The World of the Arts

New at the library
Art Above Everything: One Woman's Global Exploration of the Joys and Torments of a Creative Life
Stephanie Elizonda Griest
"Art Above Everything introduces us to legendary writers, visual artists, dancers, and musicians across the globe, who talk intimately about their art, what it requires, what it gifts them, and what it costs them."
The Uncanny Muse: Music, Art, and Machines from Automata to AI
David Hajdu
"What does it mean to be human in a world where machines, too, can be artists? The Uncanny Muse explores the history of automation in the arts and delves into one of the most momentous and controversial aspects of AI: artificial creativity."
Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics
Margaret Stohl
"Inspired by the hit podcast Women of Marvel and cowritten by the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures, this stunning book celebrates the women who have helped make Marvel one of the most successful comics and entertainment companies in the world."
Dopamine Decor: Alter Your Space, Alter Your Mood
Kate Rose Morgan
"Embrace colorful, maximalist style and create the home that makes you happy with Dopamine Decor, a lushly photographed ode to joyful interiors from design expert and social media star Kate Rose Morgan."
Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival
Richard Bienstock
"The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1990s alt-rock festival Lollapalooza--told by the musicians, roadies, and industry insiders who lived it. This is the story of Lollapalooza and the 1990s alternative rock revolution."
Defining Style: The Book of
Interior Design
Joan Barzilay Freund
"From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last century."
Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the '90s
Tanya Pearson
"Pretend We're Dead seeks to answer two big questions: First, where did all these wildly different, politically conscious, and supremely talented women in rock come from in the 1990s? And second, after their unprecedented breakout, why did they vanish from the mainstream by the early aughts?"
New at the library
Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
Sebastian Smee
"From the summer of 1870 to the spring of 1871, Paris and its people were besieged, starved, and forced into surrender by Germans. It was against the backdrop of these tumultuous times that the Impressionist movement was born--in response to violence, civil war, and political intrigue."
Monet: The Restless Vision
Jackie WullschlaÌger
"A groundbreaking look at the life and art of one of the most influential and modern painters of the late nineteenth century and founder of the Impressionist movement. Drawing on thousands of never-before translated letters and unpublished sources, this new biography reveals dramatic new information about the life and work of one of the late 19th century's most important painters."
Impressionism in the Age of Industry
Caroline Shields
"The late-19th century was a time of new technology, industry, and modernity. People were enthralled with their changing world and artists were not an exception. Paintings, drawings, and prints, along with archival photographs help to illustrate this rich and complicated moment in art history."
Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist
Sylvie Patry
"As the only female member of the Impressionist group at its founding exhibition in 1874, Morisot played a major and multifaceted role in the movement. This comprehensive volume examines Morisot's most significant body of works and evaluates her place within the Impressionist canon."
New at the library
Town North Concert Band
"The Town North Concert Band will perform a variety of entertaining concert band music including Broadway and movie themes, marches, popular music, and classical transcriptions that are sure to please all. For all ages."
Saturday, August 16
1 - 2 pm, City Council Chamber

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