1928-

Martin Greenfield was taken from his Czechoslovakian home in 1944 at age fifteen and transported to the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz with his family. There, Greenfield came face to face with 'Angel of Death' Dr. Joseph Mengele and was divided forever from his parents, sisters, and baby brother. Greenfield remembers his desperation and fear as a teenager alone in the death camp--and how an SS soldier's torn shirt dramatically altered the course of his life. He learned how to sew and when he began wearing the shirt under his prisoner uniform, he learned that clothes possess great power and could even help save his life. From sweeping floors at a New York clothing factory, to founding America's premier custom suit company, Greenfield built a fashion empire. Now 86 years old and working with his sons, Greenfield has dressed the famous and powerful of D.C. and Hollywood, including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, celebrities Paul Newman, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jimmy Fallon, and the stars of Martin Scorsese's films.

Explores four important painting techniques--chiaroscuro, sfumato, incollato, and impasto--demonstrating how they are used to paint various literary works.

Presents a biography of Bob Cousy, a member of the Boston Celtics in the 1950s--winner of the MVP award in the 1957 NBA season--and includes information on his career, how he helped revolutionize the game of basketball, and describes the emergence of the NBA as a major entertainment sport in the United States.

Presents a thematic and chronological study of the work produced by twentieth-century American artist Cy Twombly over the course of his career, from the 1950s into the twenty-first century, and includes reproductions of his paintings, drawings, sculptures, and collages.

A brief introduction to the life and work of artist Andy Warhol that discusses the major themes of his work, the impact of pop culture and mass media, and other related topics.

A biography of Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson, examining his life and accomplishments since his 1953 discovery of the double helix, and providing insights into the people and issues involved in the quest to identify the structure of DNA.

A biography of American playwright Edward Albee, describing his life as the adopted child of rich, unloving parents, and tracing the highs and lows of his career.

The inside picture - from front-office dealings to locker room peccadilloes.