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Biography

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, 200 colour illustrations, 200 photographs. BIC Classification: BM; WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 238 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Publisher
Filbert Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993389252
ISBN
9780993389252
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.85

Paperback. Roy Orbison's music - whether heard in his own recordings or in cover versions of his songs - is a significant part of contemporary American culture despite the fact that he died almost a generation ago. This book looks at the long span of Orbison's career and probes into the uniqueness of his songs, singing, and performance style. Series: Sound Matters. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Temple University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592130375
ISBN
9781592130375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.02

Paperback. When Kate Kray wrote Pretty Boy, she interviewed scores of people. Almost without exception, as she was leaving, they would say to her, 'I'll tell you something about Roy - but don't tell him I told you.. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: BG; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 16. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Blake Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781844540884
ISBN
9781844540884
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 6.75

Hardcover. For nearly half a century, Sir Roy Strong has enjoyed a high public profile in the arts world in Britain. In this book, richly illustrated with drawings, letters, photographs and other archival material, he recounts for the first time the story of his social origins and the roots of his life-long passion for the culture and history of England. Num Pages: 296 pages, 48 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 746.
Publisher
The Bodleian Library United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851242825
ISBN
9781851242825
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.27

hardcover. Series: Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century. Num Pages: 285 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JFFJ; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 240 x 30. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813143798
ISBN
9780813143798
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.38

Hardcover. A revealing biography of a major figure in the Irish Republican Movement Num Pages: 459 pages, 24 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BG; GTB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 33. Weight in Grams: 904.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Indiana University Press Bloomington, IN
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253347084
ISBN
9780253347084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.36

Paperback. Features letters that cover the activities of Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac in the years that gave birth to the "Beat Generation". Written mostly to Ginsberg or Kerouac, this title includes letters that provide a glimpse into Burroughs' psyche, revealing his struggle with drug addiction, and his confusion over his sexual identity. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BJ; DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141189802
ISBN
9780141189802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.13

Hardback. Perfect for fashion, film and design aficionados, and a must for fans of classic Hollywood. Num Pages: 224 pages, 125 colour. BIC Classification: BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 20. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Glitterati Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781943876013
ISBN
9781943876013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.50

Paperback. Marquez provides a powerful portrait of Haiti-both its beauty and pathos-while also telling a tender, emotional story about the lifelong bond she created with an extraordinary young boy. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps. BIC Classification: BG; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 19.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762772650
ISBN
9780762772650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.60

Paperback. This biography traces the early life of George Edward Waddell in western Pennsylvania, the fits and starts of his first years in professional baseball, his big years with the A's, and his subsequent fade into obscurity and his early death. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JJC; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786407866
ISBN
9780786407866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.43

Paperback. Autobiography of champion jockey and much-loved sports personality Ruby Walsh. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409121121
ISBN
9781409121121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 half tone. BIC Classification: BG; HRQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Temple Lodge Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902636283
ISBN
9781902636283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.95

paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 69ill. BIC Classification: BG; HRQC5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press
Condition
New
SKU
KMK0018759
ISBN
9781855840935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.49

Paperback. Rudolf Steiner - educator, architect, artist, philosopher and agriculturalist - ranks amongst the most creative and prolific figures of the early twentieth century. Yet he remains a mystery to most people. This is the biography of the man behind the ideas, written by a sympathetic but critical outsider. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863156182
ISBN
9780863156182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.22

Hardback. This first biography of Rudolph Ganz provides a balanced appraisal of his music and its effect on the western tradition. Illustrated. Extensive endnotes and appendixes. Num Pages: 211 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810828834
ISBN
9780810828834
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.15

Paperback. This definitive biography unravels the intricate story of a misunderstood genius who became Britain's most famous author in his day, published with a brand new introduction on the 150th anniversary of Rudyard Kipling's birth. Num Pages: 912 pages. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 66. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474602983
ISBN
9781474602983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.21

Paperback. Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright (b. 1973) is famous around the world for his multi-faceted musical style, shown through both his recorded output and his engaging live performances. In this book, Katherine Williams combines aspects of his life story with scholarly readings drawn from several methodologies. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 142 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 235 x 11. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781795194
ISBN
9781781795194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.16

Hardcover. Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright (b. 1973) is famous around the world for his multi-faceted musical style, shown through both his recorded output and his engaging live performances. In this book, Katherine Williams combines his aspects of his life story with scholarly readings drawn from several methodologies. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 2204.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845532932
ISBN
9781845532932
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 640.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Granville Island Publishing
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926991337
ISBN
9781926991337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.20

Paperback. Memoirs of the Iraq war hero whose stirring pre-battle speech so inspired his troops - and the world Num Pages: 512 pages, 3 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BGHA; HBWS5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 370. Some minor shelf wear, but remains very good.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
1st Paperback Printing
Publisher
Headline Review
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
SKU
KTJ0007980
ISBN
9780755313754
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Memoirs of the Iraq war hero whose stirring pre-battle speech so inspired his troops - and the world Num Pages: 512 pages, 3 x 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BGHA; HBWS5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 366. Good copy with some shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Headline Review
Edition
1st Paperback Printing
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KTG0009815
ISBN
9780755313754
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Setting a benchmark in Rumi Studies, this award-winning work examines the background, the legacy, and the continuing significance of this thirtheenth- century mystic, who is today's best-selling poet in the United States. Num Pages: 712 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 45. Weight in Grams: 978.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
712
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851685493
ISBN
9781851685493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.90

Hardback. Num Pages: 544 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 868.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061969126
ISBN
9780061969126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.93

Paperback. One of the most powerful Christian testimonies of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRCS; HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340861967
ISBN
9780340861967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.58

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