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DE LAFAYETTE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND PERFORMING ARTS (2008-2012) 1st Edition

Thematic and Biographical Encyclopedia of Singers, Performers, Musicians and the Arts.

10 VOLUMES, 400 PAGES EACH PLUS THE YEARBOOK

The Encyclopedia is tentatively made available to the public in April, 2008. The inclusions, biographically and thematically, were carefully selected and decided upon by the editorial board, music historians, and critics who are members of the Federation. This is the first universal encyclopedia exploring the world of singers, divas, musicians, composers, showbiz, entertainment, and music, both thematically (in-depth articles and studies) and biographically. Although it is academic and traditional in its structure, the concept is certainly more exciting and interesting. That is because we are including personalities, people, rising stars, worthy of public recognition based upon their merits and outstanding accomplishments that were left out of relatively similar published work and ordinary encyclopedias.

En route: A major new publication on music, showbiz musicians, singers and divas.

About the Co-Author
International best-selling author, and world leading authority on Cabaret and performing arts, Maximillien de Lafayette wrote 114 books, 3 encyclopedias, 2 world premiere musicals (one play was produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., USA) and 10 volumes on divas, cabaret, jazz and entertainment. Fluent in 7 languages, playwright, director-producer, syndicated columnist and entertainment critic who has visited 46 countries, de Lafayette is in a privileged position to bring to us the known and hidden world of stars, divas, femmes fatales and ultimate musicians. His columns, articles and books are read by more than 20 million readers around the globe. His latest international best-seller is "Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now". It hits the top chart, the world 25 most popular items on the international market of Amazon. Uk.com on November 17, 2006. He currently lives in Paris and London.

THEMATIC AND BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SINGERS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS.

From Bach to Elton John and from Baroque and chamber music to jazz and cabaret; this is the core and concept of a new encyclopedia on music currently in production and soon to be made available to the public. What is so special about this encyclopedia and what should we expect to see and read in this enormous and ambitious project? We went directly to the source to find out: Ilii Arbei, Ph.D., co-author of The Thematic and biographical encyclopedia of singers, performers, musicians and the performing arts came to the rescue...

Q: How big is this encyclopedia?

A: We expect it to be around fourteen hundred pages, excluding the year book.

Q: What is the year book?

A: A compendium and appendix to the encyclopaedia, including updated major events in the world of music and entertainment, interviews with artists who made significant contributions throughout the year, new CD releases, major musical productions, and new concepts such as creating a new style worth mentioning.

Q: Are there photos in the encyclopaedia?
A: Of course there are. Hundreds of photos, ranging from illustrations of musical instruments, venues, legends of music, classical composers, to cabaret and jazz performers and divas.

Q: What kind of music do you cover in your eencyclopaedia? Is it only classical? Modern? Jazz? A mix?

A: All of the above and more. Anything that has to do with music.

Q: Is it an American encyclopaedia, focusing on American artists, or an international one?

A: It is both. Music is universal.

Q: What is so special about this encyclopaedia?

A: Unlike the traditional encyclopaedia, which is usually quite rigid and formal, we bring the human touch, while keeping the academic compliance as well. The encyclopaedia is going to be a tremendous learning tool – all that it should be as a good encyclopaedia – but it’s also going to be fun to read, browse, and enjoy.

Q: What are the criteria for inclusion and who makes the decisions about inclusion?

A: Anyone who has significantly contributed to the world of music and entertainment with documented track record can be nominated and considered. An editorial board consisting of a panel of highly respected writers, critics, and historians are going to make the final decision.

Q: When will the encyclopaedia be available?

A: Volume one is to be expected in April, 2007. Volume Two will follow three months later. The year book will appear every year around November.

Q: Where do we buy it?

A: Everywhere. At Barnes and Noble, barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com, Borders and Borders.com, and over forty-five thousands book sellers all over the world. It can also be purchased directly from the Federation – the address is online.

Q: Who is going to be on the cover?

A: I have no idea, this is not something I deal with. The person (s) will be selected based on merit by a committee. I am curious myself as to who is going to make it.