Entertainment Books
Faber & Faber The Time by the Sea
Book SynopsisThe Time by the Sea is about Ronald Blythe''s life in Aldeburgh during the 1950s. He had originally come to the Suffolk coast as an aspiring young writer, but found himself drawn into Benjamin Britten''s circle and began working for the Aldeburgh Festival. Although befriended by Imogen Holst and by E M Forster, part of him remained essentially solitary, alone in the landscape while surrounded by a stormy cultural sea. But this memoir gathers up many early experiences, sights and sounds: with Britten he explored ancient churches; with the botanist Denis Garrett he took delight in the marvellous shingle beaches and marshland plants; he worked alongside the celebrated photo-journalist Kurt Hutton. His muse was Christine Nash, wife of the artist John Nash. Published to coincide with the centenary of Britten''s birth, this is a tale of music and painting, unforgettable words and fears. It describes the first steps of an East Anglian journey, an intimate appraisal of a vivi
£10.44
Faber & Faber Future Days Krautrock and the Building of Modern
Book SynopsisWest Germany after the Second World War was a country in shock: estranged from its recent history, and adrift from the rest of Europe. This proved to be fertile ground for a generation of musicians who, from the 1960s onwards, would develop the experimental sounds that became known as Krautrock.Faust, Neu!, Cluster, Ash Ra Tempel, Amon Düül II, Can, Kraftwerk the influence of these groups upon popular music is incalculable. Future Days is an in-depth study of the music and the groups who made it.
£13.49
Faber & Faber Bodies
Book SynopsisA DAILY TELEGRAPH and IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARThe must-read music book of the year, now with a brand new chapter covering the death of Taylor Hawkins and his massive Wembley memorial concert.In Bodies, author Ian Winwood explores the music industry's many failures, from addiction and mental health issues to its ongoing exploitation of artists. Much more than a touchline reporter, Winwood also tells the story of his own mental health collapse, following the shocking death of his father, in which extinction-level behaviour was given perfect cover by a reckless industry. This is such a shrewd, funny, psychologically perceptive, frank, well-written, jawdropping book Absolutely buy and read the hell out of this.' DAVID STUBBSWinwood makes a compelling argument and overturns some long-held notions about rock and roll excess by deftly tying together a vast amount of information . . . and liberally lacingTrade Review'Winwood is a witty writer as well as a wise one and his book, which skilfully weaves in his own story of mental health issues, should be required reading for music fans and music makers.' - Irish Times'This is the ugly truth. And It's an essential read.' - Classic Rock
£10.44
Faber Music Ltd Josh Cohen Radiohead for Solo Piano
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCodex; Everything In Its Right Place; Exit Music (For A Film); Daydreaming; Karma Police; No Surprises; Paranoid Android; Pyramid Song; True Love Waits; Sail To The Moon; Videotape
£22.50
Hal Leonard Europe Limited THE JOY OF FIRSTYEAR PIANO PF Music
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£13.29
The Crowood Press Ltd Woodwind Instruments
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDefinitely value for money...It will be a great addition to any woodwind teacher's, band director's, repair student's, and professional repairers bookcase. -- Dot Brodie, Namir * Namir *it is an excellent reference for a broad understanding of the woodwind family of instruments. For those wishing to embark on a career as a woodwind technician, or as Bangham calls them, a repairer, reading it from start to finish would provide a crucial breadth of knowledge from which to start one’s journey. -- Ande Jacobson, agoodreedreview * agoodreedreview *It is a fantastic resource for woodwind educators, performers, novice technicians, advanced technicians, and everyone in between. -- Miles DeCastro, International Clarinet Association's "The Clarinet" * International Clarinet Association's "The Clarinet" *This is a wonderfully presented book full of photographs and diagrams. I enjoyed reading this book and consider this to be a more than worthy addition to your arsenal and library. -- Saxontheweb.net * Saxontheweb.net *
£45.00
Running Press,U.S. David Bowie All the Songs
Book SynopsisAlbum by album and track by track, this first-of-its-kind catalog of David Bowie's entire 50-year and 27-album career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists.A lovingly thorough dissection of every album and every track ever released by David Bowie over the span of his nearly 50 year career, David Bowie All the Songs follows the musician from his self-titled debut album released in 1967 all the way through Blackstar, his final album.Delving deep into Bowie's past and featuring new commentary and archival interviews with a wide range of models, actors, musicians, producers, and recording executives who all worked with and knew the so-called 'Thin White Duke', David Bowie All the Songs charts the musician's course from a young upstart in 1960s London to a musical behemoth who collaborated with everyone from Queen Latifah and Bing Crosby, to Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire.This one-of-a-kind book draws upon years of research in order to recount how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of music's most visually arresting performers, David Bowie All the Songs is a must-have book for any true fan of classic rock.
