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Dave Thompson

    3. január 1963

    Dave Thompson sa vo svojej písanej tvorbe zameriava na hudobnú publicistiku a životopisy umelcov, pričom si zachováva jedinečný a často ironický pohľad na popkultúru. Jeho štýl charakterizujú prenikavé postrehy a osobitý humor, ktorý odráža jeho dlhoročné skúsenosti v odbore. Thompson sa nebojí kriticky hodnotiť umelcov i trendy, čím čitateľom ponúka hlbší vhľad do sveta hudby. Jeho diela sú cenené pre autentickosť a schopnosť zachytiť ducha doby.

    Dave Thompson
    Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies
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    Block Buster! – Pravdivý příběh The Sweet
    Děti revoluce. Historie glam rocku 1970-1975
    Deep Purple. Smoke on the water
    The Cure - Obrazový dokument
    • Get on the vinyl train and learn about this captivating hobby Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies teaches you how to start a collection, grow your collection, and make that collection sound excellent. You’ll learn how to shop for new, used, and rare records, and how to select the turntable that’s right for you. Learn how to determine a record’s value, build your collection on a budget, and properly store and maintain your records. This handy Dummies guide also gives you the background knowledge you’ll need to hold your own in conversations with vinyl enthusiasts—all about music genres, the pros and cons of vinyl types, how records are made, and even the history of record collecting itself. Now you can start collecting rare records, new releases, and everything in between. Learn the basics of buying records at record shops, secondhand stores, and online Determine the value of your collection and learn how to recognize great deals Select the turntable and sound system that are right for your needs Explore the history of recorded music and learn why people are going wild for vinyl This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who’s ready to get swept up in the excitement of collecting vinyl records, including beginners and seasoned collectors.

      Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies2024
      5,0
    • Thailändisch kochen

      • 656 stránok
      • 23 hodin čítania

      David Thompson ist ein australischer Koch, dessen Name synonym für die Geheimnisse der Thai-Küche steht. Niemand hat mehr Erfahrung zu einer der besten Küchen der Welt gesammelt, mehr Gerichte ausprobiert und nachvollziehbar niedergeschrieben als der Gastronom dessen Liebe zur Thai-Küche einem Zufall zu verdanken ist. Thompson kam ursprünglich nur nach Thailand, weil er seine Ferien kurzfristig umbuchen musste. Dort aber überkam ihn sofort die Begeisterung für die Mentalität der Einheimischen – und natürlich für den sagenhaften Geschmack ihrer Küche. Thompson beschloss den komplexen Gerichten und kulinarischen Traditionen auf den Grund zu gehen. Er suchte sich ganz besondere Lehrmeisterinnen, die ihr Handwerk am thai­ländischen Hof gelernt hatten und drang mit Forschergeist und fortgeschrittener Systematik in die Geheimnisse der Thai-Küche vor. So erwarb sich Thompson grundlegendes Wissen, das er um einen wesentlichen Faktor ergänzte: die Intuition und den Geschmack eines großen Koches. Thailändisch kochen ist das Resultat dieses Lebens­werks. Das Buch, das die Thai-Küche kanonisiert und sinnlich erleben lässt. Mit «Thailändisch kochen» publizierte der Echtzeit Verlag David Thompsons Klassiker «Thai Food» in überarbeiteter, aktualisierter und neu gestalteter Form.

      Thailändisch kochen2023
    • Lilith

      Goddess of Darkness and Light

      • 242 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Exploring the duality of Lilith as both a goddess of darkness and light, this book delves into her complex mythology and significance in various cultures. It examines themes of empowerment, femininity, and rebellion against patriarchal norms. Through a blend of historical analysis and contemporary interpretation, the narrative highlights Lilith's evolution from a demonized figure to a symbol of strength and independence, inviting readers to reconsider her role in spiritual and feminist contexts.

      Lilith2022
      5,0
    • Roxy Music in the 1970s

      • 160 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Between 1972 and their first break-up in 1976 (and then again following their 1979 reunion), Roxy Music were arguably the most exciting, ambitious and vivacious bans in the land. This book documents the histories of both band and band members, while analysing and detailing every album and single released by the Roxy family throughout the decade.

      Roxy Music in the 1970s2022
      2,7
    • Come and Get These Memories

      • 370 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Brothers Eddie and Brian Holland share their story for the first time, starting with growing up in Detroit raised by a single mother and their grandmother, before shining a light on their early musical careers.

