Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. Surprising, frank and darkly funny memoir by a much loved comedy actor and writer. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473620889
- ISBN
- 9781473620889
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Profiles twenty-two of the most gifted and self-destructive talents in rock history. This book offers intimate portraits of rock stars, from Brian Wilson to Syd Barrett, the Rolling Stones to Neil Young, Iggy Pop to Lou Reed, and others. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571232710
- ISBN
- 9780571232710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.04
€ 17.99
€ 13.04
Hardback. Rising from obscurity to leading roles and Oscar nominations, the author has been both celebrated and vilified in the media; survived marriages, divorces, and a string of romances; was named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine; and suffered public humiliation over his drug and alcohol issues. This book offers a close-up look at the man. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 Page Four Colour Insert. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062219572
- ISBN
- 9780062219572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.46
€ 30.99
€ 25.46
Paperback. Born in Louisiana to a family legacy of great courage and greater madness, Jerry Lee Lewis was torn throughout his life between a harsh Pentecostal God and the Devil of alcohol, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. At twenty-one, he recorded "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", which propelled him to stardom. Series: Penguin Magnum Collection. Num Pages: 288 pages, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Re-issue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141041858
- ISBN
- 9780141041858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.35
€ 17.99
€ 13.35
Paperback. Written for fans of wine, travel, and the rich and famous, California Celebrity Vineyards is a fascinating journey that will delight, charm, and educate your palate and your knowledge of winemaking. Num Pages: 304 pages, 250 Colour Images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BGFA; TVSW; WBXD1; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 305 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783059478
- ISBN
- 9781783059478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.48
€ 26.99
€ 20.48
Hardcover. Part celebrity memoir and part self-help book, Better than New goes behind the scenes with an entrepreneurial single mum who worked her way from waitress/real estate agent to home renovation expert, preservationist, and television star. Num Pages: 224 pages, 75 colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 328 x 24. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Publisher
- Artisan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781579656676
- ISBN
- 9781579656676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 20.59
€ 29.99
€ 20.59
Hardback. Comprising a brief biography and chapters written by those who worked with him, such as Janet Baker and Alfred Brendel, this is a celebration of an exceptional, creative life. Editor(s): Simeone, Nigel; Tyrrell, John. Num Pages: 336 pages, 44 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843839668
- ISBN
- 9781843839668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.88
€ 40.99
€ 33.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF; BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062333179
- ISBN
- 9780062333179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.28
€ 19.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. Memoir from a much-loved film and TV star that really is the new The Moon's a Balloon Num Pages: 320 pages, 8pp b/w and 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755314614
- ISBN
- 9780755314614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.78
€ 14.99
€ 11.78
Hardcover. A Companion to Steven Spielberg provides an authoritative collection of essays exploring the achievements and legacy of one of the most influential film directors of the modern era. Editor(s): Morris, Nigel. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Film Directors. Num Pages: 536 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; APFB; BGF; KNTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1062.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118726914
- ISBN
- 9781118726914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.99
€ 205.99
Paperback. 'The figure looking back at me was little more than a skeleton with just a thin layer of tissue paper for skin, drawn over the stick-like bones. I stood staring for a good couple of minutes, considering what I'd become. And my verdict? Brilliant, I thought. It's been worth every moment of all that hard work.' Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; VFJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244. The True Story of My Lifelong Battle With Anorexia. 288 pages. 'The figure looking back at me was little more than a skeleton with just a thin layer of tissue paper for skin, drawn over the stick-like bones. I stood staring for a good couple of minutes, considering what I'd become. And my verdict? Brilliant, I thought. It's been worth every moment of all that hard work.'. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGFA; VFJJ. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 21. Weight: 248.
- Publisher
- John Blake
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857826616
- ISBN
- 9781857826616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.68
€ 14.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. A collection of photography and stories that capture the rage, love, optimism, darkness, and determination that shape author's work. It offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to survive, connect, and find a happy ending-a search that fuels the author's being. Num Pages: 224 pages, Colour Photos and Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 207 x 15. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062061881
- ISBN
- 9780062061881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.95
€ 19.99
€ 15.95
Paperback. The astonishing and wildly entertaining memoir of Nile Rodgers: legendary producer and co-founder of the band Chic. Num Pages: 336 pages, Section: 24, colour photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 123 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751542776
- ISBN
- 9780751542776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.41
€ 17.99
€ 13.41
Paperback. Nina Auerbach brilliantly reveals the Ellen Terry whose roles, on stage and off, embodied everything that a rapidly changing world exhorted women to be. Series: New Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 528 pages, 86 illus. BIC Classification: ANB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780812216134
- ISBN
- 9780812216134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.22
€ 41.99
€ 37.22
Paperback. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our time-the late Nina Simone Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332. The Autobiography of Nina Simone. 192 pages, illustrations. "Ms. Simone's vocal and piano style make her a culture unto herself." --New York Times. A gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, Nina Simone (1933-2003) changed the face of both music and race relations in America. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight: 256.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306813276
- ISBN
- 9780306813276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.39
€ 19.99
€ 16.39
Paperback. A window on to the extraordinary world of Noddy Holder, the much-loved Slade frontman, in his own words. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 200 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472119674
- ISBN
- 9781472119674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.81
€ 14.99
€ 11.81
paperback. As lead singer and extraordinary frontman of Slade, Noddy Holder was one of the most successful musicians of the '70s and '80s. This autobiography tells us his life story, from growing up in the Midlands, to performing in the working men's clubs. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APT; AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 22. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091875039
- ISBN
- 9780091875039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.79
€ 20.99
€ 16.79
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; AVGT; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Publisher
- Dey Street Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062474100
- ISBN
- 9780062474100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.20
€ 29.99
€ 25.20
Paperback. Tells the story of the remarkable life and career of John A. Lomax, pioneering American folklorist, canny businessman, influential educator, and patriarch of an extended family of artists, performers, and scholars. Series: Folklore & Society. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGH; BGF; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 32. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780252069710
- ISBN
- 9780252069710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.05€ 52.77
€ 53.05
€ 52.77
paperback. Now available in paperback, Mozart is a brilliant study of the great composer's life and creative genius, written by one of the most important social thinkers of our time. In Mozart, Elias provides insight into this case of tragic conflict between personal creativity and the tastes of a society which sought to control it. Editor(s): Schroter, Michael. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745614106
- ISBN
- 9780745614106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.10
€ 22.10
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 60 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVRL1; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Schiffer
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764350481
- ISBN
- 9780764350481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.20
€ 31.99
€ 21.20
Paperback. Chronicles a significant period in American cultural history and race relations, as it glorifies the popularized home of the Lindy Hop, and the birthplace of such memorable dance fads as the Big Apple, Shag, Truckin', Peckin', Susie Q, Charleston, Peabody, Black Bottom, Cake Walk, Boogie Woogie, Shimmy, and tap dancing. Editor(s): Jensen, Evette. Num Pages: 261 pages, 52 b&w illustrations, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ASD; ASZH; AVGJ; BGF; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566398497
- ISBN
- 9781566398497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.61
€ 33.99
€ 30.61
Paperback. Kagan unlocks the mind behind the making of these diverse and groundbreaking hits-appraising each work's appeal while placing it in the context of Zemeckis's career. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 177 x 14. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878332939
- ISBN
- 9780878332939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.89
€ 19.99
€ 19.89
Paperback. Offers an in-depth account of the life of Marilyn Monroe. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 x 8pp plate section. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books UK, Random House Group
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753541258
- ISBN
- 9780753541258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95