An illustrated and thoroughly researched exploration of the captivating life, groundbreaking work, and enduring legacy of John Willie, the celebrated mid-20th-century fetish artist, publisher, and sexual pioneer This illustrated and deeply researched biography uncovers the captivating life, groundbreaking work, and enduring legacy of John Willie, the celebrated mid-20th-century fetish artist, publisher, and sexual pioneer. With his iconic art and the groundbreaking content of his Bizarre magazine, John Willie is perhaps the person most responsible for introducing fetish style to the mainstream. Illustrated with examples of John’s work, this in-depth exploration shines the spotlight on the man behind the drawings of buxom beauties and the photographs of expertly executed erotic bondage, delving into • his early life from his 1902 birth in Singapore as John Coutts through his childhood in England, education, military service, immigration to Australia, and employment as a seaman and laborer; • the chance encounter with a network of high-heel fetishists that incited John’s discovery of his community and his calling in the world of erotic art; • his relationship with model, wife, and muse Holly Faram; • his move to the United States and his place in the mid-20th-century fetish scene populated by artists, publishers, editors, and models such as Charles Guyette, Robert Harrison, Edythe Farrell, Irving and Paula Klaw, Bettie Page, and Eric Stanton; • the debut of his groundbreaking Bizarre magazine in 1946, through which he created a space for like-minded people to share and celebrate fantasies—from high heels and cross-dressing to blindfolds and bondage—that the mainstream world found “bizarre”; • his career-long struggles against the forces of governmental oversight; • and how the murders by so-called “Glamour Girl Killer” Harvey Glatman—who posed as a bondage photographer to lure his victims—helped spur John’s eventual disillusionment with the world of fetish art he helped build. Ahead of his time, John's influences can still be seen in the worlds of art and fashion, and he was an advocate for freedom of expression in dress, gender identity, and sexuality—issues that are still hotly debated today. Drawing heavily from John’s extensive interactions with researchers at the Kinsey Institute, Garrett provides a close-up portrait of the artist whose ideas have fed the erotic fantasies of generations of people.

Iron Maiden's complete career and album history from THE noted band authority Embark on a thrilling journey through the superlative recorded canon of one of the world’s most legendary heavy-metal bands. Music journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate and scholarly look into the life and times of Iron Maiden. From their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide, the band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting dedication to remaining prolific and vital in the present day. Dive deep into their music, stage performances, and the iconic figure of Eddie, their undead mascot. Readers will discover the stories behind all their albums—such as Killers, The Number of the Beast, and Powerslave, through to their most recent, Senjutsu (and all solo releases)—as well as the inspiring creative and commercial resurgence that the band experienced beginning with the return of Bruce Dickinson to the fold in 1999. Anchored by the author’s 1995–2024 interviews with all band members, this book is framed most pertinently as an analysis of each Iron Maiden album, one per chapter, every song discussed musically and at the literary end, along with the album covers and the finer points of the recording process. All told, Hallowed by Their Name is the most voluminous and career-spanning reference-level book on Iron Maiden ever written. And with an explosion of photographic images as well, it’s sure to have fans scurrying back to the sacred texts—Iron Maiden’s beloved records—for additional and enriching reconsiderations of the many essential metal songs this band has given us over the years. This is a must-read for any music enthusiast, a tribute to the indomitable spirit of Iron Maiden, and a celebration of the band’s enduring six-decade legacy in the realm of heavy metal.

