Music & Entertainment
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Music & Entertainment
Paperback. Takes a comprehensive view of short-subject slapstick comedy in the early sound era. Challenging the received wisdom that sound destroyed the slapstick tradition, the author explores the slapstick short's Depression-era development against a backdrop of changes in film industry practice, comedic tastes, and moviegoing culture. Num Pages: 259 pages, 39 b/w, 5 video, 2 audio. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; APFN; ASZB; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520288119
- ISBN
- 9780520288119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.15
€ 40.99
€ 29.15
Paperback. Career-spanning biography of one of the most acclaimed and innovative musicians of the past three decades. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 black and white and colour in plate section. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 217 x 25. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Jawbone Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908279606
- ISBN
- 9781908279606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.79
€ 19.99
€ 14.79
Paperback. Kate Bush has written some of the most memorable songs in pop music history. This work traces the story of Kate Bush's career, from her up-bringing in the Essex countryside through her first forays into music with a series of home recordings, to her number one debut album that propelled her to international stardom. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Revised & Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749951146
- ISBN
- 9780749951146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.85
€ 13.00
€ 11.85
Paperback. Michael Stipe is one of the most instantly recognisable faces in rock. This biography explores his nomadic early years as the child in a military family, his early love of punk and photography, his relationship with his two sisters and the drive behind one of the hardest working men in music. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2X4pp colour plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749951474
- ISBN
- 9780749951474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.85
€ 13.00
€ 11.85
Paperback. We've sort of flirted with greatness, R E M's Peter Buck admitted. But we've yet to make a record as good as Big Star's Third. Although Big Star were together for less than four years and had little commercial success, influence of their three original albums - continues to grow. This title offers a definitive history of rock's forgotten band. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 Colour and Black and White in Plate Section. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Publisher
- Outline Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised and Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908279361
- ISBN
- 9781908279361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.79
€ 19.99
€ 14.79
Paperback. An updated biography and tribute to one of Britain's most successful pop stars. Num Pages: 240 pages, Section: 8, colour pix. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349417325
- ISBN
- 9780349417325
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.44
€ 17.99
€ 13.44
Paperback. Syd Barrett was the lead guitarist, vocalist, and principle songwriter in the original line up of Pink Floyd. During his brief time with the band (1966-68), he was the driving force behind the unit. This book celebrates his life and legacy as a musician, lyricist and artist. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 30. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571238552
- ISBN
- 9780571238552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.54
€ 19.99
€ 14.54
Paperback. Growing up in South Wales, Rob Brydon had a passion for radio and soon the Welsh airwaves resounded to his hearty burr. However, these were followed by years of misadventure and struggle, before, in the TV series "Marion and Geoff" and "Gavin and Stacey", Rob at last tickled the nation's funny bone. This title tells story his story. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APT; APW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241954829
- ISBN
- 9780241954829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Unlike most introductory texts that take a topical approach to studying sociology, this smart, challenging, and accessibly written text looks at the core principles of the discipline, making links to a contemporary context. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: AV; JFCA; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 186 x 285 x 22. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442634046
- ISBN
- 9781442634046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 47.39
€ 52.99
€ 47.39
Book. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations,strationsstrations. BIC Classification: AVGM; AVQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780387772
- ISBN
- 9781780387772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.53
€ 21.99
€ 20.53
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, Color and B&W photos throughout. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 319 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1980.
- Publisher
- Genesis Publications
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905662333
- ISBN
- 9781905662333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.52
€ 46.99
€ 42.52
Paperback. In this electrifying autobiography, Rik stands naked in front of his vast legions of fans and disciples and invites them to take communion with the blood he has spilled for them during his thirty year war on show business. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 col plates (24pp). BIC Classification: APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007207282
- ISBN
- 9780007207282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.35
€ 14.99
€ 11.35
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPL; AVGU; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 201 x 19. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- Carpet Bombing Culture
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908211446
- ISBN
- 9781908211446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.53
€ 19.99
€ 18.53
Paperback. Thorp was the first person to take a serious interest in collecting and preserving the ballads penned by ranchers across the West. This new edition features an essay by Western historian and musician Marc L. Gardner and includes a CD of selected songs performed by Gardner and Rex Rideout on period instruments. Illustrator(s): Kil, Ron. Editor(s): Gardner, Mark L. Num Pages: 80 pages, 8 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AVGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 165 x 6. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Museum of New Mexico Press United States
- Edition
- Pap/Com
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780890134788
- ISBN
- 9780890134788
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.72
€ 34.99
€ 25.72
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FCZ; APFA; HBLW3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784538385
- ISBN
- 9781784538385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.13€ 46.57
€ 130.13
€ 46.57
Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, 85 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJ; AJC; AVGU; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 305 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1328.
- Publisher
- Damiani
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788862085106
- ISBN
- 9788862085106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.97
€ 40.99
€ 33.97
Hardback. * An ideal text for perennially popular courses on the horror film genre. * Examines the ways in which horror movies have been produced, received, and interpreted by filmmakers, audiences, and critics, from the 1920s to the present. * Provides a short historical introduction of the horror film as an orientation to the field. Series: New Approaches to Film Genre. Num Pages: 336 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; GTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 31. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405139014
- ISBN
- 9781405139014
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.07
€ 122.07
Paperback. Around about August 1948, Mr and Mrs Cyril Wakeman had an early night and some time later, at Perivale in Middlesex, Mrs Wakeman produced a bonny baby son. They named him Richard, but he quickly became known as Rick. Rick was a likeable little fellow who had a talent for the piano and for making trouble. Music became Rick's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848090057
- ISBN
- 9781848090057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.88
€ 13.00
€ 11.88
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; 3JJPK; ACV; AVGP; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816693191
- ISBN
- 9780816693191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.52
€ 33.52
Paperback. From the 1920s through the 1960s, scores of small, independent record companies nurtured distinctly American music: jazz, blues, gospel, country, rhythm and blues, and the 1950s offspring of R&B, rock n' roll. This title profiles ten such companies. Num Pages: 224 pages, 33 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; AVG; AVX; HBTB; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253214348
- ISBN
- 9780253214348
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.43
€ 16.99
€ 16.43