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Architecture books onlineIntroducing… our broad range of books on Architecture, Photography, Art Forms, Film TV & Radio, Dance and Performing Arts, Music and History of Art. In our Film TV & Radio section, we have many other sub-genres such as Books That Inspired Movies including Gone Girl, The Enigma, Fifty Shades of Grey and Foxcatcher. Our Music section includes biographies and sheet music of famous musicians past and present, international and Irish – Elvis, Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Bob Geldof, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Bono and many more.

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Hardback. Edward Burra (1905-76) was an English painter who is best known for his paintings of the seedy underworld of urban life. Yet, as this fascinating new monograph on his work reveals, his interests were much broader, incorporating landscape and still-life paintings, stage designs, book illustration and watercolours. Num Pages: 176 pages, Includes 120 colour and 30 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACXD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 277 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1152. 176 pages, Includes 120 colour and 30 b&w illustrations. Editor(s): Martin, Simon. Edward Burra (1905-76) was an English painter who is best known for his paintings of the seedy underworld of urban life. Yet, as this fascinating new monograph on his work reveals, his interests were much broader, incorporating landscape and still-life paintings, stage designs, book illustration and watercolours. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACXD. Dimension: 238 x 277 x 21. Weight: 1154.
Publisher
Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848220904
ISBN
9781848220904
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.14
€ 58.48

flexibound. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 255 x 20. Weight in Grams: 738.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Oldcastle Books
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843444572
ISBN
9781843444572
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.20

Paperback. The first book by the nation's favourite film experts whose BBC Radio 5 Live film review show is downloaded by 2 million people every month Num Pages: 320 pages, Two 8 page colour insets. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782116646
ISBN
9781782116646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.78

Paperback. Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953), arguably the popular composer of the twentieth century, led a life of triumph and tragedy. This book probes beneath the surface of his career and contextualizes his contributions to music on both sides of the nascent Cold War divide. Editor(s): Morrison, Simon. Series: The Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 592 pages, 22 halftones. 39 line illus. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 822.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138954
ISBN
9780691138954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Paperback. On a freezing night in January 2013, an assailant hurled acid in the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Filin. The crime, organized by a lead soloist, dragged one of Russia's most illustrious institutions into scandal. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ASDL; HBJD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007576630
ISBN
9780007576630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.91

Paperback. Lina Prokofiev was alone in her Moscow apartment one night when the telephone rang. The caller insisted that she come downstairs to collect a parcel, but when she reached the courtyard she was arrested for treason. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJ; AVGC6; BGF; HBJD; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099581789
ISBN
9780099581789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Tate Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854375704
ISBN
9781854375704
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; AS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 174. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138782112
ISBN
9781138782112
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.46

Hardcover. Eyewear, which had previously been classed as purely functional, was transformed into an ultra-chic fashion accessory. This title features vintage glasses of various shapes, styles and sizes the best of 20th- and 21st-century design. Num Pages: 240 pages, 274 illustrations, 261 in colour. BIC Classification: AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 246 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780500516355
ISBN
9780500516355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.99

Paperback. The author takes you inside the world of popular music - not just a creative industry, but a business that has made people rich beyond their wildest dreams. He balances seductive anecdotes - pulling back the curtain on the gritty and absurd side of the industry - with an insightful exploration of the relationship between creativity and money. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Unbound
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783521043
ISBN
9781783521043
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Pop manager Simon Napier-Bell had enough of pop groups. He'd had enough of the constant grief at home with his two ex-boyfriends bickering and bleeding him dry; and most of all he'd had enough of the music biz. But then he simultaneously fell in love with a passion - the Far East; and a dynamic duo - George and Andrew - jointly called Wham! Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091897628
ISBN
9780091897628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.67

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 246 illustrations, 7 in colour. BIC Classification: AJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 293 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1764.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857232164
ISBN
9788857232164
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 46.36

Paperback. Series: Short Cuts. Num Pages: 136 pages, 8 illus. BIC Classification: APF; YNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 151 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Wallflower Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903364581
ISBN
9781903364581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.73

Hardback. Covering a period from the Ancient World to the present day, the book suggests that until very recently, falsettists and counter-tenors have been distinct vocal genres. Num Pages: 254 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843839620
ISBN
9781843839620
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.09

Paperback. From rave's origins in Chicago house and Detroit techno, through Ibiza, Madchester and the anarchic free-party scene, to the pirate-radio underworld of jungle and UK garage, the author documents with insight and infectious enthusiasm the tracks, DJs, producers and promoters that soundtracked a generation. Num Pages: 816 pages. BIC Classification: AVG; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1072.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
816
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571289134
ISBN
9780571289134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.31

Paperback. Taking a big-picture view of the post-punk period, this book recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. It presents many anecdotes and insights, and features the likes of Joy Division, The Fall, Pere Ubu, PiL and Talking Heads. It is of interest to fans of post-punk music. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; AVGC6; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571215706
ISBN
9780571215706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.55

Paperback. Intends to make sense of 21st Century pop. Pulling together parallel threads from music, fashion, art, and new media, this title confronts a central paradox of our era: from iPods to YouTube, we're empowered by mind-blowing technology, but too often it's used as a time machine or as a tool to shuffle and rearrange music from yesterday. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571232093
ISBN
9780571232093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. Features 32 interviews with the era's most innovative musicians and colourful personalities. From Ari Up, Jah Wobble, David Byrne, Green Gartside, Edwyn Collins, this title also includes conversations with influential of label bosses, managers, record producers, deejays and journalists - such as John Peel and Paul Morley. Num Pages: 464 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 592.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571235490
ISBN
9780571235490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.40

Paperback. From Morrissey and Nick Cave to The Streets and Kanye West, this book explores the links between hip-hop and rock. It focuses on two strands: white alternative rock and black street music. It identifies the strange dance of white bohemian rock and black culture, how they come together at various points and then go their own way. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVGR; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 154 x 35. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571232079
ISBN
9780571232079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.34

Paperback.
Publisher
Easy on the Eye Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956143969
ISBN
9780956143969
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.34

Paperback. Asks the art lover to look at familiar works of art and their artists - and embrace a new way of seeing. This volume contains pieces on artists as diverse as David Hockney, Rembrandt and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and on such subjects as the 'unforgettable peculiarity' of Stanley Spencer. It is of interest to lovers of both art and social history. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: ABA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 233 x 25. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
BBC Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780563522898
ISBN
9780563522898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 632 pages, 100 full colour pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACB; AGHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 230 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1212.
Publisher
Viking
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780670922307
ISBN
9780670922307
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.61

Paperback. Closes in on intense make-or-break turning points in the lives of eight great artists who, under extreme stress, created something unprecedented, altering the course of art for ever. This title features Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner, Van Gogh, Picasso and Rothko. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1392.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847921185
ISBN
9781847921185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.85

Hardcover. Simon Schama brings Britain to life through its portraits, as seen in the five-part BBC TV series The Face of Britain and the major National Portrait Gallery exhibition In the age of the hasty glance and the selfie, Simon Schama has built from the nation's portraits a collective picture of Britain, our past and our present. Num Pages: 632 pages, 100 full colour pictures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACX; AGHF; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 167 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1512.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Viking
Condition
New
SKU
V9780670922291
ISBN
9780670922291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.38

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