(Paperback)

A travel book about some of the most evocative American pop songs of the 50s and 60s and the colourful characters who created them. The place names may be familiar - Tulsa, Amarillo, El Paso, Galveston, Tallahatchie, Abilene, Wichita - but few ever visit them. Plus the classic music cities - New Orleans, Memphis, Detroit.

(Hardback)

The first authorised photo book on Yungblud, the striking new musical voice that's emerged for Gen-Z. Features exclusive and unseen photographs.

(Hardback)

A comprehensive exploration of B.B. King's journey from sharecropper to musical icon!

(Hardback)

An extraordinary assembly of photographs of the Queen of Punk from childhood to today by the renowned photographer, now available in an unabridged trade edition (based on the Taschen limited edition retail $1,000), bringing these previously unpublished photographs to her fans.

(Hardback)

The Biographics series presents an instant impression of David Bowie's life, work and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the music.

(Spiral bound, New edition)

Every developing guitarist wants to know how to produce the licks so familiar to us all the awesome solos and guitar virtuosity, the signature riffs of the most memorable songs. This is the ideal book for anyone who cant get enough of those classic styles, with notation and TAB examples in a wide range of musical styles.

(Hardback)

A definitive account of Cream at their peak during their two-month run at the Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland in San Francisco!

(Hardback, New edition)

Updated, expanded and richly detailed this new, text version of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond.

(Paperback)

Echoes from Hawaiki is a comprehensive account of taonga poro ancestral musical traditions and instrument-playing techniques. In this thoroughly researched, illustrated book, Jennifer Cattermole traces the origins and development of taonga poro, the stories they carry and how they connect present-day iwi with ancestral knowledge and traditions.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A book showcasing the legendary Fleetwood Mac blues session at Chicagos Chess Studios in January 1969!

(Spiral bound, New edition)

This guide focuses on technique for guitarists of all levels with guidance on general notation, timing and rhythm, as well as a broad selection of useful strumming patterns to try. Also included are basic chord charts and examples of different strumming styles, with tips on altering, adapting and combining them.

(Paperback)

Published to mark the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Flying Nun Records in Otautahi Christchurch, Hellzapoppin'! brings together original artwork and design, film, record covers, posters and photography from the label's early years.

(Paperback, 11th edition)

Have you ever wondered why most classical music concerts are such stuffy affairs Had to bluff your way through conversations about classical music Want to get a handle on music by the modern composers Or just want a great read on music you love How to Hear Classical Music is all this and more.

(Hardback)

A look at the mysterious and troubled man behind legend and idol, Kurt Cobain, commemorating 30 years since his death.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

With the help of this book and companion CD, anyone can learn to play the ukulele overnight. No prior musical experience is assumed! Includes CD with practice exercises.

(Hardback)

A first-ever backstage pass to Moulin Rouge! The Musical and its ten-year journey to Broadway, with contributions from the creative team, cast, and crew and featuring interviews with the film's creators Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin and up-to-the-minute photography from the show's triumphant 2021 return to Broadway.

(Paperback)

The author of Cigar Box Guitars shares his amazing photo gallery of handmade musical greatness. Obsessed with Cigar Box Guitars, 2nd Edition includes a new step-by-step project for building your own tenor ukulele, and instructions for playing homemade guitars using both innovative and traditional techniques.

(Paperback, New edition)

20 chords per key, organised as a chord per page, this is a simple, compact solution for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a straightforward reference.

(Paperback, New edition)

20 chords per key, organised as a chord per page, this is a simple, compact solution for anyone learning the guitar or needing a quick reminder. Great for beginners, and for those playing with others needing a straightforward reference.

(Hardback)

An illustrated New Zealand history in the words and music of songs. This is a totally revised and enlarged edition of a classic of NZ publishing; the 1972 edition has been out of print for decades. This is rich, poetic Kiwi cultural treasure - the songs of the pioneers: whalers, sealers, gumdiggers, goldminers and unionists.

(Hardback)

This illustrated book offers a history of Swing Street and presents the greats who played the clubs there in capsule biographies, vintage photos, and rare memorabilia.

(Hardback)

The definitive chronicle on the graphic art of punk style!

(Hardback)

This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles concerts and controversies, and of how the United States dominated their lives in so many ways