      Come and Get These Memories2021
      4,2
    • Newly revised for the band's 40th anniversary, a new 2017 edition of the ultimate story of the ultimate post-punk band. Combining the chaos and vocal rasp of the Sex Pistols with a Bowie-esque glamour, the Psychedelic Furs hit the big time in the U.S. when John Hughes wrote a movie based on their early single ""Pretty in Pink."" Poised to join U2 and Simple Minds in the premier league, they withdrew behind their shades, remaining a cult act, but one with a hugely devoted following.

      The Psychedelic Furs - Beautiful Chaos (Revised Edition)2017
      4,0
    • Rocky Horror Picture Show FAQ

      • 376 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Everything there is to know about the stage show, the film and the unique period in theatrical history it was produced in

      Rocky Horror Picture Show FAQ2016
      3,9
    • Robert Plant

      • 284 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      Follows the iconic singer through his heights of fame with classic rock giant Led Zeppelin, his second life as a multimillion-selling solo artist, and his more idiosyncratic pursuits.

      Robert Plant2014
      3,7
    • (If You Like). If You Like Bob Marley... is the unique and utterly compulsive story of the King of Reggae, told not through the life and times of Marley himself, but through the music and magic of the musicians who grew up around and under the influence of Bob Marley and his band, the Wailers. Outlining some 200 artists, albums, songs, movies, and books, If You Like Bob Marley... tells how reggae music was torn from the confines of a small-world music cult to become one of the biggest-selling genres popular music has ever known. Recommended performers and performances are analyzed in the depth that each deserves, as the book moves out of reggae's Jamaican heartland to track its influence across the world, from California punk to French pop and beyond. Genre-spanning countdowns of the best-ever Bob Marley covers, the greatest British ska, and even the rudest songs ever written populate the pages, as author Thompson highlights artists as far apart as Eric Clapton and Rancid, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, and Serge Gainsbourg and the Clash. If You Like Bob Marley... digs deeply, too, into the annals of Jamaica's own star-studded musical history, to train fresh ears on such legends as Black Uhuru, Toots and the Maytals, Sean Paul, and Peter Tosh.

      If You Like Bob Marley Here Are Over 200 Bands CDs Films And Other Oddities That You Will Love2013
      4,0
    • Přední britský rockový publicista Dave Thompson, který má na svém kontě již zhruba sto knih, přináší zasvěcený pohled na historii slavné glamrockové skupiny Sweet od jejích počátků v šedesátých letech až do smrti Briana Conollyho a Micka Tuckera. Kniha obsahuje bohatou dokumentaci v podobě plakátů, lístků na koncerty či dobových fotografií a podrobně se věnuje jednotlivým deskám a koncertům.

      Block Buster! – Pravdivý příběh The Sweet2012
      4,7
    • Hearts of Darkness

      James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens and the Unlikely Rise of the Singer-Songwriter

      • 354 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Exploring the intertwined journeys of iconic musicians James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens, this book delves into their rise to fame during the transformative era of the 1970s. It examines their personal struggles, artistic evolution, and the cultural impact of their music, highlighting how their unique backgrounds and experiences shaped their sound and influence. Through rich anecdotes and historical context, the narrative captures the essence of a pivotal moment in music history, revealing the connections that bind these artists together.

      Hearts of Darkness2012
      3,2
    • To Major Tom

      • 368 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Since his angst ridden adolescent years in Colditz through to life as a greying father of two, Gary has been writing to his idol, David Bowie. Through 30 years of one-way correspondence we now look back over time, in which both men have overcome life's obstacles. From Ziggy Stardust to Glass Spiders and a nervous, naive teenager to unfulfilled adult. Through it all, Gary has shared his most intimate thoughts with his hero. Bowie's songs serve as succour, offering inspiration in his moments of bitterness, confusion and anxiety, and finally, liberation.

      To Major Tom2012
      3,9
    • Děti revoluce. Historie glam rocku 1970-1975

      • 708 stránok
      • 25 hodin čítania

      Tato kniha mapuje měsíc po měsíci období šesti let, během nichž byl glam rock neobyčejně populární a T Rex, David Bowie, Wizzard, Slade, The Bay City Rollers, Mud, Sweet, David Essex, Suzi Quatro, Mott the Hoople, Sparks, Kenny, Alvin Stardust na vrcholu kariéry. Kniha přináší rozhovory z první ruky, obálky desek a vzácné fotografie v kombinaci s deníkovým textem. Dave Thompson je autorem přes stovky knižních publikací včetně nejprodávanějších biografií Sweet, Davida Bowieho a Sparks.