£40.50
Mel Bay Publications,U.S. LeftHand Guitar Chord Book
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£11.39
Oldcastle Books Ltd David Lynch
£15.19
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus
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£11.83
Belcouver Press Next Year Will Be A Good One
£19.00
Pan Macmillan Beyond the Story
Book SynopsisTHE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK—BEYOND THE STORY is a remarkable archive—truly everything about BTS in one volume.
£32.00
Headline Publishing Group Lifes Short Talk Fast
Book SynopsisAlmost 25 years have passed since Gilmore Girls first hit our TV screens, but the iconic show continues to captivate audiences with its warmth, humor, and irresistible storytelling. Celebrated for its loveable cast of characters and relatable moments, the series has explored the complexities of family, friendship and the pursuit of dreams and has been described as one of the greatest television shows of all time.This pocket-sized companion will transport readers into the whimsical world of mum-and-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory, and the beloved residents of Stars Hollow - a place where the coffee flows endlessly and witty banter is a way of life. From Lorelai''s lightning-fast comebacks to Rory''s insightful musings, the pages are crammed with the delightful dialogue and memorable lines that made the Gilmore Girls series so cherished, while behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating tidbits will satisfy even the most devoted fan. Oy with the poodles already! Lorelai''s exclamation in the first episode, expressing her frustration, became an iconic line.I can''t stop eating. I eat because I''m unhappy, and I''m unhappy because I eat. It''s a vicious cycle. A classic Lorelai moment, highlighting her humour and love for food.A cheeseburger, onion rings, and a list of people who killed their parents and got away with it. I''m looking for heroes. The unforgettable line when Lorelai storms into the diner and shouts her order.Trig, I can do. But boys and dating, forget it.Rory reflecting on her love life.
£6.99
£18.69
Little, Brown Book Group Cruel To Be Kind
Book Synopsis''Brilliant biography of an undersung late-blooming treasure . . . subtly profound as well as wickedly entertaining, this biography does its subject scintillating justice'' MojoCruel to Be Kind is the definitive account of Nick Lowe''s uncompromising life as a songwriter and entertainer, from his days at Stiff Records, to becoming the driving force behind Rockpile, to the 1979 smash hit ''Cruel To Be Kind''.Nick''s original compositions have been recorded by the best in the business, from enfant terrible of the New-Wave, Elvis Costello, to ''The Godfather of Rhythm and Soul'', Solomon Burke; from household names, including Engelbert Humperdink, Diana Ross, and Johnny Cash, to legendary vocalists such as Curtis Stigers, Tom Petty, and Rod Stewart.His reputation as one of the most influential musicians to emerge from that most formative period for pop and rock music is cast in stone. He will forever be the man they call the ''JesuTrade ReviewEven the Jesus of Cool needs a St. Paul to spread his gospel and Will Birch is more than up to the task in Cruel to Be Kind. In this intimate, engrossing, and eye-opening biography of Nick Lowe, Birch reveals deep insights into the man and his work. It's a book as elegant as one of Lowe's songs: filled with just the right combination of pathos, humor, and wit, told with an economy of style, and nary a wasted word or sentence. Absolutely brilliant * Bob Mehr, author of the New York Times bestseller Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements *Brilliant biography of an undersung late-blooming treasure . . . subtly profound as well as wickedly entertaining, this biography does its subject scintillating justice * Mojo *Birch also knows a good Spinal-Tappish anecdote when he hears one and, drawing on Lowe's formidable skill as a raconteur, this book is stuffed with them * Spectator *
£11.67
Quercus Publishing Sofia Coppola
