The Flyer Vault

The Flyer Vault
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Publisher : Dundurn
Total Pages : 742
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ISBN-10 : 9781459745445
ISBN-13 : 1459745442
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Flyer Vault by : Daniel Tate

A visual tour de force showcasing Toronto’s vast concert history. “Not sure there’s ever been anything like this...The graphics are fascinating, the script is comprehensive. It’s staggering what’s been unleashed from the Vault.” — Gary Topp, promoter, half of the legendary duo the Garys “These pages will take you on a musical magical mystery tour of Toronto’s important place in concert history. Reading The Flyer Vault gives you a rush, just like the one you get when the house lights go down!” — Dan Kanter, multi-platinum-selling songwriter/producer “The Flyer Vault book helps bottle the lore, bringing me a little bit closer to my Toronto and its shows that have only grown in renown.” —Danko Jones, lead singer/guitarist of the rock trio Danko Jones Duke Ellington. Johnny Cash. David Bowie. Nirvana. Bob Marley. Wu-Tang Clan. Daft Punk. These are just some of the legendary names that played Toronto over the last century. Drawing from Daniel Tate’s extensive flyer collection, first archived on his Flyer Vault Instagram account, Tate and Rob Bowman have assembled a time capsule that captures a mesmerizing history of Toronto concert and club life, ?running the gamut of genres from vaudeville to rock, jazz to hip-hop, blues to electronica, and punk to country. The Flyer Vault: 150 Years of Toronto Concert History traces seminal live music moments in the city, including James Brown’s debut performance in the middle of a city-wide blackout, a then-unknown Jimi Hendrix backing up Wilson Pickett in 1966 — the year a new band from London named Led Zeppelin performed in Toronto six times — and the one and only show by the Notorious B.I.G., which almost caused a riot in the winter of 1995. Complementing the book’s flyers is the story of the music, highlighting such iconic venues as Massey Hall, the Concert Hall/Rock Pile/Club 888, and the BamBoo, alongside lesser-known but equally important clubs such as Industry Nightclub and the Edge.

Massey Hall

Massey Hall
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Publisher : Dundurn
Total Pages : 625
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ISBN-10 : 9781459745018
ISBN-13 : 1459745019
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Massey Hall by : David McPherson

The fascinating story of Canada’s most revered concert hall and the myriad artists who have graced its stage. Known for its intimacy and sense of occasion, a night at Toronto’s Massey Hall is magical for both audiences and performers. For many musicians, playing the hall is the surest sign that they have made it. Looking out over the crowd, performers often comment that they feel they have joined history as they stand on the stage where Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, and so many other legends have stood. Based on scores of interviews and meticulous research, Massey Hall chronicles not only the historical and musical moments of the past 127 years, but also the community of artists and supporters that has built up around the hall. Covering both emerging artists such as Shakura S’Aida and William Prince and musical giants from Herbie Hancock to the Tragically Hip, this full-colour book is a celebration of music, community, and our shared cultural heritage.

Marked in Ink

Marked in Ink
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Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Total Pages : 82
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780399578779
ISBN-13 : 0399578773
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Marked in Ink by : Megan Massacre

Megan Massacre, one of the most popular tattoo artists and reality TV stars with starring roles in TLC's NY Ink and America's Worst Tattoos, brings her wildly popular art style to a coloring book. Tattoo artist Megan Massacre invites adult coloring book fans into her whimsical world of sugar skulls, sailing ships, mermaids, owls, and more. Now you can add your own bold, vibrant colors to her signature edgy and artistic tattoo designs--and tear each perforated page out for display!

75 Years of DC Comics

75 Years of DC Comics
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 720
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ISBN-10 : 3836554569
ISBN-13 : 9783836554565
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis 75 Years of DC Comics by : Paul Levitz

Publisher of Batman, Superman, Wonder woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and so many more heroes and superheroes, this is the most comprehensive book about DC Comics.

The Switch Collector

The Switch Collector
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 173329287X
ISBN-13 : 9781733292870
Rating : 4/5 (7X Downloads)

Synopsis The Switch Collector by : Jeffrey Wittenhagen

The Switch Collector is a comprehensive "Switchopedia" Collector book series that covers all the physical releases for the Nintendo Switch along with the must play digital-only releases we would like to see come out physically. Part two of the second volume, titled "Volume Two Part Two" continues our journey with the Switch finishing the second year of the Nintendo Switch. This book is also in an abridged format to streamline the information so it is easy for the reader to consume!

