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Paperback. A biography of Ian Carr, pioneer bebop player and founding father of jazz rock in the UK. This work also draws a picture of Ian Carr's home region, the North-East of England, of literary influences such as W Somerset Maughan, of post-war continental Europe and its Bohemian arts scene, and of the London jazz world from the 1960s onwards. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845532222
ISBN
9781845532222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.93

Paperback. Keith Floyd's exuberant personality, as much as his cooking skills, has made him a favourite both as bestselling author and as television presenter. But here, for the first time, he tells his own story - and it is full of surprises. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007122813
ISBN
9780007122813
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Presents a portrait and intellectual history of novelist and filmmaker Ousmane Sembene. This book offers a comprehensive biography of Sembene and contributes a critical appraisal of his life and art in the context of the political and social influences on his work. Translator(s): Diop, Moustapha. Num Pages: 218 pages, 5 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; APFB; BGF; BGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253221513
ISBN
9780253221513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1136.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405927420
ISBN
9781405927420
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.69

Hardback. Num Pages: 332 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810869264
ISBN
9780810869264
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.88

Paperback. Read the story of Joe Dolan through his own interviews and the memories and anecdotes of his family that vividly bring to life the essence of Joe. Num Pages: 304 pages, 36 colour illustrations, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGN; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
The O'Brien Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847172198
ISBN
9781847172198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 11.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Sigma Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850589815
ISBN
9781850589815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages, 200 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AKLC1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publisher
North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781623170370
ISBN
9781623170370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.64

paperback. An epic survey of Orson Welles' life and work. It shows what it was like to be around Welles, and, what it was like to be him, in which lies the answer to the old riddle: whatever happened to Orson Welles? Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ANB; APFB; APW; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 34. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099502838
ISBN
9780099502838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

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
€ 15.08

Paperback. The biography of The Specials' Neville Staple. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Quarto Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845135423
ISBN
9781845135423
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. More antics from the much-loved TOP GEAR presenter, and the No.1 bestselling author of ON THE EDGE. Num Pages: 272 pages, 29. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Phoenix
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753825631
ISBN
9780753825631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.12

Paperback. "People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I'm on the right track. " "I believe you're here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you're just traveling through the world blindly-and there's no point to that. " "Oprah's on. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 204 x 18. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471399940
ISBN
9780471399940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.95

Paperback. At the end of the author's previous volume of autobiography, Still Standing, his brilliant comic creation Lily Savage stood on the brink of fame. In this book, Lily embraces success as to the manner born, and world domination beckons! Along the way, the stories come thick and fast. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 30. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552169875
ISBN
9780552169875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. National heroes Ant and Dec are Britain's most successful television duo. This title gives readers an insight into the genuine intimacy and refreshing sense of humour that the two TV icons share. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 x 16pp colour photographic insets. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 370.
Number of pages
400
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141038438
ISBN
9780141038438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Presents the world of rhythm and blues from the perspective of an insider. This book features anecdotes about such R&B legends as Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, and Dionne Warwick. It chronicles the 'Iceman's' journey from rural Mississippi to Chicago and the founding and eventual breakup of the legendary Impressions vocal group. Series: Black Music and Expressive Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, 41 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGK; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253217042
ISBN
9780253217042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

Paperback. Presents a biography of The Allman Brothers Band. This book features, never-before-published interviews, personal letters and correspondences. It provides information about the American rock band. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 139 x 58. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250040503
ISBN
9781250040503
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.03

Paperback. An autobiography - combining song lyrics and memories - of Ireland's greatest musical icon and national hero. Num Pages: 576 pages, integrated b/w pics throughout. BIC Classification: AVGH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340830734
ISBN
9780340830734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Balanchine ballerina Allegra Kent tells her singular story with the same originality, freshness, and grace she has brought to the stage. The book should be required reading for dancers everywhere for years to come. of photos. Num Pages: 343 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813034409
ISBN
9780813034409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.31

Paperback. How does it feel to have a Number 1 record, or to live on the road for over 300 days a year? And what happens after the hits stop? This book presents answers to these questions, as twenty-six major American hit makers of the Fifties and Sixties reveal their own fascinating stories. It includes interviews with Duane Eddy and Frankie Ford. Num Pages: 256 pages, 164 b/w photos & illus. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
Music Mentor Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780951988848
ISBN
9780951988848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 15.90

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
€ 16.06

Hardback. This lively account uncovers for the first time how great love songs came to be, and explains who the 'Galway Girl' was, or if there was a real-life 'Nancy Spain'. Learn the often surprising, sometimes bittersweet but always absorbing stories of the real women who inspired some of the world's finest love songs. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AVG; AVH; BGF; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
The Collins Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892873
ISBN
9781848892873
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.44

Paperback. A love letter to David Bowie, and a celebration of his life and his music from a lifelong fan and Rolling Stone magazine columnist. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: AV; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472241078
ISBN
9781472241078
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; AVC; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 112 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781257456
ISBN
9781781257456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

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