Leonard Michaels Bücher

• Die Grundlagen des Gitarrespielens • Gitarrenkunde • Musikalische Stilrichtungen aus aller Welt • Die Erklärung verschiedener Techniken und Effekte • Tipps für Pflege und Reparatur • Akkordregister 'Das Große Illustrierte Handbuch Gitarre' ist ein verständlicher und kompakter Guide, perfekt für Anfänger, unbezahlbar für Musiker, die ihre Technik auffrischen wollen und eine große Inspiration für jeden, der lernen will wie man das beliebteste – und vielseitigste – Instrument moderner Musik spielt. Beginnend mit leicht verständlichen Erklärungen der Grundlagen (einfache Akkorde, Handhaltungen, Schlagen und Zupfen) deckt der erste Abschnitt alle Aspekte des Lernens und Hörens ab, bevor die große Anzahl an Stilrichtungen, Techniken und Effekten erkundet wird und klassische Gitarren sowie große Gitarristen gefeiert werden. Der zweite Abschnitt ist voll mit detaillierten Informationen und Tipps für den begeisterten Gitarristen, wie etwa über Pflege und Ausstattung, Verstärker und Aufnahme.

The Essays of Leonard Michaels showcases the writer's emotional honesty through memoirs and cultural commentaries, reflecting on his experiences in New York during the '50s to '80s. His insightful, humorous essays on storytelling, relationships, and art reveal a unique sensibility celebrated by notable authors.

Exploring the enigmatic nature of cats, the author delves into their behaviors, characteristics, and the unique bond they share with humans. Through insightful observations and reflections, the book seeks to uncover the essence of these mysterious creatures, offering readers a deeper understanding of what makes cats so captivating and elusive.

Leonard Michaels showcases his mastery of the short story in this comprehensive collection, spanning from his acclaimed debut, Going Places, to previously uncollected works featured in prestigious publications like The New Yorker. Celebrated for their influence and excitement, these stories reflect a range of themes and styles, highlighting Michaels' significant contribution to contemporary literature. This collection serves as a vital resource for readers and admirers of short fiction.

The late 1970s. Seven men - friends, acquaintances, and strangers - gather in a suburban home in Berkeley, California. They intend to start a men's club, the purpose of which isn't immediately clear to any of them. But as the evening wears on and the drinks flow faster, they discover a powerful and passionate desire to talk - to unburden and to share, to try to comprehend their feelings, their insecurities, their lives

A collection of linked stories that follow Raphael Nachman a simple, aging mathematician whose sensual needs are satisfied by working out maths problems and playing the violin throughout his later years.

When Leonard meets Sylvia by chance at a friend's shabby Greenwich Village apartment, he's instantly besotted with her striking beauty and quiet disdain. For the young aspiring writer, drifting through the city, the question of what to do with his life was resolved for the next four years. But when Sylvia's depression and disturbances begin to emerge and take hold, their fights become increasingly violent and abusive, and their relationship drifts towards self-destruction.