**Winner of the American Book Award (2023)** ​**Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award (2023)** The long-awaited first full biography of legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins has long been considered an enigma. Known as the “Saxophone Colossus;” he is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz improvisers of all time, winning Grammys, the Austrian Cross of Honor, Sweden’s Polar Music Prize and a National Medal of Arts. A bridge from bebop to the avant-garde, he is a lasting link to the golden age of jazz, pictured in the iconic “Great Day in Harlem” portrait. His seven-decade career has been well documented, but the backstage life of the man once called “the only jazz recluse” has gone largely untold—until now. Based on more than 200 interviews with Rollins himself, family members, friends, and collaborators, as well as Rollins’ extensive personal archive, Saxophone Colossus is the comprehensive portrait of this legendary saxophonist and composer, civil rights activist and environmentalist. A child of the Harlem Renaissance, Rollins’ precocious talent landed him on the bandstand and in the recording studio with Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, or playing opposite Billie Holiday. An icon in his own right, he recorded Tenor Madness, featuring John Coltrane; Way Out West; Freedom Suite, the first civil rights-themed album of the hard bop era; A Night at the Village Vanguard; and the 1956 classic Saxophone Colossus. Yet his meteoric rise to fame was not without its challenges. He served two sentences on Rikers Island and won his battle with heroin addiction. In 1959, Rollins took a two-year sabbatical from recording and performing, practicing up to 16 hours a day on the Williamsburg Bridge. In 1968, he left again to study at an ashram in India. He returned to performing from 1971 until his retirement in 2012.  The story of Sonny Rollins—innovative; unpredictable, larger than life—is the story of jazz itself, and Sonny’s own narrative is as timeless and timely as the art form he represents. Part jazz oral history told in the musicians’ own words, part chronicle of one man’s quest for social justice and spiritual enlightenment, this is the definitive biography of one of the most enduring and influential artists in jazz and American history.

A sweeping, sensational novel of America’s first “It Girl;” whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post “As stunning as the incomparable leading lady who inspired it . . . unputdownable, with a twist that will leave you breathless.”—Emily Giffin At the dawn of the twentieth century, New York’s streets teem with change: electricity, automobiles, the brash young President Teddy Roosevelt—and the It Girls. As artists’ muses and working models, these independent young women soar to stardom not because of their pedigrees or inherited wealth, but because of their talent, charisma, and irresistible beauty. Pop culture is born, and in a world alight with Mr. Edison’s new bulbs, no one shines brighter than America’s sweetheart, Evelyn Talbot. But the journey to stardom is not simple or straight. While working as a shopgirl, the young Evelyn is recruited as a studio model and soon catches the eye of the preeminent artists of the age. When Broadway comes calling, Evelyn solidifies her status as the first self-made American female celebrity: the iconic Gibson Girl, the most sought-after figure and face of her time. Enter a parade of powerful and power-hungry men, from world-famous architect Stanley Pierce, the visionary behind Manhattan’s mansions and iconic landmarks, to Hal Thorne, the shockingly wealthy railroad heir and premier “playboy” of high society. Each man promises comfort, glamour, security—even love. But fame and fortune are cruel teachers, and Evelyn learns that the only person she can rely on is herself. When Evelyn finds herself at the center of a murder of passion declared “the Crime of the Century;” she is blamed for the acts of the men in her life. In the media frenzy that spirals around her, Evelyn realizes that to survive, she will have to write her own ending. But can this artists’ muse turned showgirl pull off the greatest act of her life? It Girl is a breathtaking ride inspired by a singular artist and icon who captured the collective imagination of American society. Allison Pataki has crafted yet another unforgettable leading lady, a heroine who must find the power to change not only the world around her but her own destiny.

