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Legends, Too
Few would argue Martin Scorsese's (1942-) or John Lennon's (1940-1980) unbreakable hold on the American imagination or their enduring influence on film and music, respectively.

Prominent film critic, Roger Ebert, analyzes Scorseses's films in an essay collection that is both reverent and thoughtfully critical. Philip Norman covers old and new terrain in his comprehensive biography of the late Beatle.

Fortunately for all of us, Scorsese is very much alive and regularly adds to his resume of stunning film accomplishments. Lennon's legacy is also alive and keeps on giving...