Books with author Sue Gross

Volume one of a fifty-year oral history of Star Trek by the people who were there, in their own words, sharing never-before-told stories. This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and a dozen feature films. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek, told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films. Make no mistake, this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone.

Finally back in print in its original form after 30 years Sam Gross's I Am Blind and My Dog Is Dead--perhaps his best known and most loved book--is being released in a lavish hardcover introducing a new generation of readers to his unforgettable and original brand of dark humor, little match girls, confused pets, bewildered children and blind men. A long-time contributor to The New Yorker, Sam, a legendary pioneer of bad taste, has become one of America's best-loved cartoonists and inspired many to take up the art, including John Callahan. His drawing style is relaxed and free, his use of gray washes is remarkable, his sense of composition, without a single extra element, is unmatched. Sam Gross is a master, and I Am Blind and My Dog Is Dead is him at his best. Whether it is already an old favorite or a new discovery, this book will delight readers and have them laughing for a long time to come.

Adventures of the Levy Family, Lower East Side 2: Zeesl's Shining Moment. by Sukey Gross. When fifteen-year-old Zeesl Levy finds herself a teacher for the girls of Woodland, an amazing small town comprised of only Jewish residents, little does she realize just how many lives will be changed as a result - and most of all, her own! From teaching Hebrew to grown women and girls in very unusual ways, to dealing with a suspicious character who seems to be following everyone around, to bringing an entire family closer to Yiddishkeit - and to each other - adventure and excitement are never far away from Zeesl! But nothing could have prepared her for her biggest surprise of all.... Dimensions: 6" X 9". Format: Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-60091-107-1. Length: 256. Media: Book. Publisher: Israel Bookshop Publications