This visual bonanza shines the spotlight on 750 striking advertising posters for the musicals and plays of Broadway’s golden age and shares untold behind-the-scenes stories This visual bonanza shines the spotlight on 750 striking advertising posters for the musicals and plays of Broadway’s golden age and shares untold behind-the-scenes stories Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters for hundreds of Broadway’s biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desire—plus rare and striking designs that tried in vain to sell some of the era’s epic flops. In addition to being an important resource, this book is a fun read thanks to the inclusion of previously untold stories of the men and women behind the shows and the art. Book highlights include: • A treasure trove of masterpieces by the theatreʼs best illustrators, designers, photographers, and graphic artists, including Charles Addams, Peter Arno, Saul Bass, Eileen Darby, Whitney Darrow Jr., Hap Hadley, Al Hirschfeld, and David Klein • Never-before-seen artist progressions from conception to completion, as well as alternate and rejected designs • Facts and legends about the productions • A look at how the posters were used around the city • Rare images—many one of a kind—sourced from private collections, archives, and libraries nationwide • An index of artists and shows • A coffee table book sized package, at 9 x 12", with over 300 pages and 700 photographs The deepest dive ever into this colorful corner of American show business, this opus boasts an appeal that goes far beyond just poster fans. Broadway Poster Art: 1945–1969 is a must-have for anyone with a love of the performing arts, graphic design, entertainment history, and Broadway’s golden age. Praise for Broadway Poster Art: 1945-1969... "One of my earliest memories is when my parents decided my brother and I were old enough to be taken to Dad’s 'office' on Broadway and see him perform in The Pajama Game . Mom had a tight grip on our hands as we crossed Times Square to reach his theatre. I was awestruck by the colors of those huge posters that were everywhere, larger than life, fighting for my attention. Mom pointed out a red one and told us it was Dad’s show. Then we turned the corner and I saw the same picture, surrounded by bright lights high above the crowded entrance. This incredible collection of the best Broadway art brings back all the excitement of going to that Saturday matinee!" —Bonnie Raitt, iconic American musician and daughter of Broadway star John Raitt "My family has been in the theatre business for over a century. Each poster in this amazing collection brings life to Broadway’s brilliant history, full of crazy characters and show business legends. It’s a real treat to find surprises on every page—I can’t put it down!" —James L. Nederlander, Broadway theatre owner and producer "This definitive new book brings the magic of mid-century Broadway stunningly back to life through hundreds of gorgeous, seductive, eye-catching posters and the delicious descriptions and stories behind them. I fell in love with the theater all over again as I turned each page!" —John Rubinstein, Tony Award–winning actor (Children of a Lesser God, Pippin)

A loving ode to films with post-apocalyptic themes, this updated edition now features more than 1,200 movie reviews, plus more than 600 images and dozens of interviews with filmmakers and actors. From asteroids to zombies, the film and television industry has dreamed up seemingly infinite ways to end the world. Fortunately, in this definitive guide to all things apocalypse (on film), entertainment journalist david j. moore helps you navigate the abundance of post-apocalyptic films to separate the brilliant from the toxic. Special features include • coverage of the iconic films that launched the genre (the likes of The Road Warrior, Escape from New York, and The Terminator) as well as newer smash hits (including The Hunger Games, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Walking Dead), while devoting equal time and attention to the genre's smallest, most-obscure films; • exclusive interviews with filmmakers and actors; • a five-level rating system and a vast subgenre index to guide your post-apocalyptic binge watching; and • loads of additional content for the Restocked and Reloaded 2nd edition, including more than 500 new reviews, more than 200 additional images, and two dozen additional interviews. Whether you're new to the genre or a battle-hardened wasteland warrior, this gargantuan compendium will ensure that you're ready to survive the apocalypse—or at least your next movie night.

Spanning the 50-year history of metal, this book showcases the finest examples of art defining the genre! Over 400 of the finest examples of metal poster and cover art, spanning the entire 50-year history of metal, and how that art has helped define the genre Without the larger-than-life character and imagination of the art that complements it, metal wouldn’t have had the same impact in capturing the intense spirit and visual identity that define its rebellious essence. From the colorful, outlandish, and sophisticated use of visuals for album artwork and posters, to the immediately recognizable logos of such bands as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Metallica, Slayer, and a host of others across many subgenres, there’s a close-knit relationship between the riffs that thunder from the guitar and the images that have come to represent the songs, anthems, and sheer nature of the beast. Does any other form of music immediately conjure up such evocative and distinctive images as the mere mention of the term "heavy metal"? From its inception in the 1960s through today’s giants, the art has been closely connected to the music. Every quintessential album brings to mind a readily identifiable album cover. Each great band has an immediately identifiable logo. All of the landmark gigs have a poster that quintessentially depicts the time, place, and passion of the event. Today, the art that has been used to illustrate the music now stands on its own. What might have begun as a way of packaging metal has taken on a life of its own. It’s now possible to trace the way the genre itself has evolved, and changed, by looking at its art. The Art of Metal explores the ways in which the art has helped define each of the crucial subgenres that make up the multifaceted and colorful centipede that is metal.

