{"title":"NON-FICTION BOOKS","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks that enlighten, educate, and expand your world beyond the pages. Real stories, big ideas, and practical wisdom from writers who know their subject. Explore our non-fiction collection and learn something worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-tv","title":"Black TV","description":"With iconic imagery and engrossing text, Black TV is the first book of its kind to celebrate the groundbreaking, influential, and often under-appreciated shows centered on Black people and their experiences from the last fifty years.\n \nOver the past decade, television has seen an explosion of acclaimed and influential debut storytellers including Issa Rae (Insecure), Donald Glover (Atlanta), and Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You). This golden age of Black television would not be possible without the actors, showrunners, and writers that worked for decades to give voice to the Black experience in America.\n \nWritten by veteran TV reporter Bethonie Butler, Black TV tells the stories behind the pioneering series that led to this moment, celebrating the laughs, the drama, and the performances we’ve loved over the last fifty years. Beginning with Julia, the groundbreaking sitcom that made Diahann Carroll the first Black woman to lead a prime-time network series as something other than a servant, she explores the 1960s and 1970s as an era of unprecedented representation, with shows like Soul Train, Roots, and The Jeffersons. She unpacks the increasingly nuanced comedies of the 1980s from 227 to A Different World, and how they paved the way for the ’90s Black-sitcom boom that gave us The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Living Single. Butler also looks at the visionary comedians—from Flip Wilson to the Wayans siblings to Dave Chappelle—and connects all these achievements to the latest breakthroughs in television with showrunners like Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay, and Quinta Brunson leading the charge.\n \nWith dozens of photographs reminding readers of memorable moments and scenes, Butler revisits breakout performances and important guest appearances, delivering some overdue accolades along the way. So, put on your Hillman sweatshirt, make some popcorn, and get ready for a dyn-o-mite retrospective of the most groundbreaking and entertaining shows in television history.","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248962478337,"sku":"9780762481514","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/4577d653d351ff301623f5886e414e0010733649c6d1e2574b8e27d071417a6b.jpg?v=1781216452"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-gothic-living-dark-decor-for-the-modern-macabre-hardcover","title":"The Art of Gothic Living: Dark Decor for the Modern Macabre: Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a church in Western Ohio to an ancient Italian castle, from a freakish funhouse on the Jersey shore to a Connecticut cottage with a storybook façade that belies its spine-tingling contents: this collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live in the luxury of Gothic shadows without sacrificing even an ounce of style. The Art of Gothic Living profiles 15 homes and their owners, chronicling their journeys to creating living spaces that reflect a philosophy steeped in the tenets of Gothic subculture--individuality, creativity, and a fascination with life's shadow side. Hardcover Book with Printed Laminated Cover; 7 x 9 inches; 224 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248962543873,"sku":"9781454951094","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/c2fa88c5e1c9e77cc31043f71d3a8e10eae4a8bbb0dd7d17b96fc33b338e4560.jpg?v=1781216454"},{"product_id":"a-terrible-intimacy","title":"A Terrible Intimacy: Interracial Life in the Slaveholding South","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a Bancroft Prize-winning historian, a revelatory new account of slavery, uncovering a surprising web of relationships between black and white people that ranges far beyond the familiar template of “master-slave” dynamics.  Focusing on six criminal cases in Prince Edward County, Virginia,\u003cem\u003e A Terrible Intimacy \u003c\/em\u003egoes beyond master and slave relationships to examine white people and black people living together not on plantations but on small properties, interacting as slave and overseer yet, also interacting and mingling socially, religiously, and criminally. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248968605953,"sku":"9781250381118","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/21b4f9dabbc785f91744c405df04750d34c3d0c2ed3da795ce4972e23e49cc6e.jpg?v=1781216610"},{"product_id":"designer-dogs-an-expose","title":"Designer Dogs: An Exposé","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadeline Bernstein, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, takes you inside the canine underworld of genetic engineering and forced mating that produces teacup and micro size dogs popular among celebrities and social media. In this book, Bernstein examines the quest for smaller and more distinctive looking dogs and highlights the seldom acknowledged consequences of creating designer dogs. Breed extinction, shorter life spans, medical expenses, animal abandonment, and other issues pose many ethical questions for those who care about man's