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\'A wholly successful endeavour carried along by waves of infectious enthusiasm\' Mojo\'Fascinating\' New StatesmanThe \'80s were about big ideas writ large - new money, new style, gender fluidity, gay pride, attritional politics, the \'special relationship\', nuclear fear, AIDS, cocaine, ecstasy, tabloid royalty, the rise of urban pop, and ultimately geopolitical chaos. Dylan Jones\' history of the decade in pop frames the \'80s through some of its most important and popular hits, choosing records which either epitomised their time, or ushered in a new cultural shift. So we move seamlessly from \'Rapper\'s Delight\' and the genre defining moment of hip hop into The Specials\' spectral, \'Ghost Town\'; from ABC and the apotheosis of New Pop (\'The Look of Love\') to Madonna\'s breakthrough moment with \'Like a Virgin\', and so on.Subjective and idiosyncratic, Shiny and New takes us from downtown New York to post-industrial Manchester, in the first widescreen attempt to weave together the stories, the songs and events that re-shaped music and society. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1108, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Meet the most musically gifted family in the world ‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings don’t come from the rarefied environment of elite music schools, but from a state comprehensive in Nottingham. How did they do it? Their mother, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, opens up about what it takes to raise a musical family in a Britain divided by class and race. What comes out is a beautiful and heartrending memoir of the power of determination, camaraderie and a lot of hard work. The Kanneh-Masons are a remarkable family. But what truly sparkles in this eloquent memoir is the joyous affirmation that children are a gift and we must do all we can to nurture them. *** WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2022 FOR NON-FICTION WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD 2021 ‘Riveting, taking in prejudice as well as sacrifice. There are 4.30am starts, lost instruments, fractured wrists, all captured with vivid flourishes. A paean to camaraderie.’ Observer ‘An amazing, compelling, moving, unforgettable story...’ Lady Antonia Fraser ‘[Kadiatu’s] frank memoir reveals the eye-watering level of practical, emotional, intellectual and financial commitment required to raise seven outstanding classical musicians… Her beautiful, wise writing is its own music.’ Daily Mail Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1102, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

To many, it seemed as though Lizzo shot to fame overnight. But long-time fans, like author Billie Oliver, know this is hardly the case. Lizzo’s story is one of tireless persistence, in an industry and media landscape where she was often made to feel like she didn’t belong. Well, you better believe that never stopped Lizzo. Lizzobangers, her debut album, dropped in 2014 and piqued the interest of the American music industry. There were murmurs, and some collaborations (*cough* Prince *cough*). But it was from 2016 onwards, as Lizzo’s hilarious online presence grew in step with her status as a body positivity and self-love advocate, that her ascent to global stardom began. All the while, Lizzo maintained her brand of I-don’t-give-a-f**k sincerity that many of us now aspire to. Or at least enjoy watching. How many other artists can claim to have twerked on stages around the world while playing classical flute? This book offers 50 pieces of Lizzo’s story as a tribute to an icon who truly shines (and lets us all shine too). Σελίδες: 104, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1001, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

