history and criticism

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [the science fiction genre]"--Provided by publisher.

"Uses the tools of literary theory and criticism to analyze elements and characteristics common in [the genre of nonfiction]"--Provided by publisher.

"[Explores the] poetry, life, and world of Sappho, including a complete translation of all her poems."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a meditative collection of writings on the nature of art and storytelling and incorporates tribute elements to iconic writers and artists throughout history.

Collects firsthand accounts in a vibrant oral history of the rise of the DJ culture and includes songs lists, discographies, and photos.

The creators of Pitchforkmedia.com list their picks for the five hundred best songs of the last thirty years, covering every genre, including indie rock, punk, country, jazz, pop, and experimental underground.

Discusses how the punk rock music of Joe Strummer and his band, The Clash, has affected the music industry and society.

Presents a history of Detroit and its music, from 1965 to the present, collected from first-hand accounts.

Presents 1000 reviews on clasic rock albums.

"Millie danced to jazz in her Italian neighborhood. Pedro danced to Latin songs in his Puerto Rican neighborhood. It was the 1940s in New York City, and they were forbidden to dance together . . . until first a band and then a ballroom broke the rules. Machito and His Afro-Cubans hit the scene with a brand-new sound, blending jazz trumpets and saxophones with Latin maracas and congas creating Latin jazz, music for the head, the heart, and the hips. Then the Palladium Ballroom issued a bold challenge to segregation and threw open its doors to all" -- Amazon.