      Děti revoluce. Historie glam rocku 1970-19752012
      4,7
    • The Sex Life of a Comedian

      • 391 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      "You'll love this book." HARRY HILL."Mad comic brilliance." BEN ELTON.Hilarious young stand-up comedian Doug Tuckerlands a big part in 'Rats Milk Cheese', a bizarresitcom. In a world where louche girls romp indressing rooms, luxury yachts, and drug-fuelledorgies, Doug thinks his career has taken off.But show business has a dark side. As the wealthat stake increases, so does the greed of those who want it. At a celebrity sex party Doug accidentally spurts on a member of the Mafia...Written by Dave Thompson, the comedian and actor who played Tinky Winky in 'Teletubbies'. FOR ADULTS ONLY!

      The Sex Life of a Comedian2011
    • Thai Street Food

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      It's hard to imagine a more knowledgeable and inspiring guide to the vibrant world of Thai street food than internationally renowned chef and Thai food expert David Thompson

      Thai Street Food2010
      4,3
    • Deep Purple patří k nejznámějším rockovým skupinám, které působí více než čtyři desetiletí. Letos uplyne 41 let od jejího založení v Hertfordshire, kde se sešla pětice hudebníků v čele s Jonem Lordem a Ritchiem Blackmorem. Skupina, která vystřídala 14 hudebníků a vydala 18 řadových a nespočet koncertních alb, prodala miliony nosičů a stále zůstává na vrcholu. První kniha, která podává kompletní příběh této skupiny, zachycuje její dramatický vývoj od vzestupu až po současnost. Otevřené rozhovory s členy, přáteli a fanoušky skládají pestrou mozaiku, která přibližuje bouřlivé odchody legendárních členů a tragickou smrt Tommyho Bolina. Kniha také barvitě ilustruje hudební scénu, která skupinu ovlivňovala, a kontextualizuje jejich hudbu. Detailně popisuje dobrodružství, slávu i nesnáze, s nimiž se skupina potýkala. Závěrečná kapitola obsahuje aktualizace po roce 2005, včetně rozhovorů, analýz nových alb a reportáží z koncertů. Text doplňují cenné černobílé fotografie a podrobná diskografie Deep Purple i sólových projektů jejích členů, což je cenný zdroj pro každého fanouška.

      Deep Purple. Smoke on the water2009
      4,8
    • Exploring the evolution of the pornographic film industry, this comprehensive history spans nearly a century, delving into the transformation of film styles and narratives from the 1920s onward. It combines extensive research, including movie viewings and interviews with actors and producers, to highlight key developments like the shift from masked performances to realistic portrayals. The narrative culminates in the late 1970s, marking the impact of home videos on adult entertainment, offering a lively and insightful commentary on this often-overlooked genre.

      Black and White and Blue: Adult Cinema from the Victorian Age to the VCR2007
      3,9
    • Curry

      Fragrant Dishes from India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia

      • 352 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Talks about fragrant dishes from 18 regions including India, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. This work teaches how to make authentic dishes like Thai green jungle curry, chicken makhani from old Delhi, perfumed pasanda from Pakistan and South African bunny chow. It reveals which ingredients make each dish special.

      Curry2006
      4,4
    • Wall of Pain

      The Life of Phil Spector

      • 264 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      For the avid Phil Spector fan, this book presents new insights into the eccentric producer via astonishing first-hand anecdotes and observations from people who knew him best. Coinciding with his trial on charges of first-degree murder, this is a timely perspective on the reclusive eccentric like no previous publication. Featuring recent interviews, never previously published, with ex-wife Ronnie Spector, close friend Doc Pomus, co-writer Ellie Greenwich, session singer Darlene Love, engineer Larry Levine, rock 'n' roll historian Michael Oaks, and many more. The appendix also provides a complete guide to all of Spector's productions over the past 40 years Previously published by Sanctuary.

