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The Resource Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater, written by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith

Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater, written by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith

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Summary
Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop-along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world-their art-transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater's legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
xv, 224 pages
Note
Includes index
Contents
  • The 1940s: boppin'
  • 6.
  • The 1950s: rockin'
  • 7.
  • Roots: blues and gospel at the Apollo
  • 8.
  • The 1960s: soulful
  • 9.
  • The 1970s: funky
  • Afterword.
  • 1. The Apollo: home
  • How the Apollo got its groove back (the end; and a new beginning)
  • 2.
  • Harlem before the Apollo
  • 3.
  • The 1930s: swingin'
  • 4.
  • Amateur night and the Apollo audience
  • 5.
Isbn
9781419731389
Instance
Label
Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Title
Showtime at the Apollo
Title remainder
the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Statement of responsibility
written by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop-along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world-their art-transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater's legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1954-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Fox, Ted
Dewey number
792.09747/1
Index
index present
LC call number
PN2277.N52
LC item number
A686 2018
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
comics graphic novels
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Smith, James Otis
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Fox, Ted
  • Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)
  • Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)
  • African American theater
  • African American entertainers
  • Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)
  • African American entertainers
  • African American theater
  • Buildings
  • Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)
  • New York (N.Y.)
  • Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
  • New York (State)
  • New York (State)
Label
Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater, written by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
Includes index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
  • The 1940s: boppin'
  • 6.
  • The 1950s: rockin'
  • 7.
  • Roots: blues and gospel at the Apollo
  • 8.
  • The 1960s: soulful
  • 9.
  • The 1970s: funky
  • Afterword.
  • 1. The Apollo: home
  • How the Apollo got its groove back (the end; and a new beginning)
  • 2.
  • Harlem before the Apollo
  • 3.
  • The 1930s: swingin'
  • 4.
  • Amateur night and the Apollo audience
  • 5.
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xv, 224 pages
Isbn
9781419731389
Lccn
2017053733
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1011557415
  • (OCoLC)on1011557415
Label
Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater, written by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith
Publication
Copyright
Note
Includes index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
  • The 1940s: boppin'
  • 6.
  • The 1950s: rockin'
  • 7.
  • Roots: blues and gospel at the Apollo
  • 8.
  • The 1960s: soulful
  • 9.
  • The 1970s: funky
  • Afterword.
  • 1. The Apollo: home
  • How the Apollo got its groove back (the end; and a new beginning)
  • 2.
  • Harlem before the Apollo
  • 3.
  • The 1930s: swingin'
  • 4.
  • Amateur night and the Apollo audience
  • 5.
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xv, 224 pages
Isbn
9781419731389
Lccn
2017053733
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1011557415
  • (OCoLC)on1011557415

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