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The Bennetts: An Acting Family
by Brian Kellow&“An engrossing new page turner&” about one of old Hollywood&’s royal families: &“theater people don't get more interesting, and it's a true tale well told" (Hollywood Reporter). In the early 1930s, Constance Bennett was the highest paid star in Hollywood, famous for dramatic roles before reinventing herself in the classic comedy Topper, starring opposite Cary Grant. Her sister Joan played the femme fatale in films like Scarlet Street and also starred in lighter films like Father of the Bride. Though their names are not well known today, the Bennett family is one of the most storied families in Hollywood history. The saga begins with Richard Bennett, who left small-town Indiana to become one of the bright lights of the New York stage during the early twentieth century. In time, however, Richard's fame was eclipsed by that of his two acting daughters. But the Bennett family also includes another sister, Barbara, whose promising beginnings as a dancer gave way to a turbulent marriage to singer Morton Downey and a steady decline into alcoholism. Constance and Joan were among Hollywood's biggest stars, but their personal lives were anything but serene. In 1943, Constance became entangled in a highly publicized court battle with the family of her millionaire ex-husband, and in 1951, Joan's husband, producer Walter Wanger, shot her lover in broad daylight, sparking one of the biggest Hollywood scandals of the 1950s.
The Rescue Quilt: A Quilting Cozy (A\quilting Cozy Ser. #7)
by Carol Dean JonesA tale of mystery, family, and furry friends in a busy retirement community—includes instructions for the featured quilt! Sarah Miller, dedicated quilter and resident of the Cunningham Village retirement community, may be a senior but she&’s still full of energy—which she puts into her beloved crafts and, sometimes, into solving crimes. Now she&’s about to embark on some amateur detection as her dear friend Sophie encounters several major life changes—including two new family members and a job working with abandoned animals…
Wanderlust Quilts: 10 Modern Projects Inspired by Classic Art & Architecture
by Amanda LeinsArchaeology and crafts combine with these modern quilt and pillow projects inspired by classic art and architecture from around the world.Travel the world without leaving your studio! Tour ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel by way of 10 modern quilts designed from classical art and architecture, while you savor the stories and photos that inspired them. Infused with the mystery of the past, these timeless projects will help you grow as a quilter and move beyond the basics. Explore advanced techniques, including curved piecing, Y-seams, scalloped binding, and more.&“Leins creatively pays homage to the aqueducts of the Coliseum, the inner dome of the Pantheon, or the cobblestones on a street…&“Flowing Fabric&” honors the caryatids on the Erectheum; &“Layered Conversations&” draws on heaps in old urban landscapes. Lein&’s goals include showing that people all over the world, then and now, exploit &“the same language of pattern,&” including catenary arches, herringbones, and squares within squares.&”—Publishers Weekly
Wild Horses of the West
by Jan DrakeFinalist for the READING THE WEST BOOK AWARD for illustrated nonfiction. Take an intimate look at the majestic equines who roam the public lands of the Mountain West: Wild Horses of the West provides a front row seat to a world rarely glimpsed by most people. Stories highlight specific horses known in these areas, such as The Old Man, One Ear, and the Cremello Brothers, whom the photographer, Jan Drake, has been following with her camera for years. More than 200 color photographs are divided into sections including Family Bands, Mares and Foals, Fighting Mustangs, Stallions and Bachelors, and Cedar Mountain Mustangs.
Feedsack Secrets: Fashion from Hard Times
by Gloria NixonA quilt historian chronicles the fascinating yet untold story of feedsack quilts made in America during the Great Depression and WWII. Feedsacks weren&’t meant for anything more than their name implies until hard times changed the way people looked at available resources. In the 1930s and 40s, quilters facing poverty and fabric shortages found that these cotton bags could be repurposed into something beautiful. Manufacturers capitalized on the trend by designing their bags with stylish patterns, like the iconic gingham. In Feedsack Secrets, quilt historian Gloria Nixon shares the story of the patterned feedsack with research culled from old farm periodicals, magazines and newspapers. Along the way, she reveals how women met for sack-and-snack-club fabric swaps; there were restrictions on jacket lengths, hem depths and the sweep of a skirt; and feedsack prints and bags played a part in political contests, even accurately predicting that Truman would win the 1948 presidential election.
