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The Art Album
Exploring the Connection
Between Hip-hop Music
and Visual Art
Dawud Knuckles
Interviews by Danny Simmons,
and Russell Simmons
Foreword by Nikki Giovanni
What do Russell Simmons, Shepard Fairey, and Jay-Z, Dawud Knuckles is a veteran of the record
have in common, besides being some of the most industry in America and a curator of art
respected, influential people in the world? They felt exhibits juxtaposing hip-hop themes. In the
the need to come together to represent their art for 1990s, he was a videographer for the re-
the sake of this book. The objective of the project is to cord label Ruff Ryders, handling interviews,
showcase the art behind the lyrics of hip-hop in juxta- special projects, tours, and documentaries.
position to similar themes in contemporary art, to en- He lives in New York City. Danny Simmons is
courage readers to consider the meaning and value an American abstract painter from Queens,
behind these works and themes at large. It celebrates New York, who once coined his particular
the long-standing relationship between the visual arts style of painting as “neo-African Abstract
and hip-hop music, and is the result of a collaboration Expressionism.” He is cofounder and presi-
between two giants of the American music scene. dent of the Rush Arts Gallery, and the author
Each chapter of the book has a theme: for example, of Deep in Your Best Reflection. He lives in
the chapter about New York is titled “Empire State of Brooklyn. Russell Simmons is the cofounder
Mind” after Jay-Z’s epic single, which peaked within of Def Jam Records and the force behind
the top ten in ten countries in 2009. Lyrics from the the hip-hop revolution, promoting stars like
song are presented beside contemporary art inspired the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, and LL Cool
by New York, an exclusive commentary from Russell J. He lives in New York City. Nikki Giovanni is
and Danny Simmons, and a contextualizing text from a world-renowned poet, writer, commenta-
legendary writer and activist Nikki Giovanni, as well as tor, activist, and educator. She is the author
other academics. This concept of presenting songs, of more than 30 books, including Acolytes,
art, and interviews alongside each other offers an Blues: For All the Changes, Gemini, Hip Hop
incomparable insight into the influence that hip-hop Speaks to Children, Love Poems, and Quilt-
has on contemporary culture and the unrivaled signif- ing the Black-Eyed Pea. She lives in Blacks-
icance to which this subculture has risen. burg, Virginia.
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This collection of folk tales, stories, and myths told in
comic book format by some of the biggest names
in comic book history contains never-before-seen
interpretations of ancient tales, including some rare
work from legends like Will Eisner, Art Spiegelman,
Harvey Pekar, Joe Kubert, and Robert Crumb. The
stories within these pages range from spiritual, to
supernatural, to humorous, to tales of wisdom, ad-
venture, and discovery. Some of the tales told here
have been published as far back as the 1940s from
artists all over the world, alongside incredible new
talents whose work has been created exclusively for
this volume. Other contributors include Tony DeZuni-
ga, Adam Gorham, Joe Infumari, Yaakov Kirschen,
Clifford Meth, Michael Netzer, Trina Robbins, Sharon
Rudahl, and Andy Stanleigh.
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‘Nam Noir series
Claire Applewhite
Claire Applewhite is an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a past president of
the Missouri Writers Guild, and a former board member of the Mystery Writers of America. She is
the author of Candy Cadillac, Crazy for You, and Tennessee Plates. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
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‘Nam Noir Series, continued
Claire Applewhite
“Get ready to meet some of the most intriguing characters ever. There are secrets
and surprises galore to be found among the tenants of the Jewel Arms Apartments—
and Claire Applewhite brings them all to life.” —Tess Gerritsen, author, The Keepsake
Sultry blonde Barbara Lacey saunters into the In 1968, the hot smoke and cold eyes of ‘Nam
Night and Day, a St. Louis bar, where she waits stalked Elvin Suggs. Now, Shelby Swain, a
hours to deliver a mysterious envelope to a man blonde in a tight dress and a silver Cadillac, has
that never arrives. She reluctantly entrusts it to captured his heart. Elvin falls for a woman he will
bar owner Alfie Greenblatt and steps into the never know, and he doesn’t want to run. Viva-
alley. Moments later, Alfie hears the crisp pop cious and sultry, Shelby is working at a St. Louis
of a bullet. He calls sergeant Reggie Combs to nightclub when her ex-husband, Myles LaMour,
investigate. Is Barbara’s death an accident or informs her that a potential client, sleazy Ronald
murder? Helen Tattaglia approaches her neigh- “Jupe” Jupiter, solicited his defense in a mys-
bors Elvin Suggs and his partners Cobra Glynes terious murder charge. A ghost from her shady
and Dimond “Di” Redding of the Grapevine past, Jupitor and Shelby know eachother well.
