Broadway Books 2004. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Jacob Slichter</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Broadway Books</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780767914703</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2004</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 304</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> A hilarious inside look at the real business of popular music by the drummer of Semisonic that does for rock and roll what Jim Bouton's Ball Four did for baseball.After years of working day jobs and making music in his basement Jacob Slichter wondered if his dreams of rock stardom were a vain illusion. Then he was recruited by two of his successful musician friends to form a band that became Semisonic. Who could forget the smash single “Closing Time†a runaway hit in 1998 that thrust Jake and his bandmates into the international spotlight and helped them sell over two million albums worldwide But along the road to fame and success came bewilderment and personal chaos: How will we ever get a record deal Which record company is the best The worst Do I really have to wear these ridiculous boots Why isn’t radio playing our song What if I have a panic attack right here on stage What should I write on this fan’s CD Am I famous Why isn’t the video director getting more shots of me Did I say the wrong thing during that interview Help!So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star is a telling and witty look at what happens just before and during one's time in the spotlight. Jake takes readers on a step-by-step journey of his evolution from fledgling drummer to globetrotting performer and proves to be the perfect guide—feisty and humbled—to the inner workings of the music industry and instant celebrity. So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star speaks to all of us who dream again and again of rock superstardom and shows how one kid can go from picking up a pair of drumsticks to picking up a platinum record.</p> Broadway Books hardcover
Referencia librero : 9780767914703-2025 ISBN : 0767914708 9780767914703
Broadway Books 2004. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Jacob Slichter</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> Broadway Books</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9780767914703</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2004</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 304</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> A hilarious inside look at the real business of popular music by the drummer of Semisonic that does for rock and roll what Jim Bouton's Ball Four did for baseball.After years of working day jobs and making music in his basement Jacob Slichter wondered if his dreams of rock stardom were a vain illusion. Then he was recruited by two of his successful musician friends to form a band that became Semisonic. Who could forget the smash single “Closing Time†a runaway hit in 1998 that thrust Jake and his bandmates into the international spotlight and helped them sell over two million albums worldwide But along the road to fame and success came bewilderment and personal chaos: How will we ever get a record deal Which record company is the best The worst Do I really have to wear these ridiculous boots Why isn’t radio playing our song What if I have a panic attack right here on stage What should I write on this fan’s CD Am I famous Why isn’t the video director getting more shots of me Did I say the wrong thing during that interview Help!So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star is a telling and witty look at what happens just before and during one's time in the spotlight. Jake takes readers on a step-by-step journey of his evolution from fledgling drummer to globetrotting performer and proves to be the perfect guide—feisty and humbled—to the inner workings of the music industry and instant celebrity. So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star speaks to all of us who dream again and again of rock superstardom and shows how one kid can go from picking up a pair of drumsticks to picking up a platinum record.</p> Broadway Books hardcover
Referencia librero : 9780767914703-2025 ISBN : 0767914708 9780767914703
Hardback. New. Examines the work of Norman Corwin. Exploring the range of Corwin's work - from his World War II-era poetry and his special projects for the United Nations to his writing for film and television - and its influence on media today this book features essays that underscore the political and social impact of Corwin's oeuvre. hardcover
Referencia librero : A9780520285309 ISBN : 0520285301 9780520285309
Melbourne University Press 1966. Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Paperback. SCARCE ORIGINAL 1966 PRINTING. Ex-Library with a stamp on the front cover no other markings. Pages show very few instances of underlining/annotation are predominantly clean and unmarked with minimal tanning. Covers show very light edge wear minute rubbing to corners creased spine. An excellent reading or reference copy!; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Melbourne University Press paperback
Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Offers an ecological critique to the history of sound media technologies in order to amplify the environmental undertones in sound studies and turn up the audio in discussions of greening the media. By looking at early and neglected for hardcover
Referencia librero : ria9780520286139_inp ISBN : 0520286138 9780520286139
Hardback. New. Offers an ecological critique to the history of sound media technologies in order to amplify the environmental undertones in sound studies and turn up the audio in discussions of greening the media. By looking at early and neglected forms of sound technology the author seeks to create a revisionist ecologically aware history of sound media. hardcover
Referencia librero : A9780520286139 ISBN : 0520286138 9780520286139
Martinus Nijhoff. 1983. Trade paperback. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Ex-library. ex-library stamp on half-title page text clean good binding. 298 p. Includes: illustrations index. Martinus Nijhoff paperback
Referencia librero : Alibris.0007863 ISBN : 9024791219 9789024791217
Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; From the 1940s to the 1970s the phonograph industry experienced growth both in sales and in cultural influence. Along with hugely popular music recordings spoken word LPs served a multitude of functions. This title shows how the savv hardcover
Referencia librero : ria9780520267039_inp ISBN : 0520267036 9780520267039
Hardback. New. From the 1940s to the 1970s the phonograph industry experienced growth both in sales and in cultural influence. Along with hugely popular music recordings spoken word LPs served a multitude of functions. This title shows how the savvy industry used spoken word records to develop markets for children African Americans women and others. hardcover
Referencia librero : A9780520267039 ISBN : 0520267036 9780520267039
Paperback / softback. New. From the 1940s to the 1970s the phonograph industry experienced growth both in sales and in cultural influence. Along with hugely popular music recordings spoken word LPs served a multitude of functions. This book shows how the savvy industry used spoken word records to develop markets for children African Americans women and others. paperback
Referencia librero : A9780520267046 ISBN : 0520267044 9780520267046
Hardback. New. Shows how bridge jumpers human flies lion tamers and stunt pilots first drew crowds to their spectacular displays of death-defying action before becoming a crucial yet often invisible component of Hollywood film stardom. This title explains how these working-class stunt performers helped shape definitions of American manhood. hardcover
Referencia librero : A9780520270886 ISBN : 0520270886 9780520270886
Paperback / softback. New. Shows how bridge jumpers human flies lion tamers and stunt pilots first drew crowds to their spectacular displays of death-defying action before becoming a crucial yet often invisible component of Hollywood film stardom. This title explains how these working-class stunt performers helped shape definitions of American manhood. paperback
Referencia librero : A9780520270893 ISBN : 0520270894 9780520270893
Hardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Shows how bridge jumpers human flies lion tamers and stunt pilots first drew crowds to their spectacular displays of death-defying action before becoming a crucial yet often invisible component of Hollywood film stardom. This title hardcover
Referencia librero : ria9780520270886_inp ISBN : 0520270886 9780520270886
Paperback / softback. New. Focuses on vocal performance styles that developed in tandem with the sound technologies of the phonograph radio and sound film. This book looks at these media technologies and industries through the lens of performance bringing to light a nexus of performer technology and audience. paperback
Referencia librero : A9780520254947 ISBN : 0520254945 9780520254947
Wyeth County Virginia: Manuscript letter 1815. Manuscripts & Paper Collectibles. Very Good. Early Wyeth County Virginia property inventory from Jacob Snavely presumed Jacob Snavely Sr 1759 - 1826 his son 1785 - 1850 moved to Missouri. The county was established in 1790. The Snavely's were some of the first settlers. Inventory includes: 1st tract includes 190 acres of land w/a dwelling a barn grist mill Sawmill valued at $1600.00. 2nd tract includes a 172 acre farm with a dwelling barn a stable meat house and a spring house. This property is valued at $1000.00. The inventory also includes 1 male slave between 12 and 50 years of age 1 slave under 12 years old 1 female between 12 and 50 years of age total value of all assets including the property and slaves was $3600.00. <br> Manuscript letter unknown
The University of Michigan Press 2009. Hard cover. Very good/Very good. Great condition. Inside is lightly marked in pencil. The University of Michigan Press unknown
Referencia librero : 1152195 ISBN : 0472116908 9780472116904