Fleabag meets Big Swiss in this visceral, darkly hilarious, and surprisingly moving debut novel about a charismatic misfit who livestreams herself for seven straight days to raise money for her comatose sister's life support 'Propulsive, witty and deranged - I couldn't put it down. If you're a fan of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, you will love this book.' Nussaibah Younis , author of Fundamentally 'Fans of Melissa Broder, Rufi Thorpe and Ottessa Moshfegh will laugh, cringe, empathise, and be mesmerised by the spectacle of one woman's attempt to solve all her financial and emotional problems in the most adventurous, public and high-stakes way possible. Just Watch Me is addictive and propulsive.' Emily Gould, author of Perfect Tunes Dell Danvers is barely keeping it together. She's behind on rent for her bathroom-less studio apartment (formerly a walk-in closet), she's being plagued by perpetual, spiking stomach pain, and her younger sister, Daisy, is in a coma at a hospital that wants to pull the plug. Freshly unemployed and subsisting on selling plant propagations to trust fund kids, Dell impulsively starts a 24-hour livestream under the username mademoiselle_dell to fundraise $14,000 for a week of private life support for Daisy. In the dungeon of her stream, Dell is in control, banishing those who don't abide by her terms of engagement and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence. On a dare, she discovers that she has a talent for eating spicy food, and her streaming fame explodes as her pepper consumption graduates from jalapeño to habanero to ghost. Finally, Dell is good at something-but as her behavior becomes riskier and riskier and a troll-turned-incel threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means. Narrated in seven taut chapters, one for each day of Dell's livestream, Just Watch Me careens us through a nonstop week in the life of this charismatic misfit with a heart of gold. Voyeuristic and visceral, audacious and outrageous, Lior Torenberg's debut is both an incisive, zippy tragicomedy about the internet economy as well as a moving meditation on love, loss, and forgiveness.

Daddy Yankee is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. In his first book, ReaDY, published simultaneously in English and Spanish, he shares the story of his journey from Puerto Rico to global fame, his brush with death, the reclaiming of his faith, and how tests of strength can transform your life. Known by his fans as Daddy Yankee, Raymond Ayala is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. He is also a philanthropist advocating for vulnerable children and an accomplished entrepreneur. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee broke though in 2004, releasing his international hit single "Gasolina," along with the history making album Barrio Fino. In 2021, "Gasolina" was ranked number 50 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of all Time.” In 2024 Luis Fonsi and DY collaborated on "Despacito," a chart topper in close to 50 countries and the second most-watched YouTube video ever. After 8 studio albums, 94 singles, and over 100 music videos, Daddy Yankee has won five Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, eight Lo Nuestro Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and six ASCAP Awards. Now, he is speaking to his fans, and readers everywhere in ReaDY, his first book. ReaDY is an inspirational guide to building the life you dream of in a book threaded through with the story of his rise from the streets of Puerto Rico to international superstardom. When he found himself at the wrong end of a gun, the victim of a random shooting that brought him face-to-face with mortality and ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, Raymond had to find a new path. He set his sights on his other passion—making music. In this collection of lessons learned in his now three-decade long career, DY shares the roots of the set of convictions that have led him to the top of his profession—to face fear, to be an ambassador for his culture and all Latin culture, dedication to family, to always be learning, and most importantly, a reliance on his faith. ReaDY shows how he transformed his story—and empowers readers to do the same. Meant to inspire his readers to action and their own transformations, ReaDY showcases Daddy Yankee’s drive, while humanizing one of the biggest music stars in the world.

Milton H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn's working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other's capabilities was on full display in each photo. Greene passed in 1985, thinking his life's work was succumbing to the ravages of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore his father's legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years researching ways to restore his father's photographs as well as cataloging and promoting Milton's vast body of work all over the world. As a result, Joshua established "The Archives," a company committed to the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly two decades restoring his father's archive, Joshua Greene and his company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene's Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse. Poignant and powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum standard in photography monographs.

Milton H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn's working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other's capabilities was on full display in each photo. Greene passed in 1985, thinking his life's work was succumbing to the ravages of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore his father's legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years researching ways to restore his father's photographs as well as cataloging and promoting Milton's vast body of work all over the world. As a result, Joshua established "The Archives," a company committed to the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly two decades restoring his father's archive, Joshua Greene and his company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene's Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse. Poignant and powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum standard in photography monographs.