Detective Agency. She hires them to trail her When she returns to the Galaxy Apartments,
“abusive husband,” and alleges that her in-laws managed by parolee Nester Arseneaux, she
have arranged for her murder. Skeptical, the discovers her look-alike friend, Claire Ireland,
detectives accept the case, but soon discover dead in her living room. Was the bullet intended
Helen’s sordid past, including another wom- for Shelby? Shelby decides to run from St. Louis.
an named Barbara Lacey. Frustrated, Reggie In fact, she has been running from Arturo Primo
Combs turns to his friends at Grapevine Inves- and his two hombres, Eduardo Ruiz and Santos
tigations. The shady dealings of the Tattaglia “Santy” Corejos, for months. When she stole
family begin to unravel, while they reveal the enough cash from Arturo’s safe to start a new
secret in the envelope. life, she killed Arturo’s brother, Hector, and ran,
first to Reno, then to Chicago, and finally, St.
Mystery, 5.5 x 8.5 Louis. She thought she would stay, but now de-
Trade Paper cides to hide out at her mama’s trailer in Mem-
Smoking Gun Publishing phis. That’s when the Caddy breaks down—and
Available Elvin shows up. Lonely and eager, he trails the
temptress with a shady past, rife with corruption
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and lies—the girl with the Tennessee plates.
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In the serene Fjordlands of Norway in the early
20th century, Ingrid has led a blissful childhood until,
through no choice of her own, she becomes holder
of her family’s secrets. Her father, a blind preach-
er who ministers through sacred music played on
glassware, increasingly relies on Ingrid to see for
him even as it threatens to tear apart his marriage.
And after she witnesses an assault against her sister,
Ingrid must decide when to speak and when to
remain silent, whom to trust and when to run away.
This historical coming-of-age novel explores the
sometimes devastating realities of loyalty and
jealousy, with philosophy, music, and love serving
as guides.
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This was previously published in 2011 by Ghost
Road Press and has been reedited and given
a new afterword
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This illuminating exposé on a dark chapter of Amer-
ican history tells how the flourishing German culture
in the United States was wiped out by a fury of
anti-German hysteria during World War I. American
patriots eradicated the German language from
schools, churches, and newspapers. Germans,
once America’s biggest, proudest, and most suc-
cessful ethnic group were targets of hate, persecu-
tion, and even lynchings and vigilante hangings.
German cooks were burned, newspapers were
closed, and sauerkraut was renamed “liberty
cabbage”—the “freedom fries” of modern times.
Culture in the United States Erik Kirschbaum is a correspondent for the Reuters
during World War I international news agency. He has written about
entertainment, politics, sports, economics, and re-
Erik Kirschbaum newable energy, as well as disasters, earthquakes,
and climate change in nearly 30 countries. He is the
History/Political Science, 176 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 author of Rocking the Wall: Bruce Springsteen: The
Berlin Concert That Changed the World. A native
11 Color Photos, 8 B & W Photos,
of New York City, he is a descendant of a German
9 B & W Illustrations American family and has been based in Berlin
Trade Paper, $15.95 (Can $18.95) since 1993.
ISBN: 9781935902850
Berlinica Publishing LLC
January
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One summer before World War I, a young couple
escapes on a romantic weekend getaway to the
small German town of Rheinsberg, north of Berlin,
in the midst of a rural landscape filled with country
houses and castles, cobble-stone streets, lush forests,
and dreamy lakes. The story of Wolfie and Claire, told
with a fresh, new style of ironic humor, became Kurt
Tucholsky’s first literary success and the blueprint for
love for an entire generation. This edition features an
afterword by Dr. Peter Boethig, the director of the
Kurt Tucholsky Museum in Rheinsberg.
