Entertainment Books
Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: 40th
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the fan-favorite Star Wars movie, with this deluxe special edition dedicated to the making of the iconic film. Inside its pages is an in-depth look at how George Lucas expanded the saga with new environments such as Hoth and Cloud City, and new characters like Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, and Yoda. It also includes comments from the cast and crew involved in the making of the film, including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. See how scenes such as the Rebels battle against the AT-ATs was created and learn more about how Luke Skywalker's battle against Darth Vader was filmed in a must-have item for every Star Wars fans collection!
£18.69
Permuted Press The ABCs of Metallica
Book SynopsisAn alphabetical history of one of rock’s heaviest bands…Metallica! Featuring hard-rocking rhymes and bold illustrations, The ABCs of Metallica looks back at the remarkable history of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most celebrated groups. Each letter of the alphabet highlights a significant moment along the band’s journey, from their humble Garage Days, to their numerous classic albums such as ...And Justice for All and Master of Puppets, to biographical information on the band members themselves. The book is sure to entertain young readers as well as diehard fans of all ages. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, which is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.
£11.69
Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd French Film Noir
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Bonnier Books Ltd 1984 The Year Pop Went Queer
Book SynopsisA Guardian Book of the YearA Clash Book of the Year'MAGNIFICENT!' CAITLIN MORAN'A riveting read about a pop revolution hiding in plain sight' PETE PAPHIDES'Very funny and very moving' JUDE ROGERSIn 1984, pop came out of the closet - even if not all of the artists felt that they could - and, in the process, charted the course of the rest of the decade.In 1984: The Year Pop Went Queer, writer and musician Ian Wade charts where these artists, including Queen, George Michael, David Bowie, Pet Shop Boys, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Madonna - who all enjoyed chart success in 1984 - were during that epoch-making year. It studies the impact these groundbreaking musicians had before, during and after on the gay community and popular culture, and it demonstrates how they were able to break down barriers, raise consciousness and set in motion the first nascent ripples in a pond that are still being felt today.As a backdrop, it explores the strides made in the name of the cause and how the wider surrounding culture reacted with equal parts glee, bafflement and disgust.
£9.89
Kahn & Averill Myra Hess
Book SynopsisThis biography follows Hess's transformation from rebellious young musician to national heroine. With previously unpublished material, it explores her struggles for recognition, her beloved transcription of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, her collaborations with the musicians of her day and extracts from her postwar American diaries.
£36.00
Rp Minis Beetlejuice Talking Handbook for the Recently
Book SynopsisBeetlejuice is back with this one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased that plays actual audio from the movie, including favorite character voices of Lydia, Delia, Otho, Betelgeuse, Juno, and many more. Specifications: Molded miniature replica of famous prop seen in the film, the Handbook for the Recently Deceased; book features faux leather paper over board cover and overall measures 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 1 inches Plays 16 audio clips: At the push of a button, hear your favorite characters, including Lydia, Barbara, Adam, Delia, Otho, Juno, Betelgeuse, and more say memorable lines from the 1988 film Includes magnet: Full-color printed magnet measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches and features the characters Barbara and Adam Perfect Halloween treat: For Beetlejuice fans of all ages Officially licensed: Authentic Beetlejuice collectible
£11.87
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mercury and Me: An Intimate Memoir by the Man
Book Synopsis'Honest and moving' Independent on Sunday Freddie Mercury was a rock superstar like no other. Recently the focus of the Academy Award-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody, he generated over £1 billion worth of sales in a career spanning two decades. But for all his riches, Mercury could not buy the thing he sought most: the love of one particular man. Jim Hutton was a modest gentleman’s barber when the two met in 1983. After many fiery false starts, they became lasting lovers. From the moment they lived together, wherever Mercury went, Hutton went too. And whoever Mercury met, Hutton met too – from Phil Collins to Elton John, David Bowie to the other members of Queen. They laughed together, fought together and, in Mercury’s final years, they often cried together. Freddie Mercury was forty-five when he died from AIDS in Hutton’s arms. No one can tell the story of the last few years of Mercury’s private life - the ecstasies and the agonies - more accurately or honestly than Jim Hutton.
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Kahn & Averill Valentin Berlinsky
Book SynopsisThe Borodin Quartet was to the string quartet what Richter was to the piano, Oistrakh to the violin, Rostropovich to the cello. But the story of this Soviet ensemble - the first to come out of the USSR to give concerts abroad - was inextricably linked to the personality of its founder and cellist for more than six decades, Valentin Berlinsky.Trade Review'On so many levels, this is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read: a history of the legendary Borodin Quartet, not coincidentally packed with musical wisdom enlightening, or at least food for thought, to any musician. Furthermore, it's a memoir of the extraordinary talent among both teachers and students of the Moscow Conservatory in the 1940s (Shostakovich, David Oistrakh and Rostropovich just some of the most famous); and - perhaps most intriguing of all - a candid portrait of the Borodin's long-standing cellist, Valentin Berlinsky. Conjured from a rich mix of sources - Berlinsky's diary, reviews, interviews published for the first time - what emerges from the book is a profound musician fanatically dedicated to the quartet and the repertoire it excelled in. Anyone disappointed by their Christmas haul should not hesitate but treat themselves.' 5 stars Daniel Jaffe, BBC Music Magazine, February 2019; 'The more I read, the more absorbed and touched I was' Steven Isserlis, September 2018Table of ContentsForeword, Author's Preface, Publisher's Note, Family and Childhood, Moscow Central Music School, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Birth of a Quartet, Beginnings - First Appearances at Moscow Conservatory, Ethics and Ideals - Moscow Philharmonic Quartet, Stabilising the Quartet, Borodin Quartet on the Road, Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich, Like a Phoenix from the Ashes, On Leadership, On Teaching, On Audiences - on Russia, David Oistrakh, On Criticism - Mstislav Rostropovich, On Sviatoslav Richter - on family, In Praise of Examples, Anatoly Zverev, Tempo, Yevgeny Fyodorovich Svetlanov, Finale, Valentin Berlinsky by Family and Friends - Ludmila Berlinskaya - Dmitri Shebaline - Irina Antonova - Rostislav Burkin - Natalia Shakhovskaya, Appendices, Notes on Contributors, Index of Names
£18.00
Oxford University Press Inc Ennio Morricone In His Own Words
