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Paperback. In the spring of 1969, the inauspicious release of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's "Trout Mask Replica", a double-album featuring 28 stream-of-consciousness songs filled with abstract rhythms and guttural bellows, dramatically altered the pop landscape. This book examines how Beefheart's opus is informed by a variety of diverse sources. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 121 x 33. Weight in Grams: 156. Series: 33 1/3. 144 pages. In the spring of 1969, the inauspicious release of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's "Trout Mask Replica", a double-album featuring 28 stream-of-consciousness songs filled with abstract rhythms and guttural bellows, dramatically altered the pop landscape. This book examines how Beefheart's opus is informed by a variety of diverse sources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Dimension: 165 x 121 x 33. Weight: 154.
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780826427816
ISBN
9780826427816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.27

Paperback. Jo Brand continues her extraordinary story in the second volume of her autobiography Num Pages: 416 pages, 2 x 8pp col. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294. Paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. BRAND
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
KRF0022571
ISBN
9780755355280
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Juanita Slusher, aka Candy Barr was once a notorious burlesque dancer known for her athletic choreography and live music accompaniment, commanding as much as $2,000 a week in 1950s Vegas. But growing up as Juanita, her troubled life began when her sister sold her virginity for a dollar. This book presents her story. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589793415
ISBN
9781589793415
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.73

Paperback. Famous comedian, funniest judge on "Britain's Got Talent", irresistible ladykiller and high-achieving sportsman, the author is a man of many talents. Launched to fame with the record-breaking "Little Britain", his characters - Lou, Florence, Emily, amongst others - became embedded in our shared popular culture. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Penguin Group
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241957721
ISBN
9780241957721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. In 2014, Forbes listed Calvin Harris as the world's highest paid DJ for the second year running and he has just scored his fifth number one hit - and his third this year. But just who is Calvin Harris? This biography of the chart-topping sensation, charts Harris' journey from struggling musician to international superstar. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845029678
ISBN
9781845029678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

paperback. Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans's witty memoir about embracing middle age. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APT; APW; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 236 x 35. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Condition
New
SKU
9781780229201
ISBN
9781780229201
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 5.70

Hardcover. Num Pages: 172 pages, Colour Photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Insight Editions, Div of Palace Publishing Group, LP United States
Edition
1ST
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608872022
ISBN
9781608872022
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.56

Paperback. Written for fans of wine, travel, and the rich and famous, California Celebrity Vineyards is a fascinating journey that will delight, charm, and educate your palate and your knowledge of winemaking. Num Pages: 304 pages, 250 Colour Images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BGFA; TVSW; WBXD1; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 305 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1056.
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783059478
ISBN
9781783059478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.68

Paperback. The story of the night club impresario whose wildly successful interracial club, Cafe Society, changed the American artistic landscape forever Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 456 pages, 75 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 215 x 35. Weight in Grams: 656.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252081811
ISBN
9780252081811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Paperback. Lauren Bacall is the epitome of style, grace and wit - a timeless icon Num Pages: 512 pages, 24pp b/w photos, 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Headline
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755313518
ISBN
9780755313518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 3JJ; APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Publisher
Bonnier Books Ltd
SKU
9781910536698
ISBN
9781910536698
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 5.80

Paperback. Reflections from the legendary R & B deejay whose signature sound seared the airwaves Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 216 pages, 19 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: APW; AVGQ; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780252076848
ISBN
9780252076848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Paperback. Bruno Walter, one of the twentieth century's greatest conductors, lived a fascinating life in difficult times. This book is a biography of Walter. It tells of Walter's close friendship with Gustav Mahler, his relations with Thomas Mann and his family, and his romantic involvement with the soprano Delia Reinhardt. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; AVGC4; BGF; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803290082
ISBN
9780803290082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. The eagerly anticipated and highly entertaining memoirs of Strictly Come Dancing's most popular judge. Num Pages: 368 pages, 3 x 8 colour pp. BIC Classification: ASD; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755364091
ISBN
9780755364091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. Presents the tale of a cheeky little sod from Salford called Jason growing up surrounded by his properly most definitely shameless family and his discovery that being funny might actually get him somewhere. It's about being part of a big, northern, working-class family forever struggling with money, but never short on laughs or misadventures. Num Pages: 336 pages, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 123 x 22. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091939069
ISBN
9780091939069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782194637
ISBN
9781782194637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.39

Paperback. The definitive biography of one of the most important songwriters and performers of the last three decades. Num Pages: 754 pages, 2 x 8pp b&w glossy illustrations. BIC Classification: AVG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1046.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415969284
ISBN
9780415969284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 434 pages, 240 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AV; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 31. Weight in Grams: 738.
Publisher
Music Mentor Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956267986
ISBN
9780956267986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 23.06

Paperback. The definitive source of firsthand information on the early life of the great Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950) Num Pages: 640 pages, 132ill. BIC Classification: AN; ASD; BGFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 39. Weight in Grams: 956.
Publisher
Duke University Press Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
2nd Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822312956
ISBN
9780822312956
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. Interweaves discussion of a compelling music with tender and balanced accounts of Benjamin Britten's intense friendships with adolescent boys. This book explores how these relationships helped Britten maintain links with his own happy childhood and the profound influence they had on him. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JJP; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571228409
ISBN
9780571228409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

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