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Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
by Sarah ChapelleAn instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!Dazzling. Incomparable. Unforgettable. The definitive book of Taylor Swift's fashion evolution. This gorgeous hardcover edition has gilded gold edges, foiled cover accents and colored endpapers. For Taylor Swift, fashion and music go hand-in-hand—each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation’s most prolific storyteller. Red lipstick isn’t just a makeup choice—it’s the emblem of an era. A mini skirt isn’t simply part of a cute outfit—it’s a suit of armor. From cowboy boots to teetering heels, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses, and the many memorable moments in between, Taylor Swift Style tells the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album, tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style. From red carpet looks, to streetwear, to tour costumes, Sarah Chapelle of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift’s fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble. Her deep dives into songs, lyrics, and behind-the-scenes insights paint a portrait of a megastar who knows exactly what she is doing. Taylor Swift Style seeks to explain the ‘why’ behind Swift’s outfits—the Easter Eggs and deeper meanings behind every hemline and haircut—that speak to the emotional context of each musical moment. With over two hundred photos dating from Swift’s earliest days as a country singer in Nashville, up through the present as a renowned pop icon, paired with insightful commentary, Taylor Swift Style is a one-of-a-kind keepsake and a must-have for Swifties.
Taylor Swift \ (Spanish edition): La historia completa
by Chas Newkey-BurdenBestseller #1 del New York TimesLa historia completa del estratosférico ascenso a la fama de Taylor Swift. Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la superestrella del pop que está conquistando el mundo. Taylor Swift, una chica de un pequeño pueblo, un talento increíble y una fuerza descomunal para perseguir sus sueños, se ha convertido en la artista más grande de la década y una de las personas más famosas del mundo. Millones de personas la admiran y la ven como un modelo a seguir: una mujer fuerte y honesta que ha abierto a pulso su camino. Pero ¿cómo ha llegado hasta aquí? ¿Y qué le depara el futuro?Desde su infancia en en Pensilvania, soñando con un futuro en la música, hasta el ícono en que se ha convertido, abarcando su lucha por ser tomada en serio en la industria musical, las recompensas del éxito y la intensa presión de las expectativas, Taylor Swift: La historia completa es un relato del extraordinario viaje de Taylor que la ha llevado a romper todos los récords, manteniéndose siempre a fiel a sí misma y a su música.Este apasionante libro está repleto de detalles fascinantes que revelan a la verdadera Taylor: qué la impulsa, la motiva y la emociona, cómo superó los retos que la esperaban en su camino a la fama, qué tan auténtica es su imagen de persona íntegra y de quién habla realmente en sus canciones, además de la verdad sobre sus relaciones con Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy y Travis Kelce.Es el retrato completo, por primera vez en español, de una chica que fácilmente podría haberse desvanecido entre bambalinas, pero que floreció para convertirse en una mujer elegante, inspiradora y con los pies en la tierra.-----#1 The New York Times Bestseller This is the full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame. Everything dedicated Swift fans needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world.Taylor Swift, a small-town girl, an incredible talent and a tremendous strength to pursue her dreams, has become the biggest artist of the decade and one of the most famous people in the world. Millions of people look up to her and see her as a role model: a strong, honest woman who has carved her own path. But how did she get here, and what does the future hold for her?From her childhood in Pennsylvania, dreaming of a future in music, to the icon she has become, covering her struggle to be taken seriously in the music industry, the rewards of success, and the intense pressure of expectations, Taylor Swift: The Complete Story is an account of Taylor's extraordinary journey that has led her to break all records, while remaining true to herself and her music.This gripping book is packed with fascinating details that reveal the real Taylor: what drives, motivates and excites her, how she overcame the challenges that awaited her on her road to fame, how authentic she comes across as a person of integrity and who she really talks about in her songs, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllanhaal, Conor Kennedy and Travis Kelce.For the first time in Spanish, this is the complete portrait of a girl who could have easily faded behind the scenes, but blossomed into a stylish, inspiring and down-to-earth woman.
Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets
by Rachel Feder Tiffany TatreauFrom a Robert Frost poem on her debut album to the myth of Cassandra on The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift&’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.Make sure you're catching them all with this expert guide to the novels, poems, and plays that influence her songwriting.Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier! Learn what "New Romantics" has to do with the old RomanticsGet to know the Gothic monsters haunting MidnightsSpot Taylor's many Great Gatsby referencesDiscover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in commonAnd find your new favorite tortured poet!Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.With full-color illustrations highlighting the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary PhD), it&’s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life.
Taylor Swift: A Baby's First Biography (Tiny Idols)
by J. D. ForesterIntroduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that&’s perfect for Swifties young and old.From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions with her songs. Follow her career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.
