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Paperback. Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 266. 320 pages, Illustrations. Winner of the 2010 Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVGU; AVH; BGFA. Dimension: 197 x 139 x 20. Weight: 222.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747568766
ISBN
9780747568766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.20

Paperback. Mick Fleetwood and the story of the notorious Fleetwood Mac. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 31. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444753271
ISBN
9781444753271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, Black & white pictures. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Bristol Books CIC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909446021
ISBN
9781909446021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.44

Hardback. Bette Midler-the indomitable and incomparable singer, actor and comedienne -revisits her classic memoir with a new introduction. Num Pages: 176 pages, 4-c throughout. BIC Classification: APB; APF; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 252 x 19. Weight in Grams: 694.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781476773551
ISBN
9781476773551
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 30.30

Paperback. In the summer of 1964, aged twenty, Ray Davies led the Kinks to fame with their number one hit 'You Really Got Me'. Within months, they were established among the pop elite, swamped by fans and fast becoming renowned for the rioting at their gigs. Based on countless interviews, this biography presents an intimate portrait yet of Ray Davies. Num Pages: 784 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Publisher
Random House UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099554080
ISBN
9780099554080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.83

Paperback. Kerry Katona is one of Britain's most talked about celebrities. Her celebrity lifestyle and tales of her turbulent romances have intrigued the nation and gained her a dedicated fan base. This title offers a look at an extraordinary woman who has battled the odds to win the hearts of the public. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8pp mono illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 195. Clean copy in good condition
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New
SKU
KST0026248
ISBN
9781844542949
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Kerry Katona is one of Britain's most talked about celebrities. Her celebrity lifestyle and tales of her turbulent romances have intrigued the nation and gained her a dedicated fan base. This title offers a look at an extraordinary woman who has battled the odds to win the hearts of the public. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8pp mono illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 195.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New
SKU
KNW0007894
ISBN
9781844542949
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Presents the life of Michael Jackson.This title chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success. It includes rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael's personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for the book. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 137 x 24. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099547952
ISBN
9780099547952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGU; AVH; BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 204 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062190840
ISBN
9780062190840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.66

Paperback. * The charming, witty and slightly disreputable memoirs of Alex James - artist, musician, bass player with Blur, and the perfect chronicler of the Britpop generation Num Pages: 288 pages, Section: 24, colour pix. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349119939
ISBN
9780349119939
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.62

Paperback. An uproarious look at bestselling author Carrie Fisher's Hollywood hangover, adapted from the sold-out one-woman show of the same name which the Los Angeles Times called a 'Beverly Hills yard sale of juicy anecdotes'. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847397836
ISBN
9781847397836
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.97

Paperback. The memoirs of Giulio Gatti-Casazza, one of the twentieth century's greatest impressarios who reigned for ten years at La Scala in Milan before going on to spend twenty-seven years with the Met in New York. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 20. .
Publisher
Overture Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714543789
ISBN
9780714543789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

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

€ 14.99
€ 12.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: AS; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 26. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099421726
ISBN
9780099421726
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.84

Hardcover. Before becoming one of the all-time greats of the comicbook world, the author fought in World War II - and he took his sketchbook with him. From basic training in the US, through Europe to VE Day in Paris, he documented everything, in vivid sketches and watercolors that show both the humor and horror of war. Num Pages: 128 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 3JJH; AKLC; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 307 x 209 x 14. Weight in Grams: 800.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781165331
ISBN
9781781165331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.10

Paperback. This fitting tribute to the troubled genius portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest bass player." This edition features interviews with his childhood friends, prominent bass players of his era and afterward, and girlfriend Teresa Nagell, who was with him in the last few years of his life. Num Pages: 340 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Backbeat Books United States
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Anniversary ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780879308599
ISBN
9780879308599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.21

Paperback. Frida Leider, the greatest Wagnerian soprano of the pre-war period, has a permanent place in operatic history. In this, her own memoirs, Leider recreates the fascinating operatic world of her day and her association with many great musical figures of the twentieth century. Translator(s): Osborne, Charles. Series: Overture Music Series. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC9; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 13. .
Publisher
Overture Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714543802
ISBN
9780714543802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.65

Paperback. In 2003, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter came together and formed what would become one of the most popular and successful bands in the UK. This book deals with their life and work. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552168540
ISBN
9780552168540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.77

paperback. * A 40-carat memoir, the autobiography of Scottish-born singer Lulu. Num Pages: 336 pages, colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 23. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Sphere
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751546255
ISBN
9780751546255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.46

Hardcover. The memoir of one of the greatest American violinists of the 20th century. Born in 1905 in Portland, Oregon, Louis Kaufman studied violin at New York's Institute of Musical Art. He went on to became the most sought after violin soloist in Hollywood, playing in some 500 films. Num Pages: 384 pages, 70 b&w photographs, 8pp colour insert. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRL; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780299183806
ISBN
9780299183806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.73

Paperback. A biography of the influential jazz pianist, Bill Evans. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life, his personal tragedies and commercial successes, his music making, his technique and compositional methods, his approach to ensemble playing, and his legacy. Series: Yale Nota Bene. Num Pages: 366 pages, 40 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 326.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300097276
ISBN
9780300097276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062495600
ISBN
9780062495600
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.46

Paperback. Collects lyrics from the popular rap artist's two albums and includes his commentary on the origin of each song. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGR; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 11. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
It Books
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060934514
ISBN
9780060934514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.42

Paperback. In the late eighties and early nineties, Moby, then an underground DJ and musician, was scraping out a living in New York City. In a scene popular chiefly among working-class African-Americans and Latinos, Moby - a poor, skinny, white Christian, vegan and teetotaller - looked like he would never make it. This is his memoir. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 287 x 35. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
9780571321490
ISBN
9780571321490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 12.08

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