Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Hardcover. Tells the story of the rise of modern ballet and its popularity through the life story of one of ballet's most glamorous stars, Irina Baronova (1919-2008), prima ballerina for the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo and later for Ballet Theatre in New York. Num Pages: 256 pages, 335 colour plates. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 240 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226167169
- ISBN
- 9780226167169
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.79€ 48.36
€ 56.79
€ 48.36
Paperback. The real story behind Dame Edna, the international superstar! Num Pages: 352 pages, 24. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409120582
- ISBN
- 9781409120582
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.06
€ 22.06
Paperback. The 1869 English translation of the first full-length biography of the celebrated composer, incorporating reminiscences of his contemporaries. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Music. Num Pages: 350 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781108077972
- ISBN
- 9781108077972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.42
€ 43.42
Paperback. A biography of the great American composer, Charles Ives (1874-1955). Series: Musical Lives. Num Pages: 214 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 221 x 19. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521599313
- ISBN
- 9780521599313
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.21
€ 32.21
Paperback. Now in Paperback! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. The first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography of J.J. Johnson. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 496 pages, 25 b&w photographs, bibliography, indexes, filmography, discography. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810842472
- ISBN
- 9780810842472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.15
€ 104.15
Paperback. Miles Davis was one of the crucial influences in the development of modern jazz. This book tells the story of Miles' childhood, his depressions and his relationship with heroin as well as the more familiar public career. Num Pages: 496 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGJ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099281832
- ISBN
- 9780099281832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.65
€ 23.99
€ 17.65
Paperback. The intimate and revealing memoir from Hollywood's original maverick, James Garner Num Pages: 304 pages, 1-8pp & 1-16pp b-w insert; b-w endpapers. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781451642612
- ISBN
- 9781451642612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.71
€ 18.99
€ 16.71
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781451620757
- ISBN
- 9781451620757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.58
€ 19.99
€ 18.58
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Griffin Publishing
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781250031464
- ISBN
- 9781250031464
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.81
€ 18.99
€ 16.81
Paperback. "In his tragically short life (1928--1964), Eric Dolphy was a titanic force in the development of the sixties avant-garde (or "new thing") from the hard bop of the late fifties. The searing intensity an" Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306805240
- ISBN
- 9780306805240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.60
€ 23.99
€ 20.60
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
€ 19.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The first biography of the elusive musician who influenced an entire generation of country songwriters as his tragic life became the stuff of legend Num Pages: 360 pages, 40 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGL; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hachette Books United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306816048
- ISBN
- 9780306816048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.67
€ 25.99
€ 22.67
Hardback. The incredible story of the Brit-nominated pop star and judge of Strictly Come Dancingand Britain's Got Talent Num Pages: 256 pages, 2x8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: APB; APT; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471102172
- ISBN
- 9781471102172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 5.52
€ 19.99
€ 5.52
paperback. A story of the author's early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It includes a tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 30. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553819489
- ISBN
- 9780553819489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.78
€ 13.00
€ 11.78
Paperback. Examines the various aspects of Sinatra's life, public and private, from his beginnings in an immigrant neighbourhood in Jersey City to his years as a living legend in Palm Springs. This book tells the story of an American icon who was irresistible to women and who was plagued throughout his life by scandal and hints of links with the Mafia. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 41. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552153317
- ISBN
- 9780552153317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.46
€ 24.99
€ 18.46
Paperback. Even when she was at the top of her fame as a star of East Enders, behind the scenes Danniella was tearing her life apart. For a while she was the nation's most famous drug addict. This is her story of recovery from the despair of addiction, told with total emotional honesty and courage. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 8pp b&w photo section. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340898871
- ISBN
- 9780340898871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.39
€ 17.99
€ 13.39
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822321217
- ISBN
- 9780822321217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.86
€ 33.99
€ 30.86
Paperback. A biography offering a portrayal of Sir Cliff Richard. It marks fifty years of music from him. It features his fellow musicians, co-stars, directors, and himself talking about his musical ascendance, the women in his life, his religious beliefs, and his regret that he has never broken America. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8 colour illustration section. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753513347
- ISBN
- 9780753513347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.77
€ 20.99
€ 16.77
Hardcover. A charming chronicle of London milliner Stephen Jones s life and his exquisitely crafted hats that have captured the mood of every fashion moment, from the electric 1980s to today. Num Pages: 208 pages, 150 colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: AKB; AKT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 370 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2258.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rizzoli
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847848799
- ISBN
- 9780847848799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.40€ 81.10
€ 112.40
€ 81.10
Hardcover. The Sunday Times bestselling biography of the fresh-faced, charismatic and talented Justin Bieber, the teen singing sensation who has taken the music world by storm. In this book Chas Newkey-Burden explores this teenager's sensational story, making it the must-have book for anyone with Bieber Fever! Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556. Clean copy. Fine in dustjacket. DJ has minor wear to edges but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOC0022041
- ISBN
- 9781843175230
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Lilian Maeve Veronica Savage, international sex kitten, was born on the steps of The Legs of Man public house, Lime Street, Liverpool on a policeman's overcoat. Her mother, the lady wrestler Hell Cat Savage, had no such luxuries as gas and air. She just bit down on the policeman's torch and recovered afterwards at the bar with a large pale ale. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780857501028
- ISBN
- 9780857501028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 9.99
€ 12.99
€ 9.99
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
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195395570
- ISBN
- 9780195395570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.43
€ 29.99
€ 26.43
Paperback. The shocking, decadent, true story behind the making of the Rolling Stones' beloved double album Exile on Main Street Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 280. A Season in Hell with the "Rolling Stones". 272 pages, illustrations. "Exile on Main Street" freezes forever in time a moment when the Stones and their counterculture audience found themselves at a crossroads. This is the true story behind the making of the Rolling Stones' celebrated double album "Exile on Main Street.". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 19. Weight: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306815638
- ISBN
- 9780306815638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.65
€ 24.65