Ben Greenman is an editor at The New Yorker whose fiction, journalism, and essays have appeared in numerous publications. His prose delves into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of the psyche, offering sharp insights with a distinctive voice. Through his work, he explores the subtle nuances of emotion and the often elusive nature of modern existence. Greenman's writing is lauded for its intellectual depth and stylistic finesse.
[This] is a punch-drunk memoir in which Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture. More than just a memoir, this is a dialogue about the nature of memory and the idea of a post-modern black man saddled with post-modern blues
Mo' Meta Blues is a punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone's Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture.
Traces the funk music legend's rise from a 1950s barbershop quartet to an influential multigenre artist, discussing his pivotal artistic and business achievements with "Parliament-Funkadelic.".
NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2018 BY Esquire, PopSugar, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and Publishers Weekly, this unique guide to creativity from Questlove offers inspirations, stories, and lessons for living your best creative life. As a musician, bandleader, designer, producer, culinary entrepreneur, professor, and cultural omnivore, Questlove shares his insights on inspiration and originality. He synthesizes creative philosophies and lessons from various creators and collaborators, reflecting on his own experiences to guide readers in exploring creativity and discovering its sources. He covers essential topics such as the meaning of creativity, finding mentors, serving as an apprentice, building a creative network, dealing with critics, and navigating the challenges of contemporary culture. This guidance is aimed at both long-time admirers and newcomers to his story. Drawing from his life and the wisdom of influential figures like George Clinton, D’Angelo, Ava DuVernay, David Byrne, and Björk, Questlove communicates with the candor and enthusiasm his fans expect. Ultimately, this work serves as a wise and expansive conversation about the enduring mystery of creativity.
"Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way disco took an assembly-line approach to Black genius. And these critical inquiries are complemented by his own memories as a music fan, and the way his appetite for pop culture taught him about America. A history of the last half-century and an intimate conversation with one of music's most influential and original voices, Music Is History is a singular look at contemporary America"-- Back cover
A moving, compelling memoir about growing up and escaping the tragic legacy of mental illness, suicide, addiction, and depression in one of America's most famous families: the Hemingways
The story explores the complex dynamics of a childless suburban couple, William and Louisa Day, as they navigate the uncertainties of their relationship. Louisa's unexpected demand for William to build a house propels him into a deep introspection about his own aspirations and the state of their marriage. As bizarre behaviors surface and tensions rise, the narrative unfolds with emotional depth, showcasing Ben Greenman's signature mix of longing and sharp humor.
In Hip-Hop is History, Questlove, one of the major and most revolutionary figures of that genre, unpicks one hip-hop song from each of the years since the sound of breakbeat drums first burst out of a house party in the Bronx on 11 August 1973. Clive Campbell, a Jamaican-born teenager threw the party. Questlove wants to talk about the present. In this book he analyses the conditions of each song's creation, its lyrical and musical content, and its role in pushing the genre forward and shining a light on Black American History. Questlove was there at the beginning. He's still creating and influencing in the present. He is the perfect companion on this journey through the music, the context and the lasting impact.
Tři sestry a slavné příjmení Hemingwayová. Zátěž, nebo výhoda? A na bedrech všechna rodinná stigmata: duševní nemoci, alkoholismus, sebevraždy, smrtelné nemoci, patologické vztahy… Jaké to je patřit do rodiny Hemingwayových a na každém kroku se setkávat s odkazem slavného dědečka? Knižní podoba pamětí Mariel Hemingwayové, vnučky velkého literáta, poodhalí čtenáři nejen pravdu o tom, zda byly Hemingwayovy deprese neoddělitelnou součástí jeho geniality; zda jeho smrt souvisela s alkoholem nebo s impotencí, s mylným pocitem nesmrtelnosti nebo s obyčejným strachem. Ale také se díky autorčině herecké kariéře v Hollywoodu dostanete přímo „na plac“ této nejproslulejší továrny na sny. Mariel Hemingwayová strhává z očí brýle mámení, naprosto otevřeně mluví o hollywoodských praktikách, zvláště těch, kterými musí projít mladé, začínající herečky, aby dostaly roli, aby nastartovaly svoji hereckou kariéru či se v ní udržely. A slavnými filmovými jmény se to v knize jenom hemží – Meryl Streepová, Tom Hanks, Woody Allen, Robert De Niro…
