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Gorgeously illustrated and authoritatively written, Fender Stratocaster 70 Years is the officially licensed celebration of the legendary brand's revolutionary electric guitar. Ever present in the..
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Gorgeously illustrated and authoritatively written, Fender is the officially licensed celebration of the legendary brand's iconic guitars, amps, and basses. Originating in Leo Fender's modest rad..
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The concept album is one of popular music's most celebrated-and misunderstood-achievements. This book examines the untold history of the rock concept album, from The Beatles to Beyonce. The roots..
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The essential, illustrated, song-by-song story of one of the most enduring acts in rock music history. Fleetwood Mac has a long and complicated history, strewn with tumultuous relationships and subst..
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Rishi Sunak - this book is not for you. Keir Starmer - this book is not for you. The salt of the earth - this book is not for you. The worthy - this book is not for you. The middle..
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The funny, revealing, highly original and Sunday Times bestselling memoir from Jarvis Cocker What if the things we keep hidden say more about us than those we put on display? Discover the Sunday ..
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GOTH is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir of the genre of Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division and many more g..
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Guitar Family Trees is a striking visual account of the most prominent guitars in history. This striking visual catalog charts the histories of the most prominent and sought after guitars and th..
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The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music. From Delta ..
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A lush visual celebration of Pulp's sixth album, This Is Hardcore, featuring unseen photography, behind-the-scenes interviews and revealing visuals. From the mid- to late 1990s, Paul Burgess was..
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Heartstrings Melissa Etheridge and Her Guitars tells the singer's stories through each of her legendary instruments. Each chapter features a different one of her guitars each of which is named after a..
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Comprising a vivid and varied series of miniature biographies, revealing profiles, thought-provoking essays and a multitude of previously unknown anecdotes and quotes, Hercules!: The A to Z of Elton J..
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'Always up close and personal, always tenacious and informed by deep background, and always vivid and veracious' The Times The greatest popular songs, whether it's Aretha Franklin singing 'R..
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Praised as a "thoughtful and illuminating" (The New York Times) work of music journalism, this is the unforgettable, fascinating, and unexpected account of one of the most performed and beloved songs ..
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Selected and arranged by the author, How To Be Invisible presents the lyrics of Kate Bush in a beautiful new paperback edition featuring a new cover by illustrator Jim Kay. 'The greatest singer-s..
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A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR There are few artistic acts more mysterious than writing a song. But what if a shift in perspective - and some practical guidance - could overcome that mystery? Any..
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Writing with refreshing passion, and with her own personal story at its heart, Alice Farnham sets out to explore what it means to be a conductor in modern times. Uniquely, she draws on a wealth of ins..
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The story of recorded sound - the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society - from the earliest inventions via the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the ..
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The much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time. Fro..
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This stunning follow up to Minds Went Walking- Paul Kelly's Songs Reimagined features Christos Tsiolkas, Cate Kennedy and Andy Griffiths, and is the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas 2023. F..
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The first biography of one of the UK's most successful songwriters, written by one of the only people to interview him. The Invisible Man tells the remarkable story of how Rod Temperton worked his wa..
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A young screenwriter is invited to collaborate with Jimi Hendrix on a film, resulting in the wildest eighteen months of his life and coinciding with the tumultuous final months of Hendrix's life. ..
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'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.' Clemency Burton-Hill An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from aw..
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A prelude to fame, Just Kids recounts the friendship of two young artists--Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe - whose passion fueled their lifelong pursuit of art. In 1967, a chance meeting between t..
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Canadian performer k.d. lang broke new ground in the 1980s by blending the genres of punk and country, dubbed "cowpunk," with her band, the Reclines. Despite Grammy-award-winning recordings and freque..
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Relive the greatest moments in the last 40 years of hardcore, punk, metal and rock with this incredible book by Kerrang!, alternative music's most trusted publication Celebrate 40 years of Ker..
