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The Lone Ranger On Radio(more) »rank: 1519567from: Radio Spirits
Our review: :'A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver! The Lone Ranger! With his faithful companion, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear!' The Lone Ranger rides again in this collector's edition of 60 of his greatest old-time radio adventures from 1952 starring Bruce Beemer as The Lone Ranger, John Todd as Tonto, ... Detail |
Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production(more) »rank: 300040by: Mick Hurbis-Cherrier
Our review: :Voice & Vision is a comprehensive manual for the independent filmmakers and film students who want a solid grounding in the tools, techniques, and processes of narrative film in order to achieve their artistic vision. This book includes essential and detailed information on relevant film and digital video tools, a thorough overview of the filmmaking stages, and the aesthetic considerations for telling a visual story.The ultimate goal of this book is to help you develop your creative voice while acquiring the solid practical skills and confidence to use it. Unlike many books that privilege raw technical information or the line-producing ... Detail |
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A Woman Betrayed(more) »rank: 1478174by: Barbara Delinsky
Our review: : THEY WERE THE PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY With a twenty-year marriage, two terrific kids, and a successful career, Laura Frye has everything she could ask for...until her husband Jeff mysteriosly disappears. Beside herself with worry, Laura maintains that the Jeff she knew would never leave voluntarily. But what about the Jeff she didn't know? As her husbands many secrets come to light, Laura is left with a shocking picture of a man she married...and a world that is falling apart. Shaken to the very core, Laura looks for ways to hold her family together and rebuild her life. What she ... Detail |
Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit(more) »rank: 4183503by: P. G. Wodehouse
Our review: :Against a stormy background, a giant drama begins to unfold, involving Bertie's possession of a stolen necklace and the soul-shattering prospect of a trip to the marriage altar. Detail |
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Hello World: A Life in Ham Radio(more) »rank: 78642by: Danny Gregory, Paul Sahre
Our review: :To an outsider, the world of ham radio is one of basement transmitters, clunky microphones, Morse code, and crackly, possibly clandestine, worldwide communications, a world both mysterious and geeky. But the real story is a lot more interesting: indeed, there are more than two million operators worldwide, including people like Walter Cronkite and Priscilla Presley. Gandhi had a ham radio, as do Marlon Brando and Juan Carlos, king of Spain. Hello World takes us on a seventy-year odyssey through the world of ham radio. From 1927 until his death in 2001, operator Jerry Powell transmitted radio signals from his bedroom ... Detail |
Zenith Trans-Oceanic: The Royalty of Radios(more) »rank: 123901by: John H. Bryant, Harold N. Cones
Our review: :The previously untold story of the Zenith Trans-Oceanic, the world's most romantic and expensive series of portable radios, now in a newly revised & expanded edition. Long a companion of kings, presidents, transoceanic yachtsmen and world explorers, the Trans-Oceanic was also carried into battle by American troops in three wars. Its great popularity in spite of a very high price can be laid at the feet of several generations of armchair travelers who used the shortwave capabilities of the Trans-Oceanic as a window on the world. With access to the Zenith corporate archives and their long experience as radio enthusiasts ... Detail |
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Something in the Air: Radio, Rock, and the Revolution That Shaped a Generation(more) »rank: 405145by: Marc Fisher
Our review: :A sweeping, anecdotal account of the great sounds and voices of radio–and how it became a bonding agent for a generation of American youthWhen television became the next big thing in broadcast entertainment, everyone figured video would kill the radio star–and radio, period. But radio came roaring back with a whole new concept. The war was over, the baby boom was on, the country was in clover, and a bold new beat was giving the syrupy songs of yesteryear a run for their money. Add transistors, 45 rpm records, and a young man named Elvis to the mix, and the ... Detail |
Writers Speak: Fresh Air with Terry Gross(more) »rank: 327896by: Terry Gross
Our review: :Fresh Air with Terry Gross is one of Public Radio's most popular programs. Each week, nearly four million people tune in to the show's intimate conversations, broadcast nationwide on more than 400 NPR radio stations and in Europe on the World Radio Network. Available for the first time at retail, these two collections span 15 years of engaging, intelligent talks with top writters and comedians. Fresh Air: Writers Speak with Terry Gross In the next best thing to a writers' workshop, 13 acclaimed novelists, poets, and cultural icons talk about their lives, their experiences, and their writing. Terry interviews Stephen ... Detail |
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Jean Shepherd: The X Random Factor(more) »rank: 75554by: Jean Shepherd
Our review: :Radio Again is pleased to present 8 classic radio performances by raconteur Jean Shepherd from the archives of Hartwest Productions. The X Random Factor contains all the classic elements of Jean Shepherd's brilliant radio work, combining humor, story telling, kazoo playing, and general musings on everyday life and the nature of man; from being yanked into the world, the quicksand myth, to being left behind by the world around you. So listen and enjoy The X Random Factor. Learn why there's a turtle on the cover, and remember there are 9 to 5 odds against anything in life. Keep your ... Detail |
The Best of World Cafe: Great Conversations from NPR's Most Popular Contemporary Music Show(more) »rank: 396977by: David Dye
Our review: :World Café(R) has been one of public radio’s most entertaining and important music shows for over 15 years. Airing weekdays on 185 radio stations nationwide from its home station of WXPN-FM in Philadelphia, it is a uniquely formatted program that features live interviews and performances with the greatest established and up-and-coming performers of today. Host David Dye originated the show in 1991 to offer listeners a new eclectic mix of musical styles including blues, rock, folk, and alt-country. Every week since the show’s inception, Dye has brought out the best in such celebrated musicians as Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Wilco, ... Detail |