BOOKS MAIN PAGE
By Kurt Rosenstadt.
THE WORLD'S LIST OF
BEST AND WORST. THIS BOOK HAS IT ALL! ALL THE LISTS!!
740 Pages.
Hilllllllarious! Great! Best
book about lists! You will love it!
This book has it all; all the
imaginable and possible lists! Thousands of names and hundreds of lists. From
the world's top 100 people, most influential persons in the United States, the
most beautiful women in America, to the best and worst books, politicians,
celebrities, music, novels, leaders, fashion and those who are screwing up
America today.
What caught my eyes are two sections; A survey on what Americans and people from
around the world love and hate most. The author, Maximillien de Lafayette who
wrote over 100 books, and visited so many countries gathered a fleet of
researchers to conduct a survey worldwide on the most important, funniest and
silliest things in our life. Almost one million people were interviewed. It is
so interesting to learn about the similarities and differences that exist
between people around the globe. The survey is magnetizing. It covers so many
territories ranging from "talking during intercourse" to "the greatest minds and
inventions of our time."
Other section on people who have shaped our world is astonishing, because it
appears -always according to book's survey - that stars and famous singers
managed to alter our way of life and how we function in our environment. The
author gives many examples. The book contains at least 300 extensive lists in
almost all the important fields. It is a huge book in 2 volumes. Each is around
740 pages. So much to learn about the world we live in, from this book. It is
like a huge encyclopedia but fun and hilarious. Don't think for a moment it is
gossipy. Not at all, it has lots of substance, in-depth articles and so much
information. The author has a great sense of humour. He is hilarious, yet so
deep and analytical. You will love this book. It is so wonderful! Perfect!
This the best book ever written about lists
This book is so successful, the publisher reprinted in
2 huge volumes: The Ultimate Book of World Lists
(1,780 Pages!)
If you are a list fanatic, and
who isn't these days, this book is for you. I have never seen such an
authoritative compilation of lists and commentary, and of course I am a list
fanatic myself, so I have seen many. The author is in a privileged position to
write the book and compile all those lists. Maximillien de Lafayette has
traveled through forty-six countries (and claims that he has been thrown out of
many of them for various reasons that shall remain shrouded in mystery; perhaps
some day we can expect a list?). He is fluent in seven languages, and the author
of numerous books. His interest and accomplishments in various disciplines range
from classical and abstract art to international law, with writing dramas and
plays, ancient civilizations, entertainment, music, customs, cultures, animals,
and psychology in between. But the lists are not generated solely by Mr. De
Lafayette. They are a prism of global opinions, scholarly research, essays,
polls, and surveys, by the world media and various journalists, as well as the
general public. The commentaries are all by the author, though, and they are
priceless - opinionated as his work always is, intelligent, and sparkling with
wit.
 The
Ultimate Book of World Lists: The best and worst
people, ideas, talents, accomplishments of our time (
2 Volumes, 1,480 pages
by Maximillien de Lafayette.
Unusual,
explosive and the largest of its kind! Thousands of
names and hundreds of lists from the United States and
around the world in 300 fields. An unusual and
completely different approach to lists of all lists. A
massive 1,480 pages in 2 volumes. It includes the most
unconceivable, and multi-varied choice of lists
of people, ideas and events. Lists nobody ever thought
about or tried to compile.
Large lists, ranging from people who are screwing up
America, the best and worst politicians and leaders,
the most outrageous celebrities, to hilarious lists
such the dumbest celebrities, stars and politicians'
quotes and behaviors, list of full-of-themselves
famous people, the most hated and not to be trusted
officials, femmes fatales, best pick-up joints, most
influential people, scandalous online Instant Messages
from politicians to their lovers, and powerful tycoons
who are changing the course of our lives, every day!