Book SynopsisThis book present a years-long discussion between composers Ennio Morricone and Alessandro De Rosa about life, music, and the unpredictable ways that the two influence each other.Trade ReviewAmong the pages of this skilfully translated and annotated book the readers find a wealth of first-hand insights into the work and life of the world's most prolific and recognisable soundtrack composer ... Morricone calls this 'the most authentic, detailed and trust book' about himself. We wholeheartedly agree, and highly recommend this read to any cinema enthusiast, musician, and filmmaker." -- Cinema Heritage GroupThis book is a must for anyone who admires the music of Morricone. * Chris Green, Suffolk & Norfolk Life *De Rosa's intelligent questions pave the way for an in-depth analysis of a decade-long oeuvre that does not stop at the most famous film music, but ultimately immerses in the metaphysics of the "musica assoluta" and thus makes Morricone's "creative process" comprehensible... * Anatol Holzbauer, 6 Strings 24 Frames (translation) *The book is set up in an interview style, so the conversation is easy to follow. Each section focuses on the directors Morricone worked with for a particular period of his life, the major films of the period, and his compositional style during that time period. In discussing his evolving style Morricone also references his work outside the cinema world. Summing up: Recommended. * CHOICE *Enlightening and frequently charming. * Library Journal *Throughout his long and distinguished career, Ennio Morricone has consistently proven to be one of the most imaginative and idiosyncratic composers in the history of cinema. This book reveals the powerful personality behind his brilliant work and will be rewarding reading for anyone interested in the magic of music in film. * John Williams *Maestro Morricone has moved my soul to places I could not go alone. An inspiration like no other. * James 'Papa Het' Hetfield, Singer/Songwriter of Metallica *I feel so fortunate to be alive at a time where I can say that I have witnessed the work of a genius as he weaves his magic in unlimited ways, in infinite settings, with that rare quality of being distinctive and innovative while always being instantly identifiable, and doing all of this in the service of the film at hand, honoring and enhancing it in ways that are indescribably detailed, vivid and perfect. Maestro Morricone is one of my major heroes. * Pat Metheny *I have the absolute highest amount of respect for my brother Ennio and I will always be one of his greatest admirers. When I was studying in France, my teacher Nadia Boulanger used to tell me that 'your music can never be more or less than you are as a human being,' and I truly believe that is why Ennio's music is so special: he is simply a great human being! Ennio is the definition of 'original' and his compositions are like a window into his mind: incredibly beautiful and genius! * Quincy Jones *Table of ContentsTranslator's Note Preface Introduction Where These Conversations Come From Chapter One Playing (Chess) with Mephisto Chapter Two A Composer Lent to Cinema Chapter Three Music and Images Chapter Four Mystery and Mastery Chapter Five An Absolute Music? Chapter Six Looking Ahead: A Silent Nod towards the Future Chronological List of the Absolute Music Chronological List of the Applied Music Acknowledgments Index
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Zondervan Rosies Wild Ride
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Flame Tree Publishing Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia: New & Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisThe Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia, now fully updated from the illustrated edition, is the ultimate guide to two musical styles that have fundamentally influenced popular music. Divided into chapters, each covering a different era, the book traces the evolution of jazz and blues from their nineteenth-century African-American origins right through to the present day. Each chapter starts with a Sounds & Sources section, looking at the key developments in the music during that period. This is followed by an A–Z of artists from that era, with more extensive entries on key artists that include recommended classic recordings. With further sections on Styles, covering everything from Ragtime to Bebop and Texas Blues to Rhythm & Blues, and more; and Instruments, all written by a team of experts, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy to use and highly informative.
£16.00
Taylor & Francis A Choreographers Handbook
Book SynopsisOn choreography: âChoreography is a negotiation with the patterns your body is thinking.âOn rules: âTry breaking the rules on a need to break the rules basis.âThe updated and revised edition of 'A Choreographerâs Handbook' invites the reader to investigate how and why to make a dance performance. In an inspiring and unusually empowering sequence of stories, questions, ideas and paradoxes, internationally renowned choreographer Jonathan Burrows explains how itâs possible to navigate a course through this complex process.It is a stunning reflection on a personal practice and professional journey, and draws upon many years of workshop discussions, led by Burrows.Burrowsâ open and honest prose gives the reader access to a range of principles, exercises, meditations and ideas on choreography that allow artists and dance-makers to find their own aesthetic process.It is a book for anyone interested in making performance, at whatever level and in whichever style.
£25.64
Anthology Editions Transcendent Waves: How Listening Shapes Our
Book SynopsisHow can thoughtfully and intentionally listening to our world expand and inform our creative practices? What insights can we gain when we delve into the immersive world of sound, which permeates our every moment? In Transcendent Waves, sound healing practitioner, meditation teacher, and artist Lavender Suarez outlines how listening can unlock moments of creative spark, self awareness, and calm in a work that is equal parts how-to guide and contemplative artist’s workbook. Suarez's illustrated meditations follow in the artistic tradition of Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit and the creations of the Fluxus group, but also offer a modern take on listening in a world that gets louder every day. Covering everything from the noise of everyday life to musical compositions, Transcendent Waves compiles scientific evidence, anecdotes, and thoughtful prompts to spark a sense of wonderment and appreciation for the intricacies of sound and the new perspectives it can bring to our daily creative worlds.Trade ReviewLavender Suarez beautifully details the ideas behind how sound affects the world we live in. - Selective Memory Magazine (Dec. 2020)Transcendent Waves is a delightfully experimental new book which pays homage to the creative power of deep listening and the potential for sound to serve as a gateway towards transcendence. - Redefine Magazine, Jan. 2021Virtually every page of this book features a concept that forces you to reconsider your approach to listening, to music and the world around you. For Suarez, listening is an active mode rather than a passive one; by focusing on it, sound can spark your imagination and kickstart your creativity. There are countless waves waiting to be caught. - Aquarium Drunkard, Book Club Selection, Jan. 2021
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Rowman & Littlefield Let's Go!: Benjamin Orr and The Cars
Book Synopsis“When Ben got out of the hospital he said, ‘When I fall down and can’t pick myself up we’ll know it’s over. Until then, we rock!’” – Jeff CarlisiBenjamin Orr was the co-founder, co-lead singer, and bassist for the platinum-selling rock band The Cars. Often considered the band’s heartthrob, Orr possessed an incredible voice, diverse musical talent, and rare stage presence, all balanced by an enigmatic personality and a relentless determination to reach rock stardom.Selling over 30 million albums worldwide with fifteen Billboard Top 40 hits, The Cars certainly achieved success. Within a decade of the debut album, though, Orr found himself adrift and without a band. Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken draws together interviews with over 120 family members, friends, bandmates, and music associates from Orr's life, as well as many unpublished and never-before-seen photos from private collections, to reveal an intimate portrait of one of classic rock’s greatest talents. From Orr’s first performances as a house-band musician for the TV show UpBeat through his creation of The Cars with Ric Ocasek to Orr’s eventual rebirth with the supergroup Big People, this definitive account of Orr’s life is a rollercoaster ride that sheds new light on the history of The Cars.Orr is no longer able to rock with The Cars, but the music he made with them continues to attract new generations of fans. Coinciding with the band’s 2018 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this first-ever biography of Benjamin Orr immortalizes his legacy as a deeply kind-hearted and exceptionally talented musician who would stop at nothing to live his rock and roll dream.Trade ReviewIf rock star genetics truly exist, Benjamin Orr was certainly born with the gene. His persona and his talent came naturally, without trying to play the role. His generosity and love are a big part of his legacy and that comes through beautifully in Milliken’s book. -- Jeff Carlisi, guitarist for 38 Special, Big PeopleMilliken lifts the veil on the ice-cool demeanor of Ben Orr, the languid rocking voice at the center of The Cars' classic pop-rock sound, uncovering details behind his musical journey. I'm very glad that such an informative and insightful book has finally been written about Ben since his contribution to classic rock music is vast and cannot be ignored. -- Pat Travers, rock guitaristI find it fitting that my talented friend Joe would write a book about another friend, Benjamin Orr. Ben was a fantastic singer and musician, and a gifted writer - another thing Ben had in common with Joe! -- Charlie Farren, vocalist, guitarist for FARRENHEIT, Joe Perry ProjectTo know Ben was an honor and a pleasure. He could go from ‘rock god’ to ‘bro’ in seconds, ready to go hang with the boys, but usually be a magnet for the girls. There was no pretense, just talent and good nature. Hats off to Joe Milliken for making sure his story is remembered. -- Bill Gerber, film producer and formerly of Lookout ManagementThis book is a roller-coaster ride through the 60s and 70s with the movers and shakers of the Cleveland music scene, where Ben Orr grew up! -- Walt Masky, Cleveland television and record producerMy adventures with Ben before, during and after The Cars and pop stardom, were always marked with mischief and an effortless connection. He was a delightful, generous, magnetic and down-to-earth guy, with one of the greatest voices I’ve ever heard. I’m so glad Joe Milliken is telling Ben’s story. -- Fuzzbee Morse, multi-instrumentalist, film and music composer, producer
£19.99
Penguin Random House Group The Rambo Report
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£21.00
Hal Leonard Corporation Leonard Marianne and Me
Book SynopsisIn 1973, Judy Scott was intent on traveling to Istanbul, but serendipitously she stumbled onto the incomparable Greek island of Hydra and the people who would continue, over many subsequent visits, to enhance and influence her life ever after.This memoir, based on notebooks and journals Scott kept during various times and visits to her favorite place on earth, recounts in very intimate detail her interactions and developing relationships with singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen and his beautiful muse and love of his life Marianne Ihlen. As Leonard himself observed of this book when Scott sent the manuscript to him for his approval: I particularly admire the detail and honesty of the piece. One of the more unique features in this recounting is the emerging acknowledgment the author confronts of her own sexuality, as she recounts: It did not take long for Leonard to recognize that I was more attracted to Marianne than I was to him, though I came to love him too in the end. <
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Yale University Press Humour
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£10.99
Trinity College London Press Theory for Rock Pop Musicians Volume 2
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£23.70
HarperCollins Publishers Agatha Christies Poirot
Book SynopsisFrom the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world's favourite fictional detective.This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his appearances not only in the original novels, short stories and plays but also across stage, screen and radio productions.Poirot has had near-permanent presence in the public eye ever since the 1920 publication of The Mysterious Affair at Styles. From character development, publication history and private discussion concerning the original stories themselves, to early forays on to the stage and screen, the story of Poirot is as fascinating as it is enduring.Based on the author's original research, review excerpts and original Agatha Christie correspondence, Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World is a lively and accessible history of the character, offering new information and helpful pieces of context, that will delight all Agatha Christie fans, from a new generation of readers to those already highly familiar with the canon.Trade Review‘Delightful, detailed and compulsively readable.’ MARK GATISS ‘What a magnificent book! An essential component of every Poirot fan's book collection. I couldn't put it down.’ SOPHIE HANNAH ‘Exhaustively and entertainingly surveys the book, stage, radio, magazine and film appearances of that fussy little Belgian.’ MICHAEL DIRDA, WASHINGTON POST 'This quirky, trivia-filled look at a touchstone of detective fiction will have Christie fans young and old in heaven.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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Omnibus Press The Final Days of EMI: Selling the Pig
Book SynopsisThe Beatles. The Beach Boys. Blur, Bowie, Kylie Minogue, Kate Bush and Coldplay. EMI was one of the big four record companies, with some of the biggest names in the history of recorded music on its roster. Dominating the music industry for over 100 years, by 2010 EMI Group had reported massive pre-tax losses. The group was divided up and sold in 2011. How could one of the greatest recording companies of the 20th century have ended like this? With interviews from insiders and music industry experts, Eamonn Forde pieces together the tragic end to a financial juggernaut and a cultural institution in forensic detail. The Final Days of EMI: Selling the Pig is the story of the British recording industry, laid bare in all its hubris and glory.
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Abrams Music Is History
Book SynopsisQuestlove collects the 500 songs that have changed not just popular music, but also the worldQuestlove'sMusic Is Historyis an in-depth look into the 500 most influential songs in the history of music. Most famously known as a the drummer and joint frontman for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, Questlove is also an astute musicologist and voracious historian. In this book, Questlove dives into musical history from every decade of twentieth century, choosing one essential track from each year. The author thoughtfully and insightfully unpacks each song's cultural significance by placing it in its historical context, discussing real world events that shaped both the song's creation and its lasting impact. Analyses of iconic classics like Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder include tangents into the histories of science, politics, and pop culture. Questlove moves fluidly from the personal to the political, from Curtis Mayfield to the history of Black representation in cinema to musings on thTrade Review“Music Is History is an entertaining, informative and far-reaching work, meticulously excavating American culture and history with the eye of a seasoned cratedigger.” * The Washington Post *“This inspired volume continues Questlove’s thoughtful and thought-provoking work and is an enduring analysis of the effects of music on personal, political, and cultural histories.” * Library Journal STARRED Review *“Questlove’s in-depth, witty, creative, personal, and authoritative musical history will keep people reading, listening, questioning, and musing for many years to come." * Booklist *“A palimpsestic, personal, and resonant journey with a living musical encyclopedia.” * Kirkus *“This stimulating work is sure to attract deep thinkers and music theorists everywhere.” * Publishers Weekly *
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Titan Books Ltd Man of Steel
Book SynopsisOffers a look at the reinvention of the world's most iconic superhero. This companion book offers a rich selection of materials, from concept art and behind-the-scenes set photography to director commentary and interviews with key creatives, unlocking the secrets behind giving new life to an immortal hero.
