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Biography: arts & entertainment

Paperback. Beginning with her breakthrough alongside husband Sonny Bono in the '60s, it takes in the high highs-and low lows-of the '70s, the big-screen success of the '80s, and global superstardom in the '90s, and continues right up to her comeback alongside Christina Aguilera in Burlesque. Num Pages: 272 pages, Black and White Photo Insert. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 645. All I Really Want to Do. 272 pages, Black and White Photo Insert. Beginning with her breakthrough alongside husband Sonny Bono in the '60s, it takes in the high highs-and low lows-of the '70s, the big-screen success of the '80s, and global superstardom in the '90s, and continues right up to her comeback alongside Christina Aguilera in Burlesque. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 215 x 153 x 25. Weight: 644.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Backbeat Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617134524
ISBN
9781617134524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.24

Hardback. Biography of actress Sharon Tate, wife of director Roman Polanski, who was murdered by the Manson cult forty years ago. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 pages b/w photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306818899
ISBN
9780306818899
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.08

CD-Audio. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ASZB; BGA; BGFA; BM; DN; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
CD
Publication date
2017
Edition
Unabridged edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405932455
ISBN
9781405932455
CD
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.46

Paperback. Read the story of Joe Dolan through his own interviews and the memories and anecdotes of his family that vividly bring to life the essence of Joe. Num Pages: 304 pages, 36 colour illustrations, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGN; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The O'Brien Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847172198
ISBN
9781847172198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.27

Paperback. A look at the real Westlife. This is an account of six months in the band's life as they toured the UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. It is full of first-person sections, anecdotes, revelations and unguarded photographs. Num Pages: 368 pages, 60. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 112 x 31. Weight in Grams: 214. Previously read, but remains good
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Ebury Press
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KIN0003772
ISBN
9780091884741
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. In good to very good condition. A fine reading copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
PublicAffairs New York
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KRS0014447
ISBN
9781586485177
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Editor(s): Evans, Mike. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 175 x 39. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Plexus Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Printing
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859653152
ISBN
9780859653152
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.92

Paperback. A sparkling celebration of the wit and wisdom of Linda Smith - a 'national treasure' of Radio 4 and BBC TV. Editor(s): Lakin, Warren. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 page colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 274. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton London
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KEX0204967
ISBN
9780340938478
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. She revolutionized how women looked. She banned corsets, shortened skirts and scented the world with Chanel No.5. Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel was an icon. But how closely did her carefully moulded image match the truth? Translator(s): Amphoux, Nancy. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AKB; AKTH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 550.
Publisher
Quercus
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906694241
ISBN
9781906694241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.69

Hardback. Trumpeter Joe Wilder is distinguished for his achievements in both the jazz and classical worlds. He was a founding member of the Symphony of the New World, where he played first trumpet, and he performed as lead trumpet and soloist with Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Lunceford, Dizzy Gillespie, and Count Basie. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439911273
ISBN
9781439911273
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809319992
ISBN
9780809319992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.37

Hardback. This is the first biography of jazz clarinetist Kenny Davern. Drawing from Davern's many interviews and the recollections of his friends and family, Meyer tells the story of the man and his music and why both were unique and irreplaceable. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 476 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810876927
ISBN
9780810876927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.11

Paperback. Mahler's life was a remarkably complex one, his success as a conductor continually overshadowed by his craving for recognition as a composer. Recognition which never came in his lifetime. Num Pages: 144 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Pap/Com
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780384450
ISBN
9781780384450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.50

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 60 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AVH; BGF; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 28. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Merrion Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785370700
ISBN
9781785370700
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.27

Paperback. From local Kapellmeister to international icon, Joseph Haydn achieved success by developing a musical language aimed at both the connoisseurs and amateurs of the emerging musical public. This work examines Haydn's works in relation to the aesthetic and cultural crosscurrents of his time. Editor(s): Sisman, Elaine R. Series: The Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 325 pages, music, port. BIC Classification: 1DFA; AVGC4; AVH; BGF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
325
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691057996
ISBN
9780691057996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.65
€ 42.70

Paperback. Diana Vreeland has been called the fashion editor of the twentieth century. An epic self-mythologizer, she had an incredible aura of glamour, a great eye, and a genius for life. This title includes more than 300 illustrations, photographs, and drawings, many by the fashion photographers of her time such as Louise Dahl Wolfe, Irving Penn, and more. Num Pages: 320 pages, 325 Colour. BIC Classification: AKT; BGF; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 211 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062032089
ISBN
9780062032089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.57

Paperback. Dave Van Ronk (1936-2002) was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival. This memoir of Greenwich Village in the '60 offers a first-hand account by a major player in the social and musical history of the '50s and '60s. It also features encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Joni Mitchell. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8pgs B&W photos. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Hachette Books United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306822162
ISBN
9780306822162
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.44

Hardback. This is a history spanning almost a hundred years. The author, Edward Eliscu, describes the course of his life from his family's emigration to America, his experiences in the Broadway theatre, his migration to Hollywood, and his eventual recognition as a celebrity in the entertainment field. Editor(s): Eliscu, David. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840126
ISBN
9780810840126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.47

Paperback. Presents a study of the great composer, Dmitri Shostakovich, based on reminiscences from his contemporaries. This work covers the composer's life from his early successes to his struggles under the Stalinist regime, and his international recognition as one of the leading composers of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 153 x 49. Weight in Grams: 880.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571220502
ISBN
9780571220502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. Ellen's view of life, love, and American Idol Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGF; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 107 x 17. Weight in Grams: 118.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Format
Paperback
SKU
V9781455547784
ISBN
9781455547784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.51

Hardcover. An intimate portrait of Handel's life and inner circle, modeled after one of the composer's favorite forms: the fugue. Num Pages: 496 pages, 43 illustrations; 3 maps. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 37. Weight in Grams: 972.
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393088953
ISBN
9780393088953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 36.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGL; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
A Cappella Books United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Updated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556527470
ISBN
9781556527470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.25

Paperback. Born Declan Patrick MacManus, Elvis Costello was raised in London and Liverpool, grandson of a trumpet player on the White Star Line and son of a jazz musician who became a successful radio dance band vocalist. This book describes how his career has somehow endured for almost four decades through a combination of dumb luck and animal cunning. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 41. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241968123
ISBN
9780241968123
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. A critical examination of John Wayne, the person, the actor, the film star, the political figure, and the mythic legend. It describes Wayne's film work in terms of his life, and his life in terms of movies. The text also views the cultural significance of "the phenomenon of John Wayne". Num Pages: 400 pages, 25 photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835313
ISBN
9780810835313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.38

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