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BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 - MOJO MAGAZINE & UNCUT MAGAZINE \"In early \'77 I asked Grant if he\'d form a band with me. `No,\' was his blunt reply.\" Grant McLennan didn\'t want to be in a band. He couldn\'t play an instrument; Charlie Chaplin was his hero du jour. And yet, when Robert Forster wrote Hemingway, Genet, Chandler and Joyce into his lyrics, McLennan couldn\'t resist a second invitation to become 80s indie sensation The Go Betweens. The friends would collaborate for three decades, until Grant\'s premature death in 2006. Beautifully written - like lyrics, like prose - Grant & I is a rock memoir akin to no other. Part `making of\', part music industry expose, part buddy-book, this is a delicate and perceptive celebration of creative endeavour. With wit and candour, Robert Forster pays tribute to a band who found huge success in the margins, having friendship at its heart. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR\'Brilliant. The unwritten Bowie book that needed writing\' CAITLIN MORAN\'Splendid. Provides plenty of evidence of Bowie\'s restless, rummaging intelligence, and his pleasure in the fact that books allow readers to slip into someone else\'s skin and try it on for size\' THE TIMES\'A witty and enlightening analysis of Bowie\'s 100 essential books . . . A handy, amusing, light-touch precis\' OBSERVER\'What is your idea of perfect happiness?\' \'Reading.\'\'What is the quality you most like in a man?\'\'The ability to return books.\'Three years before he died, David Bowie made a list of the one hundred books that had transformed his life – a list that formed something akin to an autobiography. From Madame Bovary to A Clockwork Orange, the Iliad to the Beano, these were the publications that had fuelled his creativity and shaped who he was. In Bowie’s Books, John O’Connell explores this list in the form of one hundred short essays, each offering a perspective on the man, performer and creator that is Bowie, his work as an artist and the era that he lived in.Brilliantly illustrated throughout and the perfect gift for Bowie fans and book lovers, Bowie\'s Books is much more than a list of books you should read in your lifetime: it is a unique insight into one of the greatest minds of our times, and an indispensable part of the legacy that Bowie left behind. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1130, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘Wonderful … we need music in our lives now more than ever’ HERBIE HANCOCK ‘Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children’s lives through music’ DR GUY DEUTSCHER A pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development. Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan Koenig has led a global movement to improve children’s lives and minds with the transformative power of music. With a curriculum and philosophy drawn from cutting-edge science, L’Ecole Koenig has educated and empowered even the youngest students. From baby Max, whose coordination and communication grow as he wiggles and coos along to targeted songs and dance; to five-year-old Sara, who nourishes her empathy, creativity, and memory, while practising music from other cultures. In The Musical Child, Koenig shares stories from her classrooms, along with tips about how to use the latest research during these critical years, when children are most sensitive to musical exposure–and most receptive to its benefits. A gift for parents, caregivers, musicians, and educators, The Musical Child reveals the multiple ways music can help children thrive–and how, in the 21st century, its practice is more vital than ever. • Filled with at-home activities and musical games • Recordings and tutorials available instantly with scannable QR codes Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'The choral leader who knows all about the power of raising our voices together.\' - The Today Show, NBC. \'An open door to the joyous world of singing.\' - Cerys Matthews. Nothing beats singing with other people, whether at a stadium concert, a big sports event, or in a choir. It\'s a powerful, uplifting and joyful expression of our humanity. But singing together is much more than that. James Sills is a vocal leader on a mission to get more people singing. It supports our mental, physical and emotional health; and when we sing with others, we form deep connections with ourselves, the people around us, and the present moment. Do Sing is a guide to help reawaken a love of singing. In this book, you will: - learn simple exercises to improve breathing, posture and pitch - understand what might be holding you back - get started with a few familiar songs - compile the soundtrack to your life so far. Music is powerful and singing is cathartic. So, in the words of Bob Marley, \'let\'s get together and feel alright\'. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

Late on 8 December 1980, the world stopped turning for millions when news broke that its best-loved rock star had been gunned down in cold blood in New York City. But who, or what, really killed him? And when did the \'real\' John Lennon die?Peeling back the layers, acclaimed music biographer and journalist Lesley-Ann Jones tracks the highs and lows that led Lennon to relocate to New York, where he was shot dead on the street outside his apartment building that fateful winter night. Using fresh first-hand research, unseen images and exclusive interviews with those who knew Lennon best, the author\'s search for answers in this enthralling exploration offers a gripping, 360-degree view of one of our most iconic music legends, four decades on from his tragic death.There have been countless books about the Beatles and John Lennon. There has never been one quite like this. Σελίδες: 448, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Computer World was Kraftwerk’s most concise and focused conceptual statement, their most influential record and crowning achievement. Computer World transformed the way pop music was composed, played, packaged and released and, in the process, helped create entire new genres of music including hip-hop, techno, trance, electro, industrial and synth-pop. They influenced the influencers. Upon its release on 10 May 1981, the record was a revelation. It was unlike anything created for mainstream consumers of music at that time, an electronic suite of assured and industrious propulsive forward movement. Kraftwerk set off a sonic detonation that is still being felt today.This book explores Kraftwerk’s revolutionary sonic template, their conceptual and artistic preoccupations and lyrical obsessions to provide new insights into one of the greatest records ever made. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0630, Διαστάσεις: 12.1x12.1cm