£25.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Photographs of Janis Joplin
Book SynopsisCelebrated photographer Elliott Landy presents an intimate look at the legendary female singer-songwriter, Janis Joplin.Landy''s iconic images of Janis, both on the road and in concert, capture and preserve her pure essence as well as her onstage magnificence. Janis Joplin: The Photographs features beautifully reproduced large format images, many never before published.Janis''s own words, taken from recorded interviews with Peter Albin and others, are used as extended captions and paired with photographs to provide insight into the woman behind the legend.
£32.30
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Really Easy Piano: 80'S Hits
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Hal Leonard Corporation Music Flash Cards Set A
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Backbeat The Tube Amp Book Deluxe Revised Edition
Book SynopsisTHE TUBE AMP BOOK WITH AUDIO ONLINE ERRATA SHEET ADDED.
£41.60
MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi Agnès Varda
Book SynopsisOver nearly sixty years, Agnès Varda (b. 1928) has given interviews that are revealing not only of her work, but of her remarkably ambiguous status. She has been called the ""Mother of the New Wave"" but suffered for many years for never having been completely accepted by the cinematic establishment in France. Varda's first film, La Pointe Courte (1954), displayed many of the characteristics of the two later films that launched the New Wave, Truffaut's 400 Blows and Godard's Breathless. In a low-budget film, using (as yet) unknown actors and working entirely outside the prevailing studio system, Varda completely abandoned the ""tradition of quality"" that Truffaut was at that very time condemning in the pages of Cahiers du cinema. Her work, however, was not ""discovered"" until after Truffaut and Godard had broken onto the scene in 1959. Varda's next film, Cleo from 5 to 7, attracted considerably more attention and was selected as France's official entry for the Festival in Cannes. Ultimately, however, this film and her work for the next fifty years continued to be overshadowed by her more famous male friends, many of whom she mentored and advised. Her films have finally earned recognition as deeply probing and fundamental to the growing awareness in France of women's issues and the role of women in the cinema. ""I'm not philosophical,"" she says, ""not metaphysical. Feelings are the ground on which people can be led to think about things. I try to show everything that happens in such a way and ask questions so as to leave the viewers free to make their own judgments."" The panoply of interviews here emphasize her core belief that ""we never stop learning"" and reveal the wealth of ways to answer her questions.
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Pan Macmillan Creation Stories
Book Synopsis'Essential reading for anyone interested in the heady, vulgar, marvellous miasma of British music and culture in the nineties' - Irving Welsh'A true believer in the power of music and more importantly a believer in the people that make music. He gave me and many more like me a chance to change my life' - Noel GallagherAlan McGee's Creation Stories is a star-studded, outrageous, funny and anarchic account of the record label he set up and the bands that defined an era, including Primal Scream and Oasis.A charismatic Glaswegian who partied just as hard as any of the acts on his notoriously hedonistic label, Alan McGee became an infamous character in the world of music in the nineties. In Creation Stories he tells his story in depth for the first time, from leaving school at sixteen to setting up the Living Room club in London which showcased many emerging indie bands, from managing the Jesus and Mary Chain Trade ReviewMcGee was our Malcolm McLaren and Tony Wilson. An instigator and motivator, a born upsetter. I've never met anyone like him and neither have you. This is his story -- Bobby GillespieMcGee is a true believer and a complete one-off. I doubt anyone else could have built an entity like Creation and ran it for so long, making it all up as they went along. Essential reading for anyone interested in the heady, vulgar, marvellous miasma of British music and culture in the nineties, before it was all swamped by the surgical spirit sterility of the global marketplace -- Irvine WelshIn the 1980's Alan McGee saved British music by pumping ambition, passion and chaos into the independent scene. Without him Go West and Living In A Box would have won. A brilliant read for anyone interested in music -- James BrownIt's fast and loose and as insane as the label, full of great anecdotes and machine gun prose - it tells it like it was and it doesn't flinch from the truth -- John RobbA true believer in the power of music and more importantly a believer in the people that make music. He gave me, and many more like me, a chance to change my life. A pity he supports Rangers -- Noel Gallagher
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Simon & Schuster Ltd From Staircase to Stage
Book SynopsisLegendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with the Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir - perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. There are rappers that everyone loves, and there are rappers that every rapper loves, and Corey Woods, a.k.a. Raekwon the Chef, is one of the few who is both. His versatile flow, natural storytelling and evocative imagery has inspired legions of fans and a new generation of rappers. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon’s voice and cadence is synonymous with the inimitable sound that has made the group iconic since 1991. Now, for the first time, Raekwon tells his full story, from struggling through poverty to make ends meet to turning a hobby into a legacy. The W
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Globe Pequot Press The Art Of Horror Movies
Book SynopsisThis magnificent companion to The Art of Horror looks at the entire history of the horror film, from the silent era right up to the latest releases and trends. This revised edition includes more films, rare images, and in-depth explorations to bring this award-winning book completely up to date, cementing its position as the definitive and essential guide to horror movies. Through a series of informative chapters and fascinating sidebars chronologically charting the evolution of horror movies for more than a century, profusely illustrated throughout with over 600 rare and unique images including posters, lobby cards, advertising, promotional items, tie-in books and magazines, and original artwork inspired by classic movies, this handsomely designed hardcover traces the development of the horror film from its inception and celebrates the actors, filmmakers, and artists who were responsible for scaring the pants off successive generations of moviegoers! Edited by multipl
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Quarto Publishing PLC Thirteen Lessons that Saved Thirteen Lives
Book SynopsisThis is the thrilling account of the dramatic Thai cave rescue which saved the lives of thirteen people, from the diver who led the search.Trade Review Table of ContentsIntroduction Lesson 1: Start with Why Not? Lesson 2: Listen to the Quiet Voice Lesson 3: Zoom In, Zoom Out Lesson 4: Rest and Decompress Lesson 5: One Breath at a Time Lesson 6: Expect the Unexpected Lesson 7: Step Up and Step Back Lesson 8: Harnessing Teamwork and Trust Lesson 9: Hurry Up and Do . . . Nothing Lesson 10: Keep it Simple Lesson 11: Rehearse. Then Repeat Lesson 12: Make Success a Habit Lesson 13: Define Your Own Happiness End Note: Full Circle The Thirteen Lessons Acknowledgements Glossary John Volanthen Index
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Simon & Schuster Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah
Book SynopsisIn a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. “There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject. This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.
