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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. This lavishly illustrated book chronicles Liszt's life and times with the help of many rare photographs and contemporary prints. Num Pages: 176 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Pap/Com
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780388717
- ISBN
- 9781780388717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.48
€ 17.99
€ 14.48
Paperback. Igor Stravinsky was a celebrity composer in an increasingly celebrity-obsessed age. He was a true modern, a man of his time. Stravinsky's extraordinary music reflected and shaped his own times, and resonates with audiences even today. Stravinsky tells of a colourful life lived against the backdrop of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780234946
- ISBN
- 9781780234946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.27
€ 17.99
€ 14.27
Hardcover. A biography of Ignaz Friedman that offers the reader the behind and the between of the life and career of this extraordinary pianist. It examines Friedman's life as a cultured Jewish musician in Poland; his studies in Leipzig and Vienna; his relationship with Manya Friedman; and, his performing career, teaching, and retirement in Australia. Num Pages: 416 pages, 21 b&w illus., 10 music exx. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780253353108
- ISBN
- 9780253353108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.42
€ 71.42
Paperback. * The definitive biography of one of rock's most extraordinary legends Num Pages: 464 pages, Section: 24, b/w and colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 32. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751538106
- ISBN
- 9780751538106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. The long awaited story of one of Britain's greatest comic legends. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 33. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KEX0296129
- ISBN
- 9780007177851
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Most Hollywood biographies are little more than 500-page musings on the 'when-I-met..' theme, filled with famous names, love affairs and cliches of a 'meteoric rise' or 'tragic fall'. Bruce Campbell's If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor is the boisterous antidote to such convention. Num Pages: 368 pages, over 200 b/w photos throughout. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 29. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845134747
- ISBN
- 9781845134747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.36
€ 34.36
Hardcover. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1DN; APF; BGF; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788763539784
- ISBN
- 9788763539784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.32€ 40.76
€ 50.32
€ 40.76
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786061355
- ISBN
- 9781786061355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.93
€ 13.99
€ 10.93
Paperback. A biography that contains exclusive material and interviews on Leonard Cohen - singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and novelist. It explores various facets of Cohen's life. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 41. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099549321
- ISBN
- 9780099549321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.11
€ 19.99
€ 15.11
paperback. "I'm in the Band" charts White Zombie's rise from the gritty music scene of New York's Lower East Side in the 80s to arena headliners during the 90s alternative-explosion that followed, while sharing the unlikely story of a female musician who won the respect and adoration of male metal musicians and fans. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 281 x 13. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Counterpoint United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781593762995
- ISBN
- 9781593762995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.28
€ 36.99
€ 27.28
Paperback. Pop manager Simon Napier-Bell had enough of pop groups. He'd had enough of the constant grief at home with his two ex-boyfriends bickering and bleeding him dry; and most of all he'd had enough of the music biz. But then he simultaneously fell in love with a passion - the Far East; and a dynamic duo - George and Andrew - jointly called Wham! Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091897628
- ISBN
- 9780091897628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.55
€ 21.99
€ 17.55
Hardcover. The author is one of Scotland's most recognisable faces. Best known for playing Jamesie Cotter in Rab C Nesbitt, he is also famed for appearing in much-loved Scottish comedies Scotch & Wry and Naked Video, as well as for writing the classic comedy-drama The Steamie. In this revealing autobiography, he tells his life story. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 pp black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845028893
- ISBN
- 9781845028893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.50
€ 19.99
€ 14.50
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
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: AVGU; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 28. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439159750
- ISBN
- 9781439159750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.44
€ 20.99
€ 19.44
Paperback. A candid memoir by a much-loved singer and songwriter, the late, great Dan Hicks, best known for the songs 'I Scare Myself and 'Canned Music , recorded with His Hot Licks. Elvis Costello has indeed written a foreword for it! Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVH; AVRL1; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 150. .
- Publisher
- Jawbone Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911036234
- ISBN
- 9781911036234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.82
€ 19.99
€ 14.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 466 pages, 24. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 203 x 27. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Plume
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780147516282
- ISBN
- 9780147516282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.33
€ 18.99
€ 18.33
Paperback. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our time-the late Nina Simone Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332. The Autobiography of Nina Simone. 192 pages, illustrations. "Ms. Simone's vocal and piano style make her a culture unto herself." --New York Times. A gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, Nina Simone (1933-2003) changed the face of both music and race relations in America. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight: 256.
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306813276
- ISBN
- 9780306813276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.43
€ 19.99
€ 17.43
Paperback. 'I Know This Much' - by Gary Kemp, Spandau Ballet's prime mover - is simply the freshest, most exciting and best-written memoir to arrive for years. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 col plates (16pp). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007323319
- ISBN
- 9780007323319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.60
€ 14.99
€ 12.60
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
€ 17.99€ 17.38
€ 17.99
€ 17.38
Paperback. A personal memoir of the bestselling, legendary singer and guitarist Jim Croce, told by those who knew him best Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 pages black-&-white photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 141 x 30. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306821783
- ISBN
- 9780306821783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.34
€ 25.99
€ 19.34
Hardcover. A major figure in American blues and folk music, Big Bill Broonzy (1903-58) left his Arkansas Delta home after World War I, headed north, and became the leading Chicago blues-man of the 1930s. This title traces Big Bill's career from his rise as a nationally prominent blues star, including his historic 1938 appearance at Carnegie Hall. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226717456
- ISBN
- 9780226717456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.08
€ 32.99
€ 26.08
Paperback. A major figure in American blues and folk music, Big Bill Broonzy (1903-58) left his Arkansas Delta home after World War I, headed north, and became the leading Chicago bluesman of the 1930s. This book traces Big Bill's career from his rise as a nationally prominent blues star to his influential role in the post-World War II folk revival. Num Pages: 366 pages, 31 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 168 x 20. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226007090
- ISBN
- 9780226007090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.77
€ 24.77
Hardback. Creator of favorite tunes such as "I'm in the Mood for Love" and "On the Sunny Side of the Street", Jimmy McHugh was a one-man history of twentieth-century popular music. This biography of McHugh captures the significant contributor to American songwriting. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252034657
- ISBN
- 9780252034657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 40.07
€ 42.99
€ 40.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062190840
- ISBN
- 9780062190840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.70
€ 13.99
€ 10.70