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Paperback. Describes Herskovits' attempt to make sense of his life in an alien culture, and details what Kate Bush - known alternately as 'the barmiest bird in pop', has been up to in the silent decade - since the release of her last album. This is a b format version of the satirical novel and music biography. Num Pages: 240 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846093395
ISBN
9781846093395
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.71

Paperback. How did Rock Hudson become the quintessentially rugged masculine star of 1950s and 60s Hollywood, despite his private life as a promiscuous gay man? In this essential critical guide to Hudson's career, John Mercer reassesses his star persona and performance style to reveal a more complex star identity than has hitherto been understood. Series: Film Stars. Num Pages: 168 pages, 30 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 137 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844574643
ISBN
9781844574643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.84

paperback. Offers insights into Picasso's life and work. This title reveals Picasso at the height of his powers, producing not only the costumes and sets for such Diaghilev Ballets Russes productions as Parade and Tricorne but some of his most important sculpture and paintings. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJ; ACX; AFC; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 186 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951290
ISBN
9781845951290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. A biography that establishes the complexity of Picasso's Spanish roots, his aversion to his native Malaga and his passion for Barcelona and Catalan 'modernisme'. It introduces material on the artist's early training in religious art. It provides fresh insights into the artistic failures of Picasso's father as an impetus to his sons' triumphs. Num Pages: 560 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 185 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951559
ISBN
9781845951559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

paperback. Intends to recreate the Pablo Picasso's life and work during the decade of 1907-17 - a period during which the artist and Georges Braque invented Cubism and to that extent engendered modernism. Bringing a fresh light to bear on the artist's sensationalised private life, this title presents a view of this paradoxical man of his paradoxical work. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 184 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pimlico
Condition
New
SKU
9781845951566
ISBN
9781845951566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 31.20

Paperback. Reni. Mani. Ian Brown. John Squire. These are the names that will forever be remembered for creating their defining album "The Stone Roses". The author was with them every step of the way documenting their story. In this edition of his biography, he brings the ultimate rock 'n' roll tale fully up-to-date. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 37. Weight in Grams: 698.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091948580
ISBN
9780091948580
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.82

Paperback. The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer, recording artist, and record producer continue to inspire others. This title provides insight on the legend and his music. Num Pages: 96 pages, Full Colour Photographs throughout. BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 472. Certified Guitar Player. 96 pages, Full Colour Photographs throughout. The high standards set by Chet Atkins as a performer, recording artist, and record producer continue to inspire others. This title provides insight on the legend and his music. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Country Music Hall of Fame
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780915608003
ISBN
9780915608003
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages, 35 photos. BIC Classification: AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Paul Dry Books, Inc United States
Number of pages
212
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589880634
ISBN
9781589880634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.33

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Merrell Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858946603
ISBN
9781858946603
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.19

Hardcover. The illustrated life story of the world's most beloved composer Num Pages: 288 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 285 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1212.
Publisher
Elliott & Thompson Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783962938
ISBN
9781783962938
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.12

Paperback. Sun Ra's music as it is about his passionate, often wildly unorthodox views on the galaxy, black people and spiritual matters. With the various incarnations of his inimitable Arkestra, his repertoire ranged from boogie-woogie to swing to be-bop to fusion to New Age, and his influence extended throughout the jazz and rock worlds. Num Pages: 512 pages, 8pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841950556
ISBN
9781841950556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. Miles Davis was one of the crucial influences in the development of modern jazz. This book tells the story of Miles' childhood, his depressions and his relationship with heroin as well as the more familiar public career. Num Pages: 496 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099281832
ISBN
9780099281832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. Charlie Hall was born into a working class family in 1899. In 1920 he left England to start a new life in New York. Incredibly, within a few years he had moved to Hollywood, and was appearing in films with some of the greatest silent comedy stars of all time. How did this come about? This book answers various questions about Charlie Hall. Num Pages: 208 pages, 74 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 187 x 12. Weight in Grams: 526. A Biography of Charlie Hall. 208 pages, 74 b/w illustrations. Charlie Hall was born into a working class family in 1899. In 1920 he left England to start a new life in New York. Incredibly, within a few years he had moved to Hollywood, and was appearing in films with some of the greatest silent comedy stars of all time. How did this come about? This book answers various questions about Charlie Hall. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Dimension: 241 x 187 x 12. Weight: 508.
Publisher
Brewin Books
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858584836
ISBN
9781858584836
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.00