Hollywood's West: The American Frontier in Film, Television, & History
by Peter C. Rollins and John E. O’Connor&“An excellent study that should interest film buffs, academics, and non-academics alike&” (Journal of the West). Hollywood&’s West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American identity and history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Differing characterizations of the frontier in modern popular culture reveal numerous truths about American consciousness and provide insights into many classic Western films and television programs, from RKO&’s 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Television&’s recent made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywood&’s West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nation&’s opinions and beliefs—often using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues.
Snowflakes: Creative Paper Cutouts for All Seasons
by Cindy HighamCreate unique paper snowflakes at home or in the classroom with 144 patterns designed for every season. Everyone can have fun using Snowflakes: Creative Paper Cutouts for All Seasons, creating one-of-a-kind designs for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine&’s Day, St. Patrick&’s Day, and other holidays, plus themes for winter, spring, summer, and fall. The 144 patterns are ideal for scrapbooking, holiday cards, and decorating. You can also use your snowflake patterns as quilt blocks, stencils, crochet patterns, wood ornaments, or patterns for stained glass! Use Snowflakes as a tool to learn the techniques and then begin experimenting on your own.
The Well-Traveled Home
by Sandra EspinetLuxury homes with international panache—includes over 175 exquisite photos.Sandra Espinet&’s extensive world travels produce finds of exquisitely wrought artisanal furniture, dramatic artworks, and exotic accessories that are put to beautiful use in interiors. Blending the fabulous objects culled from particular corners of the globe is a delicate art form. Well-known to viewers of HGTV, Espinet is a mix-master of eclectic convergence, a specialist in the fearless melding of exotic elements with traditional furnishings into stylish and unforgettable presentations of comfort and calm, exhilaration and extravagance. This gorgeous book showcases her unique knack for incorporating international treasures into alluring domestic living spaces.
Hollywood's War with Poland, 1939–1945
by M.B.B. Biskupski&“This passionate, carefully researched, richly detailed, well-written study&” reveals the political motives behind WWII Hollywood&’s portrayal of Poles (Choice). During World War II, Hollywood studios supported the war effort by making patriotic movies designed to raise the nation's morale. Often the characterizations were as black and white as the movies themselves: Americans and their allies were heroes, while everyone else was a villain. The peoples of Norway, France, Czechoslovakia, and England were all good because they had been invaded or victimized by Nazi Germany. Yet Poland—the first country to be invaded by the Third Reich—was repeatedly represented in a negative light. In this prize-winning study, Polish historian M. B. B. Biskupski explores why. Biskupski presents a close critical study of prewar and wartime films such as To Be or Not to Be, In Our Time, and None Shall Escape. Through memoirs, letters, diaries, and memoranda written by screenwriters, directors, studio heads, and actors, Biskupski examines how the political climate, and especially pro-Soviet sentiment, influenced Hollywood films of the time. Winner of the Oscar Halecki PrizeA Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Neon Road Trip
by John BarnesNeon Road Trip chronicles the history of the commercial neon sign with a curated collection of photographs capturing the most colorful and iconic neon still surviving today. The vivid photographs are arranged according to the signs' imagery, with sections such as Spirit of the West, On the Road, Now That’s Entertainment, and Ladies, Diving Girls & Mermaids. Sixteen of the most iconic landmark signs include brief histories on how that unique sign came to be. A resource section includes a photography index by location and a Neon Museums Visitor’s Guide.
