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Paperback. A vivid and revelatory first-hand account of one of the most evocative periods in popular music, written by one the era's greatest songwriters. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 black and white and colour in plate section. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 151 x 27. Weight in Grams: 764.
Publisher
Jawbone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908279576
ISBN
9781908279576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.83

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444758504
ISBN
9781444758504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. A biography that offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness. It frees Schumann from one hundred and fifty years of myth-making and unjustified psychological speculation. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300163988
ISBN
9780300163988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.02

Hardback. Biography of actress Sharon Tate, wife of director Roman Polanski, who was murdered by the Manson cult forty years ago. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 pages b/w photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306818899
ISBN
9780306818899
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.08

paperback. David Niven's bestselling anecdotes of Hollywood in its heyday - now packaged as a 'Great Read'. Num Pages: 352 pages, 24 pages photographs. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 3. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
HODDER & STOUGHTON
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340839959
ISBN
9780340839959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardcover. Series: Studies in Jazz. Num Pages: 392 pages, 16 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 750.
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Number of pages
392
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810882812
ISBN
9780810882812
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.46

paperback. Includes an account of Bernard's Salford childhood, the early days of Joy Division, the band's enormous critical and popular success, and the subsequent tragic death of Ian Curtis. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552170499
ISBN
9780552170499
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. In 2014, Forbes listed Calvin Harris as the world's highest paid DJ for the second year running and he has just scored his fifth number one hit - and his third this year. But just who is Calvin Harris? This biography of the chart-topping sensation, charts Harris' journey from struggling musician to international superstar. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845029678
ISBN
9781845029678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. Gauguin: A Life - in graphic novel form Num Pages: 144 pages, Full colour. BIC Classification: ACVT; AGB; BGF; FXZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
SelfMadeHero
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910593271
ISBN
9781910593271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. As the man whose voice and style came to define pop music in the eighties and beyond, George Michael will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats of British music. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JMC; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 195.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786064561
ISBN
9781786064561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Think you know the story of Jim Morrison and The Doors? This revelatory and explosive biography from critically acclaimed rock journalist Mick Wall will make you think again. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 37. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409151241
ISBN
9781409151241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The long-awaited, never-before-told, no-holds-barred memoir from the legendary Aerosmith frontman. Finally, all the lurid tales of debauchery, sex, drugs and rock n' roll are told straight from the horse's lips as The Demon of Screamin' describes his unimaginable highs and unbelievable lows as lead singer of the biggest rock band in the world. Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 col plates (32pp), (2x16pp). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 198 x 31. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Paperback Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007319206
ISBN
9780007319206
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. This is not the distorted truth that some may want you to believe - this is the real story. Witty, revealing and fascinating, this book is a must-read for any worthwhile music fan. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 238. My Life as Oasis's Drummer. 288 pages, illustrations. This is not the distorted truth that some may want you to believe - this is the real story. Witty, revealing and fascinating, this book is a must-read for any worthwhile music fan. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 197 x 132 x 21. Weight: 240.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843584995
ISBN
9781843584995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. A vivid biography of John Lee Hooker, from a critically acclaimed journalist Num Pages: 656 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 42. Weight in Grams: 454. The Adventures of John Lee Hooker in the American Twentieth Century. 656 pages, ill. A vivid biography of John Lee Hooker, from a critically acclaimed journalist. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 42. Weight: 452.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857862037
ISBN
9780857862037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. Num Pages: 624 pages, 104. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 41. Weight in Grams: 956. The Final Years, 1861-86. 624 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 41. Weight: 944.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801484537
ISBN
9780801484537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.98

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGA; BGF; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509838530
ISBN
9781509838530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. This account reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. It explores the musical world of late 18th-century Vienna and follows the activities of the aristocratic patrons who paved the way for the composer's success. Num Pages: 252 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JF; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348. Musical Politics in Vienna, 1792-1803. 252 pages, illustrations. This account reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context. It explores the musical world of late 18th-century Vienna and follows the activities of the aristocratic patrons who paved the way for the composer's success. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 3JF; 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF; BGH; HBJD; HBLL; JH. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 15. Weight: 348.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520211582
ISBN
9780520211582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 26.81

Paperback. .
Publisher
Feral House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780922915705
ISBN
9780922915705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.91

Paperback. .
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780235738
ISBN
9781780235738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.10

Paperback. Unzipped is the legendary 70s rocker's utterly candid account of the highs and lows of a life lived hell for leather. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 x 8pp colour pictures integrated. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 318.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340937518
ISBN
9780340937518
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The Sunday Times top ten bestselling memoir of Tracey Thorn's 30-year pop career with Marine Girls and Everything But The Girl, and her collaborations with Paul Weller, Massive Attack and Todd Terry. Num Pages: 384 pages, Integrated b/w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844088683
ISBN
9781844088683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.92

Hardback. Best known for the challenging four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelung, Richard Wagner (1813-83) was a conductor, librettist, theater director, and essayist, in addition to being the composer of some of the most enduring operatic works in history, such as the Flying Dutchman. This book explores key ideas in Wagner's life and works. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 416 pages, 43 halftones, 37 line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 776.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Translation
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226924618
ISBN
9780226924618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.78

Paperback. In the vein of Sheila Hancock's The Two of Us: a touching, funny, personal memoir of much-loved comedian and national treasure Linda Smith, written by her partner of 23 years. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp plate section. BIC Classification: APW; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 134 x 25. Weight in Grams: 258.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KNW0008884
ISBN
9780340932797
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Series: Blood Moon's Babylon. Num Pages: black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Blood Moon Productions, Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781936003532
ISBN
9781936003532
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.66

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