The most comprehensive collector's guide for Star Wars-related toy and non-toy items released between 2012 and 2022! A new addition to expert collector Geoffrey T. Carlton's Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book series of merchandise guides, volume 3 takes Star Wars enthusiasts into the vast galaxy of items that celebrate the beloved film franchise and pop culture juggernaut. Volume 3 unifies toys and nontoy products into a single book, covering 70,000 items released from 2011 to 2022. Also included are some of the more common and popular items, along with older pieces not previously featured in the first two volumes of the series. Through 14,000 color images and directory-style categorization, this guide provides identification and values for a vast array of Star Wars items from around the world, including art and cards, coins and stickers, party decorations, clothing, action figures, games and toys, home decor items, and much, much more. From ticket stubs to statues and ice cream wrappers to rockets, if it was made with a Star Wars logo on the package, you'll be able to find it here. In both quantity and quality, the volumes of the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book surpass all others to form the largest Star Wars collectibles identification and reference series ever produced. Though massive, the volumes boast an easy-to-use, directory-style format and thousands of color photographs that make them valuable and quick resource guides.

The largest and most comprehensive collection of Star Wars toys in one volume! An important addition to collector extraordinaire Geoffrey T. Carlton's collection of Star Wars merchandise guides, this completely revised and redeveloped second edition of Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book, Vol. 2 focuses exclusively on toys. Guiding readers through the world of merchandise produced to capture the spirit of the wildly popular Star Wars film franchise, this volume showcases games and electronics, plushies and puppets, bobbleheads and rubber ducks, toy vehicles and craft kits, and action figures galore—plus many other items that all evoke everyone's favorite galaxy far, far away. Boasting more than 15,000 color images—including 9,000 new images added for the second edition—and directory-style categorization, this collectors' guide provides identification and values for toys from around the world, covering an astounding 24,000-plus individual toy items produced since 1977. Whether your goal is nostalgia or discovery, this resource will simplify and inform your browsing, ensuring that the Force will be with you as you venture into the world of Star Wars toys. In both quantity and quality, the volumes of the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book surpass all others to form the largest Star Wars collectibles identification and reference series ever produced. Though massive, the volumes boast an easy-to-use, directory-style format and thousands of color photographs that make them valuable and quick resource guides.

The best of the best in gaming from a single decade: 1988ΓÇô1998! The absolute greatest games from an incredible decade of gaming, 1988–1998, plus game-development history, insider commentary and key gaming details. The ten-year period from 1988-1998 is incredibly crucial in the world of gaming. It was during this time that the NES reached its zenith with such titles as Contra and Super Mario Bros. 3, the Sega Genesis blew everyone away with Sonic the Hedgehog, the Super Nintendo released to critical acclaim, the Sony PlayStation took video games to the next level, and the Nintendo 64 broke new ground with 3-D Mario and Zelda. In this follow-up to The 100 Greatest Console Video Games: 1977–1987, this book covers the games of that era in great detail. Each game is profiled in an in-depth essay that includes history, development info, nostalgic stories, and much more. The author wrote more than a dozen of the essays, with other writers and industry notables contributing essays on their favorite games, as well. Book highlights include: Game-development history as well as insider commentary and key gaming details Games for the Atari Jaguar, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, and TurboGrafx-16 made the cut; it’s not all about Sega, Sony, and Nintendo!

Volume 2 of SNES Omnibus is a fun and informative look at ALL the original Super Nintendo games released in the US starting with the letters N-Z. More than 375 games are featured, including such iconic titles as Star Fox, Super Mario Kart, Super Mario World, Super Metroid, Tetris Attack, and Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Each game, whether obscure or mainstream, is covered in exhaustive detail. In addition to thorough gameplay descriptions, the book includes reviews, fun facts, historical data, quotes from vintage magazines, and, best of all, nostalgic stories about many of the games from programmers, authors, convention exhibitors, video game store owners, YouTube celebs, and other industry insiders. The book also features more than 2,000 full-color images, including box art, cartridges, screenshots, and vintage ads. Plus, there’s a gorgeous centerfold starring your favorite SNES characters.

A comprehensive guide to 1,300+ full-length movie reviews and over 70 interviews with action stars and filmmakers. A comprehensive guide to action movies and stars from the last 50+ years. This massive study on action movies and stars from around the world, from the 1960s to the present, is filled with more than a thousand in-depth movie reviews that cover every action star who's crossed over from the world of martial arts, sports, professional wrestling, and stunt work. Exploding with beautiful images, exclusive interviews, and a thorough action star index, this one-of-a-kind movie reference book and comprehensive fan guide features reviews by the author, Zack Carlson ( Destroy All Movies!!! The Complete Guide to Punks on Film), Vern ( Seagalogy: A Study of the Ass-Kicking Films of Steven Seagal and Yippie Ki-Yay Moviegoer!), Mike McBeardo McPadden ( Heavy Metal Movies and Going All the Way: The Ultimate Guide to Teen Sex Comedies of the VHS Era), and several others. This book is a quintessential tribute to the men and women who have left their mark in the action and martial arts film genres.