Stage Piano 88 Tasten mit Hammermechanik halbgewichtet einstellbare Anschlag-Empfindlichkeit 256 Stimmen 800 Sounds (750 Preset + 50 User) 380 Styles (280 Preset + 50 User + 50 Expansion) 140 Songs Metronom 39 Chord Varianten Sequenzer mit 16 Spuren / 5 Songs Arpeggiator Audio Recorder & Playback (MP3 & WAV Format via USB Stick) Effekte: 32 Hall-Varianten 64 Multi-Effekte (Chorus Tremolo Phaser Delay...) 24 Insert Effekte Master-Equalizer Joystick Controller Layer- Split- & Dual-Mode für die Tastatur Lautsprechersystem mit 2x 23 W USB Audio & MIDI MIDI Ein- & Ausgänge Stereo Ein- & Ausgänge 2 Kopfhörerausgänge Anschlüsse für Sustain & Expression Pedale inkl. Notenhalter & Netzteil passender SP-5 Ständer separat erhältlich Ausdrucksstarkes Piano-Feeling für flexible Einsätze in jeder Spielumgebung Mit dem SP-5 präsentiert FAME ein flexibel einsetzbares Stage Piano das sich aufgrund seiner zahlreichen Features gleichermaßen für die Bühne daheim und im Studio anbietet. Die 88 Tasten Klaviatur ist mit einer halbgewichteten Hammermechanik ausgestattet und kann die Anschlag-Empfindlichkeit in mehreren Stufen an das persönliche Spielverhalten anpassen. Dank der 256 stimmigen Polyphonie hat das SP-5 genug Reserven damit auch bei anspruchsvollen Passagen keine Note verschluckt wird. Die hohe Polyphonie kommt auch dem 16-Spur Sequenzer zugute mit dem sich komplette Songs im SP-5 komponieren lassen! Klanglich schöpft das SP-5 aus dem Vollen: 800 Sounds von Klassik über Rock Pop Elektronic bis hin zu Effekt-Klängen und jeder Menge Percussions decken alles ab was man sich von einem leistungsfähigen Allrounder wie dem SP-5 wünschen könnte. Den letzten Schliff erhalten die Klänge mit dem gut ausgestatteten Effektprozessor der 32 Hall-Varianten 64 Multi-Effekte (Chorus Tremolo Phaser Delay...) 24 Insert Effekte und einen Master-Equalizer abdeckt. Das integrierte Stereo-Lautsprechersystem mit 2x 23 Watt kann sich sehen und vor allem hören lassen. Das 2-Wege System punktet mit einem kraftvollen Klangbild das die gespielten Klänge unverfälscht und klar wiedergibt. Komfortable Zusatzfunktionen Die Klaviatur bietet die Modi Layer Split und Dual damit ist es möglich zwei Klänge übereinander zu legen (Layer) einen zweiten Sound im unteren Tastaturbereich mit der linken Hand zu spielen (Split) oder die Klaviatur zu halbieren um zu zweit am Instrument zu spielen (Dual). Das integrierte Metronom ist perfekt zum Üben oder als Vorgabe für die Band und hat einen weiten Geschwindigkeitsbereich von 5-320 Taktschlägen die Minute. Zur weiteren Ausstattung gehören 140 Songs zu denen man zielgerichtet oder völlig frei begleitend spielen kann. Die Begleitautomatik wird mit 380 Styles aus verschiedenen Genres hervorragend abgedeckt. Diese bestehen aus mehreren Instrumentenspuren (Drums Bass Chords) und passen sich in Echtzeit an die Akkorde der linken Hand an. Styles bieten Variationen Intros Endings und Fills um Songs dynamisch zu gestalten. Als Spielhilfen bietet das Stage Piano 39 Chord Varianten und einen programmierbaren Arpeggiator mit dem sich mühelos Basslines pulsierende Synthesizersounds und rhythmische Notenfolgen kreieren lassen. Doppelte Aufnahmefunktion Das SP-5 bietet zweierlei Aufnahmemöglichkeiten: die erste ist ein linearer 16-Spur Notenrekorder (Sequenzer) der die gespielten Noten aufzeichnet und das Erstellen von Songstrukturen inkl. Bass Zweitstimme Chor Effektklänge und rhythmischer Begleitung ermöglicht. Die zweite Option ist ein Audio Recorder der das Spiel auf einem (separat erhältlichen) USB-Stick im MP3 oder WAV Format aufnimmt und sogar Musiktitel in diesen Formaten abspielen kann. Flexible Anschlussmöglichkeiten Neben den analogen Stereoein- und ausgängen sind vor allem die digitalen Schnittstellen besonders interessant da MIDI und Audio via USB übertragen wird. So kann das Stage Piano zur Noteneingabe im Verbund mit einer Musikproduktionssoftware (DAW) verwendet werden und in einem Rutsch den Sound zur Aufnahme in den Computer schick

