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Biography: arts & entertainment
paperback. Rob Lowe is teen idol at fifteen, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars. This title chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-seventies Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood. Num Pages: 384 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780552164375
- ISBN
- 9780552164375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.14
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Career-spanning biography of one of the most acclaimed and innovative musicians of the past three decades. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black and white and colour in plate section. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 217 x 25. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Jawbone Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908279606
- ISBN
- 9781908279606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.47
€ 19.99
€ 14.47
Paperback. Kate Bush has written some of the most memorable songs in pop music history. This work traces the story of Kate Bush's career, from her up-bringing in the Essex countryside through her first forays into music with a series of home recordings, to her number one debut album that propelled her to international stardom. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Revised & Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749951146
- ISBN
- 9780749951146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.66
€ 13.00
€ 11.66
Paperback. Michael Stipe is one of the most instantly recognisable faces in rock. This biography explores his nomadic early years as the child in a military family, his early love of punk and photography, his relationship with his two sisters and the drive behind one of the hardest working men in music. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2X4pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749951474
- ISBN
- 9780749951474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.66
€ 13.00
€ 11.66
Paperback. We've sort of flirted with greatness, R E M's Peter Buck admitted. But we've yet to make a record as good as Big Star's Third. Although Big Star were together for less than four years and had little commercial success, influence of their three original albums - continues to grow. This title offers a definitive history of rock's forgotten band. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 Colour and Black and White in Plate Section. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Publisher
- Outline Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised and Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908279361
- ISBN
- 9781908279361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.47
€ 19.99
€ 14.47
Paperback. An updated biography and tribute to one of Britain's most successful pop stars. Num Pages: 240 pages, Section: 8, colour pix. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349417325
- ISBN
- 9780349417325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.24
€ 17.99
€ 13.24
Paperback. Who is that hairy guy in the green Speedo? Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Blackfriars
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349134185
- ISBN
- 9780349134185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.64
€ 13.00
€ 11.64
Paperback. Syd Barrett was the lead guitarist, vocalist, and principle songwriter in the original line up of Pink Floyd. During his brief time with the band (1966-68), he was the driving force behind the unit. This book celebrates his life and legacy as a musician, lyricist and artist. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 30. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571238552
- ISBN
- 9780571238552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.42
€ 19.99
€ 14.42
Paperback. Growing up in South Wales, Rob Brydon had a passion for radio and soon the Welsh airwaves resounded to his hearty burr. However, these were followed by years of misadventure and struggle, before, in the TV series "Marion and Geoff" and "Gavin and Stacey", Rob at last tickled the nation's funny bone. This title tells story his story. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APT; APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241954829
- ISBN
- 9780241954829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19
Hardcover. A compelling acount of Rita Lankin's time working in Hollywood during the male dominated industry of the early 1960s Num Pages: 304 pages, Two 8-page photo inserts. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJPK; APT; BGF; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781495014055
- ISBN
- 9781495014055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.20
€ 30.99
€ 28.20
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF; BM; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 14. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062372055
- ISBN
- 9780062372055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.51
€ 17.99
€ 15.51
Paperback. In this electrifying autobiography, Rik stands naked in front of his vast legions of fans and disciples and invites them to take communion with the blood he has spilled for them during his thirty year war on show business. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 col plates (24pp). BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007207282
- ISBN
- 9780007207282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.35
€ 14.99
€ 11.35
Paperback. * The astonishing and bestselling autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers. Num Pages: 464 pages, Section: 24, b/w. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 34. Weight in Grams: 338. Clean copy showing some wear to spine and cover. Small tears to top and bottom of spine but remains a good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KMK0002204
- ISBN
- 9780751534030
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. "Kentucky Traveler" is a warm and honest memoir from the musical prodigy and legend who revived modern bluegrass music. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGL; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Dey Street Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061917349
- ISBN
- 9780061917349
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; BGFA; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471159152
- ISBN
- 9781471159152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.91
€ 17.99
€ 12.91
Paperback. Takes you on a trip of absurd excess, a cultural car crash of side-splitting hilarity and a glimpse (again) into the life of one of Britain's most legendary showmen, rock stars and all-time great raconteurs. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848091764
- ISBN
- 9781848091764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.73
€ 13.00
€ 11.73
Paperback. Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble. Music became Rick's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848090057
- ISBN
- 9781848090057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.65
€ 13.00
€ 11.65
Paperback. The critically acclaimed first-ever biography of New Orleans rock 'n' roll legend Fats Domino by a writer who obtained exclusive access to the reclusive singer Num Pages: 416 pages, 82 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 596. Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll. 416 pages, 82 b&w photographs. Rock 'n' roll defined the last half of the 20th century, and while many think of Elvis Presley as the genre's driving force, the truth is that Fats Domino was the first to put it on the map with such hits as "Ain't That a Shame" and "Blueberry Hill". This is a biography of an extraordinary man and New Orleans at the birth of rock 'n' roll. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGP; BGF. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306815317
- ISBN
- 9780306815317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.82
€ 19.99
€ 15.82
Paperback. Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story is the last great untold rock-and-roll story, in the legend's own words. Num Pages: 512 pages, Two 16pp b&w insets. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 36. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857861597
- ISBN
- 9780857861597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.28
€ 19.99
€ 14.28
Paperback. The first definitive biography of Bob Hope, that makes the case that he was most important entertainer of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 576 pages, 16 page b&w photo insert. BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 35. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439140284
- ISBN
- 9781439140284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.71
€ 20.99
€ 20.71
Paperback. This title, originally published in 1972, has been updated to include Spector's work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of Lana Clarkson at Spector's Los Angeles mansion on 03 February 2003. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- SKU
- 9780711998643
- ISBN
- 9780711998643
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.20
€ 9.99
€ 9.20
Hardcover. Many people know that Claude Monet was a founder of French Impressionism, a master of landscape painting whose works include Sunrise and Water Lilies. Biographic: Monet presents an instant impression of his life, work and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures convered into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. Num Pages: 96 pages, full colour photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; ACVT; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 242 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781452899
- ISBN
- 9781781452899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
€ 13.99
€ 10.97
Paperback. A fascinating "oral history" of the actor-director, with countless interviews with family, friends and colleagues and the ex-Mr Madonna himself. Num Pages: 512 pages, 75 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 33. Weight in Grams: 407.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Main
- SKU
- KIN0004630
- ISBN
- 9780571215492
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 5.44
€ 5.44
Paperback. Julie Andrews is the last of the great Hollywood musical stars - her extraordinary career spans more than forty years. Her first film, "Mary Poppins", was Disney's most successful film, and in 1965, "The Sound of Music" rescued Twentieth Century Fox from bankruptcy. This is a portrait of an enduring icon of stage and screen. Num Pages: 384 pages, Section: 16, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749951627
- ISBN
- 9780749951627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.19
€ 17.99
€ 13.19