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A Christmas Story

Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Classic

by Caseen Gaines ...

"The definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more" ( Parade).This ultimate guide to everything fans want to know about A Christmas Story shares the inside scoop behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. From Jean Shepherd's original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark's 1983 ... Read more

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"The definitive book about Bob Clark's 1983 classic holiday film. Filled with untold stories, unreleased photographs, and much more" ( Parade).This ultimate guide to everything fans want to know about A Christmas Story shares the inside scoop behind the film's production, release, and unlikely ascent to the top of popular culture. From Jean Shepherd's original radio broadcasts to Bob Clark's 1983
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We Don't Need Roads

The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy

by Caseen Gaines ...

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic Back to the Future trilogy—the perfect movie gift for fans of the franchise, actors, writers, and filmmakers who contributed to this beloved pop culture phenomenon.Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break ... Read more

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A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic Back to the Future trilogy—the perfect movie gift for fans of the franchise, actors, writers, and filmmakers who contributed to this beloved pop culture phenomenon.Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break
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Inside Pee-wee's Playhouse

The Untold, Unauthorized, and Unpredictable Story of a Pop Phenomenon

by Caseen Gaines ...

"Gaines thoroughly explores the innerworkings of the most grownup kiddie show in TV history. Pull up a Chairry and enjoy" (Michael Musto, Village Voice).Between 1986 and 1991, a pandemic swept the nation. Symptoms included talking to furniture, checking the refrigerator for signs of life, and a desire to SCREAM REAL LOUD every time a "secret word" was spoken. For five years, Saturday morning ... Read more

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"Gaines thoroughly explores the innerworkings of the most grownup kiddie show in TV history. Pull up a Chairry and enjoy" (Michael Musto, Village Voice).Between 1986 and 1991, a pandemic swept the nation. Symptoms included talking to furniture, checking the refrigerator for signs of life, and a desire to SCREAM REAL LOUD every time a "secret word" was spoken. For five years, Saturday morning
... Read more
If Ever a Wiz There Was

The Battle for the Soul of Oz

by Caseen Gaines ...

A cultural history of the record-shattering Broadway musical The Wiz, and the beloved movie it inspired, revealing the never-before-told story of the man behind the sensationSince its release in 1978, The Wiz has become a cultural mainstay. Jam-packed with the top stars of the day, Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wizard of Oz, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, the film is a joyful ... Read more

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A cultural history of the record-shattering Broadway musical The Wiz, and the beloved movie it inspired, revealing the never-before-told story of the man behind the sensationSince its release in 1978, The Wiz has become a cultural mainstay. Jam-packed with the top stars of the day, Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wizard of Oz, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, the film is a joyful
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Footnotes

The Black Artists Who Rewrote the Rules of the Great White Way

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The triumphant story of how an all-Black Broadway cast and crew changed musical theatre—and the world—forever."This musical introduced Black excellence to the Great White Way. Broadway was forever changed and we, who stand on the shoulders of our brilliant ancestors, are charged with the very often elusive task of carrying that torch into our present."—Billy Porter, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award ... Read more

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The triumphant story of how an all-Black Broadway cast and crew changed musical theatre—and the world—forever."This musical introduced Black excellence to the Great White Way. Broadway was forever changed and we, who stand on the shoulders of our brilliant ancestors, are charged with the very often elusive task of carrying that torch into our present."—Billy Porter, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award
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When Broadway Was Black

The Triumphant Story of the All-Black Musical that Changed the World

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The untold story of the musical that revolutionized Broadway—and the Black artists who made it unforgettable."This musical introduced Black excellence to the Great White Way. Broadway was forever changed and we, who stand on the shoulders of our brilliant ancestors, are charged with the very often elusive task of carrying that torch into our present."—Billy Porter, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award ... Read more

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The untold story of the musical that revolutionized Broadway—and the Black artists who made it unforgettable."This musical introduced Black excellence to the Great White Way. Broadway was forever changed and we, who stand on the shoulders of our brilliant ancestors, are charged with the very often elusive task of carrying that torch into our present."—Billy Porter, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award
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When Broadway Was Black

The Triumphant Story of the All-Black Musical that Changed the World

by Caseen Gaines ...

Narrated by Caseen Gaines ...

Unabridged

12 hours 5 min

If Hamilton, Rent, or West Side Story captured your heart, you’ll love this in-depth look into the rise of the 1921 Broadway hit Shuffle Along, the first all-Black musical to succeed on Broadway.No one was sure if America was ready for a show featuring nuanced, thoughtful portrayals of Black characters―and the potential fallout was terrifying. But from the first jazzy, syncopated beats of ... Read more

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If Hamilton, Rent, or West Side Story captured your heart, you’ll love this in-depth look into the rise of the 1921 Broadway hit Shuffle Along, the first all-Black musical to succeed on Broadway.No one was sure if America was ready for a show featuring nuanced, thoughtful portrayals of Black characters―and the potential fallout was terrifying. But from the first jazzy, syncopated beats of
... Read more

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We Don't Need Roads

The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy

by Caseen Gaines ...

Narrated by Ron Butler ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit.For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Don’t Need Roads includes original interviews with Zemeckis, ... Read more

$16.99 USD

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Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit.For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Don’t Need Roads includes original interviews with Zemeckis,
... Read more

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If Ever a Wiz There Was

The Battle for the Soul of Oz

by Caseen Gaines ...

Unabridged

10 hours

A cultural history of the record-shattering Broadway musical The Wiz, and the beloved movie it inspired, revealing the never-before-told story of the man behind the sensationSince its release in 1978, The Wiz has become a cultural mainstay. Jam-packed with the top stars of the day, Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wizard of Oz, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, the film is a joyful ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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A cultural history of the record-shattering Broadway musical The Wiz, and the beloved movie it inspired, revealing the never-before-told story of the man behind the sensationSince its release in 1978, The Wiz has become a cultural mainstay. Jam-packed with the top stars of the day, Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wizard of Oz, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, the film is a joyful
... Read more

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Superman

The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero

by Larry Tye ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

13 hours 14 min

The first full-fledged history not just of the Man of Steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today, from the New York Times bestselling author of Satchel and Bobby Kennedy“A story as American as Superman himself.”—The Washington PostLegions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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The first full-fledged history not just of the Man of Steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today, from the New York Times bestselling author of Satchel and Bobby Kennedy“A story as American as Superman himself.”—The Washington PostLegions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet
... Read more

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Movies (And Other Things)

by Shea Serrano ...

Narrated by Mario Toscano ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ★ WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ★ BARNES & NOBLE BESTSELLER ★ AMAZON BESTSELLERBestselling author Shea Serrano is back with a book about film that combines the fury of a John Wick shootout, the sly brilliance of Regina George holding court at a cafeteria table, and the sheer power of a Denzel monologue, all into one."Movie buffs have no excuse not to lose ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ★ WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER ★ BARNES & NOBLE BESTSELLER ★ AMAZON BESTSELLERBestselling author Shea Serrano is back with a book about film that combines the fury of a John Wick shootout, the sly brilliance of Regina George holding court at a cafeteria table, and the sheer power of a Denzel monologue, all into one."Movie buffs have no excuse not to lose
... Read more

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Super Mario

How Nintendo Conquered America

by Jeff Ryan ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

The story of Nintendo's rise and the beloved icon who made it possibleNintendo has continually set the standard for video game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape.The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares ... Read more

$16.95 USD

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The story of Nintendo's rise and the beloved icon who made it possibleNintendo has continually set the standard for video game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape.The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares
... Read more

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