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Never before or after have the horrors of the “Great
War,” as World War I was known, been captured
as they were by Kurt Tucholsky. The famed Weimar
writer, who would become one of Germany’s best-
known satirists and journalists, describes surviving in the
trenches and fighting a losing battle, the arrogance
of the officers, and the desperation of the loved ones
back home. His writings are similar to those of Heinrich
Heine, his role model, in appearing superficially simple
but replete with hidden meanings. They are touching,
stirring, and precisely to the point. He makes the war
that still looms even into our own 21st century come
alive. This is the first bilingual anthology in German and
in English of his works on World War I. This edition fea-
tures an afterword by Noah Isenberg, professor and
chair of culture and media at Eugene Lang College—
the New School for Liberal Arts, where he teaches film
history, criticism, theory, and literature.
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•This collection was originally published in
1999 by Daniel & Daniel
•Four stories have been removed and there
is a new introduction from the author
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The result of thousands of conversations about
web marketing with hundreds of companies, this
handbook is a compilation of the most important
and effective lessons and advice about the power
of search engine optimization, social media, and
email marketing. The first and only comprehensive
guide to content marketing, this book explains the
social, analytical, and creative aspects of modern
marketing that are necessary to succeed on the
web. By first covering the theory behind web and
content marketing and then detailing it in practice,
it shows how it is not only critical to modern business
but is also a lot of fun. This edition has been updat-
ed to reflect new technology and marketing trends.
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Each title in the Not Your Mother’s Book series con-
tains approximately 60 real-life stories dedicated
to a unique theme, drawn from the passion and
experience of dozens of writers in a whimsical and
entertaining mix of irreverence and humor. Found-
ed by former coauthors and editors of the Chicken
Soup for the Soul series, this similarly styled anthol-
ogy series foregoes the sad, sappy, preachy, or
death-oriented stories that were that series’ hall-
mark, and unlike that series, is never afraid to be a
little risqué. These stories are funny, daring, different,
and smart.
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Whether you are a first-time visitor or a well-traveled
native, there is no better way to explore and expe-
rience California’s 1,100 miles of coast than with this
book by your side. It will immediately become your
most valuable traveling companion. Open these
pages for lively and easy-to-understand descrip-
tions of California’s diverse natural and cultural
history, plus firsthand insider information about local,
regional, state, and national parks, great museums,
historic ships, and more! Whether you are looking
for a short hike, a bird-watching adventure, en-
counters with elephant seals, a camping trip, or an
extended vacation along California’s coastline, this
reference will quickly lead you to the best of the
best. From towering redwoods and migrating gray
whales to world-class museums, fascinating historic
sites, and great surfing beaches, there is something
here for everyone in the family. The book features
an overview of California’s tumultuous history, from
Native Americans and Spanish missionaries to Rus-
sian trappers and the early Americans; a look at the
state’s fascinating natural history, from earthquakes
and tsunamis to ancient forests and migrating birds;
detailed descriptions of more than 300 primary des-
tinations and 500 short descriptions of more special
Best of the places to explore; more than 300 photographs and
drawings; and contact and website information for
California Coast hundreds of parks, museums, and more.
Your Guide to More Than 800 of Ken McKowen and Dahlynn McKowen have a
combined 60 years in the publishing industry, mostly
the Best Beaches, Parks, Trails, as travel writers and authors with nearly a million
Missions, Museums, and More books sold. They coauthored many Chicken Soup
for the Soul books and were also paid consultants
Ken McKowen and Dahlynn McKowen and editors for Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterpris-
es, Inc. They are also the authors of the award-
winning Best of California’s Missions, Mansions and
Travel, 374 pages, 6 x 9 Museums, the Not Your Mother’s Book humor
325 B & W Photos, 19 B & W Illustrations, 9 Maps anthology series, and the Wine Wherever series
Trade Paper, $21.95 (Can $25.95) of winery-destination books. They live in Orange-
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Daisaku Ikeda’s previous books have sold
more than 50,000 copies
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The authors’ previous titles have sold more
than 10,000 copies
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The first of its kind, this book is the comprehensive
guide to understanding how licensing operates in
key markets around the world. It functions as an
easy-to-read overview of basic licensing practices
employed internationally, including chapters on
how to develop and administer a licensing pro-
gram, the international license agreement, and the
role of licensing agents and consultants, plus sam-
ple agreements and forms.
