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Biography: arts & entertainment
Hardcover. Culture Club's Phil Pickett co-wrote 'Karma Chameleon' & 'It's A Miracle' & toured extensively with the band. His autobiography explores all the ups & downs of his career whilst being firmly focused on the exploits of Culture Club & Boy George, making this a must read for fans, as well as those fascinated by the music business itself. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 page plate section. BIC Classification: BGA; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Wymer Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908724540
- ISBN
- 9781908724540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.29
€ 26.99
€ 23.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, illus. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Plexus Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859653497
- ISBN
- 9780859653497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.28
€ 20.99
€ 20.28
Paperback. As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air. This book tells Phil Collins' candid, witty, unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, his marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: APB; AVGP; AVH; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784753603
- ISBN
- 9781784753603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.83
€ 19.99
€ 14.83
Paperback. This book both evaluates Kurosawa's films and offers a view of the man behind the camera, covering his family life and his legendary place on the global film-making stage. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 224 pages, 35 black and white. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780233437
- ISBN
- 9781780233437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.33
€ 31.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: AS; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 26. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099421726
- ISBN
- 9780099421726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.66
€ 14.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- New Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509860425
- ISBN
- 9781509860425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.31
€ 10.99
€ 9.31
Paperback. Peter has graced the stage with many of the all-time greats from Laurence Olivier and Orson Wells to Judi Dench, and in Summer Wine & Other Stories speaks with great humour and candour about his experiences on and off camera. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782197454
- ISBN
- 9781782197454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.22
€ 10.99
€ 9.22
Paperback. The controversial, ground-breaking biography of Caravaggio Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 40. Weight in Grams: 506. 592 pages, Illustrations (some col.). The controversial, ground-breaking biography of Caravaggio. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ACQB; AFC; AGB; BGF. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 40. Weight: 436.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Re-issue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408819890
- ISBN
- 9781408819890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.11
€ 21.99
€ 16.11
Hardcover. First English-language study of Anton Heiller (1923-1979), one of the twentieth-century's most influential organists Num Pages: 368 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Rochester Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580464970
- ISBN
- 9781580464970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.95
€ 130.95
Paperback. A biography of the influential jazz pianist, Bill Evans. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life, his personal tragedies and commercial successes, his music making, his technique and compositional methods, his approach to ensemble playing, and his legacy. Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 366 pages, 40 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300097276
- ISBN
- 9780300097276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.48
€ 23.99
€ 18.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1x16pp B&W & Colour. BIC Classification: BGBA; BGFA. Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KRF2233039
- ISBN
- 9781471164750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 4.99
€ 12.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Roy Orbison's music - whether heard in his own recordings or in cover versions of his songs - is a significant part of contemporary American culture despite the fact that he died almost a generation ago. This book looks at the long span of Orbison's career and probes into the uniqueness of his songs, singing, and performance style. Series: Sound Matters. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592130375
- ISBN
- 9781592130375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.22
€ 33.99
€ 30.22
Hardcover. A Jazz Life and Beyond. 350 pages, throughout the book. Reveals the author's obsessions and motivations that have driven him and the dilemmas of surviving as a top creative musician in an often inhospitable world. This book describes the difficulties that accompanied his brilliant career for many years. It shows his ambitions and achievements in classical composing, and his interests outside music. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGFA. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 23. Weight: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Northway Publications
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955090899
- ISBN
- 9780955090899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.35
€ 38.99
€ 33.35
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- ROUNDHOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617037740
- ISBN
- 9781617037740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.00€ 113.90
€ 127.00
€ 113.90
Paperback. Known for single-handedly saving Frank Sinatra's career with his stunning orchestral arrangements, Riddle's intelligent, seductive style also attracted such singers as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Johnny Mathis and Linda Ronstadt. Presents the musical side of Riddle as well as the private. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589791633
- ISBN
- 9781589791633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.18
€ 12.18
Paperback. The story of Joy Division told by the band's legendary bassist, Peter Hook Num Pages: 368 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471148330
- ISBN
- 9781471148330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.34
€ 14.99
€ 11.34
Paperback. The iconic bass player tells the third, arguably the most important and certainly most controversial part of his story: the New Order years Num Pages: 768 pages, 3 x 8pp Colour Plates. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471132421
- ISBN
- 9781471132421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.38
€ 14.99
€ 11.38
Paperback. In an intimate and eye-opening story, roundly praised as the best available insight on Queen, Peter Hince recounts twelve years on the road with Freddie Mercury, Brian May and co. This truly is the definitive book on the 20th century's most iconic rock band. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784187712
- ISBN
- 9781784187712
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.54
€ 14.99
€ 11.54
Paperback. This is life on the road with James Blunt, with the backdrop story being the 'All the Lost Souls' tour, including photos never seen before Num Pages: 384 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755319954
- ISBN
- 9780755319954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.72
€ 14.99
€ 11.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: BGF. Dimension: 155 x 233 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1008.
- Publisher
- W&N
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780297609490
- ISBN
- 9780297609490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.38
€ 21.99
€ 16.38
Paperback. The definitive biography of Elvis and an excellent slice of social history. Num Pages: 592 pages, Integrated: 16, Integrated. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 130 x 38. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349106519
- ISBN
- 9780349106519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75
Paperback. *The long-awaited second volume of the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. Num Pages: 784 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; 3JJPL; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 50. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349111681
- ISBN
- 9780349111681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.38
€ 21.99
€ 16.38
Hardcover. The Death of Photography is a tour de force, a high end art book showcasing forty years of the best punk, fashion and portraiture of Gravelle s career. Heavily stylised images are woven together with Gravelle s own fascinating recollections from a live lived in technicolour." Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: AJB; APB; AVGU; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 294 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1348.
- Publisher
- Carpet Bombing Culture
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908211415
- ISBN
- 9781908211415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.26
€ 33.99
€ 28.26
Paperback. An autobiography of Tony Curtis, without question a Hollywood legend and part of its Golden Age. It tells his story, from his hard-knock childhood growing up in the Bronx to his wild days as a Hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life as an artist in his eighties. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 x 8 colour section; integrated b&w photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753515723
- ISBN
- 9780753515723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.73
€ 26.99
€ 18.73