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Pan Macmillan Party Lines
Book Synopsis'An excellent history of UK dance culture' – The Sunday Times'Engrossing history' – The ObserverFrom the illicit reggae blues dances and acid-rock free festivals of the 1970s, through the ecstasy-fuelled Second Summer of Love in 1988 to the increasingly corporate dance music culture of the post-Covid era, Party Lines is a groundbreaking new history of UK dance music from journalist and filmmaker Ed Gillett, exploring its pivotal role in the social, political and economic shifts on which modern Britain has been built.Taking in the Victorian moralism of the Thatcher years, the far-reaching restrictions of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994, and the resurgence of illegal raves during the Covid-19 pandemic, Party Lines charts an ongoing conflict, fought in basement clubs, abandoned warehouses and sunlit fields, between the revolutionary potential of communal sound and the reactionary impulses
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DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Star Wars the Rise and Fall of the Galactic
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University of Texas Press Quantum Criminals
Book SynopsisA literary and visual exploration of the songs of Steely Dan.Trade ReviewWeird and wondrous...Quantum Criminals fairly drips with information…and I have drunk it in eagerly...The writing in Quantum Criminals is often arresting and always engaging pop-music journalism...Quantum Criminals is a reminder that one can be massively fulfilled by language one doesn’t fully comprehend. * New York Times *Quantum Criminals is one of the sharpest, funniest, and best books ever about any rock artist. * Rolling Stone *Pappademas offers a lively series of ruminations about individual songs, loosely pegged to the characters who populate those songs and who are rendered in playfully detailed and colorful portraits by LeMay. The result is both a celebration and an artifact of the current Steely Dan moment...In sharp and funny chapters, Pappademas riffs on [Steely Dan's] cast of characters in ways that capture the band’s cultural context and musical debts. * The Atlantic *[Quantum Criminals] uncovers the vast constellation of lyrical references, artistic influences and social and political contexts surrounding the band and its music. * NPR Music *Wry, playful but deeply incisive...Fagen, Becker...and Pappademas are kindred spirits, smartass, sharp-eyed observers of life’s El Supremos—a description that suits other Dan fans as well. Quantum Criminals is like a secret handshake between two covers. The best part is that it illuminates details the rest of us may have glossed over for years. * Los Angeles Times *In one fell swoop, [Quantum Criminals] has become the essential Steely Dan book. And you should absolutely be reading it right now...Pappademas and LeMay leave no stones unturned in their quest to unlock every mythological quadrant of Steely Dan’s immense, decades-long artistic conceptions. * Paste *A whimsical plunge into one of America’s most unconventional rock bands...[A] delicious deep dive into the many protagonists in the 'Steely Daniverse'...LeMay’s vibrant paintings—more than 100 of which are included in the book—provide yet another kaleidoscopic lens through which to consider the duo’s wild imaginations. Any major dude will tell you that this is a solid and highly entertaining take on Fagen and Becker’s 'platonic love story.' * Kirkus *[An] engaging and illuminating way to tell the band's history...Quantum Criminals is undoubtedly the best thing I’ve ever read about this endearingly strange and endlessly fascinating band. * The Forward *An engrossing series of essays that innovatively chart the cosmology of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s musical universe…[A] terrific and irresistible book. * Talkhouse *Remarkable...we finally have a book about Steely Dan in which the writing and art fully measure up to the sophistication and beauty of Becker and Fagen’s music...Pappademas’s incisive, elegant prose poetry pairs perfectly with LeMay’s colorful hand-painted portraits that offer humorous and empathetic glimpses of the Dan’s menagerie of luckless pedestrians. * Expanding Dan *Wonderfully weird and insightful...the Steeliest of all the Steely Dan books out there. And it’s wholly refreshing...There have been a number of fine books on Steely Dan, but Quantum Criminals is the one whose spirit, vivacity, and off-kilterness matches its subjects and their body of work. * Houston Press *Steely Dan fans should love this book. And if you’re not a fan of that non-band band, but love good writing about rock music, Quantum Criminals is still worth reading. * Milwaukee Shepherd Express *These song-based essays are part band biography, trenchant culture criticism, poignant ‘70s history, and psychedelic tone poems. Like Steely Dan’s tunes, they toe the line between an unbridled reverence for the music and esoteric sensibilities. I read it in a day and came out with an even deeper respect for their catalog. * No Expectations *This is the finest piece of rock journalism that I have read in a long time. * Religion News Service *Alex Pappademas reveals the stories behind many of [Steely Dan's] songs and, in the process, gives us a book that shows what the right kind of obsession leads to—joyful, contagious passion. Featuring terrific illustrations by Joan LeMay, this is a fascinating, fun, and deep dive into the stories behind the music and the men who created it...After you read this book, you’ll never be able to forget the genius of these two writers. * Air Mail *For those who are anywhere from casual listeners to hardcore Dan Fans, this book is an unceasing delight from cover to cover…Engrossing, well-written, with vivid, whimsical illustrations, Quantum Criminals is the literary equivalent of a Steely Dan album: vibrant, a little strange, and nearly perfect. * Spectrum Culture *Writer Alex Pappademas and painter Joan Lemay...go beyond explanation to produce the definitive Danomicon with this expansively argued and vibrantly illustrated survey of the songs, lyrics and characters populating the whole Steely Dan catalog. * Tertulia *Whether you count the current Danaissance as something entirely new or another turn in a recurring cycle, and even if you’re among those who find the band too weird or jazzy, it’s undeniable the Dan endures. Quantum Criminals is an entertaining and insightful account of why. * The Washington Free Beacon *The book is as smooth and intriguing as Gaucho, a combination of sophisticated thinking, clear language, and a calm view of the dark interior of this band. All of it is told through a series of connected biographies that are based on each song that the band recorded . . . and that give the musicians involved, the cultural views accumulated, and Pappademas’s own journey, significant roles in what is a great and complex story. The book will be terrifically satisfying to any and all Dan fans in the way that having one’s own experiences and perceptions acknowledged and validated is, but it goes far beyond hagiography. * The Brooklyn Rail *The