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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. This biography (first published in 2000 to mark the 250th anniversary of J.S. Bach's death) presents a picture of the composer that demonstrates the intimate connection between Bach's life and his music, showing how the composer's superb inventiveness pervaded his career as a musician, composer, performer, scholar, and teacher. Num Pages: 640 pages, frontispiece; numerous halftones; 1 map, numerous music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 620
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199248841
- ISBN
- 9780199248841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 27.83
€ 38.99
€ 27.83
Paperback. The next installment in a powerful and extraordinary life story by one of Britain's best-loved television stars Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 270. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- SKU
- KAK0007152
- ISBN
- 9781447222484
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The next installment in a powerful and extraordinary life story by one of Britain's best-loved television stars Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 270. Some light shelf wear else as new.
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- SKU
- KTG0007773
- ISBN
- 9781447222484
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A biography of Ewan McGregor. Num Pages: 224 pages, 24pp photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153. . 224pp. Keywords: Actors & Actresses, Entertainers
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Chameleon London
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- SKU
- KHS0068658
- ISBN
- 9780233994109
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 7.99€ 4.99
€ 7.99
€ 4.99
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€ 27.64
€ 34.99
€ 27.64
Paperback. Messrs Barker and Corbett kept a nation laughing for two decades, and despite the work that went into writing, rehearsing and broadcasting almost a hundred episodes to millions of viewers each week, the pair never shared a cross word. This work tells the story of their rise from theatre, through The Frost Report and into their own legendary show. Num Pages: 336 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141028040
- ISBN
- 9780141028040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Ray Manzarek co-founded "The Doors" with Jim Morrison in 1965. Their original mix of jazz, classical, Californian surf, Flamenco guitar and Chicago blues made a great impact on the music of the day. Manzarek's story illuminates the dark myths and lays to rest the rumours about the band. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099280651
- ISBN
- 9780099280651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.37
€ 17.99
€ 13.37
Hardback. The first in-depth look at the life and career of Joss Whedon - creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and one of the most influential figures to emerge from American popular culture during the last quarter-century. Num Pages: 448 pages, 8-page b/w plates section. BIC Classification: APTD; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 734. Fine in fine dustwrapper with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- SKU
- KAK0008166
- ISBN
- 9781845137199
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, fully updated. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 47. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 768
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main Market
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330515658
- ISBN
- 9780330515658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.23
€ 26.99
€ 20.23
Paperback. With 30 million records sales to his name, Bobby Womack stood shoulder to shoulder with Ray Charles, James Brown and Marvin Gaye as a true giant of Soul, R&B and Blues music. His life story is an incredible, colourful and moving piece of music history. Honest, insightful and unflinching, this is the authentic voice of a music legend. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVGQ; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782199847
- ISBN
- 9781782199847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.70
€ 14.99
€ 11.70
Paperback. Covering Sid's early years in South Africa and life as a ladies' hairdresser, his obsession with gambling and women, his questioning by Scotland Yard in a murder case, Hancock's Half Hour and the Carry On films, and Sid's death on stage at the age of 63, Cliff Goodwin reveals the amazing truth behing the legend. Num Pages: 256 pages, ill. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 110 x 19. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753539132
- ISBN
- 9780753539132
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter and lead guitarist for The Who, it would be unjust to define Pete Townshend's life simply through his achievements with bandmates Daltrey, Moon and Entwistle. Num Pages: 544 pages, (2x8pp colour plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 43. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007479160
- ISBN
- 9780007479160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.87
€ 17.99
€ 12.87
Paperback. When Sam Cooke was shot dead in a cheap motel in Hollywood, he was one of America's most successful pop stars. This title follows Cooke's life in a racist America where his voice was one of the first to reach beyond the segregated audiences and command a white following, Cooke himself becoming a player in the fledgling civil rights movement. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: AVGQ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Publisher
- Virgin Publishing
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753540022
- ISBN
- 9780753540022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.59
€ 23.99
€ 17.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBN; APFA; APFB; BGFA; JFCA; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 25. .
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816697618
- ISBN
- 9780816697618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.91
€ 24.99
€ 22.91
Paperback. From pub open mic gigs to headlining at Madison Square Garden and performing with the likes of Sir Elton John and Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran has conquered the world. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786064592
- ISBN
- 9781786064592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.13
€ 7.13
Paperback. This book tells the first story of the life and works for Scott Joplin. In its expanded second edition, the book goes far beyond the original publication in uncovering details of the composer's life and insights into his music. Num Pages: 456 pages, 65 images and 140 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199740321
- ISBN
- 9780199740321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.61
€ 74.61
paperback. Since his death in 1896, William Morris has come to be regarded as one of the giants of the Victorian era. The author has managed to encompass all the different facets of Morris' complex character, shedding light on his immense creative powers as artist and designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, stained glass, and as a poet, and novelist. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: ACVN; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1088.
- Publisher
- Faber And Faber Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 800
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571255597
- ISBN
- 9780571255597
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 33.29
€ 52.99
€ 33.29
Paperback. The inside of the author's head is a strange and mysterious place. This title lets you climb inside and wander around. It shows you just how his mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ASZG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Channel 4
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905026593
- ISBN
- 9781905026593
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.66
€ 16.99
€ 12.66
Hardcover. In Paris and London, Diaghilev drew together a talented group of artists such as Picasso, Bakst and Fokine, as well as dancers like Nijinsky, Lifar and Karsavina, and the composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev. This book examines Diaghilev's destructive and tempestuous affair with his protege Nijinsky and his friendship with Jean Cocteau. Num Pages: 300 pages, 30 B&W and colour. BIC Classification: ASDL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Publisher
- Haus Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905791910
- ISBN
- 9781905791910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.69
€ 26.99
€ 18.69
Paperback. Reclusive, difficult and enigmatic, Van Morrison is a gifted singer-songwriter and an endlessly complicated man. This biography of the musician analyses the sense of place in Van Morrison work and the tortuous journey that took him from local fame in Belfast to international success. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099431831
- ISBN
- 9780099431831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95