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Jonathan Abrams

    Jonathan Abrams ist ein preisgekrönter Journalist, der ausführlich über die NBA für namhafte Publikationen wie ESPN’s Grantland, The New York Times und die Los Angeles Times berichtet hat. Seine ausführliche Berichterstattung bietet tiefe Einblicke in die Welt des Profi-Basketballs.

    Prophylactic Nitrate Therapy
    All the Pieces Matter
    The Come Up
    • This is a must-read for any hip-hop fan ? the story of hip-hop from its origins half a century ago to its global domination, told through the words of the main playersJonathan Abrams interviewed over 300 people involved in hip- hop, to tell its sweeping story.

      The Come Up2022
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    • All the Pieces Matter

      • 352 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden

      The definitive oral history of the iconic and beloved TV show The Wire, as told by the actors, writers, directors, and others involved in its creation. Since its final episode aired in 2008, HBO's acclaimed crime drama The Wire has only become more popular and influential. The issues it tackled, from the failures of the drug war and criminal justice system to systemic bias in law enforcement and other social institutions, have become more urgent and central to the national conversation. The show's actors, such as Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan, have gone on to become major stars. Its creators and writers, including David Simon and Richard Price, have developed dedicated cult followings of their own. Universities use the show to teach everything from film theory to criminal justice to sociology. Politicians and activists reference it when discussing policy. When critics compile lists of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time, The Wire routinely takes the top spot. It is arguably one of the great works of art America has produced in the 20th century. But while there has been a great deal of critical analysis of the show and its themes, until now there has never been a definitive, behind-the-scenes take on how it came to be made. With unparalleled access to all the key actors and writers involved in its creation, Jonathan Abrams tells the astonishing, compelling, and complete account of The Wire, from its inception and creation through its end and powerful legacy.

      All the Pieces Matter2018