history and criticism

Chronicles the birth and development of rock and roll music and explores its impact on popular culture in the United States.

Collects the author's interviews with Ray Bradbury, as Bradbury reveals his opinions, musings, and personal stories, also includes a script of an unpublished interview done by the "Paris Review.".

Profiles Black Latin American authors from the early nineteeth century to the present.

Investigates the sources that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, drawing from archives, letters, and literary and theatrical history to reveal who and what inspired the creation of the legendary monster.

Presents a collection of rare horror comics which were banned by Congress in the 1950s due to their negative influence on juveniles, featuring over two hundred covers and complete stories by Murphy Anderson, Al Feldstein, Don Heck, Marie Severin, and others; and providing commentary on the cultural histories and contexts of each of the stories. Includes a DVD with a thirty-minute program from 1955 about the "evils" of comic books.

Profiles the band Nirvana and discusses how their first album was made, how they influenced their fans, what each member thinks about the album, and other related topics.

A guide to understanding jazz music, told from the perspective of a jazz pianist, providing information about some of the core ideas and elements of the genre, discussing some of the recordings that illustrate many elements of jazz, and introducing some of the great players from throughout history.

This volume includes an introduction to the short story and the author, a plot summary, analysis of themes, a critical essay, and more.