Art & Music Audiobooks | Non-Fiction

Right This Way: A History of the Audience

When you sit down at a play, movie, or concert—or even in front of the TV or scrolling on your phone—you are taking part in one of the oldest and most mysterious forms of human behavior. Being part of an audience is an age-old experience that we all crave, one that has evolved from amphitheaters to screens. Right This Way is a pop history of audiences through the ages. Playbill editor Robert Viagas unfolds the unique aspects of what he calls “audiencing” with stories from the age of the Greeks to the world of Zoom. He walks through the different types of audiences and the history of their responses, what science has to say about how our brains respond to what they see and the reactions of the people around them, and why, during COVID-19, people risked a deadly virus to be part of a crowd. Right This Way explores what the audience experience brings us and how it may evolve in the 21st century.

Robert Viagas (Author), Timothy Frost (Narrator)

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[German] - Wie erfolgreiche Menschen reden: Das unverzichtbare Handbuch für Macher und Powerfrauen

Wie bringe ich meine Zuhörer dazu, ihr Smartphone aus der Hand zu legen und mir ihre ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken? Wie gestalte ich einen Vortrag, an den man sich noch in 10 Jahren erinnern wird? Und wie verwandle ich das unangenehme Lampenfieber in pure Vorfreude und Glücksgefühle? In diesem Buch lernen Sie die Methoden jahrhundertealter Rhetorik mit neuesten Erkenntnissen aus der heutigen Wissenschaft zu verknüpfen. Dazu gehört, dass Sie die Sprache Ihres Körpers und Ihre Stimme bewusst einsetzen und einen Vortrag so gestalten, dass Sie Ihre Zuhörer von Ihrem Thema begeistern. Wichtig ist neben dem, was Sie sagen, vor allem das WIE Sie etwas sagen. Letztendlich entscheidet das Bauchgefühl Ihrer Kunden, Kollegen bzw. Ihres Publikums, ob Sie ihre ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit Wert sind. Apropos Aufmerksamkeit: Unser Hirn läuft fast den ganzen Tag auf Autopilot. Wer entscheidet dann eigentlich, wann der Autopilot aus und die bewusste Aufmerksamkeit anspringt? Lernen Sie, Ihr Gegenüber zu verstehen und in Zukunft mit Vorfreude statt mit Lampenfieber vor Menschen zu präsentieren. Einmal verinnerlicht, profitieren Sie und Ihre Zuhörer ein Leben lang von Ihren (neuro-)rhetorischen Fähigkeiten.

Julia Reichert (Author), Florian Emmert (Narrator)

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Into the Uncanny

Brought to you by Penguin. I know what I saw... 'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me. We just need to figure out what the hell they are - the dead returning from the 'undiscovered country' of death? Or the product of that equally mysterious and ancient location, the human mind? This book is the story of these ordinary people who have experienced extraordinary things and want to make sense of them. Each one is a brand-new case I have never shared before; modern day ghost stories that make my blood run cold as effectively as anything that Charles Dickens could rustle up. And they are all entirely true. It's also a story of my own personal journey of discovery because I've realised something while reading all these incredible stories that come my way. I've realised how much I want to believe. I'm asking you to join me, to keep an open mind and to prepare to have your very concept of reality challenged. Are you ready?' 'A contemporary Van Helsing...' Sunday Times 'The audio hero of all things spooky' Miranda Sawyer, Observer ©2023 Danny Robins (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Danny Robins (Author), Danny Robins (Narrator)

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Flame Music

It's 1978 and Nick Du Pont, one-time PR man to Sixties rock behemoths the Helium Kids, is back in London and bent on founding his own record label. A new kind of music - sharp, hard and dangerous - is bursting onto the airwaves on both sides of the Atlantic and Nick wants a slice of the action - in particular, the work of The Flame Throwers, the most provocative assemblage of street-smart desperadoes ever to hail from downtown Los Angeles. Picking up from where the highly-praised Rock and Roll is Life (2018) left off, this is the story of Resurgam Records and the personal traumas and tragedies that attended its coruscating rise - until the time when, as so invariably happens, the dancers shuffle to a halt and the music stops.

D.J. Taylor (Author), Alan Turton (Narrator)

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Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation

# 1 Best Seller in Movies, Video Guides & Reviews — The Life-Changing Power of Anime A celebration of Anime: Many books on anime simply offer a list of “essential titles” and recommendations. Anime Impact goes deeper by showcasing the many voices of anime’s biggest fans. You’ll find many distinct stories that only each specific writer could tell, all painting a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime over multiple generations. Iconic movies and TV shows from Japan: Japanese animation—or anime—holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai’s astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Insights from filmmakers, authors, and YouTube stars: Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the 1960s all the way to the present. You’ll hear from YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann and many others like Ready Player One author Ernest Cline and YouTube stars Robert Walker, Bennett “BennettTheSage” White, Tristan 'Arkada' Gallant of Glass Reflection and manga artist Mark Crilley. Learn how anime has impacted culture from authors, artists, critics, anime enthusiasts, and super fans such as John Rodriguez, Alicia Malone, Emma Fyffe, and many more. You will learn about the impact of: Anime classics such as Gundam, Akira, Sailor Moon, Spirited Away and other Studio Ghibli films The biggest names in anime like One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, Naruto, and Attack on Titan Movies and shows both legendary and niche alike Truly unique hidden gems rarely seen outside of Japan And much more Anime Impact explores the effects and lasting appeal of anime across all genres and across five decades!

