Wayne B. Olivieri shares his career in the entertainment industry spanned music, acting, and writing in his memoir, The Undiscovered Showman. He formed and reformed bands like The Rockids and Olivier’s Twist, performing at key venues and recording demos, but despite some recognition and opportunities,...

Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians by Larry Ruttman is a compilation of interviews exploring the lives and careers of diverse musicians through personal narratives. Joan Tower reflects on how political and personal experiences shaped her musical journey, emphasizing intuition in composition and...

Sex, Trucks, and Rock 'n Roll by Ben Mason chronicles the author’s life as a drummer and moving company owner, and captures his experience of love, music, and self-discovery. The memoir spans several decades, detailing Mason’s evolution from performing in a rock band to starting...

In Gable & Lombard: The Secrets They Kept for Love, Emma Strong delivers a captivating story that follows the exciting yet tumultuous romance between Hollywood icons Carole Lombard and Clark Gable. Set against the opulent backdrop of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the author explores...

In the effervescent memoir No Big Deal, Dean Brownrout takes readers on a rollicking journey through the tumultuous indie music scene of the late 20th century. The book offers a vivid slice of cultural history, charting the seismic shifts within the music industry as it...

In 1996, Pres Maxson was 16, spending his summer vacation in Paris alongside his young sister, Liz, at their aunt and uncle's place. While roaming through Chinatown, an encounter with a street musician named Lucky Chain left a deep impression on Pres' young mind and...

Nancy Thornton Navarro and Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, two daughters of the late Walter Thornton, along with historian Philip Mershon, present The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton. Shocked to see a photo of their father in the movie Seabiscuit, the women researched their father's...

Moments In Time 2.0 by Tom Locke takes readers on a fun and fascinating trip through three decades of music history, packed with stories about the artists and songs that defined the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The book is made up of bite-sized, two-page anecdotes...

To the Hilt by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman is a deep dive into the dangerous and fascinating world of sword swallowing. The book covers the lives and careers of iconic performers, including Dan Meyer himself, who became a leading figure in the field, setting...

David Singer started playing the clarinet when he was a child. His father helped him choose the right instrument and study with the best teachers. Thanks to his family's constant moves, he learned to think big and realized that anything was possible. Later, he earned...