Category Archives: Pop Culture

Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (4 Volume Set)

Before the Internet and the rise of scholarship on popular culture, Vincent Terrace built his reputation as one of the leading researchers in TV reference. This work represents decades of research and spans television’s entire history. While documentation regarding cast … Continue reading

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The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool: A Celebration of the Grooviest People, Events, and Artifacts of the 1960s

A celebration of the 1960s,this encyclopedia profiles the 250most interesting personalities whosignificantlychanged popular culture, includingmusicians, actors, directors, artists, athletes, politicians, writers, and astronauts. Sidebars provide a trip down memory lane with lists including the topmovies, television shows, cars, Bond girls, … Continue reading

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Icons of R&B and Soul [Two Volumes] [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of the Artists Who Revolutionized Rhythm (Greenwood Icons)

Drawn from a mosaic of influences, including folk, gospel, and blues, R&B represents both everything that came before and nothing that was heard before. This is the music that bridged the gap between audiences and helped, at the very height … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Film Noir

When viewers think of film noir, they often picture actors like Humphrey Bogart playing characters like Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, the film based on the book by Dashiell Hammett. Yet film noir is a genre much richer. The … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Popular Culture

During the 20th century through today, gay and lesbian artists, writers, political activists, and sports figures contributed their talents to all areas of popular culture. Authors such as E. Lynn Harris and Patricia Highsmith write bestselling novels. Rupert Everett follows … Continue reading

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Icons of Rock [Two Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of the Legends Who Changed Music Forever (Greenwood Icons)

More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged as America’s-and the world’s-most popular and influential musical medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations’ … Continue reading

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The Business of Food: Encyclopedia of the Food and Drink Industries

The business of food and drink is for better and worse the business of our nation and our planet, and to most consumers how it works remains largely a mystery. This encyclopedia takes readers as consumers behind the scenes of … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food

Eating junk food and fast food is a great all-American passion. American kids and grownups love their candy bars, Big Macs and supersized fries, Doritos, Twinkies, and Good Humor ice cream bars. The disastrous health effects from the enormous appetite … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Chinese Film

This alphabetically organized volume is the first authoritative, scholarly source on directors, genres, themes, and actors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Including synopses of 300 Chinese films, the entries are heavily cross-referenced, and offer, where possible, annotated suggestions … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia Of Movie Special Effects:

From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899′s Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The Encyclopedia of Movie Special Effects is a 5-star fan favorite that … Continue reading

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