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Music: styles & genres

Hardback. Beloved of Clapton, Dylan and the Stones, Robert Johnson remains one of the most iconic and mythologised figures in popular music. Exploring the stories and legends that surround his life and death - his childhood, his womanising, his pact with the devil at the crossroads, this book is about his life. Num Pages: 72 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; FXL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 321 x 17. Weight in Grams: 592.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571328833
ISBN
9780571328833
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.40

Paperback. Opening with David Mancuso's seminal "Love Saves the Day" Valentine's party in February 1970, this title tells the definitive story of disco - from its murky subterranean roots in NoHo and Hell's Kitchen to its gaudy blossoming in midtown Manhattan to the out-of-town networks that emerged in the suburbs and alternative urban hotspots. Num Pages: 528 pages, 73 photos and Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; AVGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 774. A History of American Dance Music Culture, 1970-1979. 456 pages, 73 photographs & Illustrations. Disco is the music that America tried to forget. This book includes material from over three hundred interviews, including John 'Jellybean' Benitez, Michael Cappello, Ken Cayre, Alec Costandinos, Steve D'Acquisto, Michael Fesco, Rochelle Fleming and more. It contains a series of compiled discographies and a collection of more than seventy photos. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; AVGV. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 40. Weight: 774.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822331988
ISBN
9780822331988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. 'Why bother to rob a bank, when you can own a bank?' asked Bertold Brecht. The question is reiterated in the very Brechtian Love, Crime and Johannesburg, the story of Jimmy 'Long Legs' Mangane, a people's poet involved in the struggle, who is accused of robbing a bank. Num Pages: 128 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 2AB; AVGM; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 5. Weight in Grams: 91.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Wits University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781868143542
ISBN
9781868143542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.83

Paperback. Arguably the most gifted artist of her generation, Amy Winehouse died tragically young, aged just 27. Packed with exclusive material, such as extracts from Amy's teenage diaries, photos and notes, this book offers a new and intimate perspective on the life and death of the phenomenon that is Amy Winehouse. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; AVGP; AVH; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 37. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Corgi Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552170765
ISBN
9780552170765
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Like Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Tom Waits is a chameleonic survivor who's achieved long-term success while retaining cult credibility and outsider mystique. From his perilous 'jazzbo' years in '70s Los Angeles to the multiple-Grammy winner, this biography charts Waits' life step-by-step and album-by-album. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 43. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571235537
ISBN
9780571235537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.94

Hardcover. The first English language discussion of the life and music of this twentieth century Norwegian composer. Translator(s): Foster, Beryl. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNN; AVGC6; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 996.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Toccata Press United Kingdom
Edition
Har/Com
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907689737
ISBN
9780907689737
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.74

Paperback. Series: Danish Humanist Texts & Studies. Num Pages: 176 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DND; 3JH; ASDL; AVGC4; AVH; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772892979
ISBN
9788772892979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 217 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 182 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
217
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1976
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714511351
ISBN
9780714511351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.63

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408867709
ISBN
9781408867709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.25

Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Sams, Jeremy. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544427
ISBN
9780714544427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.45

Paperback. The story is a classic rise, fall and rise again scenario -- they exploded onto the metal scene in 1994, enjoyed a successful string of albums and then lost their way in the nu-metal era. Num Pages: 272 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780385518
ISBN
9781780385518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691170855
ISBN
9780691170855
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.56

Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Helkin, R.H. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544274
ISBN
9780714544274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Madness came to prominence in the UK in the wake of the Punk/New Wave explosion and must be seen in the context of Britain in the late 70s, musically, socially and politically. Through interviews with the band, this title tells the inside story of how Madness rose to be the most successful singles band of the 1980s in the UK charts. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 123 x 10. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826429063
ISBN
9780826429063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

paperback. A celebration and critical analysis of Madonna from a feminist perspective. The book follows the first decade of Madonna?s career as a popular culture icon and includes a comprehensive listing of her songs, videos, tours, films, and stage roles. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AS; AVGP; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 365.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
0th Edition
SKU
V9780802080639
ISBN
9780802080639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.17

Hardback. Offers new perspectives on Madonna's work to date. An international array of scholars portrays her popularisation of the notion that identity is not fixed & can be continuously rearranged & revamped. Explores the themes of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and celebrity comsumption through the lens of Madonna's songs, videos & shows. Series Editor(s): Scott, Professor Derek B.; Burns, Professor Lori; Hawkins, Professor Stan. Series: Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, Includes 1 b&w illustration, 1 line drawing and 2 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 239 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780754633716
ISBN
9780754633716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.01

Paperback. Presents an illustrated oral history of the Magnetic Fields' 1999 triple album, "69 Love Songs" - an album that was afforded "classic" status - as told by participants, fans and others. It also includes studio anecdotes, performance notes from the album shows in New York and London, rare and unpublished images, personal memorabilia, and others. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 160 pages, 45 illustrations (b & w). BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 104 x 11. Weight in Grams: 166. Series: 33 1/3. 160 pages, 45 illustrations (b & w). Presents an illustrated oral history of the Magnetic Fields' 1999 triple album, "69 Love Songs" - an album that was afforded "classic" status - as told by participants, fans and others. It also includes studio anecdotes, performance notes from the album shows in New York and London, rare and unpublished images, personal memorabilia, and others. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP. Dimension: 157 x 104 x 11. Weight: 164.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826419255
ISBN
9780826419255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

paperback. Mahler's music is an intimate reflection of his life and thought, and his continual self-questioning on matters of belief and the role of mankind. This volume draws on documentary evidence, and gives an account of his childhood and youth, and of his years as an opera conductor in Cassel, Prague, Leipzig, Budapest, Hamburg, and Vienna. Series: Master Musicians Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, 8 pp black and white halftones, 26 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400. Good clean copy. Covers showing v. light shelf wear. Lightly toned, text is crisp and clear and remains a very good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0032023
ISBN
9780198164807
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.49

Paperback. Gustav Mahler's music has provoked extreme responses from the public and from experts. This volume examines the broader political, social, and literary changes reflected in Mahler's music. It examines the composer's Jewish identity, and considers contemporary theories of memory, and the theatricality of Mahler's art and fin-de-siecle politics. Editor(s): Painter, Karen. Series: The Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691092447
ISBN
9780691092447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. This text analyzes Mahler's music through his character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. It examines the composer's works as a continuous and unified development that began with his childhood response to the marches and folk tunes of his native Bohemia. Translator(s): Jephcott, Edmund. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DVK; AVGC5; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226007694
ISBN
9780226007694
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.85

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