The Eric Carr Story

Author: Greg Prato
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9780578074245
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
The Eric Carr Story' is the first-ever book to tell the life story of Kiss drummer Eric Carr. Comprised of all-new interviews, the book also doubles as a study of 1980's era Kiss. You'll find insight into all of Kiss' albums that featured Carr (from producers Bob Ezrin, Michael James Jackson, and Ron Nevison), as well as those closest to him (sister Loretta Caravello, girlfriend Carrie Stevens, Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick), and music-related friends (Eddie Trunk, Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy, Anthrax's Charlie Benante). Also included is one of the last-ever interviews conducted with Kiss' original manager, Bill Aucoin, and for the first time ever, Kiss fans will be able to learn what the real story line to Kiss' controversial release '(Music From) The Elder' was all about (thanks to an explanation from Ezrin). Get ready to learn the true story about Eric's life, and a behind-the-scenes view of Kiss!

Face the Music

Author: Paul Stanley
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062114069
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
The rock icon and co-founder of KISS recounts his turbulent life behind the face paint in this New York Times bestselling memoir. With his onstage persona, the “Starchild”, Paul Stanley made rock & roll history—thrilling countless fans with hard rock anthems and elaborate stage shows. But his famous makeup hid a difficult life. In Face the Music, Stanley shares a gripping blend of personal revelations and gritty war stories about the highs and lows both inside and outside of KISS. Born with a condition called microtia (an ear deformity rendering him deaf on the right side), Stanley's traumatic childhood experiences produced an inner drive to succeed in the most unlikely of places: music. Taking readers through the series of events that led to the founding of KISS, the personal relationships that helped shape his life, and the dynamics among his bandmates, this book leaves no one unscathed—including Stanley himself. With never-before-seen photos and images throughout, Face the Music is a colorful portrait of a man and the band he helped create, define, and sustain—made larger than life in artfully told stories that are shocking, funny, inspirational, and honest.

Emily Carr Mystery Mm

Author: Eric Wilson
Publisher: HarperTrophy
ISBN: 9780006391906
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Liz Austen is back in another hair-raising mystery! The feisty teenage sleuthis in the charming city of Victoria in British Columbia for her best friend'swedding and quickly becomes embroiled not only in her first romance, but in themysterious disappearance of a priceless Emily Carr painting from the statelyThirteen Oaks mansion. Jumping from a boat crash in the harbour to an attack in a cemetery, Liz ison the prowl around Victoria. Readers will recognize the Victoria landmarks suchas the Butchard Gardens, the Emily Car House and the Empress Hotel to name a fewand Wilson gently offers historical bites behind every entry. The Emily CarrMystery is fast paced thriller with our favourite young detective, LizAusten blazing the way. Studded with information about Victoria's rich past andpresent-day landmarks, The Emily Carr Mystery will surely delight bothstudents AND teachers alike. Many young readers have grown up with the Tom and Liz Austen and eagerlyfollow the duo’s antics in each book. Just to let you know how popular thisseries is – one million copies of Eric Wilson's books have been sold aroundthe world. Fans have been clamouring for a new mystery starring his youthfulheroine and in The Emily Carr Mystery, he doesn't disappoint. This bookis a little different however – aside from the signature madcap adventure andrealistic themes, there is also the element of love . In The Emily CarrMystery, Liz is now a teenager experiencing the pangs and joys of her firstromance. Join Liz Austen for an unforgettable summer in beautiful Victoria, BritishColumbia for love, adventure and intrigue!

This Stops Today

Author: Gwen Carr
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538109816
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
After the death of her son, Eric Garner, at the hands of New York City police officers on Staten Island went viral, Gwen Carr’s life changed forever. The illegal chokehold that took Garner’s life has been seared into the public consciousness forever as the large black man struggled to breathe while a white policeman held him down on a hot concrete sidewalk. His death set the tone for a new normal where young black men and women now automatically document police interactions with their cell phones for fear of brutality and even death. As one of the Mothers of the Movement, Gwen Carr, a retired transit train operator, now dedicates her time to fighting for racial equality, especially the way law enforcement treats blacks in the United States. In This Stops Today, Carr shares the tragedies she’s faced, recalls her son’s life and death, and recounts her newfound role as an activist in the fight for racial equality. More than the story of a single moment, her book recounts a life of family, community, and of a woman who now speaks for those who no longer can. She has to do it for her firstborn. She has to do it for Eric.