      Wall of Pain2005
      3,5
    • Im wilden Norden Amerikas

      • 318 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Man könnte Thompsons Geschichte für einen klassischen Abenteuerroman halten: Als Lehrling der Hudson‘s Bay-Gesellschaft und später als Leiter zahlreicher Expeditionen zieht er von Fort zu Fort, von Handelsposten zu Handelsposten an der Bay und in den Prärien der Great Plains. Als Pelzhändler reist er Tausende von Meilen durch unbekanntes Land: im Kanu, zu Pferd und mit dem Hundeschlitten. Er entdeckt die Quelle des Mississippi, überquert die Rocky Mountains und gelangt bis zum Pazifik. Für heutige Verhältnisse fast unvorstellbar, aber zur Zeit der großen territorialen Expansion nicht ungewöhnlich, wurde Thompson anfangs über viele Jahre hinweg auf seinen Reisen von seiner Frau Charlotte Small und ihren drei Kindern begleitet. Die Spuren seiner Fahrten fanden sich noch über ein Jahrhundert später, als 1921 Mitglieder der Landvermessung 114 stark verrottete Musketenkugeln fanden - nur wenig nördlich der Gipfelstraße des Athabasca-Passes: Gewehrkugeln aus Thompsons Besitz, deren Verlust dokumentiert war. Die Überquerung der großen Pässe hat Thompson unsterblichen Ruhm eingebracht und die Vorbereitungen zur 200-Jahr-Feier seiner Leistungen sind in Kanada in vollem Gange. Ähnlich seinem Vorgänger, Alexander Mackenzie, gilt David Thompson als einer der großen Begründer der modernen Zivilisation auf dem nordamerikanischen Kontinent. Sein Manuskript blieb dennoch fast unbeachtet und wurde erst vor wenigen Jahren wieder entdeckt.

      Im wilden Norden Amerikas2005
      3,0
    • Turn It On Again

      Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Genesis

      • 338 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Exploring the evolution of the iconic band Genesis, this book delves into the careers of Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins, highlighting their unique contributions and the dynamic changes within the group. It examines their musical innovations, personal journeys, and the impact they had on the rock genre. Through in-depth analysis and anecdotes, the narrative captures the essence of their artistry and the legacy they left behind, making it a compelling read for fans and music enthusiasts alike.

      Turn It On Again2004
      3,6
    • Schattenwelt

      Helden und Legenden des Gothic Rock

      Ende der Siebziger entstand in England ein neuer Sound, der düsterer und melancholischer war als die bisher bekannte Rockmusik. Gothic Rock beschäftigte sich inhaltlich mit Themen wie Tod, Verzweiflung und den Abgründen der menschlichen Seele, während er musikalisch auf den Minimalismus des Postpunk aufsetzte und ihn um hypnotische Songstrukturen und Mollakkorde ergänzte. Die romantische Todessehnsucht des Gothic wurde von der Rockpresse gern belächelt und der Humor hinter den Vampiroutfits gern übersehen. Dieses Buch räumt nun endgültig mit den Vorurteilen gegenüber diesem Genre auf: Statt um Satanisten, Friedhöfe und endlose Traurigkeit geht es Dave Thompson um die musikalischen Wurzeln, von Bertolt Brecht und Leonard Cohen bis Iggy Pop, um lustige Horrorfilme und wahrlich schwarzen Humor – und um den Einfluss eines Sounds, dem die Musikszene nicht nur Marilyn Manson, sondern letztlich auch Guns N‘ Roses verdankt. Für sein Buch zapfte Thompson die wichtigsten schwarzen Quellen an und holte sich die Informationen aus erster Hand von Bauhaus, The Cure, The Mission oder New Order. Schwarzarbeiter – Helden und Legenden des Gothic Rock bilden eine wichtige Grundlage zum Verständnis der großen deutschen Gothic-Szene, die sich noch heute auf den Sound und das Image der Düsterrocker aus England beruft.

      Schattenwelt2004
      3,5
    • Smoke on the Water

      • 300 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      It is now 35 years since Deep Purple first came together and today ― 14 musicians, 17 albums, and millions of record sales later ― the group remains a monster. Smoke on the Water is the first book in more than 20 years to tell the story of this remarkable band, from their grandiose inception in 1968 to the release of their latest album in 2003. Drawing from candid interviews with band members, associates, and fans alike, it traces the group through some of the most turbulent times that any band has survived, placing the band’s own music in vivid context and illustrating just how profoundly this one group helped change the world.

