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Ringmaster
By Abraham Josephine Riesman
Did the wrestling mastermind really destroy politics in the U.S.?
The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic
By Daniel de Visé
An outstanding chronicle of Belushi and Aykroyd’s magical, comical bond.
The American Way
By Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler
A sensational tale of gumption, luck, and celebrity.
Song Noir
By Alex Harvey
How the gravel-voiced singer was birthed by the City of Angels.
Hitchcock’s Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director’s Dark Obsession
By Laurence Leamer
A psychological portrait of eight actresses who captivated the auteur.
An exhaustive, unsatisfying look at one of the 20th century’s premier performers.
You’re with Stupid
By Bruce Adams
Meet an influential record label you’ve probably never heard of.
Black TV: Five Decades of Groundbreaking Television from Soul Train to Black-ish and Beyond
By Bethonie Butler
A stellar ode to some of entertainment’s true trailblazers.
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