Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. A story of a boy from modest beginnings who confounded the critics and made his mark with talent in football, boyish good looks and, above all, an integrity that has helped him move from the teen market to a broader, adult audience. Num Pages: 336 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 109 x 24. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- SKU
- KLN0013011
- ISBN
- 9780091878481
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. By relating biography to the cultural and musical contours of contemporary American life, Ronald M. Radano observes jazz practice as part of the complex interweaving of postmodern culture. Radano accomplishes this by analyzing the creative life of Anthony Braxton. Num Pages: 336 pages, 24ill. BIC Classification: 3JJP; AVGJ; AVGK; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226701967
- ISBN
- 9780226701967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.15
€ 37.99
€ 29.15
Paperback. Alkan: lonely 19th century genius, virtuoso pianist and also composer of some of the most difficult and disturbingly powerful piano music. This edition, in two parts, deals first with the man, and second with his music. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations, musical examples. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; AVRG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Kahn & Averill United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781871082739
- ISBN
- 9781871082739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.40
€ 25.99
€ 22.40
Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, Color photos throughout, B&W photos throughout. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 287 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Running Press,U.S.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762452347
- ISBN
- 9780762452347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.33
€ 40.99
€ 26.33
Paperback. Author worked in nearly every major Irish theatre and broadcasting organisation, north and south, including as Director at The Abbey in Dublin and The Lyric Theatre in Belfast. At BBC Radio he also produced music documentaries on Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Mel Torme and Marlon Brando. A thoroughly entertaining memoir Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AN; APW; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- The Liffey Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908308795
- ISBN
- 9781908308795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.28
€ 21.99
€ 20.28
This text provides a first-hand account of Ronald Neame, who began his career as assistant cameraman on Hitchcock's first talkie, "Blackmail", and went on to direct Maggie Smith, Judy Garland, and Walter Matthau, amongst others. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 45 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844902
- ISBN
- 9780810844902
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.17
€ 92.17
paperback. An Irish bestseller 'A remarkable book that is unique in the annals of its kind .. sublime' Dr Bruce Greyson, co-editor of The Handbook of Near Death Experiences Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: AGB; BGFA; BM; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Hachette Books Ireland
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781473614161
- ISBN
- 9781473614161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 6.93
€ 14.99
€ 6.93
Hardcover. The world's leading reggae scholar has spent forty years interviewing Bob Marley and his closest confidants. This is the definitive telling of Marley's life. Num Pages: 480 pages, 40 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGS; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393058451
- ISBN
- 9780393058451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.37
€ 32.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781775540892
- ISBN
- 9781775540892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.28
€ 20.28
Paperback. A biography of Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), by one of the leading scholars of nineteenth- and twentieth-century French music, that is based on a wealth of written and oral evidence, some newly translated and some derived from interviews with the composer's friends and associates. Num Pages: 420 pages, 16pp. black-&-white section of illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 35. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300187762
- ISBN
- 9780300187762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.33
€ 26.99
€ 20.33
Paperback. For the first time, Roger Moore shares his recollections of his childhood, working on early television and playing some of the world's most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. Packed with anecdotes and memories, My Word is My Bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843173878
- ISBN
- 9781843173878
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.08
€ 17.99
€ 14.08
Hardback. The comic genius of English writing takes on Hollywood, delusion, celebrity and last century's ultimate glamour couple: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8-page b&w section. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857381729
- ISBN
- 9780857381729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 26.73
€ 40.99
€ 26.73
Paperback.
The comic genius of English writing takes on Hollywood, delusion, celebrity and last century's ultimate glamour couple: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGF. Dimension: 234 x 153. .- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857381736
- ISBN
- 9780857381736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.76
€ 26.99
€ 18.76
Paperback. This biography examines Hawtrey's origins as a child star and as a performer in revue and the Will Hay films. It looks at his career on radio and television, and then at the sad, slow decline of a belligerent, alcoholic recluse on the Kent coast. Num Pages: 128 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 9. Weight in Grams: 150. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Faber
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001369
- ISBN
- 9780571210893
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. Roger Christian reveals his life story, from his earliest work in the British film industry to his breakthrough contributions on such iconic science fiction masterpieces as Star Wars, Alien and his own rediscovered Black Angel. This candid biography delves into his relationships with legendary figures, as well as the secrets of his greatest work. Num Pages: 240 pages, 12-24 colour page plate sections. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Titan Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783299003
- ISBN
- 9781783299003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.67
€ 30.99
€ 26.67
Paperback. A colourful biography of George Gershwin, arguably the 20th-century's greatest songwriter. Num Pages: 240 pages. Dimension: 219 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008 printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714847726
- ISBN
- 9780714847726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.09
€ 19.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 135 x 22. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Schott
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783254084194
- ISBN
- 9783254084194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.44
€ 24.99
€ 21.44
Paperback. Rod Stewart was born the working-class son of a Scottish plumber in North London. Despite some early close shaves with a number of diverse career paths, ranging from gravedigging to professional football, it was music that truly captured his heart - and he never looked back. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 384 pages, 4 x 8 page picture sections. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 32. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099574750
- ISBN
- 9780099574750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
Hardcover. Num Pages: 196 pages, 60 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; APB; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publisher
- Harbour Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781550177695
- ISBN
- 9781550177695
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.03
€ 30.99
€ 27.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750962339
- ISBN
- 9780750962339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.19
€ 13.99
€ 13.19
Hardback. Num Pages: 496 pages, B&W Photos: 40,. BIC Classification: APFA; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 236 x 35. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231165785
- ISBN
- 9780231165785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.00€ 21.88
€ 26.00
€ 21.88
Paperback. They're the baddest bad asses Hollywood: Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson. These are men for whom rules did not apply, men for whom normal standards of behaviour were simply too wearisome to worry about. This title takes you on a tour of sexual activity, misbehaviour of an Olympic standard, and genuine madness. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Preface Publishing
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848091245
- ISBN
- 9781848091245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.69
€ 20.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. A story of four of the greatest thespian boozers who ever walked - or staggered - off a film set into a pub; of drunken binges of near biblical proportions, parties and orgies, broken marriages, drugs, riots and wanton sexual conquests. They got away with it because of their extraordinary acting talent and because the public loved them. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Preface Publishing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848090187
- ISBN
- 9781848090187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.76
€ 12.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. The authorised biography of Oliver Reed, one of Britain's best loved actors. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 35. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472112637
- ISBN
- 9781472112637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.20
€ 17.99
€ 13.20