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Paperback. Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright (b. 1973) is famous around the world for his multi-faceted musical style, shown through both his recorded output and his engaging live performances. In this book, Katherine Williams combines aspects of his life story with scholarly readings drawn from several methodologies. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 142 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781795194
- ISBN
- 9781781795194
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.82
€ 42.82
Hardback. This first biography of Rudolph Ganz provides a balanced appraisal of his music and its effect on the western tradition. Illustrated. Extensive endnotes and appendixes. Num Pages: 211 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810828834
- ISBN
- 9780810828834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.73
€ 107.73
Paperback. Roy Orbison's music - whether heard in his own recordings or in cover versions of his songs - is a significant part of contemporary American culture despite the fact that he died almost a generation ago. This book looks at the long span of Orbison's career and probes into the uniqueness of his songs, singing, and performance style. Series: Sound Matters. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592130375
- ISBN
- 9781592130375
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. A compelling testament to Rory Gallagher and the musical life of a shy and retiring working-class hero, distinguished by his check shirts and his astounding dexterity on acoustic and electric guitar - the guitarist and blues man who blazed a trail for others to follow. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133. .
- Publisher
- Gill
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848893184
- ISBN
- 9781848893184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. A candid, no-holds-barred romp through forty years of drugs, sex and rock n roll Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330445047
- ISBN
- 9780330445047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
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
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Roger Waters: The Man Behind the Wall is the first full biography of the author of Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and, of course, The Wall. Num Pages: 296 pages, Two 8-page color photo inserts. BIC Classification: 3JJP; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617136689
- ISBN
- 9781617136689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.95
€ 21.99
€ 20.95
Paperback. Rod Stewart was born the working-class son of a Scottish plumber in North London. Despite some early close shaves with a number of diverse career paths, ranging from gravedigging to professional football, it was music that truly captured his heart - and he never looked back. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 384 pages, 4 x 8 page picture sections. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 32. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099574750
- ISBN
- 9780099574750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.10
€ 13.99
€ 11.10
Paperback. Aerosmith's Joe Perry opens up for the first time to tell the wild, remarkably candid inside story of his lifein the band Num Pages: 432 pages, 16pp Colour Plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471138621
- ISBN
- 9781471138621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. Car racer, car collector and all-round car enthusiast, Brian Johnson is an incurable, certifiable petrolhead who can't remember a time when four wheels didn't feature as large in his life as music. This autobiography tells the story of this man with an insatiable appetite for life and a glimpse into the extraordinary world of AC/DC. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp colour photographic inset. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141043517
- ISBN
- 9780141043517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. New adventures in Rock and Roll. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444775518
- ISBN
- 9781444775518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.12
€ 13.99
€ 11.12
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€ 26.96
€ 31.99
€ 26.96
Paperback. Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, Robin Williams became the genial face of family comedy. Emily Herbert's sensitive and thoughtful biography celebrates his genius and attempts to understand what drove such a gifted man to so tragic an end. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784183004
- ISBN
- 9781784183004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. A master of modern European cinema and a key figure in the Italian neorealist movement, Roberto Rossellini had one of the longest and most varied careers of all major directors. This book presents an overview of Rossellini's works and examines key issues and themes covering various phases of his career. Editor(s): Forgacs, David; Lutton, Sarah; Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- British Film Institute
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851707952
- ISBN
- 9780851707952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.44
€ 48.99
€ 41.44
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
€ 35.02
€ 35.02
Hardcover. Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, he began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. This book tells the story of this multifaceted genius, set in the context of the political and social revolutions of his time. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 280 pages, 23 halftones, 8 line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284699
- ISBN
- 9780226284699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.78
€ 41.99
€ 32.78
paperback. Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends. Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told .. until now. Num Pages: 400 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harpercollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007514892
- ISBN
- 9780007514892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. The Twilight Saga may have made 'R-Patz' a household name - and earned him a spot on the bedroom walls of teenage girls around the world - but gone are the days when he was just seen as a pretty face. He is carving a formidable reputation as a serious actor, artist and ambassador - a true modern day matinee idol. This is his unofficial biography. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784186036
- ISBN
- 9781784186036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.50
€ 16.99
€ 15.50
Paperback. Robert Mitchum was one of Hollywood's best-loved actors. This book reveals, Mitchum was one of the few Hollywood icons whose real-life exploits were yet more compelling than his on-screen persona. It offers the life story of a man who redefined cinematic cool. Num Pages: 752 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 41. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 752
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571210107
- ISBN
- 9780571210107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
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
€ 23.99€ 16.69
€ 23.99
€ 16.69
Paperback. Offers a combination of photographs and text covering Robbie Williams' 2001 UK and European tour. This work provides a portrait of Robbie's life - the backstage dramas, the writing sessions, the exhaustion of touring, the bonding with the band, the meat-hungry press packs, the times with friends, the moments alone.. away from the crowds. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear and some wear to the cover.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Edition
- Updated ed.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KTG0011090
- ISBN
- 9780091884734
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Who is that hairy guy in the green Speedo? Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Blackfriars
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349134185
- ISBN
- 9780349134185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Hardback. Ringo: With a Little Help, is the first in-depth biography of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who kept the beat for an entire generation and who remains a rock icon over fifty years since the Beatles took the world by storm. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 x 8-page photo inserts. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 237 x 36. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617131202
- ISBN
- 9781617131202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.67
€ 35.99
€ 33.67
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Hal Leonard Corporation
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617136573
- ISBN
- 9781617136573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.93
€ 22.93