Ira Nadel Knihy

Konečně máte příležitost si vyjasnit širší a přesnější souvislosti Cohenova života a dešifrovat přinejmenším hlavní hrdiny jeho románů a písní. Tato kniha vychází přímo z Cohenova díla samého.

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen started out as a poet, before economic necessity led him into folk singing. In this thorough biography, Nadel, a Canadian English professor, tells of Cohen's childhood in Montreal, his university days in Toronto, his travels to the United States and Greece, and the publishing of his early poetry which earned him a considerable reputation. Cohen's verse proved translatable into song and his deep voice was melodic enough for him to make it at the folk festivals. His dark lyrics of depression and self-doubt, of searching for meaning in sexual release, of a life suffused with restless intensity, struck a chord with a worldwide audience. Though suicide was a constant theme of his songs, Nadel finishes the book with Cohen finding peace at a Zen monastery in Los Angeles.

Shrouded in mystery and rich with history, Alcatraz draws over a million visitors each year. This enlightening volume provides the first complete history of Alcatraz told through its architecture. In friendly illustrations and accessible text, authors Donald MacDonald and Ira Nadel reveal the design decisions that have shaped the island from its first brick and masonry fortress to the infamous concrete cellblock, to the landscape design of its contemporary gardens and bird sanctuaries. Packed with intriguing facts throughout, this little treasure allows an unprecedented glimpse into the life of the island. In a lovely cloth-bound package, this is an eminently giftable book and an entertaining look at one of the nation's most visited destinations

Focusing on the influential role of Serge Diaghilev, the book explores how his charisma and strategic maneuvers enabled an internationally renowned ballet company to thrive without financial backing. It highlights Diaghilev's impact on the evolution of modern ballet and music, showcasing his ability to reshape the artistic landscape through innovation and leadership.