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• Gay Seattle

  Stories of Exile and Belonging

  Atkins, Gary, 1949-

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  Winner of a 2004 Washington State Book Award, this carefully researched and detailed history documents a century of struggle and progress in Seattle’s gay community. Revised and updated in 2013.

• Puppetry

  a World History

  Blumenthal, Eileen, 1948-

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  Puppets have been used in theater for thousands of years. Explore this rich tradition in this lavishly illustrated history of puppetry across the ages and continents, from the shadow puppets of Java to the modern-day Muppets.

• The Hero With a Thousand Faces

  Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987

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  Playwright Justin Huertas cites Joseph Campbell’s ideas about mythology and the hero’s journey as a major source of influence on his work.

• The Power of Myth

  Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987

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  Based on the PBS television series with Bill Moyers, this book includes extended interview transcripts and additional discussions omitted from the documentary.

• D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls

  D'Aulaire, Ingri, 1904-1980

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  Learn all about Norwegian trolls in this classic work of folklore for children.

• Seattle's Fremont

  Divjak, Helen

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  LYDIA AND THE TROLL is set in Fremont. Learn the history of this quirky Seattle neighborhood, home of the Fremont Troll, the Lenin statue, and annual naked bicycle rides.

• How to Make It in the New Music Business

  Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician

  Herstand, Ari

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  A struggling singer-songwriter, like our heroine in LYDIA AND THE TROLL, can find advice for a successful career with this guide to the music business.

• Loser

  the Real Seattle Music Story

  Humphrey, Clark

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  Seattle has a long history of outsider music, and it’s all detailed here in this history of the Northwest punk and grunge scene of the 1990s. This 20th anniversary edition includes an expanded discography and updates on key figures.

• Walking Seattle

  35 Tours of the Jet City's Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Scenic Views

  Humphrey, Clark

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  Seattle’s landmarks and landscape are integral to the setting of LYDIA AND THE TROLL. Explore them yourself with this walking guide to Seattle's neighborhoods.

• Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth With Bill Moyers

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  Bill Moyers’ interviews with Joseph Campbell introduced his theories on comparative mythology to a wide audience in this six-part PBS series.

• Trolls

  An Unnatural History

  Lindow, John

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  What exactly is a troll? Lindow traces the evolution of the troll in popular imagination from its Viking Age origins to myth, folklore, fairy tale and literature, fantasy, film, down to the internet troll of today.

• Seattle Curiosities

  Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff

  Pomper, Steve (Steven E.), 1960-

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  The Fremont Troll is just one of many beloved local attractions described in this guidebook to Seattle’s weirdest places.

• The Complete Singer-songwriter

  a Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business

  Rodgers, Jeffrey Pepper, 1964-

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  Lydia might find even more valuable advice for making it in the music business in this guide written specifically for the singer-songwriter.

• Dressing the Naked Hand

  the World's Greatest Guide to Making, Staging, and Performing With Puppets

  White, Amy, 1966-

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  Inspired by the puppets the Rep used to bring the Fremont Troll to life? Learn how to make your own puppets and perform with them in this accessible and thorough guide to puppetry.

• Seattle Rep's LYDIA AND THE TROLL website

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  Singer-songwriter Lydia feels held back. Maybe it’s writer's block, maybe it’s her not-so-perfect boyfriend. But when a mysterious stranger offers her the chance to change her life, she may end up sacrificing more than she ever imagined. Inspired by…Read moreRead more of this annotation