Book SynopsisWith just eight feature films to date, Sofia Coppola has crafted a distinctive hyper-feminine aesthetic, establishing herself as one of the world's finest directors. From her acclaimed first short film, Lick the Star, to her Oscar-winning Lost in Translation and beyond, Coppola's vision and storytelling never cease to amaze. Featuring fresh insights and critical analysis of her oeuvre, this book celebrates the director's ability to capture the female experience in a way that is real, complex and empowering. Whether it be Marie Antoinette or Priscilla, this guide takes an intimate look at the narrative threads connecting Coppola's films and offers a glimpse behind the curtain of each of her productions. Written by Christina Newland, veteran film critic and historian for Sky Arts, BBC and Empire, this book is perfect for fans of women's stories and budding cinephiles. It is the ultimate guide unveiling all there is to know about Sofia Coppola's filmography.
£13.49
Akashic Books, Ltd. Alphapussy
£21.20
Hal Leonard Corporation Stranger Things: Music from the Netflix Original
Book Synopsis(Easy Piano Songbook). If you can only take one songbook with you to the Upside Down, make sure it''s our matching folio to Stranger Things ! Featuring the iconic theme music and other works from composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, this collection also includes 17 pop songs heard throughout the first four seasons of the wildly successful Netflix series. Each song is arranged for easy piano with lyrics. Titles include: Africa * Cold As Ice * Every Breath You Take * The Ghost in You * Master of Puppets * Never Surrender * Running up That Hill * Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) * Should I Stay or Should I Go * Stranger Things Main Title Theme * Wake Me up Before You Go-Go * You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) * and more!
£18.99
Fantom Films Limited Moonboots and Dinnersuits
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£12.59
Bonnier Books Ltd The Closest Thing to Crazy
Book Synopsis'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY'Brilliantly told, the fascinating life of one of Britain's greatest songwriters' MATT LUCAS'A brilliant, funny, emotional book' DAVID QUANTICKDescribed variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the music business', Mike Batt has led an extraordinarily vibrant and challenging life that has been full of both glorious victories and bitter failures. For better or for worse, he is a man who has always lived life on his own terms. Idiosyncratic but mainstream, complicated but compassionate, steadfastly maverick in spirit but avowedly commercial in outlook. He is a man of great contradictions, but even greater talent. After starting out in the music business as a teenager, Batt shot to fame in the early 1970s for his part in the creation of the Wombles pop group. But this success proved to be just the beginning as he then went on to work with various artists as a songwriter, composer and producer, including Art Garfunkel, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Katie Melua. Featuring cameos from some of the biggest stars in the business from Paul McCartney to Prince, The Closest Thing to Crazy takes us not only on the rocky (and classical) journey of Mike Batt's life but also on a tour around the inside of his mind.
£10.44
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Edexcel A Level Drama Study Guide
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£28.49
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Discovering Music Theory, The ABRSM Grade 1
Book SynopsisDiscovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and corresponding answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory exam. Written to make theory engaging and relevant to developing musicians of all ages, it offers: *Trade Reviewprogressive exercises to build skills and understanding, step by step *
£10.10
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to KPOP
Book SynopsisPacked with more than 185 facts, stats, quotes, quips, trivia and historic dates, this Little Guide is a fan's one-stop shop for all things K-POP!
£6.99
Gemini Books Group Ltd The Pocket Rocky Horror
Book SynopsisA campy celebration of the queer cult classic.
£7.59
Titan Books Ltd Marvel Studios The Infinity Saga Guardians of
Book SynopsisThe official art book for the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the 14th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.