Paperback. A wild and witty self-portrait of the author, America's 'Pope of Trash', told through intimate profiles of his favourite personalities - some famous, some unknown, some criminal, some surprisingly middle of the road. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472116154
ISBN
9781472116154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.78

Paperback. Examines the life and work of Lionel Tertis, almost solely responsible for the rise of the viola in the twentieth century. Num Pages: 456 pages, 40, 40 black and white. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 750. The First Great Virtuoso of the Viola. 456 pages, 40, 40 black and white. Examines the life and work of Lionel Tertis, almost solely responsible for the rise of the viola in the twentieth century. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGF. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 33. Weight: 734.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837909
ISBN
9781843837909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.75

Paperback. A biography that offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness. It frees Schumann from one hundred and fifty years of myth-making and unjustified psychological speculation. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300163988
ISBN
9780300163988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. Young Johnnie Walker was obsessed with music and loved to share that passion. So it wasn't long after he'd started DJing in dance halls and pubs that he got his big break: he talked his way into a slot with newly founded station Radio England - and launched his career. This autobiography tells of forty years at the heart of British broadcasting. Num Pages: 432 pages, 2 x 8 pages of colour. BIC Classification: APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141024288
ISBN
9780141024288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.40

Paperback. This fascinating autobiography of the country music legend recounts the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs of his remarkable life. Num Pages: 320 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780002740807
ISBN
9780002740807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.37

Paperback. In the summer of 1964, aged twenty, Ray Davies led the Kinks to fame with their number one hit 'You Really Got Me'. Within months, they were established among the pop elite, swamped by fans and fast becoming renowned for the rioting at their gigs. Based on countless interviews, this biography presents an intimate portrait yet of Ray Davies. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Publisher
Random House UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554080
ISBN
9780099554080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.83

Paperback. Reclusive, difficult and enigmatic, Van Morrison is a gifted singer-songwriter and an endlessly complicated man. This biography of the musician analyses the sense of place in Van Morrison work and the tortuous journey that took him from local fame in Belfast to international success. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 461.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099431831
ISBN
9780099431831
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Written by Dorothy's good friend Johnny Tudor, this fascinating first biography of a Welsh singing phenomenon is an unprecedented insight into the glitz and glamour of 1940s and '50s Hollywood. Num Pages: 224 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 3JJ; AVGN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750979009
ISBN
9780750979009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. 'My name is Michael Pennington, and I am not a comic character. I'm often mistaken for one though. You might know him by another name. Johnny Vegas.' Num Pages: 384 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
9780007382712
ISBN
9780007382712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.38

Hardcover. Raised in Queens, where he worked as a plumber while honing his guitar chops, Johnny Ramone eventually became a founding member of The Ramones, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This is Johnny Ramone's story and the story of The Ramones from start to finish, told in Johnny's own words and on his own terms. Num Pages: 176 pages, 60 full colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 660.
Publisher
Abrams Image
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810996601
ISBN
9780810996601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.77

Paperback. Radio shock-jock and "Sun" columnist, Jon Gaunt has had to overcome unimaginable hardship, solitude, bankruptcy and despair in this life. Jon Gaunt has always fought back. Behind the outspoken media personality, this is the story of self-preservation, personal growth and forgiveness. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp. BIC Classification: APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 281.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Virgin Books London
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KNW0007707
ISBN
9780753513675
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.49

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