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Dazzling, highly stylised, excessively violent and brimming with sex, blaxploitation films enjoyed a brief but memorable moment in motion picture history. Never before, and never since, have so many African-American performers been featured in films, not in bit parts, but in name-above-the title starring roles. Here's a new and appreciative look back at a distinctly American motion picture phenomenon, the first truly comprehensive examination of the genre, its films, its trends and its far-reaching impact, covering more than 240 Blaxploitation films in detail. This is the primary reference book on the genre, covering not just the films' heyday (1971-1976) but the entire decade (1970-1980). film posters and ads

The memoir recounts the author's sixteen-year experience as a waiter at Restaurant Florent, a renowned Meat Packing District hotspot in New York City. It offers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant, frequented by a mix of celebrities and everyday patrons. Through his unique perspective as a journalist and waiter, Josiah Howard shares anecdotes and insights about the eclectic clientele and the lively culture that defined this iconic establishment.

Sixty years and 100 million album sales after first appearing on the music scene as one half of pop duo ‘Sonny and Cher’, the Academy Award–winning singer and actress is an authentic American icon. Throughout Cher’s astonishing career ― which has encompassed televisual triumphs, a string of international hit singles, sell-out tours, an Oscar statuette for Moonstruck, and a Las Vegas residency ― her personal life has continually made front (and back) page news. In the shadow of her success, Cher has been linked with many high-profile men, married and divorced twice (the second time to rock superstar Gregg Allman), battled with depression, defied network censors, and dealt with the tragedy of Sonny Bono’s early death. Including exclusive interviews with Cher and those she has worked with on- and off-stage, Strong Enough documents the ins and outs and ups and downs of a one-name American icon ― Cher ― at her outrageous best.

"Contains everything you need to know about the most colourful film movement of the 1970s. Dazzling and highly stylized, blaxploitation films enjoyed a brief but memorable period in motion picture history"--Back cover