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The world teems with different kinds of music - traditional, folk, classical, jazz, rock, pop - and each type of music tends to come with its own way of thinking. Drawing on a wealth of accessible examples ranging from Beethoven to Chinese zither music, this Very Short Introduction considers the history of music and thinking about music, focussing on its social and cultural dimensions. Nicholas Cook balances the Western Classical traditions within the context of many other musical cultures in today\'s world, tracing the way in which their development since the eighteenth century has conditioned present-day thinking and practice both within and beyond the West. He also considers the nature of music as a real-time performance practice; the role of music in contexts of social and political action; and the nature of musical thinking, including the roles played in it by instruments, notations, and creative imagination. In this new edition Cook explores the impact of digital technology on the production and consumption of music, including how it has transformed participatory music-making and the music business. He also discusses music\'s position in a globalized world, from the role it played in historical processes of colonisation and decolonisation to its present-day significance as a vehicle of cross-cultural communication. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

This sweet gift for ice cream lovers of all ages brings the signature sound of summertime to your home, office, or playroom. High-quality, die-cast metal mini truck plays 3 tunes!- Specifications: Mini ice cream truck features a vibrant, original design and is set in die-cast metal; measures approximately 3-1/4 x 2-3/4 x 1-1/2 inches- Plays 3 tunes: Hear 30-second clips of three distinct, nostalgic ice cream truck songs- Includes illustrated mini book: The accompanying 32-page full-colour mini book (2-1/2 x 3 inches) offers history, fun facts, and more about ice cream and ice cream trucks- Captures that summer feeling: With its bright design and fun tunes, the feel-good item will remind you of carefree, warm, and sunny summertime- Perfect gift: For kids, parents, or anyone who loves ice cream and ice cream trucksIncludes button cell batteries. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 10.4x10.4cm

The powerful and bestselling memoir that inspired the Oscar and BAFTA-winning film.\'A book so fresh and vivid, so heartbreaking, and so simply and beautifully written, that it manages to tell us the story of horrendous events as if for the first time\' Daily TelegraphFirst published in 1946, The Pianist is the unforgettable memoir of a young Polish-Jewish pianist who survived the Second World War against all odds. This is a book that \'takes us as close as we are ever likely to travel to the day-to-day reality of living through terror\' (Sunday Times), an indelible reminder of the horrors of war and the astonishing endurance of the human spirit. \'You can learn more about human nature from this brief account of the survival of one man throughout the war years in the devastated city of Warsaw than from several volumes of the average encyclopaedia\' Independent on Sunday\'We are drawn in to share his surprise and then disbelief at the horrifying progress of events, all conveyed with an understated intimacy and dailiness that render them painfully close - riveting\' Observer\'A book so fresh and vivid, so heartbreaking, and so simply and beautifully written, that it manages to tell us the story of horrendous events as if for the first time\' Daily Telegraph Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0301, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'A weighty discussion of metal, for both passionate fans and neophytes\' Guardian\'Heavy opens an ornate portal into a murky subculture, illuminating the marginalia as well as the big beasts\' Sunday TimesWhat exactly is heavy metal music? How deep do its roots go? Long established as an undeniable force in culture, metal traces its roots back to leather-clad iron men like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, who imbued their music with a mysterious and raw undercurrent of power. Heavy unearths this elusive force, delving deep into the fertile culture that allowed a distinctive new sound to flourish and flaying the source material to get to the beating heart of the music. From the imminent threat of nuclear apocalypse that gave rise to Metallica\'s brand of volatile thrash metal to Bloodbath and Carcass, the death metal bands resurrecting the horror of medieval art. But there are always more lines to be drawn. Cradle of Filth and Ulver trade in the transgressive impulses of gothic literature; Pantera lay bare Nietzsche\'s \'superman\'; getting high leads to the escapist sci-fi dirges of Sleep and Electric Wizard; while the recovery of long-buried urns in the seventeenth century holds the key to the drone of Sunn O))). Dissecting music that resonates with millions, Heavy sees Slipknot wrestling with the trauma of 9/11, Alice in Chains exposing the wounds of Vietnam and Iron Maiden conjuring visions of a heroic England. Powerful, evocative and sometimes sinister, it gives shape and meaning to the terrible beauty of metal. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0525, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Nik Cohn began to write this book in the late 1960s with a simple purpose: to catch the feel, the pulse of Rock. Nobody had written a serious book on the subject before, and there were no reference books or research to refer to. The result is an unruly, thrilling and definitive history of an era, from Bill Haley to Jimi Hendrix, full of guts, flash, energy and speed. In vividly describing the music and cutting through the hype, Nik Cohn engendered and perfected a new form: rock criticism. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'I don\'t think that loving yourself is a choice. I think that it\'s a decision that has to be made for survival\' - LizzoLizzo is without doubt the self-love preaching, flute-playing, feel-good superstar the world needs rights now! Whether you stan her for her unforgettable lewks, body positivity or not giving a single f*ck about haters... this book of pocket wisdom is the perfect companion.The Little Book of Lizzo is a collection of the pop goddess\'s most iconic quotes, fiercest advice and boundary pushing wisdom, sure to leave you feeling good as hell. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