      Smoke on the Water2004
      3,8
    • Thai Food

      • 684 stránok
      • 24 hodin čítania

      'Thai Food' gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines. He provides over 300 mouthwatering recipes, from the simple, honest flavour of a classic pad thai or the refreshing tang of a Green Papaya Salad to such elaborate creations as Green Curry of Trout Dumplings with Apple Eggplants or Stir-fried Crispy Fish Cakes with Pork and Salted Eggs. A series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Thai culture and society, offer guidance on ingredients, with notes on availability and subsitutions, and explain the essential techniques of Thai cookery. More than 50 menus provide ideas for combining Thai dishes. Beautifully written, and complimented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture.

      Thai Food2002
      4,2
    • Celebrates funk music using biographies of such musicians as James Brown and George Clinton, and provides descriptions of the genre, historical perspectives, and the story behind the "death of funk" following the introduction of disco.

      Funk: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion2001
      4,1
    • Last Tango in Paris

      • 96 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania

      " Last Tango left me depleted and exhausted. Some of the pain I was experiencing was my very own. Thereafter I decided to make my living in a way that was less devastating emotionally." Thus Marlon Brando recalled, in his autobiography, making Last Tango in Paris .Bernardo Bertolucci's graphic and harrowing account of sexual obsession, grief, psychic breakdown, and murder premiered in 1972 at the New York Film Festival. The print was escorted to the screening by armed guards. On the film's subsequent release in Italy, Bertolucci, Brando, co-star Maria Schneider, and producer Alberto Grimaldi were indicted on obscenity charges and found guilty. Controversy and censorship dogged the film, but it was a great commercial and critical success. Venerated New Yorker critic Pauline Kael called Last Tango "the most powerfully erotic movie ever made."David Thompson's fluent account of Last Tango in Paris details the conception, production, and fortunes of the film. Drawing on a new and extensive interview with Bertolucci, Thompson shows how the film crystallized Bertolucci's interest in art, literature, and psychoanalysis, and how it was realized through the consummate skills of cast and crew. Ending with a discussion of how important this film is for an understanding of Brando, Schneider, and Jean-Pierre Leaud, Thompson unravels the brilliance of Last Tango in Paris' depiction of human behavior and emotion.

      Last Tango in Paris1998
      3,3
    • Als der junge Lazaro Ruzzini in die Kunst des Spiegelmachens eingeführt wird, lernt er schon bald die Schattenseiten dieses Wissens kennen

      Der Spiegelmacher1996
      3,0
    • Nirvana

      • 204 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania
      Nirvana1994
      3,4
    • Following the release of Gangs of New York, this is an updated edition of the study of America's foremost film director. It offers Martin Scorsese in his own words and is an insight into a body of work that is perhaps the most personal achievement in modern American cinema. číst celé

      Scorsese on Scorsese1990
      4,1
    • Beyond the Velvet Underground

      • 96 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania

      "Beyond the Velvet Underground follows the careers of the VU stars in the years that followed the band's demise ..."--Cover.

      Beyond the Velvet Underground1989
      3,0
    • Im wilden Norden Amerikas 1784-1812

      • 353 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Thompson, David: Im wilden Norden Amerikas. 1784-1812. Herausgegeben von Frank Auerbach. Mit 25 Abbildungen und Karten. Stuttgart, Wien. K. Thienemann, Edition Erdmann 1988. 8vo. 353 S. OLn. mit illustriertem OSchU. = Alte Abenteuerliche Reiseberichte.

      Im wilden Norden Amerikas 1784-18121988
    • The Cure - Obrazový dokument

      • 110 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania

      Vývoj The Cure z kultovej kapely k rockovým superstars patrí vo svete rocku k najvítanejším javom. Pod geniálnym vedením strapatého guru Roberta Smitha závratné napredovanie The Cure ešte stále nejaví známky spomalenia - naopak, od prvého vydania tejto knižky sa ich povesť rozšírila takmer do celého sveta, vrátane USA. Toto aktuálne vydanie obrazového dokumentu The Cure je bohato ilustrovaným chronologickým životopisom skupiny, v ktorom je zaradené množstvo citácií z ich početných interview, recenzií, vyčerpávajúca diskografia a úplný zoznam ich vystúpení. Posledná časť opisuje ich nedávnu činnosť až po vydanie albumu Wish a nasledujúce americké turné.

      The Cure - Obrazový dokument1988
      3,7