Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. Mickey Rourke has had one of the most colourful and controversial careers in Hollywood. This lively study explores his many transformations - from his training as a Method Actor and early scene-stealing roles in 1980s classics such as Diner, to his stint as a boxer and his spectacular come-back in blockbusters like Sin City and The Wrestler. Series: Film Stars. Num Pages: 144 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 194 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844574308
- ISBN
- 9781844574308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.22
€ 30.99
€ 26.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGQ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062135520
- ISBN
- 9780062135520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.86
€ 15.99
€ 15.86
Paperback. The Eagles wrote the soundtrack to the Seventies and Eighties - and even now their albums top the charts. But backstage, there were no peaceful, easy feelings.. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 28. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- PHOENIX
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753826775
- ISBN
- 9780753826775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.42
€ 23.42
Paperback. 12 million YouTube subscribers have been waiting for Shane Dawson's memoir featuring twenty original essays-uncensored yet surprisingly sweet. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; ASZB; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781476791548
- ISBN
- 9781476791548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.87
€ 16.99
€ 16.87
Paperback. When Cream broke up in 1968 it was by no means a foregone conclusion that it would be Eric Clapton who would enjoy continued commercial success. After all, it was Jack Bruce who had the looks, and who co-wrote and sang all the band's major hits. This is a biography of Bruce. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 758. The Authorised Biography. 336 pages, illustrations. When Cream broke up in 1968 it was by no means a foregone conclusion that it would be Eric Clapton who would enjoy continued commercial success. After all, it was Jack Bruce who had the looks, and who co-wrote and sang all the band's major hits. This is a biography of Bruce. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 215 x 153 x 30. Weight: 764.
- Publisher
- Jawbone Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906002268
- ISBN
- 9781906002268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.10
€ 21.99
€ 16.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 21.
- Publisher
- The Lyons Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762782338
- ISBN
- 9780762782338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.48
€ 16.99
€ 15.48
Hardcover. The poet and author Robert Graves (1895-1985), now best known for his historical novels "I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God", thanks to the legendary BBC TV adaptation, was recognised as one of the better Edwardian and First World War poets. This biography tells his story. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 134 x 27. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791941
- ISBN
- 9781905791941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.59
€ 21.99
€ 16.59
Paperback. The uplifting best selling memoir of 2014 with a brand new chapter. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473608597
- ISBN
- 9781473608597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
Hardcover. Sidney Bechet ranks among the greatest of the early masters of jazz, up there with Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. Born of a Creole family in New Orleans, and very conscious of the evils of slavery, his genius flowered at an early age. He is acknowledged as the greatest ever player of the soprano saxophone and he also played th Num Pages: 204 pages, pictures. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Publisher
- Books of Africa Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780992686345
- ISBN
- 9780992686345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.09
€ 21.99
€ 20.09
Hardback. The jazz musician describes his teenage years as a gifted saxophonist, his friendship with John Coltrane, his performances with Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jimmy Heath, and his work as a composer for films and television. --Publisher's description. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439913338
- ISBN
- 9781439913338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.85
€ 54.85
Paperback. Born into a theatrical family, Chaplin's father died of drink while his mother, unable to bear the poverty, suffered from bouts of insanity, Chaplin embarked on a film-making career which won him immeasurable success, as well as intense controversy. This autobiography constructs the poor London childhood and his prodigious life in the movies. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141011479
- ISBN
- 9780141011479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.50
€ 14.99
€ 11.50
Paperback.
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Viking
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780670921287
- ISBN
- 9780670921287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 6.28
€ 16.99
€ 6.28
Hardback. One of the most influential and respected entertainers of Hollywood's golden age, Gene Kelly revolutionized film musicals with his innovative and timeless choreography. In the first comprehensive biography written since the legendary star's death, authors Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson disclose new details of Kelly's complex life. Series: Screen Classics. Num Pages: 560 pages, 84 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: APB; ASD; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813169347
- ISBN
- 9780813169347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.80
€ 45.80
Paperback. Bowie's pioneering sexual experimentation, cracked actor showmanship and ability to embrace every musical genre from glam rock to drum'n'bass have made him into the biggest commercial success in rock history since the Beatles and the Stones. Num Pages: 592 pages, 2x8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Revised, Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753510025
- ISBN
- 9780753510025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.48
€ 25.99
€ 18.48
Paperback. Authorised biography of influential musician/producer/cultural commentator Brian Eno - the 'Father of Ambient Music'. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: APB; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409157625
- ISBN
- 9781409157625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.56
€ 19.99
€ 15.56
Hardcover. Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) was, with Calder, Noguchi and David Smith, one of the great American sculptors of the 20th century. She created extraordinary work, from room-size installations composed of boxes to gnarled and majestic steel structures. This book tells her life story. Num Pages: 528 pages, 100 illustrations, 34 in colour. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFKB; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 248 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1092.
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500094013
- ISBN
- 9780500094013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.39
€ 32.99
€ 24.39
Hardcover. A charming autobiography from the president of the Cannes Film Festival. Translator(s): Robertson, Sarah. Num Pages: 384 pages, 42. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 196 x 45. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714861906
- ISBN
- 9780714861906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 18.93
€ 25.99
€ 18.93
Paperback. Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 photographs in plate section. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751565638
- ISBN
- 9780751565638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.28
€ 16.99
€ 13.28
Paperback. Leo Black, a pupil of Rubbra in the 1950s, presents a full-scale study of his symphonies (the first for twenty years). A biographical sketch throws light on legends about the BBC and Rubbra; there are full programme notes on each symphony, with accounts of important non-symphonic works. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843839330
- ISBN
- 9781843839330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.66
€ 42.66
Paperback. Pour yourself a cup of Rosie Lee, take the weight off your plates and prepare for a right giraffe as you read this engaging tale of, Micky Flanagan, 'an East Boy done good'. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; ASZB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784180027
- ISBN
- 9781784180027
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66