Patchwork Connections: A Quilting Cozy (A\quilting Cozy Ser. #4)
by Carol Dean JonesA retired widow is taking on new challenges—like managing a quilt shop, and solving a dangerous mystery…Pattern included! Sarah Miller is a survivor, and she&’s intent on making the most of her new life in the Cunningham Village retirement community, after coping with widowhood and other losses in the past. She&’s involved in a budding romance and has made new friends, like Ruth, who wants Sarah to manage her quilt shop while she&’s away caring for her ailing mother in her Amish community—not something newbie quilter Sarah feels fully prepared for. At least she can bring her dog, Barney, for company. Sarah&’s daughter, Martha, has also begun to play a larger role in her life—but unfortunately, she brings an impending danger along with her…
Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America's National Parks
by Kathryn O'Shea-Evans Max HumphreyMax Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout.
Running Stitches: A Quilting Cozy (A\quilting Cozy Ser.)
by Carol Dean JonesAt a peaceful retirement community, a resident juggles crafts with crimesolving…includes a bonus quilt pattern! Sarah Miller is enjoying her newfound passion for quilting at the Cunningham Village retirement community, as well as her friendship with Charles—even though she&’s not sure she&’s ready for romance again and still feels a bit disloyal to her late husband when she&’s in Charles&’s company. As it turns out, life in a senior community isn&’t as uneventful as she might have thought. A neighbor of Sarah&’s who went to prison some time back after accidentally killing his brother has escaped—and shown up asking for help from Sarah. Now she and her friends are getting entangled in some perilous aiding and abetting—and trying to find a missing girl…
Just Treats, No Tricks: Bewitching Quilts and More to Celebrate Autumn
by Betsy ChutchianLearn to create these quilts and crafts to decorate your home in its finest for fall.A colorful patch of pumpkins, a fanciful bat make-do pincushion, and more cast a bewitching spell in this celebration of autumn joys. Whether you love fall for its warm palette of hues or its festive celebration of Halloween, you will find the perfect project to warm your home throughout the season. Inspired by her longtime love of Halloween, quilt designer Betsy Chutchian has assembled a diverse array of creative treats, ranging from quilts big and small to a striking orange-and-black diamond table runner and whimsical wool appliqué chair pads. Bonus projects include antique quilts in Betsy&’s collection that inspired some of the featured projects as well as a charming pumpkin handbag, a simple yet striking fabric-covered journal, and a clever pincushion crafted from an antique matchbook holder. Betsy also shares her time-tested tips for decking the halls in fall flair.
Finders Keepers Quilts: A Rare Cache of Quilts from the 1900s
by Edie McGinnis Susan KnappThe quilter and Kansas City Star Quilts editor shares a collection of historic designs inspired by a treasure trove of antique American quilts. Finders Keepers Quilts is based on a collection of quilts discovered in an abandoned farmhouse in Davis County, Iowa. As new owner Susan Knapp searched through the house, she found stone crocks, pretty dishes, and other intriguing odds and ends. But best of all, she found a box of beautiful quilts made in the early 1900s. Famed quilter Edie McGinnis has worked with Susan to re-create these stunning designs, using reproduction fabric to reflect the time period in which they were made. She has also included an updated version of each quilt, with clear, concise instructions that will appeal to today&’s modern quilters.
Peanut Butter Puppies
by Greg MurrayRescue-dog advocate and professional photographer Greg Murray has followed up on the fan favorite Peanut Butter Dogs with an even more irresistible theme: Peanut Butter Puppies. These adorable portraits of rescued dogs, captured in studio with colorful backgrounds and in delightfully amusing detail, will tug at your heartstrings. Prepare to swoon over Wallaby, the seven-month-old heeler; Archie, the eight-month-old Chihuahua; Fiona Wigglesworth, the eight-month-old Boston terrier; Zoey, the nine-month-old mastiff mix, and so many more! Each one-of-a-kind portrait is sure to make your day. Names, ages, and breed/mix accompany each portrait.
