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Biography: arts & entertainment

paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Gallery Books
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781416587002
ISBN
9781416587002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.43

paperback. Rob Lowe is teen idol at fifteen, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars. This title chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-seventies Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood. Num Pages: 384 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 266.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552164375
ISBN
9780552164375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. A sweeping narrative of the greatest craftsman that ever lived and what became of the instruments he made Num Pages: 295 pages, 19 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Pan Books
Number of pages
295
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330492591
ISBN
9780330492591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Told with George's trademark wit, honesty and insight, this book reveals the story, reappraising his rise to stardom and all the madness that followed. George talks about his solo singing career, his initiation into the dance music scene, and his role as the driving force behind theatrical sensation Taboo. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099464938
ISBN
9780099464938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810848993
ISBN
9780810848993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.02

This text provides a first-hand account of Ronald Neame, who began his career as assistant cameraman on Hitchcock's first talkie, "Blackmail", and went on to direct Maggie Smith, Judy Garland, and Walter Matthau, amongst others. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 45 b&w photographs, index. BIC Classification: APFB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810844902
ISBN
9780810844902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 98.38

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, B&W photos. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 652.
Publisher
BenBella Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781939529640
ISBN
9781939529640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.80

Paperback. Bowie's pioneering sexual experimentation, cracked actor showmanship and ability to embrace every musical genre from glam rock to drum'n'bass have made him into the biggest commercial success in rock history since the Beatles and the Stones. Num Pages: 592 pages, 2x8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Revised, Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753510025
ISBN
9780753510025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.06

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781630761288
ISBN
9781630761288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.07

Hardcover. Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was one of the true giants of American film history. For years, however his life has been wreathed in myths, many of his own devising. Lennig has scoured European and American archives for details concerning Stroheim's life. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813121383
ISBN
9780813121383
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.67

Hardback. Albert Finney was a Salford-born, homework-hating bookie's son who broke the social barriers of British film. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: ANB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 294 x 30. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750978866
ISBN
9780750978866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.93

Hardback. This book is an appreciation of and a close analysis of the films of Stuart Erwin, a versatile, complex actor whose work has for many years been unfairly neglected. Additionally, this study places Erwin's career within a social, cultural, literary, and historical context. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810840225
ISBN
9780810840225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.76

Paperback. The iconic bass player tells the third, arguably the most important and certainly most controversial part of his story: the New Order years Num Pages: 768 pages, 3 x 8pp Colour Plates. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471132421
ISBN
9781471132421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 456 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 3JJ; 3JM; APFA; BGFA; JPS; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Monash University Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781925495355
ISBN
9781925495355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.18

Paperback. A selection of Paul Weller's lyrics which draws on songs written for "The Jam", "The Style Council" and solo releases that tell stories of life and love, rage and romance. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 16. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099553496
ISBN
9780099553496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.90

paperback. In the summer of 1972, during a compulsory stint in the South African military, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman heard the music that would forever change his life. A decade later, on yet another military base, Craig Bartholomew Strydom heard the same music. It would have a profound effect. Who was this folk singer who resonated with South Africa's youth? Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 x 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552171717
ISBN
9780552171717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.53

Paperback. The first full biography of 'the father of rock 'n' roll'. Num Pages: 256 pages, Section: 8, 8pp b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780749929466
ISBN
9780749929466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.94

Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGQ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Chicago Review Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613749579
ISBN
9781613749579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.96

Paperback. Series: Cultographies. Num Pages: 144 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 112 x 10. Weight in Grams: 158. The Karen Carpenter Story. Series: Cultographies. 144 pages, ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 175 x 112 x 10. Weight: 158.
Publisher
Wallflower Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905674886
ISBN
9781905674886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.54

Paperback. Illuminating the life of Simon Cowell and delving into backstage scandal, tabloid rumour and the cut-throat worlds of music and television, this book presents a detailed insider's account of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell's rise to meteoric fame and all of the controversial highs and lows along the way. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 200 x 31. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571278374
ISBN
9780571278374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Chronicles a significant period in American cultural history and race relations, as it glorifies the popularized home of the Lindy Hop, and the birthplace of such memorable dance fads as the Big Apple, Shag, Truckin', Peckin', Susie Q, Charleston, Peabody, Black Bottom, Cake Walk, Boogie Woogie, Shimmy, and tap dancing. Editor(s): Jensen, Evette. Num Pages: 261 pages, 52 b&w illustrations, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ASD; ASZH; AVGJ; BGF; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
261
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566398497
ISBN
9781566398497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.10

Paperback. This book recounts the entire story of the most successful British band since The Beatles. From their humble beginnings to the break-up that shook the pop world, to their explosive and successful come-back tour a decade later, TAKE THAT - NOW AND THEN exposes the intimate details of the band that changed pop history. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 col plates (16pp). BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 322. Cover is slightly torn but text reamins in very good condition
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KMR0005197
ISBN
9780007232581
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

paperback. An Irish bestseller 'A remarkable book that is unique in the annals of its kind .. sublime' Dr Bruce Greyson, co-editor of The Handbook of Near Death Experiences Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: AGB; BGFA; BM; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 25. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Hachette Books Ireland
Condition
New
SKU
9781473614161
ISBN
9781473614161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 7.20

Paperback. Tales of The Smiths is a comic book retelling of the band members' teenage years, before the group was famous. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166. .
Publisher
Omnibus Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783055876
ISBN
9781783055876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

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