Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. Tells the story of Hollywood. This book takes us from the discovery of oil in the Twenties with the story of the tycoon Edward Doheny and traces the growth of corruption through the syndicates, the mob, and the movie studios - from the beginnings of the film industry to the end, with News Corp and Rupert Murdoch. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; APF; BGF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784701291
- ISBN
- 9781784701291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Hardback. This first biography of Rudolph Ganz provides a balanced appraisal of his music and its effect on the western tradition. Illustrated. Extensive endnotes and appendixes. Num Pages: 211 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828834
- ISBN
- 9780810828834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.73
€ 107.73
Hardcover. "Modernist scholar Jed Rasula presents the first narrative history of the emergence, decline, and legacy of Dada, showing how this strange artistic phenomenon spread across Europe and then the world in the wake of the Great War, fundamentally reshaping modern culture in ways we're still struggling to understand today"-- Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; ACX; ACXJ; AGB; BGF; HBLW; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 243 x 38. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465089963
- ISBN
- 9780465089963
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.05
€ 33.99
€ 27.05
Paperback. The autobiography of the most Do-It-Yourself of punk bands, NOFX Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 black-&-white photographs. BIC Classification: APB; AVGU; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306824777
- ISBN
- 9780306824777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.21
€ 25.99
€ 18.21
Hardback. Num Pages: 1216 pages, 70 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DFG; ACND; AGB; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 254 x 100. Weight in Grams: 2482.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300210842
- ISBN
- 9780300210842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.76€ 113.52
€ 142.76
€ 113.52
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrated with an 8-page colour plate section. BIC Classification: ACX; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845198114
- ISBN
- 9781845198114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.50
€ 43.99
€ 39.50
paperback. Translator(s): Colaizzi, Giulia (Doctoral Candidate in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, University of Minnesota, USA). Num Pages: 192 pages, 373 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; APFA; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 32.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816620470
- ISBN
- 9780816620470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.60
€ 30.99
€ 27.60
Paperback. An insider's guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult film industry. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece, colour plates. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 44. Weight in Grams: 874.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780060539108
- ISBN
- 9780060539108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Jean-Michel Basquiat's transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New York's established and aspiring stars. Series: Canons. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main - Canons Imprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782114246
- ISBN
- 9781782114246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. The New York Times bestseller and hilarious behind-the-scenes story about two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2x8pg 4-c inserts. BIC Classification: AP; BGF; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476756110
- ISBN
- 9781476756110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.77
€ 13.99
€ 10.77
Paperback. The definitive biography of the celebrated composer, published in English to coincide with the centenary of his death Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 766 pages, 16 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 766
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300194111
- ISBN
- 9780300194111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.20
€ 38.20
Paperback. This is an intimate, loving portrait of Michael Jackson, illuminating the private man like never before; now fully revised and updated to include the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Num Pages: 512 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 36. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007435685
- ISBN
- 9780007435685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF; GBCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781632206701
- ISBN
- 9781632206701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.11
€ 16.99
€ 16.11
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442245365
- ISBN
- 9781442245365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.02
€ 33.99
€ 33.02
Paperback. Presents the world of rhythm and blues from the perspective of an insider. This book features anecdotes about such R&B legends as Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, and Dionne Warwick. It chronicles the 'Iceman's' journey from rural Mississippi to Chicago and the founding and eventual breakup of the legendary Impressions vocal group. Series: Black Music and Expressive Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, 41 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGK; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217042
- ISBN
- 9780253217042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56
Paperback. It's been over forty years since the tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, yet his popularity is undiminished and his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the ages is still unrivaled. This book delves into the legendary life and career of the greatest man to ever pick up a guitar. Num Pages: 368 pages, 60 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611458701
- ISBN
- 9781611458701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. "I Love Lucy" remains a popular sitcom 45 years after its debut. Written by the producer and head writer of the show Jess Oppenheimer, with his son Gregg, this book provides an insight into how the comedy was conceived and executed, and gives an account of the broadcasting industry's development. Series: Television S. Num Pages: 312 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815605843
- ISBN
- 9780815605843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.41
€ 30.41
Paperback. With sales of over 200 million albums, AC/DC is not just the biggest rock band in the world, it's a family business built by three brothers: George, Malcolm and Angus Young. This book tells the story of the trio through 11 classic songs and reveals some of the personal and creative secrets that went into their making. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp. colour plate section. BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 163 x 32. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845029388
- ISBN
- 9781845029388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1. BIC Classification: AVGL; AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Blue Rider Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780399185724
- ISBN
- 9780399185724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.35
€ 26.99
€ 20.35
Paperback. Somehow Jim Davidson transformed from foul-mouthed stand-up comic to being the face of BBC light entertainment, Chairman of the British Forces Foundation and close friend of Prince Charles. This autobiography details this remarkable change. It re-evaluates his life in a critical and self-aware manner. Num Pages: 368 pages, 32. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 34. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091883126
- ISBN
- 9780091883126
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.91
€ 21.99
€ 16.91
Hardback. Known as 'the Girl from Donegal', Bridie Gallagher was Ireland's first truly international pop star. Over a 50-year career she sang at sell-out concerts everywhere from small halls across Ireland to leading venues such as the London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, the Lincoln Centre in New York and Sydney's Opera House. Num Pages: 271 pages, Colour and b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGN; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 850.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781848892576
- ISBN
- 9781848892576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 22.99€ 18.38
€ 22.99
€ 18.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2-color illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 369 x 14. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408842157
- ISBN
- 9781408842157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.86
€ 19.99
€ 14.86
Paperback. Neil Young is one of rock and roll's most important, influential and enigmatic figures. This work presents a story of Young's incredible life and career: from his childhood in Canada to the founding of folk-rock pioneers Buffalo Springfield, the bleary conglomeration of Crazy Horse and the monstrous success of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Num Pages: 800 pages, 16. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 46. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099443582
- ISBN
- 9780099443582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.28
€ 25.99
€ 18.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 30. Weight in Grams: 334. Paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. NAIL
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KRF0022514
- ISBN
- 9780141014289
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99