Free-Form Embroidery with Judith Baker Montano: Transforming Traditional Stitches Into Fiber Art
by Judith Baker MontanoThe fiber artist and author of Crazy Quilting Odyssey shares her secrets for creating embroidered landscapes and seascapes in this illustrated guide. Beloved fiber artist and teacher Judith Baker Montano demonstrates how to beyond traditional embroidery in this new and comprehensive to free-form embroidery. In this book full of stunningly photographed examples and watercolor illustrations, she shows you how to apply the principles of fine art to various projects using fabrics, threads, and fibers. Judith explains how to use these materials with other embellishments to convey lifelike trees, flowers, ocean corals, and more with 60 stitches and 67 stitch combinations. She also demonstrates artistic embroidery techniques for building layers, creating dimension and perspective, and blending shapes. With techniques of free-form embroidery, you&’ll be able to translate your favorite landscape or seascape photo into fiber art.
Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood
by Robert S. BirchardA look at the wide-ranging work of the Golden Age genius who made The Ten Commandments and other blockbusters—and helped found the American film industry. Cecil B. DeMille&’s Hollywood is a detailed and definitive chronicle of the director&’s screen work that changed the course of film history—and a fascinating look at how movies were actually made in Hollywood&’s Golden Age. Drawing extensively on DeMille&’s personal archives and other primary sources, Robert S. Birchard offers a revealing portrait of DeMille the filmmaker that goes behind studio gates and beyond DeMille&’s legendary persona. In his forty-five-year career DeMille&’s box-office record was unsurpassed, and his swaggering style established the public image for movie directors. He had a profound impact on the way movies tell stories, and brought greater attention to the elements of decor, lighting, and cinematography. Best remembered today for screen spectacles such as The Ten Commandments and Samson and Delilah, DeMille also created Westerns, realistic &“chamber dramas,&” and a series of daring and highly influential social comedies—while setting the standard for Hollywood filmmakers and demanding absolute devotion to his creative vision from his writers, artists, actors, and technicians. &“Far and away the best film book published so far this year.&” —National Board of Review
The Immortal Count: The Life and Films of Bela Lugosi
by Arthur LennigThis definitive biography of the silver screen legend is &“a moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula&” (Kirkus Reviews). Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his starring role in the 1931 film Dracula—the role that would forever define his persona. After a decade of trying to broaden his range, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most recognizable vampire, often playing opposite his horror film rival Boris Karloff. When he died in 1956, Lugosi could not have known that vindication of his talent would come—his face would adorn theaters and his Hungarian accent would be instantly recognized across the globe. In 1974, silent film expert Arthur Lennig published The Count, a highly regarded biography of the unsung actor. Now Lennig returns to his subject with a completely revised volume more than twice the length of the original. The Immortal Count provides deeper insights into Lugosi's films and personality. Drawing upon personal interviews, studio memos, shooting scripts, research in Romania and Hungary, and his own recollections, Lennig has written the definitive account of Lugosi's tragic life.
Classical Architecture and Monuments of Washington, D.C.: A History & Guide (History And Guide Ser.)
by Michael CurtisA look at the statues, monuments, and buildings of the classically designed capital city—from the National Mall to Colonial Alexandria. Classical design formed our nation&’s capital. The soaring Washington Monument, the columns of the Lincoln Memorial and the spectacular dome of the Capitol Building speak to the founders&’ comprehensive vision of our federal city. Learn about the L&’Enfant and McMillan plans for Washington, D.C., and how those designs are reflected in two hundred years of monuments, museums and representative government. View the statues of our Founding Fathers with the eye of a sculptor and gain insight into the criticism and controversies of modern additions to Washington&’s monumental structure. Author Michael Curtis guides this tour of the heart of the District of Columbia.
Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper
by Brian D. ColemanSince its founding in 1797, Zuber & Cie wallpapers’ fame has spread far and wide, from King Louis Philippe awarding Jean Zuber the Legion of Honor in 1834 to Jackie Kennedy installing Zuber’s “Vues de l'Amérique du Nord” in the White House. According to France Today, the company still uses the same antique woodblocks, the same paint formulas, and the same time-honored processes to create its stunning wallpapers as it did in Jean Zuber’s time. Gorgeous displays of friezes, borders, ceiling roses and architectural trompe l’oeil, have been photographed for Zuber in homes in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
Wolves: Western Warriors
by Julie ArgyleIn Wolves: Western Warriors, the life of the powerful and majestic North American wolf, often considered to be vermin and dangerous, is presented, showing the struggle they have to simply survive in the wild and in a world where many people don’t appreciate wolves and often set out to exterminate them. Argyle explores their behavior, their family dynamics, and what it means to be a wolf in the wilderness of the greater Yellowstone area through her stunning photography. She includes information about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone and the ongoing struggle with keeping wolves listed as endangered species, while also offering her personal observations about the Wapiti Lake pack, among others, and several notable individual wolves. The strikingly beautiful images and the information and stories woven throughout the pages of the book showcase this frequently misunderstood, yet completely incredible species.
Trailerama: 1000 Piece Puzzle
by Phil NoyesPhotos, postcards, and ads featuring vintage trailers—from humble family vacations to Hollywood stars. Trailerama provides a visual wonderland filled with imagery featuring these vintage vehicles, fondly recalled for their associations with fun, adventure, family vacations—and of course, movie stars on the set. From greeting cards to postcards to Hollywood photos, the travel trailer is put on grand display in this kitschy celebration culled from the coffers of Trailer Travel&’s Phil Noyes. &“Filled with colorful images of trailers. Culled from ads, postcards, sheet music, and more, they run the gamut from the earliest mobile coaches in the 1930s to the roving behemoths that came to dominate the market in later decades…Noyes documents the country&’s still smoldering love affair with life on the road.&”—Los Angeles Magazine
Sewing to Sell: How To Sell Locally & Online; The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Craft Business
by Virginia LindsayThe creator of Gingercake Patterns shows you how to share your passion for sewing with the world by starting a successful home business. Maybe you started sewing just for fun. But now you&’ve developed the skills and vision to turn your creative outlet into something more. Making the leap from hobbyist to professional can be intimidating—but Virginia Lindsay is here to help you get off the sidelines and sew your way to a job you truly enjoy. Drawing on her own experience, Lindsay guides you through every aspect of starting your own craft business, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping your studio, pricing and selling your work, marketing yourself, designing your own patterns, and handling the business and legal side of sewing. And that's not all! Virginia also shares 16 projects (all customer-tested) that you can personalize to start sewing and selling right now.
Behind Closed Doors: At Home in Georgian England
by Amanda VickeryFrom the award-winning author of The Gentleman&’s Daughter,a witty and academic illumination of daily domestic life in Georgian England. In this brilliant work, Amanda Vickery unlocks the homes of Georgian England to examine the lives of the people who lived there. Writing with her customary wit and verve, she introduces us to men and women from all walks of life: gentlewoman Anne Dormer in her stately Oxfordshire mansion, bachelor clerk and future novelist Anthony Trollope in his dreary London lodgings, genteel spinsters keeping up appearances in two rooms with yellow wallpaper, servants with only a locking box to call their own.Vickery makes ingenious use of upholsterer&’s ledgers, burglary trials, and other unusual sources to reveal the roles of house and home in economic survival, social success, and political representation during the long eighteenth century. Through the spread of formal visiting, the proliferation of affordable ornamental furnishings, the commercial celebration of feminine artistry at home, and the currency of the language of taste, even modest homes turned into arenas of social campaign and exhibition.The basis of a 3-part TV series for BBC2.&“Vickery is that rare thing, an…historian who writes like a novelist.&”—Jane Schilling, Daily Mail&“Comparison between Vickery and Jane Austen is irresistible…This book is almost too pleasurable, in that Vickery's style and delicious nosiness conceal some seriously weighty scholarship.&”—Lisa Hilton, The Independent&“If until now the Georgian home has been like a monochrome engraving, Vickery has made it three dimensional and vibrantly colored. Behind Closed Doors demonstrates that rigorous academic work can also be nosy, gossipy, and utterly engaging.&”—Andrea Wulf, New York Times Book Review