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46 | RECENTLY RELEASED ISBN: 978-0-7643-6924-7 Size: 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) Pages: 400 Price: $35.00 / £27.99 / 42.99 CAD Illustrations: 90 color and b/w photos Binding: hardcover BISAC: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music Richard Manuel His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band By Stephen T. Lewis For the first time, the Band’s legendary Richard Manuel’s compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands—and on the undeniable impact he had on rock music. Sweetly soulful and creatively multifaceted, Richard Manuel of the Band left an indelible mark on rock history. From pivotal moments like Bob Dylan’s controversial move to electric music toWoodstock and the Last Waltz, Manuel’s journey unfolds in this first-ever biography. Through insightful analysis and interviews, his troubled yet inspired spirit is contextualized within music history. From his role in forming the Band to his iconic vocals and songwriting, Manuel’s influence resonates deeply. Classics like “Tears of Rage” and “I Shall Be Released” showcase his lyrical prowess and emotional depth. Despite success, Manuel battled personal demons, succumbing tragically in 1986. His legacy lives on, inspiring generations of musicians and fans. This book celebrates Manuel’s immeasurable contributions to music, ensuring his soulful voice and profound artistry endure in the annals of rock. Stephen T. Lewis has been writing about rock and roll for over 20 years and is a self-proclaimed music geek. He operates talkfromtherockroom.com . He graduated from SUNY Brockport with a degree in English / creative writing. Stephen and his wife, Amiee, live in Rochester, New York. ISBN 978-0-7643-6924-7 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6930-8 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 216 mm) Pages: 128 Price: $34.99 / £31.99 / 48.99 CAD Illustrations: 120+ color and black-and-white photographs Binding: hardcover BISAC: ART / Body Art & Tattooing Maud Stevens Wagner Mona Lisa of American Tattoo By Alan Govenar The true story of Maud Wagner—contortionist, aerial artist, carnival performer and barker, wife, and mother—who defied Victorian-era conventions to blaze her own trail. Maud Stevens Wagner, the “Mona Lisa of American tattoo,” was an ardent individualist who left home at a young age to pursue a career as a carnival performer, a contortionist, a tattoo model, and an aerialist. She was a thoroughly modern woman who asserted her independence and her own identity. Maud and her husband, Gus (known as the “most artistically marked- up man in America”), traveled the country as the Wagner’s Traveling Museum, exhibiting themselves and making tattoos around the US. This book is the second in the series Last of the Hand Tattoo Artists, detailing the lives of Gus, Maud, and their daughter, Lotteva. Author Alan Govenar brings you Maud’s story with • Lotteva Wagner’s oral history, • clippings and photographs from Gus Wagner’s scrapbooks, • the Wagners’ tattoo flash, and • newspaper articles and obituaries. As the author said, “In one sense, Gus and Maud challenged all expectations, but in another, they embodied and celebrated the can-do spirit intrinsic to American life.” Alan Govenar is an award-winning writer, folklorist, photographer, and filmmaker. He founded Documentary Arts, a nonprofit organization advancing perspectives on historical issues and diverse cultures. Govenar is a Guggenheim fellow and the author of over 30 books. He lives in Dallas, Texas. ISBN 978-0-7643-6930-8