However, the book remains authoritative in substance,
since extensive biographies of the brightest minds and
geniuses of our time are amply provided. The book
contains an international poll/survey conducted in 123
countries, on percentage of people (in the United
States and around the globe) who love and hate their
boss, couples talking during intercourse, women
showing cleavage, tele-evangelists, Clinton, Nixon,
Bush, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Oprah, Christians,
Muslims, and Jews. It contains an amazing array of
topics and statistics. On one hand it is academically
authoritative and informative, and on the other hand,
shocking and explosive. Nevertheless, it provides an
honest picture of the world we live in, and of those
who are shaping our lives. It is the largest book of
its kind, containing the most lists ever published.
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The first sequel to the
Barsetshire saga: Miss Glamora Tudor!
 Author,
Ilil Arbel.
New York, NY-A new Barsetshire novel,
Miss Glamora Tudor by Ilil Arbel, has
been published by the Angela Thirkell Society of North
America. It is of major interest to readers of the
works of Thirkell and Anthony Trollope. The book
begins, “The time is August, 1954, a year and two
months after the June coronation of Queen Elizabeth
II.” Author Arbel continues in the tradition
established by Angela Thirkell for Anthony Trollope’s
characters and their lives in Barsetshire. Angela
Thirkell has not yet published Enter Sir Robert,
and the characters in Barsetshire are enthralled with
the prospect of a movie production starring Miss
Glamora Tudor. “I believe Miss Glamora Tudor
is newsworthy,” Arbel commented, “since many
devoted readers of the Barsetshire saga expressed
their wish to see fresh material about their favorite
little corner of the world. In addition, Glamora Tudor
has never been on stage in the Thirkell body of work,
but she has been imagined by every reader. And here
she is in person, surrounded by some of the old and
well-loved characters, and new characters which I have
added to the cast,” Arbel says. The book is available
exclusively through the Angela Thirkell Society. Ilil
Arbel is the author of Maimonides: A Spiritual
Biography, The Lemon Tree, a dozen other
books and many articles, including contributions to
Encyclopedia Mythica.
About
Miss Glamora Tudor: Fiction; The Angela Thirkell
Society of North America’s publication; Publication
Date: June 2007; Size: 5.5 x 8.5; Author: Ilil Arbel;
ISBN: 978-0-9768345-2-6 (pbk); 206 Pages. The Angela
Thirkell Society, PO Box 7798, San Diego, CA 92167.
http://www.angelathirkell.org Media Contacts:
Barbara Houlton
sdhoulton@cox.net Kathleen Fish
jnkfish@aol.com – 212 696 1169.
"World Who's Who In Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment": A
Platform for Talent and Beauty!
Ms. Suzanne Grzanna graces the
cover of "ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT",
written by Maximillien de Lafayette.
There are no boundaries for the
frightening energy and creative thinking of Maximillien de
Lafayette, author extraordinaire and entertainment guru. It is
almost unreal and hard to believe that one single man can write 9
gigantic books in one year. De Lafayette did it. He dashed out 6
heavy tomes on showbiz and performing arts, one huge tome on divas,
and 2 additional massive books on world culture and foreign affairs.
And this is the tip of the iceberg, for he is now in the final stage
of editing two more books on entertainment legends and divas of the
silver screen and smooth jazz. Last nuance to add to the record, he
is the former editor-in-chief of the International News Agency
Bureau Chief of the European Journal (Euro-Globe.)
 Suzanne
Grzanna in concert.
His most recent 3 books were
"Best
Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th,
20th and 21st Centuries”, "Showbiz,
Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers From 1606
to the Present", and "Entertainment Greats From the 1800's To The
Present." Louise Chambertin, senior editor at Cabaret Ville Magazine
wrote: "This
work is a tribute to stars and headliners of world showbiz, Jazz and
music from the time of the silent films era and gramophone to modern
times. Well-written, majestically illustrated and abundant with
behind the curtains stories about the early stars and recording
artists on and off stage. The delightful saga of this remarkable
book begins with its cover; Suzanne Grzanna, a stunning diva and
accomplished artist at so many levels conveys the message of the
author: The nostalgia of the past with its charm and glorious music
blended with today's rhythm fever and glitzy showbiz. Expressing it
differently, the golden era of Hollywood, Broadway and Vaudeville
bursts out on the pages of the tome and flirts with the madness of
modern music. Grzanna seems to echo the beauty and elegance of the
era of Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima and Benny Goodman.