Chris Stuckmann (Author), Jackson Heaton (Narrator)

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The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business

The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline, and Business uniquely prepares actors to live full, successful lives as performing artists. While most acting books focus on either the art or the business of entertainment, Archibald looks at the entire picture of what it means to be an actor, focusing on the foundations of both the artist and the entrepreneur to guarantee a complete and fully functioning approach to a career. The Actor's Mindset is divided into three distinct parts: 'The Craft,' 'The Discipline,' and 'The Business.' Archibald's unique experience as both an actor and a coach gives him an unparalleled perspective on the current industry landscape. While classic method texts still circulate, and there are actors who have written books that address craft, none have Archibald's depth of knowledge and experience in coaching, nor approach the art from a professional standpoint instead of solely an instructional one. The success of Craig's approach is exemplified by the success of his clients, a roster that includes Constance Wu, John Slattery, and two-time Academy Award nominee Dan Futterman.

Craig Archibald (Author), Constance Wu, Craig Archibald (Narrator)

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Something Wonderful Right Away: The Birth of Second City - America's Greatest Comedy Theater

Discover the behind-the-scenes story of how The Second City theater created a generation of world class great actors, directors, and writers. In the late Fifties and Sixties, iconoclastic young rebels in Chicago opened two tiny theaters-The Compass and The Second City-where they satirized politics, religion, and sex. Developing scenes by improvising based on audience suggestions turned out to be a fine way to develop great actors, directors, and writers. Alumni went on to create such groundbreaking works as The Graduate, Groundhog Day, and Don't Look Up. Many of them also became stars on Saturday Night Live. Something Wonderful Right Away features the pioneers who founded the empire that transformed American comedy. This new edition tells even more of the story. Included for the first time is an interview with Viola Spolin, the genius who invented theater games that were the foundation of improvisational theater. Also included are dozens of follow-up stories about Mike Nichols, Barbara Harris, Del Close, Joan Rivers, Alan Arkin, and Gilda Radner, plus 'You Only Shoot the Ones You Love,' the story of how this book's author, playwright Jeffrey Sweet, ended up being so involved in the community he covered that he was captured by it.

Jeffrey Sweet (Author), Peter Berkrot (Narrator)

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Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy

Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend-a man who stood at the pinnacle of the American musical theatre for more than sixty years. Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred color and black-and-white images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy offers a witty, multidimensional look at the musical genius behind Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, and the landmark West Side Story and Gypsy. Exploring the unique bond between Sondheim and his audiences, author Stephen M. Silverman further examines the challenging Sondheim works that continue to develop devoted new followings: Anyone Can Whistle, Pacific Overtures, Merrily We Roll Along, Assassins, and Passion. The result is a lavish, highly engrossing documentation of the dynamic force who reshaped twentieth-century American musical history.

Stephen M. Silverman (Author), James Patrick Cronin (Narrator)

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[German] - Klassik für kleine Ohren. Fantastische Märchenwelten. Über Elfen, Feen und Kobolde

Klassische Musik ist zauberhaft! Lina und Max sind wieder bei Lina zu Hause und dieses Mal hat sich Linas Papa etwas Besonderes ausgedacht: Er nimmt die Kinder mit auf eine musikalische Reise in den Zauberwald. Dort treffen sie Elfen, Feen, Prinzen, Hexen und auch den ein oder anderen Kobold. Begleitet wird diese Fantasiereise von den wirklich magischen Klängen einiger der größten Komponist*innen. Im zweiten Teil der Klassik für kleine Ohren-Reihe reisen Kinder ab drei Jahren mit Marko Simsa in fantastische Märchenwelten und erleben klassische Musik von Grieg bis Tschaikowski. Das gleichnamige Buch mit CD erscheint ebenfalls bei JUMBO.

Marko Simsa (Author), Marko Simsa (Narrator)

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How to Shed 180 Pounds

Inspired by classic pulp fiction and old-time radio programs, the Narada Radio Company endeavors to create audio dramas that go from amusing to terrifying. In this tale of suspense, we meet Audrey and Walt Ellis, an unhappy couple who take a secluded vacation to try and patch their marriage up—but it turns out that neither one really ‘digs’ the idea!

Pete Lutz (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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[German] - Sternschnuppen im Advent. 24 Lieder und Gedichte für die schönste Zeit des Jahres

Sternenglanz und Kerzenschein: Die Weihnachtszeit ist nicht mehr weit! Mit diesen stimmungsvollen Liedern und Gedichten wächst die Vorfreude nicht nur bei den Kleinen ab drei Jahren, sondern in der ganzen Familie. Die Sammlung der schönsten Melodien und Reime ist festlich interpretiert von vielen Kindern sowie Bettina Göschl, Robert Metcalf, Ulrich Maske, Julia Nachtmann und Rolf Nagel.

Bettina Göschl, Robert Metcalf, Ulrich Maske (Author), Julia Nachtmann, Rolf Nagel (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Lied der Toten

Wo Leben vergeht, erwacht seine Gabe Taar Wax gilt im ganzen Land als Legende. Als Nekromant gibt es kein Gefängnis, das ihn halten kann, kein Schatz, der ihm verborgen bleibt und kein Abenteuer, das er scheut. Das weiß auch die Ratsvorsitzende Rysana, die ihn für einen Auftrag anheuert, den nur jemand mit seiner Gabe meistern kann. Ihm bleiben dreißig Tage Zeit, einen Mann aus dem Schlund zu befreien, dem dunkelsten und grausamsten Gefängnis des gesamten Landes. Doch als Taar sich in die finstere Tiefe begibt, ahnt er nicht, dass seine besonderen magischen Fähigkeiten vielleicht die einzige Rettung für das gesamte Kaiserreich sind ...

Pascal Wokan (Author), Daniel Bierich (Narrator)

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