No comments about Later Plays Of Eugene O'Neill.

5 comments about Breaking into Film (Breaking Into).

1. This book served no purpose other than it's nice contact indices in the back (for which I gave the 1 star). Other than that, it was a waste of money. I wish I had bought it at Borders so that I could have skimmed through it first. Then I could have also just ripped out the index list and taken it home. Shhh! Don't tell anyone.



2. I'll tell you right off that it brought back a lot of memories of my production assistant days. Your descriptions of what one needs to survive in this industry are right on. I'm very grateful to you that it was written in a very clear and concise way with touches of humor and the incorporation of actual experiences. It was a very easy read.



3. I read the book twice and loved it! It has a wealth of information that anyone in this industry needs. I have already gain further info that will help me achieve the goals I have set for myself. I wasn't looking for it but while I was browsing through the bookstore, when I got to that section, it was the first to jump out at me. This book was a sign that I have been on the right path for the last four years. I thank you.



4. I liked your suggestions for follow up letters. I actually used them twice already. The format is great: direct and concise.



5. I found it to be helpful and informative

No comments about Vision of Modern Dance.

2 comments about Hand Shadows and More Hand Shadows.

1. I got this book to entertain my toddler. I was hoping for more animals, but it should do.



2. Henry Burcill, the author of Hand Shadows, was my great-great-grandfather. He was a sculptor by trade and his statues stand in London to this day. The most famous of these are the four great lions in Trafalgar Square, which he created with Sir Edwin Landseer. Written in an era when people lived by candle-light and gas lamp - hand shadowing was a popular entertainment. Henry Burcill's Hand Shadow books are treasures from a bygone age. I hope they never go out of print.

No comments about Irish Drama, 1900-1980.

No comments about The Star-Spangled Screen: The American World War II Film.

5 comments about Mayberry 101: Behind the Scenes of a TV Classic.

1. I gave this as a gift to a friend who adores all things Mayberry. He absolutely LOVED it!



2. Neal Brower's book, "Mayberry 101" is one of those books that you pull out before or after you watch a classic episode of the Andy Griffith show. In Brower's book, the episodes are broken down by season and a little more information about each show is given along with comments from the writers, producers, directors and even the actors. I do wish there were more comments from the actors, but the book is still a gold mine of information for Andy Griffith show fans (like yours truly).
   
   I wonder what happened to the other two volumes of this book? This is Volume One, but according to what I have read/understood two more volumes were to be published.
   
   Get this book if you enjoy the Andy Griffith Show!



3. we are trying to get into the andy griffith fan club. could
   some one please help us out!
   our address is Bruner's 804 Pecan Cir.
   Hickman,Ky. 42050 thanks



4. This book is a delight for Andy Griffith fans and scholars alike. I have used this book for graduate work, the Mayberry Bible study, and for a reference tool when I am watching a marathon. Brower brings new insights to these old friends and makes the show even more enjoyable



5. Let me first start off by saying Neal Brower did a fantastic job on Mayberry 101, that said, all that was missing was an in depth look at all the cast members. I would have like to seen profiles of actors like Frances Bavier, what made her the opposite of Aunt Bee in real life ?

1 comments about A Map of Making Dances.

1. This is a book for anyone interested in CREATIVITY, in finding ideas in places completely unique. This is a map to jump start your brain. Not just for the students of choreography but a fun and exhaustive survey of ideas. A real find for writers, visual artists, composers, even though it was written for dance makers.

   For would-be and veteran dance makers of course, this book is a must.

   Stuart Hodes has been making dances teaching and performing for four decades with the best and the brightest, Martha Graham, Television, Broadway...He has done it all and has an encyclopedic memory and eye and ear for interesting detail.

   BLOCKED? Pick up this book!

   This book is worth every penny and will serve as a resource for years.

1 comments about Erte's Theatrical Costumes in Full Color.

1. The Russian born fashion and costume designer Romaine de Tirtoff was known as Erte for the simple reason that was the French pronunciation of his initials "R.T." Erte was one of the most prodigious designers of the twentieth century, known for his colorful and audacious Art Deco designs. Even if you do not recall his name, I bet your remember having seen his work before. "Erte's Theatrical Costumes in Full Color" offers 49 plates from 1911 to 1975, with captions, of the work Erte did for theatrical productions, where his imagination was most unfettered and where his popularity lasted considerably longer than it did in the real world of high fashion. Erte was designing costumes for Mata Hari way back in 1913 and was still designing costumes and sets for a production of the opera "Der Rosenkavalier" in 1980. From a worshipper of Horus and the wife of Russian boyar to Aladdin and Faust, Erte displayed a wide array of exotic and historical styles in his dazzling costumes. The only real complaint with this collection is that there are only 49 gorgeous plates of some of his most stunning creations.

5 comments about Belly Dancing: The Sensual Art of Energy and Spirit.

1. I really liked this book because it gives you a lot of info regarding the beginings of belly dance and it's a great read for anyone interested in belly dance.



2. The author and their publishing/public relations people, whoever, needed to have re-thought this choice of review. I wonder how many people are turned away by it. I for one am. Are the Bellydance Superstars skinny little sticks??? -- Excuse me if I don't understand the specific dimensions of what constitutes a stick. I think I'll try another bellydance book.



3. Your friend Tom.
   i agree with holly. the review of a book is chosen by the author or publisher to represent the contents of a book. choosing an offensive critique of women in general as either "skinny little stick women" or "regular women" does say a lot about the contents of the book or it shouldnt of been chosen. i think its disgusting. reviews are listed by authors and publishers to represent the contents of a book, period. toned and fit women are attractive as belly dancers as watching the body and muscles moving is more interesting than watching a bowl of jello bouncing. describing overweight women as regular only enforces are cultures chronic obesity and all the associtated health problems as diabetis and heart disease etc. this isnt at all necessary and very offensive.



4. I was looking for a nice book on bellydance, but just from the review, I can tell this isn't a very nice book. According to the review: "Skinny little stick women look funny doing this dance but regular sized women suddenly look graceful, elegant, and confidently sexy."
   
   So I guess only the minority of women who are "regular size" can do this dance. That leaves out the 60 percent of American's who are overweight and whatever percentage are underweight. Or if "regular" means overweight here, then that leaves out the 40 percent who aren't.
   
   Whatever it is, it's not nice to be dissing women that way! Bellydance is a dance for women by women and should be supportive of ALL women, not critical like that. There's enough of that out there already!
   
   And, by the way, Rachel Brice could be described as one of those skinny stick women and she looks AWESOME and is an amazing dancer. The same could be said for Sonia (from Sonia and Issam Bellydance: The Art of the Drum Solo) and Adore, currently touring with Bellydance Superstars.



5. Belly Dancing: The Sensual Art of Energy and Spirit by P. Coluccia, A. Paffrath and J. Putz: While still wondering, should I try oriental dance perhaps? ... I came across this book, and I found it a very encouraging and easy-to-understand introduction for beginners or those who consider taking up belly dance. It gives you a lot of background and history and has great photos. There are very interesting chapters on oriental dance for children, and how it can be helpful for women with painful periods. Next, the movements are explained and illustrated with photos so that even a complete beginner can try them with some success! But the book doesn't stop there, it also has interesting chapters on Eastern music, scents and, yummy!, some great recipes. The book certainly won't replace a good class, but if you want a taster of oriental dance, why not start here! It certainly got me started.