Telecaster aus der Artist Series des legendären Gitarristen James Burton Red Paisley Flames-Finish Korpus aus Linde Hals aus Ahorn '60s "U"-Halsprorfil Griffbrett aus Ahorn 9 5"-Griffbrettradius 21 Bünde Synthetischer Knochen-Sattel 42 mm Sattelbreite Drei Specially Designed James Burton-Single Coils Regler für Master Volume und Master Tone 5-Weg-Schalter 6-Saddle American Series String-Thru-Body Strat Bridge Deluxe Cast/Sealed-Stimmmechaniken mit Pearl Buttons Vergoldete Halsplatte Inklusive Vintage-Style Tweed-Koffer und Zertifikat Die Fender AS James Burton Telecaster MN Red Paisley Flames E-Gitrarre im Überblick: Die Fender James Burton Telecaster aus der Artist Series preist den legendären Gitarristen James Burton der seit den späten 1950er-Jahren ein namhafter Musiker in der US-amerikanischen Musikbranche ist und mit einer Vielzahl großer Künstlerinnen und Künstler zusammenarbeitete. James Burton arbeitete mit Ikonen wie Frank Sinatra oder Johnny Cash zusammen und wirkte als Live-Musiker in den 70er-Jahren in der Begleitband des King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley mit. Durch seinen bevorzugten Telecaster-Sound und einer außerordentlichen Spieltechnik prägte er die Welt des Blues Country und Rock 'n' Roll wodurch er im Jahr 2001 sogar in der Rock and Roll Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurde. Sein Signature-Modell ist genau so vielseitig wie der Künstler selbst und kommt mit tollen Features die den ikonischen Telecaster-Sound erweitern und den maximalen Tele-Twang ermöglichen. Die Telecaster kommt inklusive Vintage-Style Tweed-Koffer und Zertifikat! Mit dem Red Paisly Flames-Finish bekommt die James Burton Telecaster einen einzigartigen Look der im Proberaum im Studio oder auf der Stage definitiv ins Auge fällt! Die E-Gitarre zeichnet sich durch eine hochwertige Verarbeitung aus und glänzt mit tollen Features! Korpus und Hals Die Fender AS James Burton Telecaster kommt mit einem Korpus aus Linde und einem Ahorn-Hals der mit einem '60s "U"-Halsprorfil ausgestattet ist um nicht nur eine flexible Bespielbarkeit zu garantieren sondern um ebenso eine Portion Vintage-Feeling transportieren zu können. Das Griffbrett aus Ahorn trägt einen Radius von 9 5" und 21 Bünde während der synthetische Knochen-Sattel mit einer Breite von 42 mm ausgestattet ist. Die James Burton Telecaster lässt sich insgesamt wunderbar bespielen während das optische Highlight in Form des Red Paisly Flames-Finish das Instrument visuell ins Rampenlicht stellt. Drei SIngle Coils ermöglichen einen vielseitigen Sound für Genres von Blues bis Rock n Roll. Pickups Die Pickup-Konfiguration der James Burton Telecaster tanzt durch drei Single Coils zwar Tele-untypisch aus der Reihe ermöglicht jedoch einen vielseitigen Sound der sich ideal in den Genres einsetzen lässt in denen James Burton am liebsten zu Hause war! Die drei Specially Designed James Burton-Tonabnehmer erzeugen einen dynamischen Output der sich besonders durch einen artikulierenden Klang-Charakter auszeichnet. Mittels 5-Weg-Toggle lassen sich je nach Position nicht nur weiche Mitten und klare Höhen aus der Gitarre kitzeln sondern dank des Pickups in Mittel-Position können knackige Nuancen und expressiv-vokale Sounds ebenso