title: Ultimate Biography
author: Avalon Publishing
description: A&amp;E's landmark Biography series celebrates 15 years of production by selecting 250 influential people for inclusion in this volume. In typical DK style, the book is highly illustrated, with appealing graphics and easily digestible fact boxes on an undeniably universal range of familiar personalities. For fans, this is an ultracondensed version of the show's web site. Each of 50 topically divided segments begins with a brief commentary tying the five chosen entrants into their subject or time period. The arbitrary segment headings honor an odd assortment of fields: the Kennedys get a segment of their own, while impressionists and Harlem Renaissance writers represent the only segments on the fine arts; philosophers are overlooked entirely in favor of sex symbols. Subjects get either a half- or a full-page treatment, including birth and death dates, a statement regarding claim to fame, and a one- or two-paragraph profile. "Did You Know?" boxes and quotations are scattered throughout the highly illustrated pages. This will have broad appeal to browsers who want to absorb interesting facts about the famous and as supplementary material for school reports. As a reference work, however, it is disappointing, serving as just an appetizer when the award-winning show is known for full fare. This is an excellent gift book, but libraries should purchase only for circulating collections or as supplementary material for students. Kelli Perkins, Herrick Dist. Lib., Holland, MI <br />Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  The Rainbow Years
   
   
   
   
  RITA BRADSHAW
   
   
   
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