books about: backstage     books:       The Musician's Guide to the Road: A Survival Handbook & All-Access Backstage Pass to Touring5 reviews Susan Voelz Billboard Books, 2007 One of those books where you literally cannot help but laugh out loud! This book is a must have for any music lover whether you have toured or wondered what artists go through on tour. Amusing quips find their way into almost every paragraph and the writer does an excellent job of really taking us inside life on the road. All of the experiences are there...the humorous, the painful, and the melancholy and all culminate into interesting stories within a book that ...             Dimensions Behind the Twilight Zone: A Backstage Tribute to Television's Groundbreaking Series25 reviews Stewart T. Stanyard Ecw Press, 2007 Absorbing, fascinating look into another dimension of...The Twilight Zone Stewart Stanyard has done us TZ fans a priceless service by researching, putting together, and writing this book. If you're a rabid fan of the series like me, you will have hogged it up in one evening. This impressive series of essays, commentaries, interviews and anecdotes fill in so many of the blanks that all of us were always curious about - what went on behind the scenes, impressions and ...             I Hope You Are Living As High on the Hog As the Pig You Turned Out to Be6 reviews Bill Anderson Fireside, 1995 Great! This was a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those who like country music and country music artists. I love reading about the older country artists and their experiences in the industry etc. It was a funny and entertaining book. Bill Anderson has a great sense of humor too and has a way with words.             Backstage Pass: Written By Susie Vitale5 reviews Susie Vitale, Joe Vitale Hit Records Llc, 2008 A great read. Even if this book had been written about musicians you'd never heard of, it would have been good. The celebrity aspect just enhances the experience. I was horrified at some of the bad boy antics, laughed out loud at others, and felt nostalgia for those days of originality and talent. When the cop walks into the hotel room, his feet squishing on the wet carpet (while the band is denying any ...             Get Carter: Backstage in History from JFK's Assassination to the Rolling Stones5 reviews Bill Carter, Judi Turner Fine's Creek Publishing LLC, 2006 historical events, famous people and gripping stories . . . "Wow! Bill Carter's life can only be described as a giant thrill ride and one which everyone should accompany him on. Not only will you be held hostage by the historical events, famous people and gripping stories in this book, but you will be reading a roadmap to high achievement in your own life. Get Carter. Get Reading."             Backstage Iditarod13 reviews June Price Sunhusky Productions, 2007 Just like being there Reading June's book is just like experiencing all the excitement and activity of being at the Iditarod. I've been at Anchorage for the ceremonial start and then at Skwentna to help the mushers, and reading June's book, I relived my experience. I pictured myself right there again, seeing, hearing and experiencing the Iditarod through June's descriptions. This is a must read for all who would go ...             Wild Thing (The Backstage, on the Road, in the Studio, Off the Charts Memoirs of Ian Copeland)7 reviews Ian Copeland Simon & Schuster, 1995 an inside account of the music business Ian Copeland, brother and booking agent of The Police's Stewart Copeland, gives an amazingly detailed description of what it takes to manage a band and put them on the road. It's a very complicated process. I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this, but I was instantly enthralled. I had presumed it was going to be just another third person account of the antics of The Police, but I ...             Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor16 reviews Michael Kostroff Allworth Press, 2005 Takes you along the ride Reviewed by Kelley Anderson for Reader Views (11/06) "Letters from Backstage" is a collection of e-mails to friends and family while Michael Kostroff toured with "The Producers" and "Les Miserables." They give you brief glimpses of his journey, from auditioning for "The Producers" to his last curtain call of "Les Miserables." He gives his impressions and descriptions of the cities, sites, ...             Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production7 reviews Rita Kogler Carver Focal Press, 2009 An excellent book for those considering a life in theatre Full disclosure: I've known Rita for about ten years and consider her incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent as well as a number of those quoted or interviewed in her book. However, this does not mean that I was willing to skip the part of reading her book and just say "It's great, buy it!" As an NYU grad and lighting designer who has worked in theatre for almost twenty years, I received ...             