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Paperback. This book tells the first story of the life and works for Scott Joplin. In its expanded second edition, the book goes far beyond the original publication in uncovering details of the composer's life and insights into his music. Num Pages: 456 pages, 65 images and 140 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199740321
- ISBN
- 9780199740321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.61
€ 74.61
paperback. Since his death in 1896, William Morris has come to be regarded as one of the giants of the Victorian era. The author has managed to encompass all the different facets of Morris' complex character, shedding light on his immense creative powers as artist and designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, stained glass, and as a poet, and novelist. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: ACVN; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Publisher
- Faber And Faber Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571255597
- ISBN
- 9780571255597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 33.29
€ 52.99
€ 33.29
Paperback. The inside of the author's head is a strange and mysterious place. This title lets you climb inside and wander around. It shows you just how his mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ASZG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Channel 4
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905026593
- ISBN
- 9781905026593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.66
€ 16.99
€ 12.66
Hardcover. In Paris and London, Diaghilev drew together a talented group of artists such as Picasso, Bakst and Fokine, as well as dancers like Nijinsky, Lifar and Karsavina, and the composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. This book examines Diaghilev's destructive and tempestuous affair with his protege Nijinsky and his friendship with Jean Cocteau. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 B&W and colour. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791910
- ISBN
- 9781905791910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.90
€ 26.99
€ 18.90
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
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
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
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780715649985
- ISBN
- 9780715649985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.33
€ 13.99
€ 11.33
Paperback. A biography of the young Orson Welles, from his prodigious childhood and youth, his triumphs with the Mercury Theatre, to the making of "Citizen Kane". Num Pages: 656 pages, 1. BIC Classification: APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 43. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 656
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099462514
- ISBN
- 9780099462514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.00
€ 19.99
€ 15.00
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
€ 24.99
€ 17.33
Paperback. This is the story of Alex James's transition from a leading light of the Britpop movement in the 1990s, to gentleman farmer, artisan cheese-maker and father of five. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007453146
- ISBN
- 9780007453146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.41
€ 14.99
€ 11.41
Paperback. An extraordinary selection of revealing letters to and from one of the titans of 20th-century music Editor(s): Simeone, Nigel. Num Pages: 624 pages, 29 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGFA; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 148 x 49. Weight in Grams: 826.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300205442
- ISBN
- 9780300205442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.98
€ 23.99
€ 17.98
Paperback. In 1965, one song defined a generation caught the questing spirit of the era and changed the rules of the possible in popular music for all time. This book captures the heady atmosphere of the recording studio in 1965 as witnessed by many clustered around the mercurial genius from Minnesota. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571223862
- ISBN
- 9780571223862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.04
€ 17.99
€ 13.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: ASZB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 218 x 13. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613747469
- ISBN
- 9781613747469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.71
€ 23.99
€ 22.71
Paperback. The incredible life story of international film star and screen legend, Sophia Loren. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 x 8pp colour. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471140747
- ISBN
- 9781471140747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.74
€ 13.99
€ 10.74
Paperback. The complete inside story of one of the biggest bands of the Merseybeat era. Num Pages: 208 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445656328
- ISBN
- 9781445656328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.91
€ 19.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. 'Someone called and said Kurt died. I just f*****g lost it.' Num Pages: 400 pages, (1x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 196 x 30. Weight in Grams: 292. Very good copy.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- SKU
- KEX0270440
- ISBN
- 9780007391233
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 11.99€ 4.99
€ 11.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Representing a historical cross-section of performance and training in Western music since the seventeenth century, this book brings to light the private and performance lives of five remarkable women musicians and composers. Num Pages: 264 pages, 21 black and white photographs, 11 musical examples. BIC Classification: AV; BGF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252080098
- ISBN
- 9780252080098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.82
€ 32.99
€ 29.82
Paperback. In hardback MY PRODIGAL SON received a huge amount of press attention, including a high-profile three-day serialisation in The Times, TV appearances on Richard and Judy and The Sharon Osbourne Show, and interviews on Woman's Hour and Simon Mayo's Radio 5 show Num Pages: 272 pages, 2x8pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755316090
- ISBN
- 9780755316090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.78
€ 14.99
€ 11.78
Paperback. The definitive autobiography from the nation's best-loved broadcaster. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 238. Some Shelf Wear Very Good
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- SKU
- KDK0015969
- ISBN
- 9780752881751
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In April 2016 the world lost a music legend. This is the biography of the iconic composer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - the inimitable Prince. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409169222
- ISBN
- 9781409169222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.00
€ 13.99
€ 11.00
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860497292
- ISBN
- 9781860497292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
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€ 16.54
€ 23.99
€ 16.54
Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 108.
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629631035
- ISBN
- 9781629631035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.36
€ 13.99
€ 13.36
Paperback. Film legend and British icon Sir Michael Caine's major new autobiography. Num Pages: 416 pages, 32pp colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 151 x 34. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444700039
- ISBN
- 9781444700039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39