The Book of Mac

The Book of Mac

Author: Donna-Claire Chesman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 163758069X

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An album-by-album celebration of the life and music of Mac Miller through oral histories, intimate reflections, and critical examinations of his enduring work. “One of my most vivid memories of him is the way he would look at you while he was playing you a song. He tried to look you right in the eyes to see how you were feeling about it.” —Will Kalson, friend and first manager Following Mac Miller’s tragic passing in 2018, Donna-Claire Chesman dedicated a year to chronicling his work through the unique lens of her relationship to the music and Mac’s singular relationship to his fans. Like many who’d been following him since he’d started releasing mixtapes at eighteen years old, she felt as if she’d come of age alongside the rapidly evolving artist, with his music being crucial to her personal development. “I want people to remember his humanity as they’re listening to the music, to realize how much bravery and courage it takes to be that honest, be that self-aware, and be that real about things going on internally. He let us witness that entire journey. He never hid that.” —Kehlani, friend and musician. The project evolved to include intimate interviews with many of Mac’s closest friends and collaborators, from his Most Dope Family in Pittsburgh to the producers and musicians who assisted him in making his everlasting music, including Big Jerm, Rex Arrow, Wiz Khalifa, Benjy Grinberg, Just Blaze, Josh Berg, Syd, Thundercat, and more. These voices, along with the author’s commentary, provide a vivid and poignant portrait of this astonishing artist—one who had just released a series of increasingly complex albums, demonstrating what a musical force he was and how heartbreaking it was to lose him. “As I’m reading the lyrics, it’s crazy. It’s him telling us that he hopes we can always respect him. I feel like this is a message from him, spiritually. A lot of the time, his music was like little letters and messages to his friends, family, and people he loved, to remind them of who he really was.” —Quentin Cuff, best friend and tour manager


Most Dope

Most Dope

Author: Paul Cantor

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1647005221

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The first biography of rapper Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched the lives of millions before tragically passing away at the age of 26—now in paperback Malcolm James McCormick was born on January 19, 1992. He began making music at a young age and by 15 was already releasing mixtapes. One of the first true viral superstars, his early records earned him a rabid legion of die-hard fans—as well as a few noteworthy detractors. But despite his undeniable success, Miller was plagued by struggles with substance abuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music, yet ultimately led to his demise. Through detailed reporting and interviews with dozens of Miller’s confidants, Paul Cantor brings you to leafy Pittsburgh, seductive Los Angeles, and frenzied New York, where you will meet Miller’s collaborators, producers, business partners, best friends, and even his roommates. Traveling deep into Miller’s inner circle, behind the curtain, the velvet ropes, and studio doors, Most Dope tells the story of a passionate, gifted young man who achieved his life’s ambition, only to be undone by his personal demons. Most Dope is part love letter, part cautionary tale, never shying away from the raw, visceral way Mac Miller lived his life. Praise for Most Dope "A tender, studious remembrance." —The New York Times Book Review "An insightful exploration of his life . . . painstakingly reported by Cantor, who interviewed more than 100 people during a three-year process." —USA Today "An inside look at Miller's life through the eyes of his friends and industry peers, tracking the musician's life journey as he quickly ascended the ranks." —Daily Beast


Creative Haven Trees of Life Coloring Book

Creative Haven Trees of Life Coloring Book

Author: Cari Buziak

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0486818594

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Richly detailed illustrations incorporate historical and cultural motifs from around the world. Thirty-one designs include examples of Celtic, Islamic, Japanese, Egyptian art plus patterns inspired by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, other trends.


Sneaker Coloring Book

Sneaker Coloring Book

Author:

Publisher: Dokument Forlag

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9789188369437

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Take a break from your stressful day-to-day sneaker hunting and amp up your creativity. In the Sneaker Coloring Book you can color your most beloved shoe models in what ever way you want. You can relax your mind with some peaceful coloring fun, or get heads on creative adding that complex design you always wished for your favorite sneaker model. Whether you are an advanced sneaker head or just have the slightest interest in street fashion and sneakers, you can't go wrong with the Sneaker Coloring Book! Equally well suited for kids and adults, the book's 50 pages are packed with illustrations of some of the most iconic sneaker models of all times. From the original Pro Keds, Adidas Superstar and Vans Sk8-Hi, via '80s classics such as Troop and Air Jordan, to recent models like Nike Marty Mcfly, Puma Creeper, Balenciaga triple S and Adidas Yeezy - just to name a few of the many models included in the book. The shoes in the Sneaker Coloring Book are illustrated by Alexander Rosso, a sneaker nerd of rank who has spent the past 12 years working as a graphic designer and illustrator, mainly in the music and streetwear business. The Sneaker Coloring Book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in sneakers, design and streetwear! The Sneaker Coloring Book is marker friendly! Use your favorite markers without the risk of ruining the illustration on the other side of the paper. The Sneaker Coloring Book is the latest in Dokument Press' popular coloring book series, with titles such as Hip Hop Coloring Book and Graffiti Style Coloring Book.