Now that the nation\'s favourite music magazine is no more, The 10 Commandments draws on the finest selections of Q Magazine\'s archives, as well as never-before-seen material, to create the ultimate, outrageous guide to life from the world\'s most famous rock stars. This newly expanded edition of The 10 Commandments presents sixty musicians giving their rules to live by - from Noel Gallagher to 50 Cent. \'Thou shalt not play golf\' BONO \'Painting is good for the soul\' IGGY POP \'I\'m trying to go back to old-school England with fisticuffs at your local football pitch\' BIG NARSTIE\'What makes a perfect gentleman? Leave big tips, baby!\' WYCLEF JEAN \'Make like a boy scout\' STEVIE NICKS \'Do as Madonna says\' NILE RODGERS\'A woman should always carry at least $75 on her. You need emergency exit money\' AZEALIA BANKS \'Always be honest to your wife\' JOHN LYDON\'Even if you\'re set up for life, always have a total left-turn dream just in case\' CHARLIE XCX \'Check the caffeine content\' JOHNNY MARR Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0810, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends. Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told … until now. Robert Plant: A Life is the first complete and comprehensive telling of Plant’s story. From his earliest performances in folk clubs in the early 1960s, to the world’s biggest stages as Led Zeppelin’s self-styled ‘Golden God’, and on to his emergence as an emboldened solo star. The sheer scale of Zeppelin’s success is extraordinary: in the US alone they sold 70 million records, a figure surpassed only by the Beatles. But their success was marred by tragedy. These pages contain first-hand accounts of Plant’s greatest highs and deepest lows: the tragic deaths of his son Karac and his friend, Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. Told in vivid detail, this is the definitive story of a man of great talent, remarkable fortitude and extraordinary conviction. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'As the Brits say: I\'m gobsmacked. I devoured this book... one of the most potent examples of living the dream\' DEBBIE HARRY\'A great drummer who has written a great book\' BILL MURRAY\'A revealing inside account of the highs and lows of a band who looked and sounded like nobody else\' OLIVIA LAING, GuardianChris Frantz\'s memoir tells the story of his life with Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club and his life-long love affair with Tina Weymouth. He remembers the early performances at CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith, Television and Blondie and recording the game changing albums, Talking Heads \'77, More Songs About Buildings And Food, Fear Of Music, and Remain In Light. During a break from Talking Heads, Chris and Tina formed Tom Tom Club; in the process creating a hybrid of funk, disco, pop and electro that would have a huge impact on the club scene around the world.Warm and candid, funny and heartfelt, Remain in Love charts the rise of a band that began as a dream and culminated with their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and reveals the once-in-a-lifetime love story and creative partnership between Chris and Tina, one of the greatest rhythm sections of all time. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0713, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

