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Outstanding research.......1999-03-06
This is an extremely well researched book regarding the African-American film industry, which is a very neglected area of the business. I highly recommend it.
informative and smart.......1998-06-14
This book chronicles the evolution of Black Film and Black people in films from the racist depiction of Blacks in Griffith's Birth of a Nation through the Black Diaspora to Spike Lee.
A great read
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Title: Black Film/White Money. (book reviews)
Author: Cliff Thompson
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Cineaste (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 1996
Publisher: Cineaste Publishers, Inc.
Volume: v22
Issue: n2
Page: p60(2)
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- truly the blues who's who indeed
- A true encyclopedia, it sets the standard in its field
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Blues Who's Who: A Biographical Dictionary of Blues Singers (Da Capo Paperback)
Sheldon Harris
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truly the blues who's who indeed.......2000-09-25
As a member of the audience at many of the 'gigs' compiled here, I know first-hand of their accuracy,(a rarity in the field). Considering the age of this edition, there is still nothing that comes close to its accuracy and completeness. The info isn't spoon-fed, but the "small print' leads to much cool fact-finding. For instance; BB King,(1964, Chicago's Regal Theater, the best known and most honored live blues recording ever), was the -opening act- for Jackie Wilson's show!
A true encyclopedia, it sets the standard in its field.......1999-01-05
Sheldon Harris" Who's Who in Blues is a remarkable feat of diligent research. Too often what is marketed as an encyclopedia fails to deliver, and experts can list almost as many people who have been left out of its pages as those who made it in as entries. Not only will you be likely to find an entry for your favorite but obscure bluesman or blueswoman, you will likely be pleased at the amount of information provided. And there is not musical prejudice or snobbery here; the traditional bluesmen share space with the Blues Queens of vaudeville and the latecomers who put the soul in Rhythm & Blues. The amount of information provided varies with each performer. The more obscure blues performers left little record, but what could be found is doubtless within the covers of the Who's Who in Blues. Legends like Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong, etc. have their careers detailed year by year with places and dates played that you are unlikely to find anywhere else. Also included are snippets of critical comments, songs with which the performers were identified, and citations of other performers who were influences to them. - Frank Cullen Artistic Director American Vaudeville Museum, Inc.
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Soul Music: Who's Who
Ralph Tee
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Richard Barnes has been a close friend of Pete Townsend's for 35 years. Against the backdrops of Woodstock, the ill-fated 1979 tour, the 1989 25th anniversary celebrations, and the stage version of Tommy, Barnes tells the story of The Who. Included in this revised and updated pictorial history of one of rock's legendary bands are 450 photographs, press clippings, posters, and album covers, as well as coverage of The Who's recent tours, individual careers, U.S. and U.K. discographies, and a tribute to John Entwistle.
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I Won't Get To Get What I'm After 'Til The Day I Die.......2007-03-14
The definitive book to have on The Who. Loaded & re-loaded with amazing photographs & anecdotes from a friend of the band who isn't afraid to point out the bad in addition to the good.
I bought this book on its original release back in the 1980's; the updated section to review the years 1983-96 is most welcome. Hopefully, Richard Barnes will release yet another edition that takes into account the years 1997 to the present.
If you're a Who junkie, this book is a must. If you're a new fan, this volume is a fantastic primer into the history of the greatest band there ever was.
Must have for Who fans.......2006-09-12
This book is an excellent resource for all fans of the classic rock band, The Who. Telling the band's story from their earliest days, the reader will find plenty of detail, interviews, and wonderful photographs to enhance this "amazing journey". The author takes a relatively unbiased stance, leaving out personal opinion in favor of simply stating "the facts".
If you are a fan of The Who, this is certainly a book that deserves a place in your library.
For the WHO fan, worth it.......2006-02-16
This book is really a great overview of the WHO's career. Starting out when the band started to meet as teenagers and spannig all the way to a few years after Keith's death, this book covers every single recording the WHO did.
Aside from just following the WHO through their career, this book is also jam-packed with those crazy Keith Moon anecdotes and interesting picures.
I really enjoyed this book, and enjoyed seein what one of my favorite bands was really like. I would definately recommend it to anyone who loves the WHO.
An Insider's View of the Who.......2005-03-14
As a HUGE Who fan, I first picked up "Maximum R&B" in the late 80's, and recently dug into the updated version.
Richard Barnes was an old art school friend of Pete Townshend's, and remained close to him and the band over the decades. His history of the Who is detailed, mixed with intimiate remembrances, especially of the early days of the band.
