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Biography

Paperback. Having recalled his life through the story of his physical self in Winter Journal, the author now remembers the experience of his development from within, through the encounters of his interior self with the outer world, as well as through a selection of the revealing letters he sent to his first wife, acclaimed author Lydia Davis. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571303717
ISBN
9780571303717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. Extraordinary lives, tangled relationships, innovative art: the story of sisters Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf and their Bloomsbury Group. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 2AB; 3JJC; ACX; BGF; BGL; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445660080
ISBN
9781445660080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our time-the late Nina Simone Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332. The Autobiography of Nina Simone. 192 pages, illustrations. "Ms. Simone's vocal and piano style make her a culture unto herself." --New York Times. A gorgeous, inimitable singer and songwriter, Nina Simone (1933-2003) changed the face of both music and race relations in America. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Dimension: 226 x 158 x 15. Weight: 256.
Publisher
Hachette Books
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306813276
ISBN
9780306813276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.49

Paperback. As a child Beth was imprisoned within a Jehovah's Witness family, kept away from her mother, forbidden from wearing a school skirt above her knees by day, abused by her stepfather at night. Years later, she summons the courage to report her stepfather to the police. Will Beth's fight for justice be worth the suffering reawakened? Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JFFE1; JFFE2; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 220. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. Previous owner's inscription on half title page.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KTG0011265
ISBN
9780091928629
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. "Modernist scholar Jed Rasula presents the first narrative history of the emergence, decline, and legacy of Dada, showing how this strange artistic phenomenon spread across Europe and then the world in the wake of the Great War, fundamentally reshaping modern culture in ways we're still struggling to understand today"-- Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; ACX; ACXJ; AGB; BGF; HBLW; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 243 x 38. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
Basic Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465089963
ISBN
9780465089963
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 27.05

Paperback. He was the very first icon of the silver screen, and is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood, even a hundred years on from his first film. This book offers Peter Ackroyd's biography that turns the spotlight on Chaplin's life as well as his work, from his theatrical beginnings in music halls to winning an honorary Academy Award. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099287568
ISBN
9780099287568
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The definitive biography of Alexander McQueen which reveals the source of his genius and the links between his dark work and even darker life. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2x8pp Colour Plates. BIC Classification: AKB; AKT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471131806
ISBN
9781471131806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.74

Paperback. An entertaining narrative that encapsulates the complete experience of walking the West Highland Way. It brings to life one of the classic Long Distance walks. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; BM; WSZC; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849950879
ISBN
9781849950879
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Hardcover. "Commissioning organisation: [by] R.J. Minney. 223 p. 8 plates, illus., ports. 22 cm. Hardback. Fine copy, in crisp with small tear at top edge."
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Frewin London
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1969
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KEX0038438
ISBN
9780090962808
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. "Commissioning organisation: [by] R.J. Minney. 223 p. 8 plates, illus., ports. 22 cm. Publishers cloth. Good clean copy with dw."
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Frewin London
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1969
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KEX0039123
ISBN
9780090962808
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Frewin London
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1969
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KEX0185831
ISBN
9780090962808
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The London 2012 Olympic medalist on his stunning comeback - fully updated for the paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409138983
ISBN
9781409138983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Tells of Arthur Koestler's travels through Russia and remote parts of Soviet Central Asia and of his life as an exile. This book puts in perspective his experiences in Franco's prisons under sentence of death and in concentration camps in Occupied France, and ends with his escape from there in 1940 to England, where he found stability and a home. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: BGLA; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
Vintage Classics London
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099490685
ISBN
9780099490685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Staretz Silouan's disciple interprets the life, personality and teachings of his master, and the spiritual struggles which made Silouan truly a "staretz" or "elder." Companion volume to Wisdom From Mt Athos. Translator(s): Edmonds, R. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; BG; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 128 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 136.
Publisher
St Vladimirs Seminary Pr
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780913836156
ISBN
9780913836156
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903155592
ISBN
9781903155592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 23.47

Hardcover. Clean copy in good dustwrapper
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
International Textbook
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KEX0225344
ISBN
9780249440058
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
International Textbook
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KLN0001809
ISBN
9780249440058
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardcover. 87pp
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
International Textbook
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1970
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KHS1028855
ISBN
9780249440058
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The eagerly awaited sequel to the astonishing international bestseller Eat, Pray, Love Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226. The eagerly awaited sequel to the astonishing international bestseller Eat, Pray, Love Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226. Good, clean copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KSG0006601
ISBN
9781408809457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. The eagerly awaited sequel to the astonishing international bestseller Eat, Pray, Love Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KAK0000126
ISBN
9781408809457
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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