Taylor Swift: A Life in Music (Want to know More about Rock & Pop?)
by Alice HudsonA quick read for anyone who wants to know a little more about the most incredible, talented superstar of her generation.Former country music sensation Taylor Swift is one of the most accomplished singer/songwriters to storm the charts. Talented and gorgeous, Swift is no stranger to winning awards, from Academy of Country Music Awards to Grammys, her enormous popularity amongst the country music scene has allowed her to cross over into popular music with hits such as &‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together&’, &‘I Knew You Were Trouble&’, 'Shake it Off', 'Look What You Made Me Do' and her latest album Evermore, not to mention her re-recordings of her masters, the latest being Red (Taylor's Version). Fascinating text tells the remarkable story of this inspirational and phenomenal performer.
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Wendy LoggiaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award–winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Tony Bennett <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Taylor Swift: All Access
by ScholasticSo you think you’re a Swiftie? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the mega pop star in this biography! It’s a crash course in all things Taylor Swift.Get to know the real Taylor Swift in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Taylor’s journey from aspiring Broadway star to country music legend to queen of the pop-music scene.It’s all inside this book: Taylor’s love stories, her fame, her reputation, her tours, and her friends and fans. Plus, you’ll discover all Taylor’s faves – foods, fan moments, lyrics, fellow musicians, and much more – now and in every era!With eight pages of full-color photos!
Taylor Swift: Her Story
by Grace MackTaylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the world! This easy-to-read biography is perfect for her youngest fans.Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars! She's got millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others.Discover how Taylor made it all the way to the top in this exciting biography! It's perfect for fans who have just learned to read. And it's packed with over 40 pages of photos and illustrations of the beloved singer/songwriter!
Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words (In Their Own Words)
by Helena HuntGet inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time with this collection of her most inspiring and revealing quotes.The quotations in this book have been carefully curated from Taylor Swift’s numerous public statements—interviews, op-eds, social media posts, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of her meteoric rise to the top, her ever-savvy business sense, and her increasingly forthright perspective on the music world and beyond.Swift’s catchy, chart-topping songs have propelled her to become one of the bestselling musicians of all time. But in the more than fifteen years she’s been making music, she has also amassed enough power to buck the norms of an industry notorious for controlling the images of its often very young female artists. She’s stood up for herself and for other artists, championing their rights to fair royalties, and inspired tens of thousands of fans to register to vote. Swift’s achievements have earned her spots on both Forbes’s Most Powerful Women and Time’s 100 Most Influential People lists. Now, for the first time, you can find her most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place.
Taylor Swift: Issue #10 (Scoop! The Unauthorized Biography #11)
by Jennifer PouxA new series of unauthorized biographies on the world's biggest names and rising stars in entertainment, sports, and pop culture! Complete with quizzes, listicles, trivia, and a full-color pull-out poster of the star, this is the definitive collection to get the full Scoop! and more on your favorite celebrities.Taylor Swift. Where to begin? • Has made Time's 100 most influential people in the world list. Three times...so far... • Holds six Guinness book of world Records. Yes, six. • Has won 10 Grammy Awards. Go on... • Oh, and an Emmy! So, what could possibly be next?Get the full Scoop! and more on Taylor Swift: America's biggest female popstar.
Taylor Swift: Superstar! (Step into Reading)
by Shana CoreyTaylor Swift is a singer, songwriter, and superstar! Fans ages 4-6 will love learning about their favorite music icon in this Step 2 biography!Is your child a Swiftie in their "wanting to know more" Era? This biography is the perfect fit! Follow the story of Taylor's life--from her childhood growing up on a Christmas Tree farm in Pennsylvania all the way to her sold-out international Eras Tour! This biography uses simple text, short sentences, and full-color illustrations to help new readers learn all about the life, albums, tours, and phenomenal impact of global sensation Taylor Swift!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Taylor Swift: The Platinum Edition
by Liv SpencerTaylor Swift: The Platinum Edition gets to the heart of this superstar with albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts, a shelf full of awards, and millions of fans around the world.Fans looking for Taylor’s complete story should look no further than this detailed biography, which chronicles her childhood in Pennsylvania where she was teased and bullied, to her early days trying to land a record deal by personally dropping off demos at Nashville record companies, to the performance that led Taylor to her current label — and international fame. Includes details on her 2012 album Red and coverage of all her recent romances and adventures in the spotlight.
Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans
by Kate Galloway Christa Anne Bentley Paula Clare HarperFrom studio albums to stadium tours, Taylor Swift is a record-setting pop artist whose impacts are outsized and global in scale. At the same time, she has cultivated an audience base that finds her, her songs, and her voice eminently relatable. Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans positions Swift as a prismatic figure for the musical world of the 21st century.This collection includes new work from interdisciplinary scholars who focus on Swift’s star persona; the lyrics, themes, and meanings of Swift’s songs; and the ways that fans interact with Swift’s work and with each other. Together, the essays evaluate Swift’s career with attention to how her work has resonated in a changing global society, how she has navigated shifts in the music industry, and how she has negotiated changes in her musical transition from country to pop along the lines of her age, gender, race, and class identity.Including contributions by scholars, practitioners, and journalists, this book offers a serious consideration of one of today’s most popular music stars that shows why and how she matters. Engaging a wide variety of disciplines and methodological perspectives—including fan studies, cultural studies, philosophy, musicology and music theory, journalism, and songwriting—Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans will be of interest to students and scholars of music, media studies, popular culture, fan studies, gender and sexuality studies, and sound studies.
Taylor Swift: The Story of Me
by Riley BrooksTaylor Swift has grown from country's darling to America's sweetheart!Taylor Swift has been a music superstar since she was a teenager, but now she is doing even more! When she's not selling out arenas, Taylor is making a name for herself in fashion, cosmetics, and even movies. Learn about Taylor's life and work in this awesome book full of pictures and fun facts!
Taylor Swift: The Whole Story
by Chas Newkey-BurdenThe full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world. <p><p>A small-town girl with an incredible talent, and the strength to realise her dream, Taylor has grown into an award-winning, chart-topping artist and worldwide star, as well as a strong and stylish woman. But how did she get there? And what lies in store for her in the future? <p><p> From childhood dreams of a musical future in Pennsylvania, to determined and budding teen musician with a trademark she’s stayed faithful to ever since: honest lyrics about real-life events; her fight to be taken seriously in the music industry, through to the rewards of success and the intense pressure of expectation, Taylor Swift: The Whole Story is a full account of Taylor’s incredible journey, with everything you need to know about America’s Sweetheart. <p><p> This compelling book is packed full of fascinating details revealing the true Taylor – what drives, motivates and moves her, how she overcame the challenges that loomed on the road to fame and looks at how authentic her wholesome image is, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor Kennedy and who she’s really talking about on her tracks. <p><p> The full portrait of a girl who could so easily have faded into the background – but who blossomed in the spotlight into a grounded, graceful and inspiring young woman.
Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song
by Tyler ConroyA book about Taylor. Made with love. By fans. For fans.Ten years ago, an unknown sixteen-year-old released a self-titled debut country album. A decade later, Taylor Swift has reached record-breaking, chart-topping heights. A ten-time Grammy winner, Swift has been hailed for her songwriting talent, crossed effortlessly from country to pop, and established herself as a musician who can surprise, delight, and inspire, all while connecting with her fans in a way that only she can. Amazingly, after all these years, there is no great, comprehensive book about Swift for her fans. Until now. This book, a fan-generated celebration of Swift's first decade as an artist, collects the best writing and images from the past ten years in one gorgeous volume. From prefame interviews with Swift in local Pennsylvania newspapers to major profiles in The New Yorker and Rolling Stone; from album reviews by top critics such as Robert Christgau, Sasha Frere-Jones, and Ann Powers to essays by beloved novelists like Maggie Shipstead; from Tavi Gevinson's classic ode to Swift in The Believer to Q&As with Chuck Klosterman and humorous analysis from McSweeney's and The Hairpin; from album-themed crossword puzzles and adult coloring pages to profiles of Taylor's biggest fans; from an excerpt of the soon-to-be-published novel Taylor Swift: Girl Detective to a "book within a book" of Swift's most inspiring quotations titled (naturally) The Tao of Tay, this book is the vital collection of all things Taylor. Here, finally, is the must-have book for every Swiftie and every music lover. For, as Klosterman wrote in GQ, "If you don't take Swift seriously, you don't take contemporary music seriously." * This book is a tribute to Taylor Swift, but she was not involved in its creation. *
Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams, A Biography
by Erica WainerA dazzling must-have picture book biography for the rabid Taylor Swift lover. Features illustrations of the pop icon, from childhood to fearless stardom, and the story of how she broke out to share her sparkle with the rest of the world.Since the release of her self-titled first album, Taylor Swift has enchanted the world again and again. The fearless singer-songwriter empowers her listeners to be confident, brave, and expressive. This gorgeous picture book biography follows the big star from her childhood to present day. Follow Taylor’s earliest performances, her musical inspirations, and—above all else—her passion for writing and storytelling. Sweeter than fiction, Taylor’s story is the perfect collectible for every bejeweled Swiftie. There’s only one question: Are you ready for it?
Tchaikovsky
by Edward GardenRevised to mark the centenary of Tchaikovsky's death and the recent upsurge of interest in his music, Edward Garden's study assesses the operas, ballets and other works against the background of the composer's eventful life: his ill-judged marriage, his curious pen-friendship with his patron Nadezhda von Meck, and his relationship with Balakirev and other Russian composers. Edward Garden also examines conflicting theories on the manner of Tchaikovsky's death.
