(Paperback, Export - Airside ed)

A study of a life lived in an environment of wild music and endless wonder, Sonic Life is the long-awaited memoir of iconic American musician and Sonic Youth frontman, Thurston Moore.

(Paperback, New edition)

Lyricist, composer, tortured genius and enigma. A biography both of the man and his work.

(Hardback)

Presents a celebration of what it is to be part of a family, to share the gift of friendship and, more than anything else, to be loved!

(Paperback)

The debut novel by Pete Townshend, one of the world's greatest rock stars

(Hardback)

After years of research including hundreds of new interviews, Spitz has excised mythology to expose the truth about the greatest rock'n' roll band of all time.

(Paperback, Main)

Wayne Kramer, legendary guitarist and co-founder of quintessential Detroit proto-punk legends The MC5, tells his story in The Hard Stuff.

(Hardback)

Filled with quotes from all facets of Bowie's career, from celebrity fans and musical collaborators, to Hollywood stardom and making a comeback.

(Hardback)

An entertaining collection of muso-stereotypes' The Sunday Times

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All over the world people associate the bagpipes with Scotland. In this informative and entertaining book Stuart McHardy introduces Scotland's national instrument - its history, development and repertoire - and examines the part that the piper himself has played in Highland and Lowland society over the centuries.

(Paperback)

The definitive story of 2 Tone Records

(Paperback, Main - Faber Greatest Hits)

A new edition as part of the Faber Greatest Hits - books that have taken writing about music in new and exciting directions for the twenty-first century.

(Hardback)

Presents a celebration of what it is to be part of a family, to share the gift of friendship and, more than anything else, to be loved!

(Hardback)

The story of Bowie's life told through 300 encounters with fellow icons, from Dylan to Dal, Lennon to Lydon, Princess Margaret to Prince.

(Paperback, New edition)

A guide to the world of contemporary and electronic music.

Concert music is listed separately from documentary and feature films and from music composed for radio, television or stage.

As a tool for further research, this catalog will appeal to soloists, chamber musicians and scholars of classical music.

(Hardback)

Chamber music includes some of the world's greatest music. It is widely played in homes, without an audience, by players who are mostly amateurs, and much of the repertoire is playable even by those of quite moderate ability

(Hardback)

Ranging from the medieval period to the present day, this is a brief history of church music as it has developed through the English tradition. Described as "a quick journey", it provides a broad historical survey rather than an in-depth study of the subject, and also predicts likely future trends.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

In this first volume of Accolades, a wide range of musicians, composers, and songwriters praise and present their treasured gems.

(Hardback)

"A visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photographs by the founder of the legendary Arhoolie Records"--

(Hardback)

*A detailed exploration of how historical harpsichords were made, with instructions on how the modern reader can do the same. *Comprehensively illustrated with 400 photos and line drawings *Written by an internationally respected musical instrument museum curator and instrument researcher with considerable harpsichord-making experience.

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From Mark Arminski to Alison Zawacki, this work features the key artists and studios, as well as poster genres and top bands.

(Hardback)

Provides a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player. This book is divided into three parts: The Violin Makers; The Workshop, Tools and Materials; and, Violin Construction. It also provides a record of the history, social background, lives and work of the great violin makers of the past.

(Hardback)

Like a well-made playlist, the album covers in this volume combine to create a portrait of cool and culture desired by art, music, and record lovers alike.