil Gilith and her hoard of nefarious goblins-who only want to rape, kill and eat their human prey. And not in that particular order. As the famous war cry of the goblins goes, "Dinner is served!" You will clench the pages of this book tightly as you hope that Sinsibel survives goblin cooking pots and reptilian demons. Along the way, discover a new world full of magic and surprise, from the rich Castle of Charburghe to the nether worlds of The Promised Land, where those who want to avoid civilization come to indulge in every sort of vice. Not for the timid, Sinsibel: Blood for Blood, is a fresh, mature approach to fantasy storytelling.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 059538157X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
When Sinsibel decided to pull the greatest heist of his life, he looked forward to spending his riches on wine and women. Little did he know he would be ambushed in the forest, while making his getaway, then used by a witch (in the most sinister way) to bring destruction to the world. No, that wasn't the plan. Follow Sinsibel, our rogue hero, as he unwillingly leads a battle to finish off the evil Gilith and her hoard of nefarious goblins-who only want to rape, kill and eat their human prey. And not in that particular order. As the famous war cry of the goblins goes, "Dinner is served!" You will clench the pages of this book tightly as you hope that Sinsibel survives goblin cooking pots and reptilian demons. Along the way, discover a new world full of magic and surprise, from the rich Castle of Charburghe to the nether worlds of The Promised Land, where those who want to avoid civilization come to indulge in every sort of vice. Not for the timid, Sinsibel: Blood for Blood, is a fresh, mature approach to fantasy storytelling.