Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. Bruno Walter, one of the twentieth century's greatest conductors, lived a fascinating life in difficult times. This book is a biography of Walter. It tells of Walter's close friendship with Gustav Mahler, his relations with Thomas Mann and his family, and his romantic involvement with the soprano Delia Reinhardt. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; AVGC4; BGF; GTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803290082
- ISBN
- 9780803290082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.38
€ 34.99
€ 28.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGL; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613743355
- ISBN
- 9781613743355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.85
€ 18.85
Paperback. Num Pages: 85 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Three Rivers Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780517586501
- ISBN
- 9780517586501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.82
€ 18.99
€ 17.82
Paperback. Reflections from the legendary R & B deejay whose signature sound seared the airwaves Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 216 pages, 19 black & white photographs. BIC Classification: APW; AVGQ; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780252076848
- ISBN
- 9780252076848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.58
€ 21.99
€ 21.58
paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 3JJ; APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- SKU
- 9781910536698
- ISBN
- 9781910536698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 5.80
€ 11.99
€ 5.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 510 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF; BGH; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 231 x 35. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Brick Tower Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781883283988
- ISBN
- 9781883283988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 21.60
€ 31.99
€ 21.60
Paperback. Lauren Bacall is the epitome of style, grace and wit - a timeless icon Num Pages: 512 pages, 24pp b/w photos, 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 34. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Headline
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755313518
- ISBN
- 9780755313518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.11
€ 17.99
€ 13.11
Paperback. The story of the night club impresario whose wildly successful interracial club, Cafe Society, changed the American artistic landscape forever Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 456 pages, 75 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AVGJ; BGF; HBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 215 x 35. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252081811
- ISBN
- 9780252081811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.58
€ 21.99
€ 21.58
Paperback. Written for fans of wine, travel, and the rich and famous, California Celebrity Vineyards is a fascinating journey that will delight, charm, and educate your palate and your knowledge of winemaking. Num Pages: 304 pages, 250 Colour Images. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BGFA; TVSW; WBXD1; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 305 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Publisher
- Omnibus Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783059478
- ISBN
- 9781783059478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.19
€ 26.99
€ 20.19
Hardcover. Num Pages: 172 pages, Colour Photos. BIC Classification: APB; APF; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Insight Editions, Div of Palace Publishing Group, LP United States
- Edition
- 1ST
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608872022
- ISBN
- 9781608872022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.39
€ 31.99
€ 27.39
paperback. Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans's witty memoir about embracing middle age. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: APT; APW; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 236 x 35. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781780229201
- ISBN
- 9781780229201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 5.70
€ 16.99
€ 5.70
Hardcover. Culture Club's Phil Pickett co-wrote 'Karma Chameleon' & 'It's A Miracle' & toured extensively with the band. His autobiography explores all the ups & downs of his career whilst being firmly focused on the exploits of Culture Club & Boy George, making this a must read for fans, as well as those fascinated by the music business itself. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 page plate section. BIC Classification: BGA; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Wymer Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908724540
- ISBN
- 9781908724540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.29
€ 26.99
€ 23.29
Paperback. In 2014, Forbes listed Calvin Harris as the world's highest paid DJ for the second year running and he has just scored his fifth number one hit - and his third this year. But just who is Calvin Harris? This biography of the chart-topping sensation, charts Harris' journey from struggling musician to international superstar. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp plates. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- Black and White Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845029678
- ISBN
- 9781845029678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.51
€ 13.99
€ 10.51
Paperback. Famous comedian, funniest judge on "Britain's Got Talent", irresistible ladykiller and high-achieving sportsman, the author is a man of many talents. Launched to fame with the record-breaking "Little Britain", his characters - Lou, Florence, Emily, amongst others - became embedded in our shared popular culture. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Penguin Group
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241957721
- ISBN
- 9780241957721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.21
€ 17.99
€ 13.21
Hardback. Juanita Slusher, aka Candy Barr was once a notorious burlesque dancer known for her athletic choreography and live music accompaniment, commanding as much as $2,000 a week in 1950s Vegas. But growing up as Juanita, her troubled life began when her sister sold her virginity for a dollar. This book presents her story. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589793415
- ISBN
- 9781589793415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.68
€ 26.99
€ 24.68
Paperback. This is the long-awaited biography of the man who invented electric blues, rising from the cotton fields to Chicago's South Side, and then on to international stardom. It follows Muddy through scores of women, hits, and moments of divine grace. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 310. The Life and Times of Muddy Waters. 432 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGK; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 28. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857868695
- ISBN
- 9780857868695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 14.95
€ 20.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. Jo Brand continues her extraordinary story in the second volume of her autobiography Num Pages: 416 pages, 2 x 8pp col. BIC Classification: APB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 294. Paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear. BRAND
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KRF0022571
- ISBN
- 9780755355280
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In the spring of 1969, the inauspicious release of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's "Trout Mask Replica", a double-album featuring 28 stream-of-consciousness songs filled with abstract rhythms and guttural bellows, dramatically altered the pop landscape. This book examines how Beefheart's opus is informed by a variety of diverse sources. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 121 x 33. Weight in Grams: 156. Series: 33 1/3. 144 pages. In the spring of 1969, the inauspicious release of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's "Trout Mask Replica", a double-album featuring 28 stream-of-consciousness songs filled with abstract rhythms and guttural bellows, dramatically altered the pop landscape. This book examines how Beefheart's opus is informed by a variety of diverse sources. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Dimension: 165 x 121 x 33. Weight: 154.
- Publisher
- Continuum
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826427816
- ISBN
- 9780826427816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.50
€ 13.99
€ 11.50
Paperback. Cara Delevingne has fast become one of the most influential supermodels on the planet. She is the girl who landed on her feet in the fickle fashion industry, and she's here to stay. But she's not just a pretty face; Cara's quirky charm - and controversial antics - are pure box-office. Abi Smith's biography traces Cara's life on and off the catwalk. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AKT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782198994
- ISBN
- 9781782198994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.98
€ 11.99
€ 9.98
Paperback. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio lived the darkest and most dangerous life of any of the great painters. This book presents the readings of Caravaggio's pictures, which show how he created their drama, immediacy and humanity, and how completely he departed from the conventions of his time. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. BIC Classification: ACQB; AGB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241954645
- ISBN
- 9780241954645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.75
€ 19.99
€ 14.75