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Tales of adventure, misadventure, love and loss - this collection of non-fiction short stories from the Australian rock legend turned writer is vintage Jimmy. Outrageous, witty, warm and wise..
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Celebrate a half-century of the hottest band in the land with Kiss at 50, a handsome retrospective by top metal journalist Martin Popoff featuring rare photos, memorabilia, and a gatefold timeline. ..
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Published to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the birth of Lady Gaga's musical career. As one of the world's best-selling musicians, Lady Gaga has set the musical bar high. Since her debut album..
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'You never knew what you were going to be confronted with when you went on Later...' Nick Cave 'Later... is a voyage of discovery for us as well as the viewers' Dave Grohl Dave Grohl and Alici..
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A Times Book of the Year A Financial Times Book of the Year A Waterstones Book of the Year 'Reading the book made me want to give her a huge hug. Anybody who is a fan should pick this up.' - ..
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When the Carpenters first toured Japan, a journalist mistakenly referred to Karen as the 'lead sister' of the band. This designation stuck and Karen liked it so much that she had a T-shirt custom-made..
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Legendary Guitars: An Illustrated Guide is a road map to the electric guitars of the 1950s and '60s and the culture, styles, and music that shaped them. The book illustrates how the great instruments ..
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'An absolute landmark/joy/gossip-fest/door to Narnia: the history of pop music before rock'n'roll. Fascinating. I can't recommend it enough.' - CAITLIN MORAN 'An encyclopaedic introduction to ..
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The first full-length biography of Mal Evans, the Beatles' beloved roadie, assistant, confidant and friend A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Malcolm 'Mal' Evans was an invaluable member of ..
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Dylan Jones' definitive oral history of The Velvet Underground draws on contributions from remaining members, contemporaneous musicians, critics, film-makers, and the generation of artists who emerge..
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A hilarious memoir and modern classic of trying to make it as a rock star, perfect for fans of High Fidelity and Daisy Jones & the Six 'In the Spring of 1989, shortly after my twenty-seventh birt..
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For more than thirty years Francesco Lotoro, an Italian pianist and composer has been on an odyssey to recover music written by the inmates of Adolf Hitler's concentration camps and the gulags of Stal..
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The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master Lou Reed. Since his death ten years ago, Lou Reed's stature and living presence have only grown. The great rock-poet presided over t..
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REVISED EDITION WITH FIVE THOUSAND WORDS BONUS MATERIAL AND NEW PHOTOGRAPHS M Train begins in the tiny Greenwich Village cafe where Smith goes every morning for black coffee, ruminates on the world as..
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From his allegiance to punk rock in his adolescence to becoming an essential voice on music and culture, Kelefa Sanneh makes a deep study of how popular music unites and divides us. Distilling a caree..
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A stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself. 'Gui..
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Set against the backdrop of the Beatles splintering over both business and creative issues, The McCartney Legacy: Volume 1: 1969-73 covers a period in which Paul McCartney recreated himself, both as a..
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From the stylist behind David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look, an electrifying peek behind the curtains during a legendary chapter of pop culture history.'Suzi Ronson was there as Bowie transitioned from ..
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The political has always been part of popular music, but how does that play out in today's musical and political landscape? Mixing Pop and Politics: Political Dimensions of Popular Music in the 21st C..
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'The closest we'll ever get to a straight up Bowie autobiography - but who'd ever want anything straight-up from Bowie?' - Rolling Stone In 2002, David Bowie and Mick Rock created Moonage Dayd..
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A compelling and growing body of research has shown music and arts therapies to be effective tools for addressing a widening array of conditions, from providing pain relief andalleviating anxiety and ..
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You may know the lyrics to every song by Nirvana or Sinatra, but what about those lesser-known artists? You might be a BTS obsessive, but do you know who their first producer was? If you think yo..
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In Music Films, Neil Fox considers a broad range of music documentaries, delving into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, in order to assess their..
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