T. E. Carhart, an American living in Paris, is intrigued by a piano repair shop hidden down a street near his apartment. When he finally gains admittance to the secretive world of the atelier, he finds himself in an enormous glass-roofed workshop filled with dozens of pianos. His love affair with this most magical of instruments and its music is reawakened. Packed with delicate cameos of Parisians and reflections on how pianos work and their glorious history, The Piano Shop on the Left Bank is an atmospheric and absorbing journey to an older way of life. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Can you feel nostalgic for a life you\'ve never known?Suffused with her much-loved warmth and wit, Emma John\'s memoir follows her moving and memorable journey to master one of the hardest musical styles on earth - and to find her place in an alien world.Emma had fallen out of love with her violin when a chance trip to the American South introduced her to bluegrass music. Classically trained, highly strung and wedded to London life, Emma was about as country as a gin martini. So why did it feel like a homecoming?Answering that question takes Emma deep into the Appalachian mountains, where she uncovers a hidden culture that confounds every expectation - and learns some emotional truths of her own. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0825, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A passionate, pacey tome you should do anything for a copy of\' - Kerrang! \"I never wanted to be a big star. I just wanted to be the biggest at what I do! Powerful, unstoppable, heavy - when that word still meant something good!\" - Meat Loaf, as told to Mick Wall Everything in the story of Meat Loaf is big. From the place he was born (Texas); to the family he was born into (his father weighed 22 stone, his uncle weighed over 40 stone, while Meat Loaf himself weighed 17 stone before he was even in his teens); to the sound he made (a colossal collision between Richard Wagner, Phil Spector and Bruce Springsteen); and of course the records he sold - nearly 50 million in Britain and America alone.From a tumultuous childhood with an alcoholic father to the relentless abusive bullying he endured, nobody could have predicted Meat Loaf\'s meteoric rise to fame. But when the messianic rock opera Bat Out of Hell was released in 1977, it became one of the biggest albums of all time, selling over 45 million copies worldwide to date. Its release marked the start of a rollercoaster ride of incredible highs and seemingly career-ending lows. By the 80s, Meat Loaf was battling with drug and alcohol addiction and escalating money problems. But just when it seemed like it was all over, the astonishing success of Bat Out of Hell II and the mega-hit \'I\'d Do Anything For Love (But I Won\'t Do That)\' marked an extraordinary new wave of success. Now, Mick Wall will bring this extraordinary story up to date, drawing on the hours he spent with Meat Loaf, both in interviews and on tour, as well as offering up a unique insight from those who have known him best. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0714, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Guy Pratt\'s life as bass player to the stars. The book behind the successful comedy show.Guy Pratt came of age just as playing bass became cool, with the likes of Paul Simonon and Bruce Foxton. Having dallied with Funkapolitan, Pratt suddenly found himself on Top of the Pops and supporting David Bowie with smooth Australian outfit Icehouse. At a ludicrously young age Guy Pratt became a sought after bass player to the stars, finding himself crawling from studio to bar, from hotel to stadium portacabin with Robert Palmer, Womack & Womack, Bernard Edwards, Bryan Ferry and David Crosby, etc. The eighties were in their prime, and with a number of Crolla-suited appearances in windswept videos behind him, he was invited to join Pink Floyd for a series of stadium of extravaganzas to make Bono & co look fairly modest. Pratt has recorded with Madonna, and spent time in the studio with Michael Jackson. He was in The Smiths for a week, has travelled through customs in a wheelchair after a flight with Jimmy Page, and has lived to tell all. MY BASS AND OTHER ANIMALS emerges from the successful stand-up tour of the same name. It charts his journey from a Mod band in Southend to playing with Roxy Music at Live 8. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