Barnes for the most part tells the story with a straight-forward, unbiased eye. He details the tulmultuous relationship between the band members, especially Townshend and Roger Daltrey, and draws on numerous interviews and press articles (the press materials are classic--some very early pix of a very young Detours lineup are among the entertaining bits).
Barnes also examines the Mod movement of the 60's, which was so critical to exposing the Who (for a while the High Numbers) to a hardcore audience.
For Who fans like myself, you may find some minor errors, and Barnes doesn't go too deep into some of the band member's personal lives, except where he seems to have an in. Among these would be Townshend's fascination with Meher Baba, his later drug and alcohol problems, and his later struggles with trying to deal with the Who while establishing himself as a solo artist.
In any case, a fantastic document of the history of one of rock's greatest and most talented bands.
A historic document in rock & roll.......2003-01-09
A wonderful book loaded with factual information and first-hand observations, filled with fascinating photographs. The definitive source for Who history from its original publication in 1982 until last year when Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere was published. My only complaint is that this new edition no longer includes the soundsheet recording in the original that reproduced Pete Townshend's original demo of My Generation, but most people don't have turntables anymore these days anyway.
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The Guinness Who's Who of Soul (The Guinness Who's Who of Popular Music Series)
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Icons of R&B and Soul [Two Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of the Artists Who Revolutionized Rhythm (Greenwood Icons)
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Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height of racism in America, to dismantle racial barriers. So much of today's music is derived directly from the highly influential and critically important sounds of R&B that without it we would have never known the classic soul of the late '50s and '60s, the glory days of the genre. Similarly, rock n' roll as seen through the eyes of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley would have never evolved without the foundation laid by their R&B predecessors. Through substantial entries on the chief architects and innovators, Icons of R&B and Soul offers a vibrant overview of the music's impact in American culture and how it reflected contemporary society's politics, trends, and social issues. Numerous sidebars highlight Motown, prominent record labels, hit songs, related singers and songwriters, key events, and significant aspects of the music industry. Also included is a list of important print and Web resources, as well as a list of selected recordings. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students explore the historical and cultural framework of R&B and soul music through the musicians who have come to define the genre. Among the featured: -Ray Charles -Little Richard -Fats Domino & New Orleans R&B -Ruth Brown -Sam Cooke -Etta James -James Brown -Aretha Franklin -The Supremes -Otis Redding -Ike & Tina Turner -Curtis Mayfield -Berry Gordy -Stevie Wonder -Marvin Gaye -Smokey Robinson -The Temptations -Prince
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- A GREAT REFERENCE BOOK ON THE SIXTIES'S MUSIC
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The Rockin' '60s: The People Who Made the Music
Brock Helander
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A GREAT REFERENCE BOOK ON THE SIXTIES'S MUSIC.......2000-11-24
It's got everything you always wanted to know about singers and groups that started in the sixties:BIOGRAPHIES,ORIGINAL DISCOGRAPHY OF EACH ARTIST,RECORD COMPANIES ETC.This book can be very usefull to anyone interested in sixties's music.It's only a little short on pictures, but it is a minor weakness.The BRITISH INVASION GROUPS,MOTOWN,STAX,PHIL SPECTOR,BOB DYLAN,JIMI HENDRIX ,everyone gets an appreciation and an overview that gives you more than just the usual simple biographical notes.After all ,let's not forget that the sixties were the final glory days of popular music;it was before disco,rap and rythyms boxes that almost killed popular music.I assured you that your money won't be spend for nothing if you buy that book.Here's your chance to get to know SHARON STONE's favorite group:HERMAN'S HERMITS when she was a teenager.Yes i know it's trivia, but anything can make you buy a product.
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Who's Who in Soul Music
Ralph Tee
Manufacturer: Weidenfeld & Nicholson
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You asked for it, you got it--brand-new Bible word searches from Barbour Publishing! Previous word search collections have sold nearly 600,000 copies, and these four new collections will feed a continual demand. Each volume features 101 puzzles, with all search words coming from the King James Version of the Bible. Answer keys are provided. Puzzles are based on Bible themes to add variety and interest. These four volumes of 101 Bible Word Searches will provide hours of fun for Bible puzzle lovers--don't miss this opportunity!
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Gift.......2007-01-10
This was a Christmas gift for my sister who happens to be extremely religious and has a fondness of word search puzzles. She found this to be a very nice gift.