However, the book does not sleep under the rainbow of a very distant
past. Several reviews and analyses of what is going on today in
Manhattan, Hollywood and beyond are abundant. Including charts of
CDs sales, market value of entertainers, latest trends in showbiz,
Jazz newcomers and rising stars.
On the back cover of the book,
the "queen of Martini-Opera and musical extravaganza", Molly
Brandenburg known also as Peggy Judy dominates the scene.
Brandenburg is another super duper star of the musical comedy scene
in California. She is fun, mega-talented and larger than life. Both,
Grzanna and Brandenburg are perfect for the covers of the book."
Lafayette was born amid flamboyant musical and artistic milieus.
Since a young age, he mingled with legends of the American and
European cinema and stars of the French music-hall. Some were close
friends to his parents. Illustrious names like Marlene Dietrich,
Simone Signoret, Jean Gabin, Sacha Distel, Michele Morgan, Omar
Sharif, to name a few. At 16, he wrote his first play "Paris does
not believe in tears", and his musical melodrama "Marmara the Gypsy"
was produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
in Washington, DC, USA. "Without music, there is no peace in the
world. Music pacifies fanatics and attenuates violence...and
without divas, there is no charm, beauty and reveries in our
turbulent world," said Maximillien de Lafayette. So, he is in the
music business, instead of wearing his robe of lawyer and defending
clients before the court. Oh Yes! he practiced law for 15 years! But
he gave it up to embrace the magic cosmos of showbiz and scented
world of divas! I don't blame him. As a matter of fact, I envy
him.
 The
Peggy Judy Summer Replacement Show: Peggy's big stage extravaganza
at the Company of Angels Theater, with a cast so large it could
populate a small South American country. Pictured: the suave and
gravity defying Peggy Judy dancers, Mike Luckerman, John Dragon and
Dean Cleverdon. Courtesy of Globe Weekly News.
I
had a brief look at his latest book "ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE
1800'S TO THE PRESENT." In fact, I went through few pages of his
unedited Adobe version, and the book looks terrific. It is so
pretty. But the esthetics are not the major concern of the author.
The content is! And the content is overwhelming. Pick up any topic
related to early showbiz glorious days and you will find it
discussed at length in the book. Ask any question about the divas of
stage and smooth jazz, and tons of photos and analogies flash before
your very eyes. And to envelop these treasures in the book, de
Lafayette's Editorial Board had to find the most suitable artists to
grace the cover of the book. They did. They found two gorgeous and
multitalented divas, and both are made in the USA!!!! Suzanne
Grzanna, a classy singer and saxophonist from Wisconsin, and Molly
Brandenburg (aka Peggy Judy). Grzanna is on the front cover of the
book, and there is a reason for that. D. Iliescu, the graphic artist
was looking for a classy star with a traditional and strong musical
background to give the impression that the book is academically
traditional. But in the same time, the chosen star had to be
innovative and "flavor of the jour," as Iliescu explained. Suzanne
Grzanna brought to the cover several ingredients: Beauty,
style, presence and command of music and lyrics. Et Voila, Grzanna
is the lady of the cover. The editorial board of the World Who's Who
consists of critics, writers and even Parisian haute couture
personalities, who are not always easy to please. If you look at the
previous covers of the Who's Who, you will find captivating faces
glowing on the front and back covers of each volume. And this is
intentional. Carol Lexter who recommends artists to the board said
"You got to find talent, beauty and uniqueness, all blended together
in one person to create a very special cover...In the past, we
had on the covers fabulous people like Carol Welsman, Lord!
she is a knockout and winner of so many jazz awards. Jill Corey was
on a cover. Jill is a living legend and she was the favorite of
Johnny Carson...Peggy Judy (Molly Brandenburg) appeared twice on two
separate covers. And Judy is Judy! There is only one Judy in the
business....she is magnetizing...a great lady, a wonderful
entertainer...this time we chose Suzanne Grzanna, and we are
delighted, because she is a national treasure..."
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