Showtime at the Apollo

For close to 60 years the Apollo Theatre in the heart of Harlem has been one of America's foremost cultural institutions, a top showcase for black entertainers and a launching pad for some of the greatest talents of our time: Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughan, and Richard Pryor are just a few. Ted Fox has written a history of the special combination of people and atmosphere at the Apollo; he lets the theatre's stars tell a large part of the story through personal anecdotes, augmented by a splendid array of rare pictures. The author also discusses the evolution of black cultural forms in music and comedy, and in so doing, preserves routines, Apollo trademarks, and backstage lore that might otherwise be lost.

Arts & Photography

Fox, Ted

Music

HOLT. RINEHART AND WINSTON

Traces the history of the famous Harlem theater, and describes the experiences of the many performers who have appeared there, from Duke Ellington to Diana Ross

Henry Holt Co.

Traces the history of the famous Harlem theater, and describes the experiences of the many performers who have appeared there

Showtime At The Apollo

Humor & Entertainment

Da Capo Press

In the Groove: The People Behind the Music

Interviews with John Hammond, Mitch Miller, Milt Gabler, Alfred Lion, Jerry Wexler, Leiber &amp; Stoller, Bob Thiele, Clive Davis, Phil Ramone, Chris Strachwitz, Chris Blackwell, and Nile Rodgers

St Martins Pr

Showtime At the Apollo

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Interlink Publishing+group Inc

This is the only full scale history of the world famous Apollo Theatre. Still presenting top black stars from P. Diddy to Chris Rock -- since the Apollo has probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue in the world. A classic text, newly updated, Showtime at the Apollo has over photos interspersed throughout.

Showtime at the Apollo: The Story of Harlem's World Famous Theater

Mill Road Enterprises

Writer Ted Fox and artist James Otis Smith bring to life Harlem’s legendary theater in this graphic novel adaptation of Fox’s definitive, critically acclaimed history of the Apollo. Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop—along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world—their art—transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater’s legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City.

Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem’s Legendary Theater

Abrams ComicArts

Writer Ted Fox and artist James Otis Smith bring to life Harlem’s legendary theater in this graphic novel adaptation of Fox’s definitive, critically acclaimed history of the Apollo.\nSince its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop—along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world—their art—transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater’s legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City.

Showtime at the Apollo: The Epic Tale of Harlem's Legendary Theater

Harry N. Abrams

Ever stop and think, Everyone is just so awesome? Didn't think so. It's just a fact--most people aren't. But that doesn't stop them from thinking that they are. And that shouldn't stop you from mocking them. In fact, it should just encourage you. Here's your thumbs up to giving the thumbs down to everyone and everything that's far from awesome and, really, just plain awful.

You Know Who's Awesome?: (Not You.)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Comic Strips

Adams Media

The late 1930s were a unique time for specialized pulp magazine titles, and this is one of the oddest. Lasting for only one issue, Civil War Stories appeared on the stands to build upon the success of Gone With the Wind. This replica edition is a straight copy of the original pulp, and at an affordable price.

Civil War Stories (Spring 1940) - Replica Edition

Literature & Fiction

Starr, John

Foster, Bennett

Reynolds, John Murray

Shank, DeWitt

Wiggan, John

Genre Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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