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Biography: arts & entertainment

Hardback. Series: Palgrave Studies in Comedy. Num Pages: 141 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 6 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ASZB; BGF; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137596277
ISBN
9781137596277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.64

Paperback.
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292725843
ISBN
9780292725843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99

Paperback. Bestselling author and award-winning actor Shirley MacLaine invites readers to share in her quest for spiritual, physical and personal harmony and truth. This is a provocative and enlightening synthesis of what Shirley has discovered in her years of searching for a deeper meaning in her life. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847392046
ISBN
9781847392046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.27

Hardback. Translator(s): Leon, Fernando Gonzalez de. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 167 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bucknell University Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611483185
ISBN
9781611483185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: BGF. Dimension: 155 x 233 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1008.
Publisher
W&N
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780297609490
ISBN
9780297609490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.69

Hardback. This is the first biography of the musician, conductor, and director Sarah Caldwell, an indomitable force for opera in America, and the first woman to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGC9; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810859470
ISBN
9780810859470
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.11

Paperback. This is the first biography of the musician, conductor, and director Sarah Caldwell, an indomitable force for opera in America, and the first woman to conduct at the Metropolitan Opera. Num Pages: 334 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; AVGC9; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861107
ISBN
9780810861107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 113.17

Paperback. A riveting portrait of the great Sarah Bernhardt from acclaimed writer Robert Gottlieb Series: Jewish Lives. Num Pages: 256 pages, 94 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: ANB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Yale University Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300192599
ISBN
9780300192599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.29

Paperback. "In all my whole career the Brick House was one of the toughest joints I ever played in. It was the honky-tonk where levee workers would congregate every Saturday night and trade with the gals who'd s Num Pages: 248 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Hachette Books United States
Edition
Revised
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306802768
ISBN
9780306802768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 15.90

Hardback. Bernard Vorhaus recalls his days as a writer and director of silent films. Working for Paramount and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Vorhaus crossed paths with many Hollywood stars, such as Greta Garbo and John Wayne. A pioneer, he was the first director to use flash-backs in the storyline of a film. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810838673
ISBN
9780810838673
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 270 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: AVGT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
IP Verlag Germany
Number of pages
270
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9783931624446
ISBN
9783931624446
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 17.81

Paperback. Described as "the hardest-working man in show business" James Brown's life story is that of a conscientious performer and consummate professional with a fascinating and controversial personal life. Anecdotes from a forty-year friendship and details of his life "at home" are featured in this comprehensive biography of The Godfather of Soul. Num Pages: 288 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599219646
ISBN
9781599219646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.46

Hardcover. Who was the greatest of all American guitarists? Bob Dylan called Davis "one of the wizards of modern music." This book takes readers through Davis' difficult beginning as the blind son of sharecroppers in the Jim Crow South to his decision to become an ordained Baptist minister and his move to New York in the early 1940s, and more. Num Pages: 344 pages, 30 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 237 x 32. Weight in Grams: 668.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226234106
ISBN
9780226234106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 28.00

Paperback. * The frank, shocking and inspiring autobiography of Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers - 'the world's biggest band' (MOJO) * 'Book of the Year' N.M.E. Num Pages: 480 pages, Section: 32, colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 35. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9780751535662
ISBN
9780751535662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.38

Paperback. .
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860497292
ISBN
9781860497292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.53

CD-Audio. A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect, Anna Kendrick. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Edition
Unabridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9781508213543
ISBN
9781508213543
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.93

Paperback. Sean Connery's personification of secret agent James Bond invigorated Britain and its cinema, allowing a cash-strapped, morale-sapped country in decline to fancy itself still a player on the world stage. This title is both a biography of a star and an investigation of what can happen to a man when the images he creates take over his life. Num Pages: 368 pages, ports. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 23. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571238088
ISBN
9780571238088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. A fascinating "oral history" of the actor-director, with countless interviews with family, friends and colleagues and the ex-Mr Madonna himself. Num Pages: 512 pages, 75 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 33. Weight in Grams: 407.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Main
SKU
KIN0004630
ISBN
9780571215492
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations, facsims., ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 45. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571225002
ISBN
9780571225002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. The Only Way is Essex star Lauren Goodger reveals all about her rollercoaster life behind the headlines Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444770209
ISBN
9781444770209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. A warm and charming memoir from the cult creator of Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Num Pages: 464 pages, 16pp b&w images. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 316. 448 pages, illustrations. A warm and charming memoir from the cult creator of Bagpuss, the Clangers and Ivor the Engine. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGFA. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29. Weight: 334.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847678416
ISBN
9781847678416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The New York Times bestseller and hilarious behind-the-scenes story about two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2x8pg 4-c inserts. BIC Classification: AP; BGF; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781476756110
ISBN
9781476756110
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. An autobiography, in which the author - painter, photographer, sculptor, film maker and writer - relates the story of his life, from his childhood determination to be an artist and his technical drawing classes in a Brooklyn high school, to the glamorous and heady days of Paris in the 1940s. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: ACX; AGB; AJB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141195506
ISBN
9780141195506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Iconic actress Kathleen Turner gives a true masterclass in taking the lead in life in this inspiring memoir Num Pages: 336 pages, 8pp b/w and 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Headline Springboard
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755317073
ISBN
9780755317073
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

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