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Hardback. An exploration of why innumerable boys were castrated for singing between the mid-sixteenth and late-nineteenth centuries. This book shows that the entire foundation of Western classical singing, culminating in bel canto, was birthed from an unlikely and historically set of desires, public and private, aesthetic, economic, and political. Series: Ernest Bloch Lectures. Num Pages: 496 pages, 45 musical examples, 75 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 163 x 38. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520279490
- ISBN
- 9780520279490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 46.67
€ 59.15
€ 46.67
Paperback. From Spandau Ballet and Kajagoogoo to Half Man Half Biscuit and Guns and Roses, this title focuses on the 1980s music scene. It includes questions: Who had a top five hit in October 1982 with "Starmaker"? What was U2's debut number one single, a 1988 chart-topper; Who had a No 1 hit in 1980 with "Working My Way Back to You - Forgive Me Girl"? Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753516911
- ISBN
- 9780753516911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580464222
- ISBN
- 9781580464222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.09
€ 98.09
Paperback. During the middle phase of his career, Guiseppe Verdi adopted new compositional procedures to create some of his best-known works. Focusing on the operas he composed during this period, this volume explores Verdi's work from three interlinked perspectives. Num Pages: 446 pages, 62 musical examples. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC9; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 169 x 26. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226106595
- ISBN
- 9780226106595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.90€ 64.58
€ 76.90
€ 64.58
Paperback. Looks into the many ways in which popular music and artists around the world are subjected to censorship. Series: Sound Matters. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 b&w illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: AVGP; JFMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 16. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781566399906
- ISBN
- 9781566399906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.34
€ 41.99
€ 37.34
Hardcover. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 192 pages, 18 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139. .
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226453880
- ISBN
- 9780226453880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 25.00
€ 31.99
€ 25.00
Hardback. Best known for the challenging four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelung, Richard Wagner (1813-83) was a conductor, librettist, theater director, and essayist, in addition to being the composer of some of the most enduring operatic works in history, such as the Flying Dutchman. This book explores key ideas in Wagner's life and works. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 416 pages, 43 halftones, 37 line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226924618
- ISBN
- 9780226924618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.69
€ 41.99
€ 32.69
Hardcover. Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, he began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. This book tells the story of this multifaceted genius, set in the context of the political and social revolutions of his time. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 280 pages, 23 halftones, 8 line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284699
- ISBN
- 9780226284699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.56
€ 41.99
€ 32.56
Hardcover. A biography of Mozart Series: World of Opera S. Num Pages: 160 pages, 80 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVGC9; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- Spellmount Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781873376607
- ISBN
- 9781873376607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.54
€ 19.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. Dave Grohl: Times Like His is the fully updated edition of the bestselling biography on one of modern rock's most influential figures, drawing on interviews with key figures in the Grohl story to create an intimate, insightful portrait of the man himself. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVGT; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784187552
- ISBN
- 9781784187552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.90
€ 13.99
€ 10.90
Paperback. Are Ye Dancin'? - The first-ever inside story of how Scotland's ballrooms and dance halls remained a central part of Scottish culture throughout the 20th Century. Told by the people who made it happen, the agents, managers and promoters. Eddie Tobin is the author. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour throughout. BIC Classification: AMGC; ASD; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 190 x 13. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849340458
- ISBN
- 9781849340458
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.69
€ 13.99
€ 11.69
Hardback. The first comprehensive study of the music of Frederick Delius (1862-1934), from his earliest works right up to his final works, with background information and a complete list of works. Num Pages: 560 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 250 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1394.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843839590
- ISBN
- 9781843839590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.28
€ 46.99
€ 39.28
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 75 color & 50 b-w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 222. .