**THE PERFECT GIFT FOR BILLIE EILISH FANS** A celebration of Billie Eilish\'s refreshing outlook, creativity and independence. We all want a bit more Billie in our lives! Billie Eilish isn\'t up for conforming to others\' expectations of what a young woman should look and sound like. This multi-award-winning artist lays down her own beat and refuses to be labelled, restricted or dismissed. She uses her platform to advocate openness around mental health and to work towards positive change in the world around her. With chapters on learning to be yourself, standing up for what you believe and dealing with haters, Be Bad, Be Bold, Be Billie explores Billie\'s incredible journey to stardom, providing hints and tips on how to adopt her poise and no-nonsense attitude to get to where you want to be. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959. Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for twenty-six years, during which time he has had three number 1 albums in England in three different decades.Achieving twelve Top 10 albums (plus nine with the Smiths), his songs have been recorded by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, Thelma Houston, My Chemical Romance and Christy Moore, amongst others. An animal protectionist, in 2006 Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British icon by viewers of the BBC, losing out to Sir David Attenborough. In 2007 Morrissey was voted the greatest northern male, past or present, in a nationwide newspaper poll. In 2012, Morrissey was awarded the Keys to the City of Tel-Aviv. It has been said \'Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that Morrissey has reached in his lifetime.\'Autobiography covers Morrissey\'s life from his birth until the present day. Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1017, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'The book is f***ing BRILLIANT! Just arrived NYC and wanked myself laughing. Literally tears. Irritated looks all around. What a great writer you are. It\'s a classic. You absolutely got the whole shite early 70s thing down precisely as it was. Names, smells, sounds, looks, the food, drink, girls, boys! Mega! Well done.\' - Bob GeldofIn a sodden tent at a \'70s festival, the teenage Mark Ellen had a dream. He dreamt that music was a rich meadow of possibility, a liberating leap to a sparkling future, an industry of human happiness - and he wanted to be part of it. Thus began his 50-year love affair with rock and roll. From his time at the NME, Radio One, The Old Grey Whistle Test and Live aid, he has been at the molten core of pop\'s evolution, and watched its key figures from a unique perspective. This funny and touching personal memoir maps out his eventful journey in rock and roll.It tells stories and settles scores. It charts the peaks and disappointments. It flags up surprising heroes and barbecues the dull and self-deluded. It puts a chaotic world to rights and pours petrol on the embers of a glorious industry now in spiraling decline.For more exclusive pictures visit www.rockstarsstolemylife.com Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0609, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

The Piano Player: British Classics presents 20 iconic pieces of British classical music, specially arranged for intermediate piano solo. The collection includes the theme from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis alongside music by Rachel Portman, Benjamin Britten, Howard Goodall and more, as well as traditional classics from across the British Isles. All the books in The Piano Player series feature a collectible pull-out print of the stunning cover artwork by the 20th century British painter Edward Bawden, alongside some of the greatest classical music ever written, specially arranged for the intermediate pianist.   Σελίδες: 58, Διαστάσεις: 22.9x22.9cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'A unique and thoughtful musical memoir\' Observer\'Gritty coming-of-age story . . . plenty of anecdotes to keep us hooked, and his memories of Joy Division\'s Ian Curtis are poignant\' Daily MirrorBefore he was responsible for some of the most iconic drumming in popular music, Stephen Morris grew up in 1960s and \'70s industrial Macclesfield, on a quiet road that led seemingly to nowhere. Far removed from the bright lights and manic energy of nearby Manchester, he felt stifled by suburbia and feared he might never escape. Then he joined Joy Division - while they were still known as Warsaw - a pioneer of the rousing post-punk sound that would revolutionise twentieth-century rock.Following two landmark albums and widespread critical acclaim, Joy Division were at the height of their powers and poised to break the US, when lead singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide.Part memoir, part scrapbook and part aural history: Stephen Morris\'s innate sense of rhythm and verve pulses through Record Play Pause. From recollections of growing up in the North West to the founding of New Order, Morris never strays far from the music. And by turns profound and wry, this book subverts the mythology and allows us to understand music\'s power to define who we are and what we become. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1229, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