Take It Off

Author: Greg Prato
Publisher: Jawbone Press
ISBN: 9781911036579
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
There is a common misconception about KISS, one of the greatest hard-rock/heavy metal-bands of all-time: that their ‘non-makeup’ era of 1983-1996 is not as enduring as the period when they stalked stages as the Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman, and the Cat. This is untrue. In fact, this period helped resuscitate KISS’s career, as they reestablished themselves in arenas, on the charts, and via MTV, and yielded some of their most popular songs – including Lick It Up, Heaven’s On Fire, Tears Are Falling, Crazy Crazy Nights, Hide Your Heart, Forever, Unholy, and more – many of which consistently found their way into the band’s set lists. While the majority of KISS books are focused on the glitz and glamour of the iconic makeup era, the non-makeup years are ripe to be explored in book form, and Take It Off does just that, zeroing in on the eleven albums KISS issued during this period – including such gold- and platinum-certified hits as Lick It Up, Animalize, Revenge, and Alive III – as well the resulting tours, videos, and other escapades. Take It Off draws on all-new interviews with KISS experts and associates, including the band’s lead guitarist throughout most of this period, Bruce Kulick, plus Crazy Nights producer Ron Nevison and video director Paul Rachman (Unholy/I Just Wanna/Domino). Among the other contributors are Charlie Benante (Anthrax), K.K. Downing (ex-Judas Priest), Derek Sherinan (ex-Dream Theater), and rock music experts Eddie Trunk, Katherine Turman, and Lonn Friend. The book also includes a foreword by Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho and an afterword by acclaimed producer Andreas Carlsson, as well as rare photographs and memorabilia from the period. With KISS currently in the midst of their last ever tour, now is the time to get Truly Unmasked.

Unrated

Author: Carrie Stevens
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735364438
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens broke all the rules. She did everything "nice girls" are not supposed to do. While not unscathed, she is still standing. Her story is more than that of survival, it is a quest for what matters most in life.

Kiss and Sell

Author: C. K. Lendt
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the mix of hard rock and business, this insider's tell-all shows how images are built, money is made, and profits are spent.

My First I See You

Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Little Simon
ISBN: 9781534424548
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text and shiny mirrors throughout—sure to endlessly entertain little ones! I see you in the butterfly who flutters and soars. I see you in the lion who purrs sweetly, then roars. Who’s in that mirror? It’s you! From a silly monkey to a shining sun, little ones will love seeing themselves in these clever mirrors! With Eric Carle’s classic and colorful artwork and sweet text that rhymes, this book is a perfect addition to every Eric Carle collection!

Encyclopedia of KISS

Author: Brett Weiss
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625409
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
The self-proclaimed "Hottest Band in the World," KISS is one of the most popular groups in the history of rock, having sold more than 100 million albums during their more than 40-year reign. With more gold albums than any other American band, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. KISS influenced a generation of musicians, from Garth Brooks and Motley Crue to Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The original leather-clad, makeup-wearing line-up--Ace "Spaceman" Frehley, Gene "Demon" Simmons, Paul "Starchild" Stanley and Peter "Catman" Criss--and their classic hits "Beth" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" are forever etched in pop culture consciousness. This encyclopedia of all things KISS provides detailed information on their songs, albums, tours, television and movie appearances, merchandise, solo work and much more, including replacement members Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Mark St. John, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.

KISS FAQ

Author: Dale Sherman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 161713127X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 493

Book Description
Since 1973, KISS has recorded over 20 studio albums; been recognized as an innovator in rock presentations; witnessed a firestorm of rumors and controversies; remained a thorn in critics' sides; and continues to surprise its massive fan-following, the KISS Army, with various career twists and turns. Moreover, many television shows, movies, toys and even comics have kept KISS a bigger-than-life name in entertainment for decades. Yet with all that has been written over the years, there are subjects that fans have never put to rest when it comes to the “hottest band in the land”: What were the most significant concerts? Why did Phantom of the Park turn out that way? What were the best – and worst – album covers? How did the comics come about? And what the heck is a deuce? These subjects and more appear in KISS FAQ – showcasing the good, bad, and the weird that has made KISS the legendary ultimate rock-and-roll party band, still going strong after 40 years. Accompanying this entertaining work of solid rock scholarship are dozens of rare images – from posters to live shots and beyond. Also included is a foreword by Bill Starkey, the creator of the original KISS Army.