new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and other Sole Survivors From the Songs of Steely Dan, is the delightful result of an author not only understanding their subject, but emotionally bonding with it. In this case, it’s the two co-authors, Alex Pappademas (who writes the words) and Joan LeMay (who paints the pictures). . . Quantum Criminals understands the paradoxical nature of Steely Dan, and the book embraces that chaos. It’s not a paean to “great men” of classic rock, nor is it a fan service love letter. But it is most definitely the right book about the correct band. * The Daily Beast *There have been a number of fine books on Steely Dan, but Quantum Criminals is the one whose spirit, vivacity, and off-kilterness matches its subjects and their body of work. * Classic Rock Bob *[An] ultra-cool hybrid of music criticism and pop art...For older fans, who remember when 'Rikki Don't Lose That Number' owned the airwaves in spring 1974, Quantum Criminals is like a tour guide with a music geek friend whose fresh outlook about songs you've heard hundreds of times enables you to experience elements of their greatness for the first time. * New Hampshire Union Leader *The best music book of 2023…From Rikki to Hoops McCann to Kid Charlemagne, Pappademas’ prose and LeMay’s paintings pair together to give Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s band the vivid, unforgettable context it has always deserved. It’s an essential mapping of Steely Dan’s wild and wonderful world, told straight from two Danheads. * Paste Magazine *Steely Dan’s stock is even higher today than it was in the 1970s, when they were having hit records. Critic Alex Pappademas and illustrator Joan LeMay deliver the perfect celebration of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s unique hermetic grandeur, honoring their oblique mystique while also getting at the real human beings lurking beneath the pristine tunes and cynical worldview. Each chapter is a revelatory riff on a different character in a Dan song — from Peg to Rikki to Mr. LePage to the Gaucho — with LeMay’s artwork just as smart and fun as the writing. They get into topics like the band’s secret hip-hop influence, their ‘famously overdetermined guitar solos,’ and the dialectical nature of their relationship with fellow El Lay rock royals the Eagles. People have been trying to untangle the riddle of Steely Dan’s greatness for decades. No one’s ever done it better. -- Jon Dolan * Rolling Stone *Quantum Criminals is such an unusual, funny, and creative work of criticism that it should inspire anyone who loves pop music but feels tired of the forms into which the market hems writers who want to tell its stories. * Slate *Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan (University of Texas Press) by Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay has been described as the quintessential Steely Dan book. As part of the project, LeMay, a native Houstonian, created 109 whimsical portraits of characters that sprang from the musicians’ lyrics and legends. In a review, fellow artist Melissa Messer wrote: 'Looking at Joan’s oeuvre makes me feel tipsy, or like I’ve drunk Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink and I’m swimming through the air after her, searching for the same vision.' * Texas Observer *This book not only dissects Steely Dan’s lyrics and dives deep into the imagery of their discography, it also steps back and provides helpful context about how the band’s music was written. * New York Magazine: The Strategist *Table of Contents 1. Jack 2. Walter 3. Donald 4. King Richard/King John 5. Lady Bayside 6. Chino & Daddy Gee 7. Michael/Jesus 8. The Charmer 9. The Fella in the White Tuxedo 10. Dan 11. David 12. Mr. Whatever 13. Louise 14. Cathy 15. The El Supremo 16. The King of the World 17. Rikki 18. The Major Dude 19. Mr. Parker 20. Buzz 21. Napoleon 22. The Archbishop 23. Dr. Wu 24. Mr. Lapage 25. Owsley 26. A Bookkeeper’s Son 27. The Eagles 28. Babs & Clean Willie 29. The Old Man 30. Pepe 31. A Wooly Man without a Face 32. Peg 33. Sayoko 34. The Expanding Man 35. Broadway Duchess 36. Josie 37. The Babylon Sisters 38. Hoops McCann/The Dread Moray Eel 39. The Dandy of Gamma Chi 40. The Gaucho 41. A Jolly Roger 42. Third World Man 43. Abbie/Dupree 44. Franny from NYU 45. Lizzie 46. Jill 47. Gina 48. Dave from Acquisitions 49. Daddy Acknowledgments Notes
£26.59
The History Press Ltd The Invisible Man: The Story of Rod Temperton,
Book Synopsis‘My favourite moment is when I finish a song, that is the moment I cherish.’ – Rod TempertonThe Invisible Man tells the remarkable story of how Rod Temperton worked his way up from a Grimsby fish factory to become one of the most successful songwriters of all time.Born in Cleethorpes in 1949, Temperton embarked on a career in music with the funk band Heatwave, for whom he wrote the international hits ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Always and Forever’, before his songwriting talent caught the attention of Michael Jackson’s legendary producer, Quincy Jones.For Jackson’s Off the Wall album, Temperton penned both the hit ‘Rock with You’ and the album’s title track. Three years later, he started work on what would become the best-selling album of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller – writing three songs, including the now legendary title track. And yet despite collaborating with some of music’s biggest stars, including Donna Summer and Michael McDonald, Temperton was famously reclusive and seldom gave interviews. Having enjoyed unprecedented access to the great man for his Sony Award-winning radio documentary on Temperton, Jed Pitman presents the fully updated, definitive story of one of music’s most talented individuals.
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Hallowed by Their Name
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£43.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Taumel der Zwanziger: 1923: Musik in einem
Book SynopsisIn den 1920er-Jahren gerät nicht nur die Welt, sondern auch die Musik und das Musikleben ins Taumeln: zwischen Krise und Krieg, Abschottung und Austausch, dem resignativen Blick zurück und neuer Dynamik. Wie eng Musik und Gesellschaft miteinander verflochten sind, zeigt das Jahr 1923. Geprägt ist es durch Geschehnisse, Debatten und Entwicklungen, die uns auch heute noch beschäftigen.Im besetzten Ruhrgebiet wird Musik zu einem Mittel des politischen Kampfes; in der von der Hyperinflation erschütterten Weimarer Republik verschärft sich die Krise des Konzertlebens und der Kartenpreis steigt im Herbst auf 200 Milliarden Mark; in den USA machen afroamerikanische Blues- und Jazz-Größen wie Bessie Smith, oder Louis Armstrong im Rahmen der sogenannten „race records“ ihre ersten Schallplattenaufnahmen; In Wien vollendet Arnold Schönberg seine ersten zwölftönigen Werke; In Paris schockiert Igor Strawinsky die Avantgarde mit seinem neoklassizistischen Bläseroktett und in Budapest setzt Béla Bartók mit seiner Tanz-Suite ein musikalisches Zeichen gegen den Nationalismus. Im Berliner Voxhaus wird mit der Ausstrahlung der ersten Funkstunde auf dem Höhepunkt der politischen und ökonomischen Krise das Zeitalter des öffentlichen Rundfunks in Deutschland eingeläutet.