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You asked for it, you got it--brand-new Bible crosswords. With each volume featuring 101 puzzles, you'll have hours of fun. The majority of clues come from the King James Version of the Bible. Plus, scripture references and answer keys are provided. And, specialty puzzles, sprinkled throughout, are based on Bible themes to add variety and interest.
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Too Esoteric - A Stretch for me ..........2007-02-26
I love crosswords and thought this would sharpen up those forgotten stories and bring them to the forefront of my consciousness. This book struggles for words to fit...Not fun to do the puzzles for me, anyhow.
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You asked for it, you got it--brand-new Bible crosswords. With each volume featuring 101 puzzles, you'll have hours of fun. The majority of clues come from the King James Version of the Bible. Plus, scripture references and answer keys are provided. And, specialty puzzles, sprinkled throughout, are based on Bible themes to add variety and interest.
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You asked for it, you got it--brand-new Bible crosswords. With each volume featuring 101 puzzles, you'll have hours of fun. The majority of clues come from the King James Version of the Bible. Plus, scripture references and answer keys are provided. And, specialty puzzles, sprinkled throughout, are based on Bible themes to add variety and interest.
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You asked for it, you got it--brand-new Bible crosswords. With each volume featuring 101 puzzles, you'll have hours of fun. The majority of clues come from the King James Version of the Bible. Plus, scripture references and answer keys are provided. And, specialty puzzles, sprinkled throughout, are based on Bible themes to add variety and interest.
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101 Fun Bible Word Searches
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BRAND NEW - 101 crosswords per volume. 4 paperbacks. Brand new - Factory direct. All clues inspired by the King James Bible
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101 Fun Bible Crosswords
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Young and old alike will discover hours of brain-teasing, mind-stretching, vocabulary-building fun in this puzzle-packed collection.
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Scott McKain's experience as vice chairman of a rapidly growing $100 million organization, and his client relationships with the world's leading organizations, have convinced him that there is a stunning difference between what customers want and what most organizations offer. This widening gulf creates dissatisfaction, distrust, and-worst of all for any business-disloyalty.
What customers really want today is a
superior client experience. Sure, they want good service, a good product, and a good price. But what creates client loyalty is the connection created by organizations through the use of these elements along with personalization, differentiation, and emotion.
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Nothing new, nothing interesting...!.......2007-03-05
Too many non-remarkable examples and most of them adapted and a little forced to what he's trying to explain.
I don't like when the author uses himself in many examples. Should be more humble.
With all your respect Mr. Mckain but I got bored reading your book. Nothing interesting, too simple.
Get Inside the Heads of Your Customers.......2005-09-02
Scott McKain can help your business increase customer loyalty and profitability. In his first book, All Business Is Show Business, he showed us how to "WOW" customers by creating compelling customer experiences.
In his newest book, What the Customer Really Wants, he shows us how to create true value for our products and services by seeing things through the eyes of our customers so we can give them what they need and want, not just what we want to offer them. This is targeted marketing at its finest.
Additionally, Scott McKain's books are a very enjoyable read!
It just keeps getting better.......2005-08-31
Scott McKain showed us how All Business is Show Business in his previous book. Now, after much research and months of work with a variety of organizations nationwide, he brings us insight into What Customers Really Want. This is the core of what drives purchases. When you learn what is wanted, selling is almost automatic! Follow this easy to read guide to find the abundant sales that are waiting for you.
Organization and Layout Serves 3 Key Purposes.......2005-08-30
Our training company has presented 2-day programs on customer service for 25 years--so I'm very familiar with most of the books out there on this subject. McKain's book stands out for three key reasons: 1) The slant or focus of the book is fresh--it focuses on customer experience, not customer service (read that "customer processing." 2) It has a helpful, extensive Executive Summary at the end of each chapter. Not your typical 2-paragraph ending, but a 3-page summary with the guts of the chapters netted out for a quick skim. 3) The "Bridge Building" section at the end of each chapter contains a long list of actionable items--perfect for developing training modules and saying to your customer service or call center manager: "Go thou and do likewise." In short, it's an engaging, impressive book.
Founder Winninger Institute For Market Strategy.......2005-08-27
Scott, you have done it again. Every time I read on of your books there is a new perspective on a subject.
My customers will be better off because we have read your book on what clients crave.
There are Three reasons to read your book...
It has a new perspective.
Customers satisfaction is the key to revenue increase.
You offer really usable suggestions.
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