Tchaikovsky Papers: Unlocking the Family Archive
by Marina Kostalevsky Stephen Pearl Polina E. VaidmanThis fascinating collection of letters, notes, and miscellanea from the archives of the Tchaikovsky State House-Museum sheds new light on the world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Most of these documents have never before been available in English, and they reveal the composer’s daily concerns, private thoughts, and playful sense of humor. Often intimate and sometimes bawdy, these texts also offer a new perspective on Tchaikovsky’s upbringing, his relations with family members, his patriotism, and his homosexuality, collectively contributing to a greater understanding of a major artist who had a profound impact on Russian culture and society. This is an essential compendium for cultural and social historians as well as musicologists and music lovers.
Tchaikovsky in America
by Elkhonon YoffeBiography of the famous composer, including his trip to New York in 1891 to celebrate the opening of Carnegie Hall.
Tchaikovsky's Empire: A New Life of Russia's Greatest Composer
by Simon MorrisonA thrilling new biography of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky—composer of some of the world&’s most popular orchestral and theatrical music &“A lively, argumentative and thoughtful reflection on one of the 19th century&’s most important musical figures.&”—Michael O&’Donnell, Wall Street Journal Tchaikovsky is famous for all the wrong reasons. Portrayed as a hopeless romantic, a suffering melancholic, or a morbid obsessive, the Tchaikovsky we think we know is a shadow of the fascinating reality. It is all too easy to forget that he composed an empire&’s worth of music, and navigated the imperial Russian court to great advantage. In this iconoclastic biography, celebrated author Simon Morrison re-creates Tchaikovsky&’s complex world. His life and art were framed by Russian national ambition, and his work was the emanation of an imperial subject: kaleidoscopic, capacious, cosmopolitan, decentred. Morrison reexamines the relationship between Tchaikovsky&’s music, personal life, and politics; his support of Tsars Alexander II and III; and his engagement with the cultures of the imperial margins, in Ukraine, Poland, and the Caucasus. Tchaikovsky&’s Empire unsettles everything we thought we knew—and gives us a vivid new appreciation of Russia&’s most popular composer.
Tchaikovsky's Pathétique and Russian Culture
by Marina RitzarevTchaikovskyʼs Sixth Symphony (1893), widely recognized as one of the worldʼs most deeply tragic compositions, is also known for the mystery surrounding its hidden programme and for Tchaikovskyʼs unexpected death nine days after its premiere. While the sensational speculations about the composerʼs possible planned suicide and the suggestion that the symphony was intended as his own requiem have long been discarded, the question of its programme remains.
Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 & Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2: With Orchestral Reduction for Second Piano (Dover Classical Piano Music: Four Hands)
by Serge Rachmaninoff Peter Ilyitch TchaikovskyThis authoritative edition continues Dover's series of great piano concertos with orchestral reduction for second piano -- the universal standard, for students and professionals alike, for learning and rehearsing all concertos. Together for the first time are two of the most performed and recorded concertos of all time: the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in G-flat Minor, Op. 23, and the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18.Both of these great Russian works have achieved unrivaled worldwide popularity and are absolute musts in the repertoire of every serious pianist. The Tchaikovsky concerto combines a virtuoso piano part with brilliant orchestral scoring. The Rachmaninoff concerto is universally admired for the dark, brooding opening, enormously popular themes, and passionate, lyrical final movement. Every pianist and serious piano student will want this attractive and modestly priced edition.
Tchaikovsky: The Man Revealed
by John SuchetA tortured genius, a sensitive soul, and a great composer burdened by the weight of his private desires, Tchaikovsky’s life is explored in full by the incomparable John Suchet. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most successful composers that Russia has ever produced, but his path to success was not an easy one. A shy, emotional child, intended for the civil service by his father, Tchaikovsky came late to composing as a career, and despite his success he was a troubled character. Doubting himself at every turn, he was keenly wounded by criticism. The death of his mother haunted him all his life and his incessant attempts to suppress his homosexuality took a huge toll. From Tchaikovsky’s disastrous marriage to his extraordinary relationship with his female patron, his many amorous liaisons, and his devotion to friends and family, Suchet shows us how the complexity of Tchaikovsky’s emotional life plays out in his music. A man who was by turns quick to laugh and to despair, his mercurial temperament found its outlet in some of the most emotionally intense music ever written.
Teach Yourself Basic Guitar
by Simon Pitt Simon TroupThe core information that you will learn in this book will be useful to you whichever styles of popular music you may later choose to specialize in. Whether you want to play rock, pop, blues, reggae, funk, folk or jazz, you'll need to start developing good left- and right-hand technique, and learn the chords and scales that are the building blocks of almost all western popular music. While this book doesn't go into any depth on classical guitar technique, there is a great deal of information and advice that will be of benefit to anyone who may decide that they wish to specialize in classical guitar playing in the future.