£26.99
Collective Ink Business Side of Show Business The
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£11.39
The History Press Ltd Capitol Gains
Book SynopsisFebruary 1963 marked the Beatles' breakthrough in Britain. However, by December, they were still no further forward than any other British act before them in conquering America.How the Beatles were really signed by Capitol Records in late 1963, after 12 months of derision and rejection from the label, has remained the subject of much speculation over the years. Once the band had hit the big time in the US in February 1964, the truth was quickly papered over by their manager, Brian Epstein, and Capitol executives.Now, for the first time, corporate and personal archives reveal the true story, and explain why Capitol believed that the British approach to the record industry was just as antiquated and flawed as its approach to other declining industries in the 1960s. The book explores why, as a consequence, Capitol decided they would need to re-mix many of the UK master tapes, create new US albums that were distinctly different in content, sleeve design and name to the UK versions.Departmental memos show how Brian Epstein quickly found himself between a rock and a hard place, struggling to keep the peace between Capitol, who he knew were providing the lion's share of the Beatles' wealth, and were usually right on commercial and creative decisions, and the Beatles themselves.This no holds barred account also explores how Capitol's PR department struggled against the odds to extricate the Beatles from stories that threatened to damage their carefully cultivated image and harm record sales.It also probes corporate accounts to discover the extent to which Capitol made the Beatles rich, and how a number of decisions made by the band and their manager ultimately drove them to the brink of bankruptcy in 1969.
£18.39
Titan Books Ltd Star Trek III The Search for Spock The Making of
Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the making ofStar Trek III: The Search for Spock, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews.
£31.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Movie Lovers Quiz Book
Book SynopsisFrom Rhyming Films and Say What You See to One Star Reviews and Name the Year, there are twenty quizzes with multiple rounds of picture clues, connections, conundrums, multiple choices and much, much more. Interspersed with fascinating film facts, this book is guaranteed to make you even more of a movie buff than you already are.
£13.49
Old Street Publishing The Shortest History of Music
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£9.49
Omnibus Press She's a Rainbow: The Extraordinary Life of Anita
Book SynopsisAnita Pallenberg, instantly recognisable as a member of The Rolling Stones rock n roll circus in the Sixties and Seventies, was no docile groupie. Fluent in four languages, she partied with the jet set in Rome, met Warhol, Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti in New York, was at home with London s leading lights of popular culture and went on to star in over a dozen films, perhaps most notably in Performance. A German-Italian rebel and social phenomenon, Anita consistently gravitated towards the next wave of movers and shakers. Based on exclusive interviews with friends and family, and full of her extraordinary adventures with the rich and famous, as well as her personal triumphs and tragedies, She's a Rainbow delves deep into her fascinating and moving story for the first time ever.
£10.44
Lawrence & Wishart Ltd June Givanni
Book SynopsisA journey through the archive of BAFTA award-winning curatorand film programmer, June Givanni. It contains thousands of films fromacross Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora amassed in over forty years. Using four filmfestivals as her touchstones, author Onyeka Igwe offers a way to encounterPan-African film.
£18.06
Watkins Media Limited How We Used Saint Etienne to Live
Book SynopsisDo you remember how we used to live? British indie favourites Saint Etienne do. But they also remember a load of other stuff that never happened, so maybe they aren’t the best people to ask. Saint Etienne have spent three decades making music out of memories for people who make memories out of music. How We Used Saint Etienne to Live is the story of that reciprocal process, told in the wrong order but the right time. It’s about the methods we use to remember, and what happens when those methods become outdated. It’s a tale that involves tape splicing, town planning, Now compilations and Saint Etienne’s 1995 UK singles chart peak, ‘He’s On The Phone’. Featuring original interviews with Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell, How We Used Saint Etienne To Live shows Saint Etienne’s minds at work as they make and manipulate history and nostalgia. Expect to be shown the receipts. Expect selective recollections and shameless revisionism. Expect concrete facts and flights of fancy. Don’t expect it to be immediately clear which is which.Trade Review"A vivid collection of memories and lists about the savoir vivre of Saint Etienne — a wonderful book about a wonderful band.""An essential, loving read for Saint Etienne fans — an exploration that’s half Sherpa Tenzing in its commitment to the task, half sunshine girl in its loveliness.""How We Used Saint Etienne to Live beautifully negates the archetypal veteran band biography. Ramzy Alwakeel’s analytical account is insightful and poignant, and this book is a timely, anti-nostalgic reminder of why Saint Etienne have such a special place in so many hearts."
