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Paperback. In September 1998, the author stunned the world by announcing that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This book tells his life story - from his childhood in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television and, most importantly, the years in which - with the unswerving support of his wife, family and friends. Num Pages: 320 pages, ports. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Ebury Press
Edition
1st Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
9780091885670
ISBN
9780091885670
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.80

Paperback. Presents the life of Michael Jackson.This title chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. It includes rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 137 x 24. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099547952
ISBN
9780099547952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardback. The author sheds some much-needed light on one of the most interesting anomalies in American musical history_Septimus Winner a.k.a. Alice Hawthorne. Num Pages: 328 pages, 28 b&w photographs, footnotes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845404
ISBN
9780810845404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.62

Hardcover. Num Pages: 464 pages, 855 photographs. BIC Classification: APF; BGF; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 274 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1644. Steve McQueen and the Making of Le Mans. 464 pages, 855 photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APF; BGF; WSPC. Dimension: 209 x 274 x 31. Weight: 1702.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Bentley Publishers
Edition
1st
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780837602349
ISBN
9780837602349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.68
€ 87.60

Paperback. Michael McIntyre is Britain's biggest comedy star. He has released two record-breaking DVDs, "Live and Laughing" and "Hello Wembley"; hosts his own BAFTA-nominated BBC1 series, "Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow"; and has picked up British Comedy Awards for Best Live Stand-Up and Best Male TV Comic. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 302.
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141045672
ISBN
9780141045672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. A portrait of the life and work of Benjamin Britten. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714847719
ISBN
9780714847719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.25

Paperback. Michael Palin's bestselling diaries before, during and after Monty Python. Num Pages: 752 pages, 61. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; APB; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 156 x 45. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780229010
ISBN
9781780229010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Michael Palin's bestselling diaries of the 1980s, including the filming of THE MEANING OF LIFE and A FISH CALLED WANDA. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 3JJPN; APB; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 150 x 43. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780229027
ISBN
9781780229027
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Ten years in different directions. The third volume of Michael Palin's celebrated diaries. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 44. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780225326
ISBN
9781780225326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. The bestselling and long-awaited autobiography of a national icon. Num Pages: 400 pages, 4 x Colour Plate Sections. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 144 x 28. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340961674
ISBN
9780340961674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Michael Powell lived intimately, and abundantly, with the movies - entering the business at the end of the silent era, growing up in the industry, becoming one of Britain's most respected and influential directors. This title presents his portrait. Num Pages: 736 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: 3JJ; APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 37. Weight in Grams: 910.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571204311
ISBN
9780571204311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.12

Paperback. Looks at the artistic coming of age of the greatest actress of her generation, from the homecoming float at her suburban New Jersey high school to her star-making roles in The Deer Hunter, Manhattan, and Kramer vs. Kramer. This book deals with Meryl Streep's rise stardom on the New York stage, and more. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: AN; APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 252 x 19. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571330997
ISBN
9780571330997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. .
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617136573
ISBN
9781617136573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.79

Hardback. Ringo: With a Little Help, is the first in-depth biography of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who kept the beat for an entire generation and who remains a rock icon over fifty years since the Beatles took the world by storm. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 x 8-page photo inserts. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 237 x 36. Weight in Grams: 888.
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617131202
ISBN
9781617131202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.90

Paperback. Taking account of the research, to which Vivaldi himself has made important contributions - including the discovery in 1973 of an unknown set of violin sonatas - this book examines the life and works of this remarkable musician, in their Venetian, Italian, and international settings. Series: Master Musicians Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp black and white halftones, 32 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198164975
ISBN
9780198164975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.55

Paperback. In the darkest days of World War II, English-born Greer Garson became Hollywood's most inspiring icon of strength and courage. In this first-ever biography of Garson, Troyan sweeps away the many myths that even today veil her life. Num Pages: 518 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 182 x 39. Weight in Grams: 796.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Edition
Pbk. Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813191508
ISBN
9780813191508
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.40

Paperback. Musician, political critic, and hedonist, international superstar Fela Anikulapo-Kuti created a sensation throughout his career. His music offers a perspective on race, class, and nation on both sides of the Atlantic and he synthesized a musical language while also clearing a space for political dissent and a type of counter-cultural expression. Num Pages: 352 pages, 36 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 3JJP; AVG; AVH; BGF; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 27. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566397650
ISBN
9781566397650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.75

Paperback. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple.. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDE; 1KBB; ASDL; BGFA; BTP; YFY; YNDB. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 215.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571314478
ISBN
9780571314478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.97

Paperback. William Holden, a true leading man whose career spanned more than 40 years and included over 70 films and three Academy Award nominations, won an Oscar for his role in "Stalag 17" and, after films like "Sunset Boulevard", he became one of Hollywood's most powerful stars in the late 1950s. This biography covers his life and career. Num Pages: 203 pages, photos, notes, filmography, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc United States
Number of pages
203
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786444403
ISBN
9780786444403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.00

Paperback. Tells the story of one of Britain's most iconic singers, the man who recorded the very first James Bond theme song ("From Russia with Love"), represented his country in Eurovision's Song Contest and Royal Command and recorded the international hits "Softly as I Leave You", "Born Free", "Walk Away" and "Portrait of My Love". Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 54. Weight in Grams: 604.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Titan Books
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857685612
ISBN
9780857685612
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585424689
ISBN
9781585424689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.24

Paperback. A comprehensive and meticulously researched biography that reveals the real Marilyn, revised and expanded to co-incide with the 50th anniversary of her death Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 PAGES. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780331287
ISBN
9781780331287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. In this Sunday Times bestseller Bono - the biggest rock star in the world - tells his life story, and speaks passionately about his hopes for the future. Paperback edition contains a new chapter covering LIVE8, G8 and U2's massive Vertigo Tour. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 x 8 colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division London
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340832776
ISBN
9780340832776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, colour, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 190 x 15. Weight in Grams: 624.
Publisher
Southbank Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904915119
ISBN
9781904915119
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

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