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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. Winner of the 2010 Bancroft Prize and finalist for the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Biography: The definitive biography of a heroic chronicler of America's Depression and one of the twentieth century's greatest photographers. Num Pages: 560 pages, 128 black-and-white photos. BIC Classification: AJB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393339055
- ISBN
- 9780393339055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.54
€ 26.99
€ 23.54
Paperback. A survey of the impressive career of Hugo Friedhofer, composer for Hollywood movies. His life is examined through essays, personal letters, and interviews with film historians and friends of the composer, but the largest contribution is by Friedhofer himself in the form of an oral history. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APF; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 214 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810844780
- ISBN
- 9780810844780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.61
€ 65.61
Paperback. "Imagine a pianist playing concerts with Benny Goodman and Cecil Taylor in successive years (1977-78). That pianist was Mary Lou Williams. In a career which spanned over fifty years, Mary was always on the cutting edge."--Bob Jacobsen, www.allaboutjazz Num Pages: 471 pages, 43 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of California Press Berkeley
- Number of pages
- 471
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520228726
- ISBN
- 9780520228726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.71
€ 40.99
€ 28.71
Hardback. Editor(s): Walker, Alan. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 139 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801440762
- ISBN
- 9780801440762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.94
€ 36.94
Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; VSC; WH; YNU; YX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 232 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718185534
- ISBN
- 9780718185534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.38
€ 21.99
€ 16.38
Hardback. From rap superstar Lil Wayne comes the long-awaited GONE 'TIL NOVEMBER, a deeply personal and revealing account of his time spent incarcerated on Rikers Island for eight months in 2010. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: AVGR; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 218 x 21. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911274698
- ISBN
- 9781911274698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.60
€ 19.99
€ 14.60
Hardback. This is the first full-length study of the screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin, whose work for film and television includes Z Cars, The Italian Job, Kelly's Heroes, The Sweeney, and Edge of Darkness. Thiswill appeal to anyone with an interest in television drama, screenwriting, and the history of British television over the last fifty years. Series Editor(s): Bignell, Jonathan; Cardwell, Sarah; Peacock, Steven. Series: Television. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719067020
- ISBN
- 9780719067020
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.75
€ 149.75
Hardcover. A biography of the composer Arnold Bax (1883-1953). Documenting his life and times, it informs of the revival of Bax's music and reputation. It also discusses his music from first hand acquaintance with the revivals and recordings. Num Pages: 618 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1080. A Composer and His Times. 618 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. A biography of the composer Arnold Bax (1883-1953). Documenting his life and times, it informs of the revival of Bax's music and reputation. It also discusses his music from first hand acquaintance with the revivals and recordings. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 38. Weight: 1044.
- Publisher
- BOYE6
- Number of pages
- 618
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843832096
- ISBN
- 9781843832096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.78€ 49.06
€ 52.78
€ 49.06
hardcover. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955788826
- ISBN
- 9780955788826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.50
€ 26.99
€ 23.50
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Moyer Bell Ltd ,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559211093
- ISBN
- 9781559211093
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.80
€ 26.99
€ 18.80
Hardback. Leslie's story of talent, determination and a little bit of luck will take you on a fascinating journey from humble beginnings through this hardest of businesses to dizzying heights. Num Pages: 552 pages. BIC Classification: AVG; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1198.
- Publisher
- Faber Music Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571539307
- ISBN
- 9780571539307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.62
€ 35.99
€ 30.62
Paperback. The defintive biography of one of music's greatest legends. Num Pages: 384 pages, 3 x 8pp colour and b&w. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 26. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781444733693
- ISBN
- 9781444733693
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.83
€ 13.99
€ 11.83
Paperback. The definitive biography of the late T-Rex front man Marc Bolan. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 X 8pp colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444758795
- ISBN
- 9781444758795
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.28
€ 17.99
€ 13.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 55.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762788378
- ISBN
- 9780762788378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.65
€ 20.99
€ 17.65
Hardback. The memoir of one of the most recognizable contemporary artists in the world, a book filled with the 20th century's biggest celebrities in sport, art, sex, music, film, and more, by the bon vivant who was a principle contributor to "Playboy" for years. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 196 x 33. Weight in Grams: 69.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762778379
- ISBN
- 9780762778379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.82
€ 31.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: ACXD7; BGFA; BGLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 126. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- The New York Review of Books, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781681370606
- ISBN
- 9781681370606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.57
€ 13.99
€ 11.57
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, printed music items. BIC Classification: AN; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Limelight Editions United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574672046
- ISBN
- 9781574672046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.88
€ 45.88
paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACND; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781493009398
- ISBN
- 9781493009398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 14.88
€ 24.99
€ 14.88
Paperback. An extraordinary selection of revealing letters to and from one of the titans of 20th-century music Editor(s): Simeone, Nigel. Num Pages: 624 pages, 29 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 148 x 49. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300205442
- ISBN
- 9780300205442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.70
€ 21.99
€ 17.70
Paperback. Leo Black, a pupil of Rubbra in the 1950s, presents a full-scale study of his symphonies (the first for twenty years). A biographical sketch throws light on legends about the BBC and Rubbra; there are full programme notes on each symphony, with accounts of important non-symphonic works. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843839330
- ISBN
- 9781843839330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.64
€ 33.99
€ 28.64
Paperback. Presents the story of how a man born into poverty in London's East End went on to find stardom late in life when he was chosen to be head judge on BBC1's "Strictly Come Dancing". This title tells about his East End roots, his experiences on "Strictly Come Dancing", and also on the number 1 US show "Dancing with Stars". Num Pages: 352 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: APT; ASDR; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091928032
- ISBN
- 9780091928032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Robert Mitchum was one of Hollywood's best-loved actors. This book reveals, Mitchum was one of the few Hollywood icons whose real-life exploits were yet more compelling than his on-screen persona. It offers the life story of a man who redefined cinematic cool. Num Pages: 752 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 41. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 752
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571210107
- ISBN
- 9780571210107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.43
€ 19.99
€ 14.43
Paperback. A biography, reissued to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of her death. Series: Bloomsbury Lives of Women. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 36. Weight in Grams: 466. Series: Bloomsbury Lives of Women. 560 pages, Illustrations, ports. A biography, reissued to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of her death. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 36. Weight: 466.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 560
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408807088
- ISBN
- 9781408807088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.18
€ 21.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Have you ever wondered where comedians come from? Why is it that one person is a funny bloke down the pub while another actually makes a living by standing up in front of an audience telling jokes? And where does all that material come from? This title deals with these questions. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552166553
- ISBN
- 9780552166553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.72
€ 14.99
€ 11.72