- Publisher
- Voyageur Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780760352205
- ISBN
- 9780760352205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 24.15
€ 34.99
€ 24.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, 35. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; AVGT; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- ECW Press,Canada
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781770413474
- ISBN
- 9781770413474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.46
€ 24.99
€ 18.46
Hardcover. No Quarter: The Three Lives Of Jimmy Page explores the life, times and music of the man behind one of the 20th century's greatest bands: the mighty Led Zeppelin. Num Pages: 400 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783058211
- ISBN
- 9781783058211
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.46
€ 33.99
€ 24.46
Paperback. This indispensable, innovatively designed book celebrates 50 years of British album charts, telling you everything you could possibly want to know about every album to reach the Top 100. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AVD; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 196 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1026.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753517000
- ISBN
- 9780753517000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 34.63
€ 52.99
€ 34.63
Paperback. Classic reissue of the very first biography of the world's biggest hard dance/rock act. Num Pages: ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 238. The Early Years. ill. Classic reissue of the very first biography of the world's biggest hard dance/rock act. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 17. Weight: 238.
- Publisher
- IMP Publishing Ltd t/a Independent Music Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906191177
- ISBN
- 9781906191177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.90
€ 7.90
Paperback. Presents the voices of three musicians - queer nightclub star Zeki Muren, arabesk originator Orhan Gencebay, and pop diva Sezen Aksu - who collectively have dominated mass media in Turkey since the early 1950s. Using these three singers as a lens, the author examines Turkey's repressive politics and civil violence as well as its public life. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 280 pages, 7 halftones, 1 map, 20 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVT; AVG; JFCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 164 x 226 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226775067
- ISBN
- 9780226775067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.58
€ 41.99
€ 32.58
Hardcover. Presents the voices of three musicians - queer nightclub star Zeki Muren, arabesk originator Orhan Gencebay, and pop diva Sezen Aksu - who collectively have dominated mass media in Turkey since the early 1950s. Using these three singers as a lens, the author examines Turkey's repressive politics and civil violence as well as its public life. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 280 pages, 7 halftones, 1 map, 20 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVT; AVG; JFCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226775050
- ISBN
- 9780226775050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.65€ 89.84
€ 107.65
€ 89.84
Paperback. Surveys over 50 years of rock 'n' roll movies, musicals and performance films. This book identifies the top guns involved in each film, provides a storyline, rates the film, and reviews its soundtrack. Num Pages: 896 pages, Three full colour plate sections. BIC Classification: APF; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 186 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1268.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 896
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847670038
- ISBN
- 9781847670038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.05
€ 11.05
Hardback. A gripping narrative non-fiction tale about the rise of the early drug culture in America, by the author of the acclaimed Can't Find My Way Home Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 pages black-&-white photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 40. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Publisher
- INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306824753
- ISBN
- 9780306824753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.97
€ 33.99
€ 22.97
Paperback. An exploration of Radiohead's game-changing album. Rather than simply reinforcing Kid A's canonical status, it situates the album in the temporal, examining it from various philosophical and cultural interpretations of time in order to arrive at its political and social stakes. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 121 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154. Series: 33 1/3. 144 pages, ill. An exploration of Radiohead's game-changing album. Rather than simply reinforcing Kid A's canonical status, it situates the album in the temporal, examining it from various philosophical and cultural interpretations of time in order to arrive at its political and social stakes. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Dimension: 165 x 121 x 10. Weight: 154.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826423436
- ISBN
- 9780826423436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.69
€ 13.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. An ethnographic analysis of the Japanese embrace of dancehall reggae and other elements of Jamaican culture, including Rastafari, roots reggae, and dub music. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVG; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460. Performing Dancehall, Roots Reggae, and Rastafari in Japan. 304 pages, 5 illustrations. Traces the history of the Japanese embrace of dancehall reggae and other elements of Jamaican culture, including Rastafari, roots reggae, and dub music. This title provides an ethnographic analysis of the ways that many Japanese involved in reggae as musicians and dancers, seek to reimagine their lives through Jamaican culture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVG; GTB; JHMP. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822347224
- ISBN
- 9780822347224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.62
€ 31.99
€ 28.62
Hardback. An in-depth analysis of the creation of Child's opus, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; AVGC5; AVGH; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 168 x 28. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252035944
- ISBN
- 9780252035944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.62
€ 49.62