- Das Buch von Tobias Bleek erzählt auf faszinierende Weise, wie die Musik in das kulturelle, gesellschaftliche und politische Leben dieses Jahres der Extreme eingebettet ist.Trade Review“... Wie vielfältig und dramatisch die politischen Ereignisse in Europa um das Jahr 1923 waren und wie heterogen gleichzeitig künstlerische Strömungen, Trends und Erfindungen, das weiß dieses Buch beeindruckend zu schildern.” (Hans Georg Nicklaus, in: OE1, oe1.ORF.at, 22. September 2023)“... Tobias Bleek hat diese belangvollen Ereignisse und wegweisenden Innovationen sorgfältig und gründlich untersucht und bis aufs Einzelne zu Papier gebracht. Doch damit nicht genug. Denn darüber hinaus setzt er sie in einen Kontext zu den politischen, gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Geschehnissen als da sind etwa Migration, Antisemitismus, Rassismus und Militarismus. Des Weiteren zeigt er auf, welche Wirkung sie auf die Musiker, Komponisten und deren Kompositionen ausübten. … Flüssig und allgemeinverständlich ist der Band verfasst und ist somit eine fesselnde Lektüre.” (Hartmut Sassenhausen, in: O-Ton, o-ton.online, 18. August 2023)“... Das anregende, elegant geschriebene Buch legt die erhebliche Wechselwirkung zwischen Musik, Gesellschaft und Politik dar. Diese Fundgrube für musik- wie historisch Interessierte mit Literaturverzeichnis, zahlreichen Anmerkung und einem Register wird dringend empfohlen.” (Johannes Vesper, in: Musenblätter, musenblaetter.de, 15. August 2023)“... Bleeks Buch liest sich nicht nur wie ein (dazu präzise mit historischen Aufnahmen bebilderter) Roman, sondern ist darüber hinaus pointiert und witzig. … Der Zoom von «allgemeiner» Geschichte im Großen zur Musik im Kleinen»: Er funktioniert an jeder Stelle dieses vergnüglich zu lesenden und doch intensiv immersiven Buches. Dabei holt Bleek den Leser immer von der Haltestelle richtig vermuteten Vorwissens ab ...” (Arno Lücker, in: Opernwelt, August 2023)“Noch ein Band zu den Zwanzigern? – ja, diesen gern! … eine sehr lebendige Kulturgeschichte zu einer Zeit, die nicht nur musikalisch in alle denkbaren Richtungen explodierte.” (Michael Wackerbauer, in: Neue Musikzeitung, Juni 2023) “... Endlich gibt es eines der beliebten „Jahresbücher“ auch für die Musik. ... Bleek behandelt das krisenhafte Umbruchsjahr zum einen sehr strukturiert ... Zum enorm sinnlichen Erlebnis wird die Lektüre zum anderen durch „eine Vielzahl historischer Quellen: Briefe, Tagebücher und andere private Aufzeichnungen, Artikel aus Zeitungen und Journalen, Fotografien und Bilder. Schallplatten, historische Notendrucke und Musikmanuskripte, Programmzettel, Annoncen, Eintrittskarten ...” (Ingo Hoddick, in: das Orchester, Heft 12, 2023)“... Bewundernswert ist ... sein Buch sowohl für eine Leserschaft ohne spezielle Fachkenntnis oder Studium als auch für ein wissenschaftlich gebildetes Publikum zu schreiben, weshalb es für alle Musik- und Kulturinteressierten lesenswert ist. Ein Anhang mit Hunderten von Anmerkungen, einem ausführlichen Literatur- und Quellenverzeichnis sowie Register runden dieses überaus spannend geschriebene, sehr empfehlenswerte Buch ab.” (Michael van Gee, in: Jazz ´n´ More, Das Schweizer Jazz & Blues Magazin, Heft 6, 2023)Table of ContentsSelbsterneuerung eines Migranten: Igor Strawinskys Metamorphosen.- Komponieren in Zeiten des Nationalismus: Béla Bartóks Tanz-Suite im kulturpolitischen Kontext.- „deutsche Treue … und deutscher Sang“: Die Nationalhymne und Musik in Zeiten der Ruhrbesetzung.- Black Music Matters – Bessie Smith erobert den Tonträgermarkt.- Von der Peripherie ins Zentrum – Louis Armstrong, Joe Oliver, Lilian Hardin und die Creole Jazz Band.- Arnold Schönberg und die „Hegemonie der deutschen Musik“: Die Entwicklung der Zwölftontechnik als Kompositionsverfahren und kulturpolitisches Projekt.- Eine Konzertkarte für 200 Milliarden Mark – Musikleben in Zeiten der Hyperinflation – „Start up“ am Küchentisch: Karl Vötterle gründet den Bärenreiter-Verlag.- Fritz Kreisler im Äther – Medienwelten 1923.
£23.74
1984 Publishing Listen to My Heart (Limited): Life, Love &
Book SynopsisLIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION that includes Marie’s 2004 English-language solo album The Change on CD—previously unreleased in any physical format in North America—as well as bonus track “Sea of Love” (2017), the last song that Marie recorded. This edition also contains foil gilded page edges and a satin ribbon marker.Listen to My Heart is a completely candid and passionate, heartbreaking yet often witty life story of one of rock music’s most resilient lead singers, Marie Fredriksson from Roxette ("It Must Have Been Love," "Listen to Your Heart," "The Look," "Joyride").Given only a few months to live following a harrowing diagnosis in 2002, Marie boldly forged ahead into a life with newfound courage and inspiration. She continued as both a solo singer and with Roxette, where she performed over 550 concerts, sold 75 million records, and released over 50 singles including several global hits. In all, Roxette is Sweden’s biggest music group—second only to ABBA.Filled with behind-the-scenes stories involving everyone from Tina Turner and Elton John to The Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra, Listen to My Heart also explores her humble family beginnings, an early tragedy in the sudden loss of Marie’s sister, her transition into the music industry as a solo artist, and the formation and challenges of being in one of the world’s most successful pop groups. All while trying to maintain a stable marriage and being a mother to two young children in the face of a life-altering illness. Marie passed away in the aftermath of her diagnosis in December, 2019.Heart-wrenching yet winning, and told with exceptional energy and sincerity, Listen to My Heart sheds new and revelatory light on the life and work of one of our generation’s most talented and courageous artists.Contains a foreword by Marie’s longtime friend, director Jonas Akerlund (Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, U2) and over 100 personal photographs, live and backstage shots, and memorabilia images.Trade Review"Singer-songwriter Marie Fredriksson (1958–2019) offers a heartbreakingly candid recollection of her early life, pop career [including many years with Roxette], and struggle with illness in this posthumous memoir. Fredriksson more than delivers on her stated mission to ‘share her moments of transcendence and offer consolation to those full of doubt’ by cataloging her favorite performances and refusing to let her diagnosis overshadow her career. Anecdotes about celebrities from Elton John to Frank Sinatra are just the cherry on top. Pop music fans will treasure this." — Publishers Weekly"Fredriksson's frustration at being discounted in the men-dominated music industry and her attempts to find alternative lifesaving treatments makes for an engaging read. Most poignant is her vulnerability as she opens her closets and photo albums that showcase a life well lived." — Library Journal
£23.39
Titan Books Ltd The Third Man The Official Story of the Film
Book SynopsisThe official retrospective for the British cinematic masterpiece The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles, on its 75th anniversary.