erzeugt werden. Egal ob Clean Crunch oder warmer Overdrive: Die Vielseitigkeit des James Burton-Sounds spiegelt sich in seinem Signature-Modell definitiv wieder! Die goldene Halsplatte stellt sich als schickes Detail der James Burton Telecaster heraus. Vergoldete Hardware Die vergoldete Hardware der James Burton Telecaster ergänzt das einzigartige Red Paisly Flames-Finish während diese gleichzeitig für eine zuverlässige Instandhaltung des Instruments sorgt. Mit einer 6-Saddle American Series String-Thru-Body Strat-Bridge trägt die E-Gitarre zwar keinen klassischen Telecaster-Steg jedoch liefert das Hardware-Element eine stabile Saitenlage sowie eine saubere Intonation und lässt jeden Saitenwechsel leicht vonstattengehen. Des Weiteren stehen Deluxe Cast/Sealed-Stimmmechaniken mit Pearl Butt

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER People's Book of the Week Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards Nominee for Fiction Adriana Trigiani, the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife, returns with her biggest and boldest novel yet, a hypnotic tale based on a true story and filled with her signature elements: family ties, artistry, romance, and adventure. Born in the golden age of Hollywood, All the Stars in the Heavens captures the luster, drama, power, and secrets that could only thrive in the studio system—viewed through the lives of an unforgettable cast of players creating magic on the screen and behind the scenes. In this spectacular saga as radiant, thrilling, and beguiling as Hollywood itself, Adriana Trigiani takes us back to Tinsel Town's golden age—an era as brutal as it was resplendent—and into the complex and glamorous world of a young actress hungry for fame and success. With meticulous, beautiful detail, Trigiani paints a rich, historical landscape of 1930s Los Angeles, where European and American artisans flocked to pursue the ultimate dream: to tell stories on the silver screen. The movie business is booming in 1935 when twenty-one-year-old Loretta Young meets thirty-four-year-old Clark Gable on the set of The Call of the Wild. Though he's already married, Gable falls for the stunning and vivacious young actress instantly. Far from the glittering lights of Hollywood, Sister Alda Ducci has been forced to leave her convent and begin a new journey that leads her to Loretta. Becoming Miss Young's secretary, the innocent and pious young Alda must navigate the wild terrain of Hollywood with fierce determination and a moral code that derives from her Italian roots. Over the course of decades, she and Loretta encounter scandal and adventure, choose love and passion, and forge an enduring bond of love and loyalty that will be put to the test when they eventually face the greatest obstacle of their lives. Anchored by Trigiani's masterful storytelling that takes you on a worldwide ride of adventure from Hollywood to the shores of southern Italy, this mesmerizing epic is, at its heart, a luminous tale of the most cherished ties that bind. Brimming with larger-than-life characters both real and fictional—including stars Spencer Tracy, Myrna Loy, David Niven, Hattie McDaniel and more—it is it is the unforgettable story of one of cinema's greatest love affairs during the golden age of American movie making. Praise for All the Stars in the Heavens: Trigiani spins a tale of star-crossed lovers... A heartwarming tale of women's lives behind the movies. - Kirkus Reviews A thoroughly entertaining tale that brings Hollywood's golden age alive. -People A tinsel-trimmed treat for movie buffs and Trigiani fans alike. -Library Journal