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•The author makes regular appearances at
educational fairs nationwide, especially in
Missouri and throughout the Midwest
•The program has been granted an award
from the Missouri State Medical Alliance
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KeeKee’s Big Adven-
tures in Athens, Greece
Shannon Jones
Illustrations by Casey Uhelski
It’s Athens, Greece! KeeKee, the world-traveling kitty, KeeKee’s Big Adventures
lands for another exciting adventure. Join KeeKee in Rome, Italy
as she explores one of the oldest cities in the world.
Children and adults will delight in discovering what 9780988634114
makes Athens a must-visit destination, from its history
and culture to food and hospitality. KeeKee’s latest
adventure includes a kid-friendly pronunciation guide
and glossary in the back of the book, along with a Shannon Jones is a travel enthusiast with a
charmingly illustrated map of Athens. Entertaining background in marketing. She lives in Alex-
and educational, KeeKee’s adventures will spark andria, Virginia. Casey Uhelski is a children’s
curiosity and inspire appreciation for our great big illustrator who graduated with honors from
wonderful world. the Savannah College of Art and Design.
She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their
previous books are KeeKee’s Big Adventures
in Paris, France and KeeKee’s Big Adventures
in Rome, Italy.
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A Snow Day for Hannah
Linda Petrie Bunch
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A Beach Day
for Hannah
Linda Petrie Bunch
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The Little Mouse Santi
David Eugene Ray
Illustrations by Santiago Germano
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When the villain Mr. Evil Potato Man puts a spell on
the school food, students start turning into food and
a huge food fight erupts. Alien Dude morphs into a
peeler and peels, then fries the giant potato. Once
the fries are eaten, the spell is broken. This is the
second title in an early-reader adventure series for
reluctant boy (and girl) readers, featuring chapters
and multiple plots alongside hilarious cartoon illus-
trations and gross-out humor. Teachers will appre-
ciate the simple sentences and repeating phrases
necessary for beginning readers, making the book
ideal for the classroom. Boys reading below grade
level who require boy-friendly, age-appropriate
content will avoid the embarrassment of reading
“baby” books and, at the same time, read with
success.
“Alien Dude! Mr. Evil Potato Man and the Food Fight!
is an exciting new title in an innovative series de-
signed to promote literacy and reading skills in boys
(and girls) ages 6–8 . . . Reading this book could
become addictive!” —Children’s Bookwatch,
Midwest Book Review
Alien Dude!
And the Attack of Wormzilla!!
9780988379206
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•The authors’ previous title, What the Sleepy
Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo, has sold
more than 10,000 copies
•In the U.S., coffee culture is strongest in Seattle,
Portland, and San Jose
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What Can You Do With
a Cheshire Smile?
Yaacov Peterseil
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The five greatest centers for Jewish population
in the United States are:
1. New York City
2. Los Angeles
3. Miami & Ft. Lauderdale
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington DC & Baltimore
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Curly Curly
Morty Seelenfreund and Adi Bar
Illustrations by Avi Katz
Curly Curly is different than her siblings. They all have Morty Seelenfreund is a practicing ophthal-
straight hair but she has curly hair. When their parents mologist in Jerusalem. Adi Bar has been a
go shopping, Curly’s older siblings decide to see how physician for more than 45 years. Avi Katz
Curly would look with short, straight hair. When they is an award-winning illustrator and senior
see the results they feel sorry, but their mother teach- illustrator for the Jerusalem Report. He is the
es them that sometimes sorry isn’t enough, empathy illustrator of King Solomon and the Queen of
is important too and the fact that a child has curly Sheba, Passover with a Twist, and Princess
hair is no reason to make him or her feel bad or think Alopecia. They all live in Jerusalem, Israel.
that being different is wrong. The kids all learn their
lesson well and are happy when Curly’s hair comes
back, curly.
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The previous editions of this book have sold
more than 30,000 copies
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