Cozy Coloring Book

Cozy Coloring Book

Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781645171263

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Cozy up and color in these heartwarming images! The recreational equivalent of a fleece blanket, the Cozy Coloring Book is a perfect companion for rainy afternoons or a serene evening with wine and friends. The lovely images include flowers, animals, mandalas, and more. Swirls and angles make each picture an interesting adventure to color in! Coloring can be very centering and meditative, so get out your art supplies and enjoy!


Days of My Life

Days of My Life

Author: Marina Cardenas

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-08

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781649902078

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Music can save your life. When you're immersed in a world filled with depression, suicide, heartbreak, and failure, one thing that can keep you going is music. Music is a getaway to a better world, and for a while everything is okay. On September 7th, 2018, my heart was broken. This wasn't your typical heartbreak...this one was permanent. My favorite musician, Mac Miller, became an angel. It was Mac's music that had gotten me to the beautiful place I'm in now. His music saved me during the bad times when I struck out in life, and brought me through to the good times when I hit home runs. This book is for all the fans who will always remember the impact Mac Miller has had on their lives. He will forever be in our hearts. "They gon' try to tell you no, shatter all your dreams, but you got to get and go to bigger better things... Live Free." Mac Miller, "Live Free" from On and On and beyond


Hip-Hop (And Other Things)

Hip-Hop (And Other Things)

Author: Shea Serrano

Publisher: Twelve

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 1538730219

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HIP-HOP (AND OTHER THINGS) is about, as it were, rap, but also some other things. It's a smart, fun, funny, insightful book that spends the entirety of its time celebrating what has become the most dominant form of music these past two and a half decades. Tupac is in there. Jay Z is in there. Missy Elliott is in there. Drake is in there. Pretty much all of the big names are in there, as are a bunch of the smaller names, too. There's art from acclaimed illustrator Arturo Torres, there are infographics and footnotes; there's all kinds of stuff in there. Some of the chapters are serious, and some of the chapters are silly, and some of the chapters are a combination of both things. All of them, though, are treated with the care and respect that they deserve. HIP-HOP (AND OTHER THINGS) is the third book in the (And Other Things) series. The first two—Basketball (And Other Things) and Movies (And Other Things)—were both #1 New York Times bestsellers.


Non Sequitur's Sunday Color Treasury

Non Sequitur's Sunday Color Treasury

Author: Wiley Miller

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0740798669

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Non Sequitur creator Wiley Miller truly broke the cartoon mold when he first published his strip in 1992. This hugely popular cartoon is chock-full of witty observations on life's idiosyncrasies. The name of the comic strip comes from the Latin translation of "it does not follow." Each strip or panel stands on its own individual merits. Strips do not follow in a sequence and are not related. Non Sequitur's characters are not central to the plot; the humor is. Before it was even a year old, Non Sequitur was named the Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society. With an ever-expanding cult following, this quirky cartoon is set in no specific time period or place. It is a whimsical yet flippant look at everyday life.


Extra Yarn

Extra Yarn

Author: Mac Barnett

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781406352481

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On a cold afternoon in a cold little town, where everywhere you looked was either the white of snow or the black of soot from chimneys, Annabelle found a box full of yarn of every colour. It seemed like an ordinary box. But it turned out it wasn't.


A Book About Colab (and Related Activities)

A Book About Colab (and Related Activities)

Author: Max Schumann

Publisher: Printed Matter, Incorporated

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780894390852

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"Edited by Max Schumann, Director of Printed Matter, and with a foreword and afterword by art writer and Colab member Walter Robinson, the book traces the output of Collaborative Projects Inc. (aka Colab), the highly energetic gathering of young New York downtown artists active from the late 1970's through the mid 1980's."--Printed Matter website.