£10.44
Wymer Publishing Honesty Is No Excuse
Book SynopsisPopoff assembles a panel of Lizzy scholars and devotees. Together they deconstruct each Thin Lizzy studio albums and every single song inside of them. It's likely that the most demanding fans will come away with fresh perspectives on the band. A reminder of why he or she fell in love with Thin Lizzy in the first place.
£15.29
Wymer Publishing Down To Donington
Book SynopsisDown To Donington looks back at the first Monsters Of RockFestival in 1980. It explores behind the scenes, as well as the day inquestion, and even the aftermath.
£14.39
Five Leaves Publications Curious Muswell Hill
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£11.39
Omnibus Press The Light Pours Out of Me
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£15.00
Omnibus Press Im with the Band
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£11.69
Queen's Temple Publications Two Sketches
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£7.05
Running Press Book Publishers Pusheen Mini Nesting Dolls
£9.49
Motorbooks Alternative for the Masses
£18.70
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Stiff Little Fingers Inflammable Material
Book SynopsisKevin C. Dunn is Professor in the International Relations Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, USA. He is author of Global Punk: Resistance and Rebellion in Everyday Life (Bloomsbury 2016) Inside African Politics (with Pierre Englebert; Bloomsbury 2013 and 2020), as well as the award-winning novel Vicious is My Middle Name (2022). Active in DIY punk scenes since the 1980s, he continues to perform in several bands, runs an independent record label, publishes various zines, and is a regular contributor to the influential DIY punk zine Razorcake.
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Mazzy Stars So Tonight That I Might See
Book SynopsisAnthony Gomez III is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Oklahoma, USA. He is interested in nineteenth and twentieth century American literature and popular culture. In addition to his academic work, he is a published fiction author whose short stories have appeared in a number of literary journals, including Huizache, Shenandoah, New Letters, and Four Way Review. Read more at anthonygomeziii.com.
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook
Book SynopsisTake a seat at the Christmas table of Downton Abbey, the historic British estate at the heart of the popular ITV series. Downton fans will appreciate this enticing collection of classic British holiday recipes from the Edwardian era, evocative narratives about Christmas traditions, and seasonal anecdotes from the award-winning series. Colorful photographs of finished dishes, fan-favorite moments from the Christmas episodes, and excerpts of character quotes bring the spirit of the holidays to life.
£22.94
Hal Leonard Recording Unhinged
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£27.55
Bonnier Books Ltd Alice in Wonderland (Disney Animated Classics): A
Book SynopsisA retelling of Disney Alice in Wonderland, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!A family favourite for seventy years, Disney Alice in Wonderland is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Alice in Wonderland and a book to be treasured by all.Disney Alice in Wonderland is now available to view on Disney+Also available in the Disney Animated Classics series:AladdinCinderellaThe Nightmare Before ChristmasDumboFrozenMulanPinocchioSleeping BeautyThe Lion KingSnow White and the Seven DwarfsThe Little MermaidOne Hundred and One DalmatiansComing soon:Beauty and the BeastLady and the TrampTrade ReviewThis is a lovely series of books. Good quality and beautifully done. Bought as a gift to read with child. -- Jeeves * Amazon *I am currently collecting all of the Disney Animated Classic books, with this one being the most recent addition. Absolutely stunning clothbound book, with detailed graphics inside to accompany the classic story. -- Y * Amazon *What a beautiful book... I will be buying others in the set, simply delightful -- Tilly Lovelace * Amazon *
£13.49
Abrams The Art of The Batman
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£29.75
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Really Easy Piano: Coldplay
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£10.44
