{"title":"Donald Brackett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonald Brackett’s works delve into the vibrant intersections of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving narratives that reflect sharp observation and nuanced understanding. His storytelling invites readers to explore creative worlds marked by both intrigue and emotional depth, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eDouble Solitaire\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTumult!\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending elements of \u003cstrong\u003ebiography and memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, Brackett captures moments of personal significance and public expression with clarity and insight. His books offer a compelling mix of reflection and vivid detail, perfect for those drawn to stories that illuminate the human experience within artistic lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tumult-by-donald-brackett-9781493055067","title":"Tumult!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative of \u003cem\u003eTumult! The Incredible Life and Music of Tina Turner\u003c\/em\u003e is an extended exploration of the magical transformation of shy country girl Anna Mae Bullock into the boisterous force of nature we know today as Tina Turner. This is creative alchemy in action: turning into Turner is actually also the captivating tale of someone who was already precociously there, a stellar talent just waiting to emerge and grab the global spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFar from the early myths attached to her name by association with her talented but tormenting producer-husband, she was not a Svengali-like creation at all, but rather a fully formed, if vulnerable, young musical prodigy who was going to burst out of the creative shell imposed upon her one way or the other. Even though it took sixteen years to do so, her second career as a solo pop artist is the achievement for which she is rightly remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Turner, we have a case study in triumph over adversity and sheer creative will power: singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, feminist icon. Often referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll, she has sold over two hundred million records and sold more live concert tickets than any other solo performer in history. In 2019, she celebrated her eightieth birthday and was also lionised in the live Broadway version of her incredible life story, \u003cem\u003eTina: The Musical\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Adrienne Warren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTumult!\u003c\/em\u003e, we unearth and examine what uncanny skills enabled her to connect with so many people at such a deep heart-to-heart level. She is, in fact, a beating human heart in high heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846891655404,"sku":"9781493055067","price":60.11,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16087663482719.jpg?v=1758926893"},{"product_id":"double-solitaire-by-donald-brackett-9781493076062","title":"Double Solitaire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Hitchcock and Herrmann, before Herzog and Kinski, there was Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder. Despite their shared nickname, writer-producer Charles Brackett and writer-director Billy Wilder were not, in fact, the “happiest couple in Hollywood.” Actually, they disliked each other intensely, even as they collaborated on some of the most iconic films of Hollywood’s Golden Age, including \u003cem\u003eSunset Boulevard\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDouble Indemnity\u003c\/em\u003e (from which Brackett eventually withdrew), \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Weekend\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Foreign Affair\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust how two men who found each other so irritating could together make such enduring contributions to cinematic history is the subject of \u003cem\u003eDouble Solitaire\u003c\/em\u003e, a joint biography of a fascinating and explosive creative collaboration. In the course of making their mark on genres ranging from film noir to the screwball comedy, they achieved an almost inexplicable alchemy that highlights the paradoxical nature of shared genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Donald Brackett—whose great-great-grandfather was Charles Brackett’s cousin—delves into family lore, correspondence, contemporary media reports, and all other manner of historical records to reconstruct the strange magic of Brackett \u0026amp; Wilder’s combustible partnership. He shows how their creative tensions yielded one classic film after another, and how their entrepreneurial drive pushed against the constraints of the studio system, anticipating the independent-producer models of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430633390316,"sku":"9781493076062","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781493076062.jpg?v=1774558937"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/donald-brackett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}