Backstage Passes and Backstabbing Bastards (Book)19 reviews Kooper Al Hal Leonard Corporation, 2008 Rock Entrepeneur I first became aware of Al Kooper in college in '68 and wore out a copy of 'Super Session' honing my blues bass chops while listening to Harvey Brooks. After 1968's 'Live Adventures" LP, I kind of lost track of him so when I saw this book, I was hooked. What a remarkable life! Starting out in New York, co-writing "This Diamond Ring", playing with Dylan, playing in the Blues Project, starting ...             Backstage with Beth and Trina: A Scratch-and-Sniff Adventure3 reviews Julie Blattberg Abrams Image, 2006 Perfect for that Rocker Chick Friend of Yours Backstage with Beth and Trina is a colorful, sexy adventure story about two rocker chicks who are determined to get backstage and, well, party with the band. But this book goes beyond the visual and ventures into the realm of scents. How does it transcend the normal confines of the picture book? By reaching back to the tomes of our youth. That's right: Backstage with Beth and Trina is a ...             The Nutcracker Backstage: The Story and the Magic4 reviews Angela Whitehill, William Noble Princeton Book Company, 2004 The reality of the fantasy: Nutcracker backstage I've been a ballet mom for more than nine years, which translates into volunteering at more than 72 performances of The Nutcracker. I wish I'd had this terrific book when I was just starting out. It includes a wonderful story-telling version of the ballet, lavish photos, and a great deal of detail about everything that goes on behind the scenes. But the thing I like best about "The Nutcracker ...             Backstage With a Ghost (Casebusters, No 3)3 reviews Joan Lowery Nixon Demco Media, 1995 The CaseBusters in Action! Part 3 of the Disney Adventure series "CaseBusters". for me the best of the series. The story is all about the two boys called Brian and Sean Which go in a series of unexplainable Horror cases.In This Episode a knocked down theather a crime happens so brian and sean go to investigation and this leads them to a terrifiying confrontation... with a ghost . Not mentioning the author the 4 time ...             Theatre Backstage from A to Z2 reviews Warren C. Lounsbury University of Washington Press, 1968 Great source of info on stage terminology Know what a GOBO is? Need a refresher on painting techniques? Or need to know how to light your stage or build special scenery? It's in this book!! An excellent resource book for amateur and professional alike. You'll find yourself referring back to it many, many times during the course of producing a play. I wouldn't want to be without it and recommend it to directors, producers and anyone ...             Access All Areas: Backstage With the Grateful Dead2 reviews Gary Lambert Acid Test Productions, 1998 A Grateful Masterpiece This is the ultimate book for the Grateful Dead collector. Timothy Harris is a great artist and this book displays his work with vivid colors and an exceptional layout.             Backstage Passes: Rock 'N' Roll Life in the Sixties2 reviews Al Kooper, Ben Edmonds Stein & Day Pub, 1977 A great book on '60's Rock and the '60's Rock Lifestyle. If you are a fan of Al Kooper's music in the '60's and '70's (with Bob Dylan, the Blues Project, Blood Sweat and tears, or Solo), or just a fan of '60's music in general, this is a MUST READ for you. It's written in a easy to read personable style that makes it a totally enjoyable experience. I've read my copy at least 10 times. Give it a shot!!!!! JP             Backstage : Broadway Behind the Curtain2 reviews Rivka Shifman Katvan, 2001 A fabulous, artistic look backstage The first thing I have to say is- I adore this book. I received it a few days ago, and it makes a lovely addition to my coffee table. Everyone who has come into my house since has commented on it. The photography is clever, as we often see numerous photographs taken of various productions onstage, but not nearly as many taken from the perpective of life backstage. Each photograph has an ...             The Back Stage Guide Broadway (Backstage Books)4 reviews Robert Viagas Back Stage Books, 2004 Broadway done well This was the perfect selection for us it was really informative giving great detail. We found the book to be very helpful anyone who loves Broadway will enjoy this book .             Backstage You Can Have2 reviews Betty Hutton The Betty Hutton Estate, 2009 At Long Last - The Autobiography of Betty Hutton The book Betty Hutton fans have waited decades for - first announced in the early 1970's - is finally here, her autobiography!! And what a knockout read it is, starting with her traumatic childhood raised with her sister Marion in poverty by a beloved yet troubled, alcoholic, promiscuous mother (their father having flown the coop early on - although Betty claims she later learned her real father ...             Backstage Exclusive: Plus One4 reviews Plus One Thomas Nelson, 2001 Great Book! This book is really good. I recommend any Plus One fan to get it. 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