best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248968704257,"sku":"9781948062060","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/2a207fb5b82e31c11e18e039040f2ca24250cb48d2062409fa3514f72ed5fecf.jpg?v=1781216612"},{"product_id":"101-teas-to-steep-before-you-die-ultimate-bucket-list","title":"101 Teas To Steep Before You Die: Ultimate Bucket List","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacked with knowledge from the greatest minds in the field of tea, this colorful book, full of beautiful photographs and informative details, will turn any tea enthusiast into an expert. Master the different types of tea and discover the best techniques to brew a delicious cup of one of the world's most beloved beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248968802561,"sku":"9798890033420","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/6a29fa183a782f84cbc0fb2e9d1326da5a4e2e25b52348d608e12b401874bd31.jpg?v=1781216616"},{"product_id":"invention-of-charlotte-bronte-by-graham-watson-hardcover-288-pages-english","title":"The Invention of Charlotte Brontë by Graham Watson: Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brontë story you know is a myth. This is the truth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCharlotte Brontë's life was as dramatic as Jane Eyre's. She buried a tragic past, reinvented herself as a celebrated author and enigmatic celebrity, and fell passionately in love. It cost her dearly, and she burned bridges along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThen she died suddenly, leaving behind more questions than answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHer friend Elizabeth Gaskell set out to tell the truth and found illicit love, family discord, and bitter rivalries stranger than fiction. Her tell-all biography was so scandalous it was banned and rewritten twice in six months, but not before it launched the legend of the Brontës.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invention of Charlotte Brontë\u003c\/em\u003e pulls back the curtain on a darker story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373279416577,"sku":"9781639369355","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/223f20a141b781d9cf9ee9f438353c38686aa5807e2b60d8e30a511f9795906c.jpg?v=1789996460"},{"product_id":"puzzling-escapes-trapped-in-the-bookstore-escape-room-book","title":"Puzzling Escapes: Trapped in the Bookstore- Escape Room Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTucked away in the historic part of town, Athena Booksellers is the kind of quaint little shop you'd never expect to be dangerous. But when a sudden downpour sends you and your friend David scrambling through its doors, a few minutes of browsing turn into something far stranger. The other customers vanish. The staff are gone. And the doors are locked tight behind you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith no way to call for help, your only way out is through the puzzles hidden among the shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuzzling Escapes: Trapped in the Bookstore\u003c\/em\u003e brings the thrill of the escape room to the printed page. As you read, you'll gather clues, crack logic puzzles, and unlock the next chapter of the story, one step closer to freedom. David is by your side to offer a nudge whenever you're stumped, and everything you need to escape is right here in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect for a cozy day at home, a long trip, or as a gift for the puzzle lover in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cottage Door Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373280399617,"sku":"2005010","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/75fad4204cdbebae73669ab6c04430fe12b7d80996720d11c60c91e14570cca0.jpg?v=1789996487"},{"product_id":"puzzling-escapes-the-secret-of-shipwreck-island","title":"Puzzling Escapes: The Secret of Shipwreck Island","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat should have been a relaxing island getaway has turned into a problem in paradise. When it's time to head back to your cruise ship, your motorboat is out of gas, and as you search for a way off the remote island, strange things keep happening. Can you solve the puzzles and escape, or will you be shipwrecked forever?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuzzling Escapes: The Secret of Shipwreck Island\u003c\/em\u003e locks you inside a fascinating scenario full of riddles and clues. Inspired by the popularity of escape rooms, it asks you to collect clues, crack puzzles, and piece together mysteries to advance through the story. Solve the puzzles in any order, in one go or over several sittings. Your friend Amala is there to help when you're stuck, and everything you need to get out is in the book. Your only chance of survival is to become the detective of your own story, outwitting eerie phenomena and uncovering the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect for mystery lovers, puzzle fans, and aspiring detectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cottage Door Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373280661761,"sku":"2005180","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/files\/608898f68791bb9cc0dc25c6932dcfa382fe2996b5880f7b8747d4b998187b6f.jpg?v=1789996496"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/0276\/3521\/collections\/Non-Fiction_Goth_Book_Pic.jpg?v=1790024466","url":"https:\/\/curioinkandivory.com\/collections\/non-fiction.oembed","provider":"CURIO INK \u0026 IVORY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}