history and criticism

"This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature. It looks at a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue that is reflected in it"--.

An illustrated history of Def Jam Recordings, with interviews by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Chuck D, and others.

Provides an introduction to the southern rap movement, and contains essays that profile southern rappers and producers, including Luke Campbell, DJ SMurf, Ms. Peachez, Scarface, Lil Wayne, and others.

Presents interviews with twenty-three screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors who bring zombies and other movie monsters to life on the screen.

The author chronicles his 30+ year passion for punk rock music.

"From the Marx Brothers to Milton Berle, George Carlin to Eddie Murphy, Conan O'Brien to Louis C. K.--comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff presents a century of...rebels, forgotten stars, and characters on the precipice of fame in this...history of American comedy"--Dust jacket.

"The recognizable fictional spy and one of the longest running film franchises, James Bond has inspired a host of other pop culture contributions, including Doctor Who (the Jon Pertwee era), the animated television comedy series Archer, Matt Kindt's comic book series Mind MGMT, Japan's Nakano Spy School Films, the 1960s Italian Eurospy genre, and 007 Legends video game"--Provided by publisher.