‘A page turner…and then some!’ Chris Evans ‘An absorbing memoir.’ Classic Rock Magazine ‘A very enjoyable rock-n-roll memoir that is not just for fans, but for anyone interested in this classic era of the British rock scene’ The Afterword A fascinating insight into the golden-age of 1970s and 80s rock and roll told through the eyes of music legend Bernie Marsden and, most notably, his role in establishing one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time – Whitesnake. ‘A compelling journey in the company of a masterful (and mercifully ego-free) musician. I saved it like a cherished slab of vinyl.’ Ian Rankin Touring with AC/DC. Befriending The Beatles. Writing one of the world’s most iconic rock songs. This is the story of a young boy from a small town who dreamt of one day playing the guitar for a living – and ended up a rock n’ roll legend. It follows Bernie Marsden’s astonishing career in the industry – from tours in Cold War Germany and Franco’s Spain, to meeting and befriending George Harrison and touring Europe with AC/DC. It’s a story of hard graft, of life on the road, of meeting and playing with your heroes, of writing iconic rock songs – most notably the multi-million selling hit ‘Here I Go Again’ – and of being in one of the biggest rock bands of all time. At age 30, Bernie left Whitesnake due to serious conflict with his management, something he explores in this memoir for the very first time. Packed with stories and encounters with the likes of Ringo Starr, Elton John, Cozy Powell, Ozzy Osborne, B.B. King and Jon Lord, this is not just a remarkable look into the highs and lows of being a true music legend, but an intimate account of the revolutionary impact rock and roll music has offered to the world. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Adele touches the hearts of millions of people who love her for her music and share the real and honest emotion she brings to each and every song. In a cynical age, she is a phenomenon. In Adele, bestselling biographer Sean Smith talks to those close to her as he follows her astonishing journey to fame that began on the gritty streets of Tottenham. Through compelling new research and interviews, he reveals that there is far more to Adele than the superstar we all think we know. He uncovers the story of her complex family relationships; the ill-starred love affair between her mother and father; her devastation at the untimely death of her grandfather; and her seemingly unpromising future in a gang-ravaged area of South London. She found salvation at the BRIT School before a series of unhappy love affairs provided the inspiration for her record-breaking albums. He describes how she conquered America and how it all could have been ended by a dramatic vocal injury. Instead, she has made an amazing comeback and found personal happiness in a new relationship and becoming a mum. Intimate and revealing, Adele is the uplifting story of the woman with the most glorious voice in the world. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT THE WORLD’S MOST-LOVED COMPOSER; Musical history is full of tormented geniuses, tortured despite – or because of – their enormous talent. Yet perhaps the greatest musical virtuoso the world has ever known cannot be counted among them. Though he faced great hardships, Mozart was surely the happiest composer who ever lived.; In Mozart: The Man Revealed, John Suchet breathes new life into the story of the ‘boy genius’, revealing a complex character, yet one who always remained comfortable with himself and at ease with his gift. His musical legacy may be immortal, but the man behind the music was gloriously human. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0303, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Drown out petty complaints with Tiny Violin! This kit includes everything you need to quell those crocodile tears:Plays music: plays a sad tune when the strings button is pressed downViolin replica: Includes a 3 4/5\" replica of a real violin with mini bow and chinrestDisplay stand: An elegant vinyl stand included to store and display your violinIllustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book about the origins of \"tiniest violin\" Perfect gift: humorous gag gift or stocking stuffer Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0509, Διαστάσεις: 9.6x9.6cm

The Sunday Times bestsellerThe tale of two Waltz Kings: how the Strauss family took Europe by storm during the nineteenth century.The Strauss family name is forever intertwined with Vienna - as is their music. Two generations of this remarkable family transformed and popularised the waltz, delighting all of Viennese society with their prolific compositions. But behind the melody lay a darker discord, as the Strausses tore themselves apart while Vienna itself struggled to secure its place in a rapidly changing world.In The Last Waltz John Suchet skilfully portrays this gripping story, capturing the family dramas, the tensions, triumphs and disasters, all set against the turbulent backdrop of Austria in the nineteenth century, from revolution to regicide.Discover the truth behind Vienna\'s extraordinary musical dynasty. Σελίδες: 312, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0518, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

What does classical music mean to the Western World? How has it transformed over the centuries? With such a rich tradition, what relevance does it have today? Julian Johnson inspires readers to explore the field, and examines how music is related to some of the big ideas of Western experience including spirituality, emotion, the weight of history, and self identity. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Ticket to the World is a joyous, nostalgic celebration of 80s culture from one man at the centre of it all. New Year’s Eve, 1979. My family and I stand arm in arm around our Formica kitchen table, counting down to the new decade with each televised chime of Big Ben. We have no idea what is about to hit us, no idea of the seismic waves of change approaching. The 80s transformed life as we knew it. Music, style and culture exploded in a haze of dayglo colour. There were hardships, but there were opportunities too. And I lived through – and helped to shape – Britain’s last real youth movement. Ticket to the World is my time-warp trip down memory lane, reliving that truly unforgettable decade. Join me as I recall what it was like to lead the New Romantics, stay up all night at the Blitz with Sade and Boy George, travel the world with Spandau Ballet and contribute to the era-defining Live Aid. So, grab that glass of Babycham and let’s toast the very best of the 80s: the creativity and the culture, the fashion and the FUN! Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm