James Kaplan Książki

Wybitna artystka i ikona performance’u, Marina Abramović, zdobyła uznanie dzięki kontrowersyjnym dziełom, które dotarły do szerokiego grona odbiorców. W 2010 roku ponad 750 tysięcy osób ustawiło się w kolejce do nowojorskiego Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, by wziąć udział w jej trwającym 700 godzin performansie, usiąść naprzeciw niej i nawiązać milczące porozumienie. Dorastając w Jugosławii, pod kontrolą matki, nie pozwoliła, by cokolwiek stłumiło jej ciekawość świata i pragnienie kontaktu z ludźmi. Jej historia to opowieść o ekstremalnych próbach ciała w dążeniu do emocjonalnej i duchowej przemiany oraz o dramatycznym końcu związku z performerem Ulayem na Wielkim Murze. Abramović, nieustępliwa i odważna, dąży do nawiązania głębokiej relacji z jednym człowiekiem, by dotrzeć do tysiąca odbiorców. Jej metoda, łącząca badanie siły i wytrzymałości, przypomina trening komandosów. W intymnych wspomnieniach dzieli się refleksjami na temat swojego życia i pracy, która daje jej wolność, z inteligencją i humorem. Abramović uważa, że różnica między sztuką a życiem nie istnieje; życie jest marzeniem, obecnością w pustce.

From the New York Times bestseller, the story of jazz, told through the journeys of three towering artists

Exploring the complex psyche of Frank Sinatra, this biography delves into his journey from humble beginnings in Hoboken to his tumultuous rise and fall in the entertainment world. James Kaplan provides a profound insight into Sinatra's life, capturing the essence of his charisma and the struggles behind his iconic voice. The narrative reveals the man behind the legend, portraying him as a tortured genius who faced personal and professional challenges, ultimately leading to his Oscar-winning comeback in "From Here to Eternity."

Just in time for the Chairman's centennial, the endlessly absorbing sequel to James Kaplan's bestselling Frank: The Voice —finally the definitive biography that Frank Sinatra, justly termed "The Entertainer of the Century," deserves and requires. Like Peter Guralnick on Elvis , Kaplan goes behind the legend to give us the man in full, in his many guises and aspects: peerless singer, (sometimes) powerful actor, business mogul, tireless lover, and associate of the powerful and infamous. In 2010's Frank: The Voice , James Kaplan, in rich, distinctive, compulsively readable prose, told the story of Frank Sinatra's meteroic rise to fame, subsequent failures, and reinvention as a star of live performance and screen. The story of "Ol' Blue Eyes" continues with Sinatra: The Chairman , picking up the day after Frank claimed his Academy Award in 1954 and had reestablished himself as the top recording artist in music. Frank's life post-Oscar was incredibly dense: in between recording albums and singles, he often shot four or five movies a year; did TV show and nightclub appearances; started his own label, Reprise; and juggled his considerable commercial ventures (movie production, the restaurant business, even prizefighter management) alongside his famous and sometimes notorious social activities and commitments. From the Hardcover edition.

"More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great-it takes a leader to build something that lasts"-- Provided by publisher

John McEnroe enjoyed tremendous success at all levels of tennis, and he owns 77 career singles titles, including 7 Grand Slams. He joined the circuit in 1978 and it took him only three years to attain the No. 1 ranking. The 1980 Wimbledon final, between McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, is considered by many tennis experts to be the best match ever, a five-set thriller which McEnroe avenged the following year for his first Wimbledon title. In doubles, McEnroe is recognised as the best player of all time. He was ranked No. 1 for a record 257 weeks and captured a total of 74 titles, including 8 Grand Slams. Still an active player, McEnroe is now an outstanding tennis commentator and broadcaster for the BBC and other national networks. This autobiography, his first, covers an awesome tennis career, marriage to movie star Tatum O'Neal and where arguably the greatest tennis player of all time goes from here. This is SERIOUS.

The memoir offers a candid reflection on the complex friendship between Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, blending humor, tragedy, and poignant moments. Lewis shares vivid anecdotes that highlight the evolution of their relationship over fifty years, providing insight into their collaborative successes and personal struggles. Through his storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics that defined one of entertainment's most famous duos.

Brad Gilbert je autorem bestselleru Vyhrávat Hnusně a bývalým profesionálním hráčem a mistrovský trenér, který představuje svůj inspirativní přístup k dosažení úspěchu s motivačními tipy, jak se vypořádat s intenzivním tlakem, rozptýlením, frustracemi a konkurenty. V US v prvním výtisku 50.000 ks prodaných. Gilbert (Vyhrávat Hnusně) si užil úspěšnou kariéru tenisového trenéra, včetně trénování posledních dvou hráčů z USA, kteří skončili rok na pozici světové jedničky, Andre Agassiho a Andyho Roddicka (oba poskytují předmluvu). V této knize vypráví, jak to udělal: intenzivní loajalita, pečlivé naslouchání, pečlivé vyhledávání a dělání všeho, co bylo potřeba, aby zajistil, že jeho hráč dorazil na každý zápas mentálně zaměřený na vítězství. Jde o pohled do zákulisí přípravy na profesionální tenisový zápas, přičemž samotnému zápasu a jeho následkům je věnována pozornost. Navíc v tenise hráč vybírá a platí trenéra, čímž se vztah liší od vztahu šéfa a hráče.