Biography: arts & entertainment
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Biography: arts & entertainment
Paperback. "In his tragically short life (1928--1964), Eric Dolphy was a titanic force in the development of the sixties avant-garde (or "new thing") from the hard bop of the late fifties. The searing intensity an" Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306805240
- ISBN
- 9780306805240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.59
€ 19.99
€ 15.59
Paperback. Edward Elgar is among the greatest of all English composers. Drawing on the vast amount of source material, Jerrold Northrop Moore presents Elgar's life and works as inseparable parts of a single creative career. Series: Clarendon Paperbacks. Num Pages: 858 pages, frontispiece, music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 858
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198163664
- ISBN
- 9780198163664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 206.83
€ 206.83
Paperback. Illuminating the life of Simon Cowell and delving into backstage scandal, tabloid rumour and the cut-throat worlds of music and television, this book presents a detailed insider's account of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell's rise to meteoric fame and all of the controversial highs and lows along the way. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 200 x 31. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571278374
- ISBN
- 9780571278374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 4.99
€ 19.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. This book offers the only examination of the television writing of David Milch and David Simon as significant contributions to American culture, literature, and social realism. Num Pages: 289 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313378195
- ISBN
- 9780313378195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 46.26
€ 54.99
€ 46.26
Hardback. William Wellman was the director of the World War I epic, "Wings". This is his biography, and it describes the war hero, family man, occasional prankster, and underestimated visionary who changed Hollywood forever. Written by William Wellman's son, it traces how the director used his own war experience to bring a war epic to the screen. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275985417
- ISBN
- 9780275985417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.25
€ 45.99
€ 38.25
Hardcover. This book traces the evolution of George Clooney's successful career, from his humble start as a television heartthrob to his current position as one of the most powerful figures in film making today. Num Pages: 223 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313396212
- ISBN
- 9780313396212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.92€ 53.29
€ 57.92
€ 53.29
Hardback. This book offers the life story of the actor and musician who is perhaps the most bankable star in Hollywood today. Series: Greenwood Biographies. Num Pages: 133 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 239 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313376108
- ISBN
- 9780313376108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.25
€ 44.99
€ 37.25
Hardback. This incisive book provides an in-depth critical and biographical study of the artistic range of film director Gus Van Sant. Series: Modern Filmmakers. Num Pages: 198 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APFA; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313357763
- ISBN
- 9780313357763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.18€ 61.31
€ 67.18
€ 61.31
Hardback. This reference study chronicles the significance of British theatre and a group of young playwrights between 1956-1995. It includes entries for 36 playwrights arranged alphabetically, with biographical information, production history, critical reception, and primary and secondary bibliographies. Num Pages: 512 pages, bibliography, index of titles, index of names. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; 3JJP; AN; BGF; DSBH; DSG; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313287596
- ISBN
- 9780313287596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.13€ 67.32
€ 74.13
€ 67.32
Hardback. This text provides a bio-bibliography of Howard Keel, an American actor who work includes many Hollywood musicals and the series "Dallas". Each chapter contains entries for individual performances which provide cast and credit listings, plot synopses, excerpts from reviews and commentary. Series: Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts. Num Pages: 344 pages, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: APB; APF; APT; APW; BGF; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313284564
- ISBN
- 9780313284564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.13€ 67.32
€ 74.13
€ 67.32
Hardcover. This examination of Humphrey Bogart's life and his impact on American popular culture also provides a filmography, discography and videography, and documents theatre listings, radio and television appearances, and a directory of Bogart websites. Series: Popular Culture Bio-Bibliographies. Num Pages: 360 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; BGF; GBCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313223389
- ISBN
- 9780313223389
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.13€ 67.32
€ 74.13
€ 67.32
Paperback. From Peter Bogdanovich - director, screenwriter, actor, and cinema scholar - 25 portraits of Hollywood's most acclaimed movie actors and actresses: stars whom he has known, admired, and occasionally worked with. Bogdanovich captures the personality, the work, the style and the enduring iconic appeal of America's movie greats. Num Pages: 544 pages, 120 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 34. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571224319
- ISBN
- 9780571224319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 9.92
€ 19.99
€ 9.92
Paperback. The first biography of the elusive musician who influenced an entire generation of country songwriters as his tragic life became the stuff of legend Num Pages: 360 pages, 40 photographs. BIC Classification: AVGL; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Hachette Books United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306816048
- ISBN
- 9780306816048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.05
€ 23.99
€ 18.05
Hardback. The incredible story of the Brit-nominated pop star and judge of Strictly Come Dancingand Britain's Got Talent Num Pages: 256 pages, 2x8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: APB; APT; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 239 x 24. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471102172
- ISBN
- 9781471102172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 5.45
€ 19.99
€ 5.45
paperback. A story of the author's early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It includes a tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APB; APT; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 30. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553819489
- ISBN
- 9780553819489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. Examines the various aspects of Sinatra's life, public and private, from his beginnings in an immigrant neighbourhood in Jersey City to his years as a living legend in Palm Springs. This book tells the story of an American icon who was irresistible to women and who was plagued throughout his life by scandal and hints of links with the Mafia. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: AVG; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 41. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552153317
- ISBN
- 9780552153317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.08
€ 23.99
€ 18.08
Paperback. Even when she was at the top of her fame as a star of East Enders, behind the scenes Danniella was tearing her life apart. For a while she was the nation's most famous drug addict. This is her story of recovery from the despair of addiction, told with total emotional honesty and courage. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 8pp b&w photo section. BIC Classification: BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 111 x 25. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340898871
- ISBN
- 9780340898871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.12
€ 17.99
€ 13.12
Paperback. A biography offering a portrayal of Sir Cliff Richard. It marks fifty years of music from him. It features his fellow musicians, co-stars, directors, and himself talking about his musical ascendance, the women in his life, his religious beliefs, and his regret that he has never broken America. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2x8 colour illustration section. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Ebury Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753513347
- ISBN
- 9780753513347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.38
€ 20.99
€ 16.38
Hardcover. A charming chronicle of London milliner Stephen Jones s life and his exquisitely crafted hats that have captured the mood of every fashion moment, from the electric 1980s to today. Num Pages: 208 pages, 150 colour and black and white photographs. BIC Classification: AKB; AKT; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 370 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2258.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rizzoli
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847848799
- ISBN
- 9780847848799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.04€ 86.52
€ 110.04
€ 86.52
Hardcover. The Sunday Times bestselling biography of the fresh-faced, charismatic and talented Justin Bieber, the teen singing sensation who has taken the music world by storm. In this book Chas Newkey-Burden explores this teenager's sensational story, making it the must-have book for anyone with Bieber Fever! Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 556. Clean copy. Fine in dustjacket. DJ has minor wear to edges but remains very good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Michael O'Mara
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KOC0022041
- ISBN
- 9781843175230
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99