£31.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Mind Games
Book SynopsisMind GamesMind GamesMind GamesMind Games
£33.75
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Tao of Movement
Book SynopsisFor those who move, be it dancers, yogis, athletes, physical actors, or aerial dancers, the demands on their health go far beyond the ordinary. This book, authored by a seasoned dance teacher and leading authority in Traditional Chinese Medicine, unlocks the keys to maintaining wellbeing through Chinese medicine for dance and movement professionals.At its core, lies the exploration of Qi energy, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements, all demystified and applied in practical terms. This book also delves into the intricate world of meridians, offering unique ways to work with them through movement. The author draws inspiration from the rich philosophy of Tao, making this an excellent resource for dancers and other movement professionals.
£23.74
Zondervan Rescue Story
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£18.00
Faber & Faber The Nolan Variations
Book SynopsisA rare, intimate portrait of Hollywood's reigning blockbuster auteur' whose deeply personal billion-dollar movies have established him as the most successful director to come out of the British Isles since Alfred Hitchcock.Updated, with a chapter on OppenheimerA masterclass . . . brilliant. Immersive, detailed, meticulous, privileged inside-dope.' - Craig Raine More than just the tinkerings of a glass watchmaker, Christopher Nolan's films have an unerring grasp of the way time makes us feel. Time steals people away in his films, and he takes careful note of the theft. Time is Nolan's great antagonist, his lifelong nemesis. He seems almost to take it personally.Written with the full cooperation of Nolan himself, who granted Tom Shone access to never-before-seen photographs, storyboards and sketches, the book is a deep-dive into the director's films, influences, methods and obsessions. Here for the first time is Nolan on his
£19.00
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Music of the How to Train Your Dragon Trilogy
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£29.99
Nick Hern Books Drama Games for Exploring Shakespeare
Book SynopsisThis dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, part of the bestselling Drama Games series, offers dozens of games to help bring Shakespeare's plays to life in the classroom or rehearsal room – making them fun and accessible to actors, students, directors and teachers. Inspired by the work of leading cultural education charity Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, this book offers a wide range of activities to tackle every aspect of the plays, including: Warm-ups and General Games to establish an atmosphere of focus, connection, support and fun – all the conditions you need for a successful session Story and World-building to explore the events, environments and societies of Shakespeare's plays Introducing Shakespeare's Language to break down the text and allow participants to uncover the meaning through play and creative discovery Activating Shakespeare's Language to liberate actors from the script through movement and voice-work Character to help develop compelling, believable performances by investigating motivations and relationships, circumstances and emotions Staging to help empower every member of the ensemble in moments that might be challenging to stage – such as big movement sequences, fights and battles and intimate love scenes Whatever your reason for exploring Shakespeare – whether you're directing a production, teaching a set text, or introducing his work to young people for the first time – this essential resource will give you the tools you need to demystify the language, take ownership of the plays, and find a connection to the words that resonates in our own time. 'This wonderful book will be an invaluable resource for anyone approaching the teaching or directing of Shakespeare, whether novice or veteran' Paterson Joseph, from his ForewordTrade Review'A welcome tool to bring the Bard alive for students... sets things out in a logical fashion, without losing any of the creativity or impact of the activities... I can only wish my English teacher had a copy of this sparky little volume when I was first struggling with Shakespeare... many young lives will be transformed when they connect with Shakespeare's world and all it can offer' * Broadway World *'An incredibly effective way of accessing Shakespeare... I've been a practitioner for over 10 years, and I found plenty of new material here, plus the fact that the exercises are phrased so clearly that they immediately usurped my own notes... [this book is] a useful companion to anyone working with young people and Shakespeare. Get one now and start passing it round the office' * Drama & Theatre Magazine *'An accessible new addition to Nick Hern Books's Drama Games series... Each of the 66 games is carefully but simply explained and could be used by anyone mounting an inclusive Shakespeare production with young people' * Ink Pellet Magazine *
£11.69
Cornerstone Help I S*xted My Boss: The Sunday Times
Book Synopsis'Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish' - Rylan ClarkHow do you ask your mate for that £50 back?When is OK to trump in front of your partner?And what should you do if you've accidentally sexted your boss?William and Jordan are from very different worlds.William's an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan's a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley and an expert in all things common. Together they've entertained millions of listeners worldwide with their hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss.Now, they’ve pooled all of their wisdom on how to get through life’s most awkward moments.From candlelight suppers to picky teas, first dates to flatmate dramas, Help I Sexted My Boss is full of both useful and useless advice. This is your indispensable guide to navigating the trepidation and challenges of modern life.'Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation’s Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read' - Vicky PattisonSunday Times bestseller, November 2023Trade Review'Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish' * Rylan Clark *'Perfect timing for Xmas' * Heat magazine *'Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation’s Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read' * Vicky Pattison *'A lovely hilarious book by lovely hilarious boys' * Joel Dommett *'Hilarious and awful at the same time' * Scott Mills *
£18.00
Penguin Books Ltd Shakespeare
Book SynopsisA LOVE LETTER TO 67 YEARS OF ACTING ON STAGE - THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA witty, insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved ShakespeareWonderfully inspiring. A delightful spell in the company of one of our greatest actresses' Daily Mail, Books of the YearGloriously entertaining. Reading it feels like a chat with an old friend' ObserverA magical love letter to Shakespeare' Kenneth Branagh----For the very first time, Judi Dench opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played in her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra.Here, she reveals her behind the scenes secrets; inviting us to share in her triumphs, disasters, and backstage shenanigans, all brightened by her mischievous sense of humour and striking honesty.This is Judi''s love letter to William Shakespeare the man who pays the rent.----Praise for The Man Who Pays the Rent''This book is pure enchantment' Daily Mail''This is a gloriously entertaining tour through the canon in the company of perhaps the most experienced living Shakespearean actor'' Observer''An utterly delightful book. An unstoppable stream of anecdotes, recollections and asides'' TelegraphCompanionable and compelling, mischievous and convivial it genuinely feels like you're sitting at her kitchen table with Judi Dench' GuardianGorgeous' Literary ReviewA wonderful mixture of appreciation and anecdote' Financial Times, Books of the YearInstant Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023
£10.44
