Apollo Publishers Bücher

Pairing history’s 100 greatest rock stars with recipes for their iconic drink of choice, How to Drink Like a Rock Star is the perfect guide to summoning the muse for music fans, rock and roll bartenders, and cocktail enthusiasts. Have you longed for a taste of the rock and roll lifestyle without the trashed hotel rooms, constrictive leather pants, and weeks lost on a cramped tour bus? Whether you want to know what fueled Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting Prince of Darkness persona, quaff a Jack and Coke like Motörhead’s Lemmy, or learn Madonna’s recipe for a perfect dirty martini,  How to Drink Like a Rock Star will delight fans of all genres of rock and roll and anyone searching for the perfect cocktail. From AC/DC to ZZ Top, this lavish illustrated follow-up to  How to Drink Like a Writer offers 100 spirited drink recipes, fascinating rock star profiles, a special sections dedicated to epic rock clubs to drink, dance, and perform in, and even unusual hangover cures and favorite food pairings, all accompanied by original illustrations of ingredients and finished cocktails, and a wealth of photographs. This remarkable book, the result of a deep dive into interviews, backstage tour riders, and much more, is sure to inspire, impress, and inebriate. Sure, becoming a rock legend takes dedication, connections, and talent, but it also takes vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey.

Featuring 100 spirited drink recipes, this book immerses readers in the world of literary drinking culture, highlighting iconic writerly haunts like the Algonquin and Kerouac's Vesuvio Cafe. It offers tips for hosting literary salons and includes author-approved hangover cures, all complemented by original illustrations of cocktails and food pairings. Whether seeking inspiration or recovering from a night out, this guide provides a playful blend of literature and libations, emphasizing the essential role of spirits in the writing process.

From "All the Way with LBJ" to red MAGA hats, a striking visual encyclopedia compiles famous and infamous slogans, logos, signage, and accessories from over a century of presidential elections. Campaigns unfold in state fairs, stump speeches, and selfie lines, but once the crowds disperse and ballots are cast, movements persist through posters, logos, and slogans. This collection features items like Hillary pins, Warren Harding's "Return to Normalcy" banners, Dwight Eisenhower's "I Like Ike" buttons, and Shepard Fairey's iconic "HOPE" poster for Barack Obama, along with promotional materials for Biden and other 2020 candidates. These artifacts serve as portals into the complex nature of American politics, values, and emotions. With five hundred vibrant images from U.S. presidential campaigns spanning the twentieth century to today, this collection showcases bold graphics, clever one-liners, and innovative designs that shaped public perception of candidates and reflected how they viewed America. Regardless of whether candidates are policy experts, moral champions, or seasoned leaders, they all depend on effective branding to communicate their platforms. In today’s fast-paced social media landscape, this tangible display of American political artifacts is sure to captivate political enthusiasts and design lovers alike.