Topp

Topp
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1772620327
ISBN-13 : 9781772620320
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Topp by : David Collier

Graphic biography of cultural icon who helped define Toronto's underground in the '70s and '80s.

The Final Call

The Final Call
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Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages : 321
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780771047992
ISBN-13 : 0771047991
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Final Call by : Kerry Fraser

After almost two thousand games and thirty years of wearing the Stripes, legendary NHL official Fraser dropped his final puck at the end of the 2009/2010 season and relives his colourful career officiating hockey in his candid book. After thirty years in the NHL, legendary referee Kerry Fraser has decided to hang up his skates and enjoy the game from the other side of the boards. Never shy about offering his opinion, nor afraid to step in and separate an on-ice fight, the diminutive Fraser is without question one of the most respected officials in today's NHL. Fraser entered officiating after recognizing that his size would limit his chances as a player. Over the course of the almost two thousand NHL contests, he has shown himself to be an exemplary referee. In The Final Call, Fraser uses the seventy two games he is officiating in his farewell season as the centre piece of his story. He relives candid memories from each city he visits, such as the night he was pulled from the ice by the Boston police after a threat was made that if he skated out for the second period he would be shot. Fraser offers a colourful, behind-the-scenes portrait of our national game, recounting stories of pulling apart enraged 250-lb men in on-ice battles and divulging the politics behind which games are assigned to which refs. Although a referee's job and story may not appear as glamorous as that of a superstar player, it is every bit as entertaining!

In Search of the Unknown in Medieval Architecture

In Search of the Unknown in Medieval Architecture
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Publisher : Pindar Press
Total Pages : 601
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ISBN-10 : 9781915837165
ISBN-13 : 1915837162
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis In Search of the Unknown in Medieval Architecture by : John James

John James is an Australian architect and medieval historian. Since 1969 he has been searching for the origins of the Gothic style, beginning with a five-year study of Chartres cathedral. At that time there were no coherent techniques for analysing the detailed construction history of existing stone structures. This he created. He expanded his research to include all the early Gothic churches in the Paris region with a three-year survey of over 3500 buildings. His most important discovery has been that all churches of this period were constructed in many short campaigns by mobile building teams, and that major innovation was more likely to occur in the smaller buildings than in the larger. This volume makes available 42 of the author's studies on the development of Gothic architecture in France.

Any Night of the Week

Any Night of the Week
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Publisher : Coach House Books
Total Pages : 375
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781770566088
ISBN-13 : 1770566082
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Any Night of the Week by : Jonny Dovercourt

The story of how Toronto became a music mecca. From Yonge Street to Yorkville to Queen West to College, the neighbourhoods that housed Toronto’s music scenes. Featuring Syrinx, Rough Trade, Martha and the Muffins, Fifth Column, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Rheostatics, Ghetto Concept, LAL, Broken Social Scene, and more! “Jonny Dovercourt, a tireless force in Toronto’s music scene, offers the widest-ranging view out there on how an Anglo-Saxon backwater terrified of people going to bars on Sundays transforms itself into a multicultural metropolis that raises up more than its share of beloved artists, from indie to hip-hop to the unclassifiable. His unique approach is to zoom in on the rooms where it’s happened – the live venues that come and too frequently go – as well as on the people who’ve devoted their lives and labours to collective creativity in a city that sometimes seems like it’d rather stick to banking. For locals, fans, and urban arts denizens anywhere, the essential Any Night of the Week is full of inspiration, discoveries, and cautionary tales.” —Carl Wilson, Slate music critic and author of Let’s Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste, one of Billboard’s ‘100 Greatest Music Books of All Time’ “Toronto has long been one of North America’s great music cities, but hasn’t got the same credit as L.A., Memphis, Nashville, and others. This book will go a long way towards proving Toronto’s place in the music universe.” —Alan Cross, host, the Ongoing History of New Music “The sweaty, thunderous exhilaration of being in a packed club, in collective thrall to a killer band, extends across generations, platforms, and genre preferences. With this essential book, Jonny has created something that's not just a time capsule, but a time machine.” —Sarah Liss, author of Army of Lovers

The Analysis of Gothic Architecture

The Analysis of Gothic Architecture
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 310
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9789004529335
ISBN-13 : 9004529330
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis The Analysis of Gothic Architecture by :

The essays in this volume reflect on and build on the remarkable legacies of Robert Mark and Andrew Tallon, who pioneered the application of high-technology research methods to the study of Gothic architecture.