history and criticism

Presents the stories behind the music and performers of the heavy-metal rock band "Metallica" and includes anecdotes from studio sessions, cover art, and insights into the lyrics.

A collection of published writings that chronicle the history of the influential band the Velvet Underground.

A guide to reading Lois Lowry's "The Giver," a novel in which Jonas, given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives, discussing narrative technique, plot, characters and characterization, setting, themes, and symbols.

Contains a collection of essays on the lives and careers of eighteen significant American authors, providing a critical analysis and evaluation of the writer's work and a selected bibliography, arranged alphabetically from Allen to Wright.

A collection of essays in which various poets offer their thoughts on reading poetry, featuring selections by Robin Behm, Stephen Dunn, Garrett Hongo, Mary Ruefle, and many others.

Examines the effect of the musical group, Sex Pistols, on English society.

Interviews seventeen accomplished film composers about their craft.