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The Beatles have been at the top for fifty years, their music remains exciting, their influence is still huge, their acclaim and achievements cannot be surpassed. But who really were...

***Nominated for the 2024 Penderyn Music Book Prize***A Times Book of the YearA Telegraph Book of the YearA Waterstones Book of the YearA Mojo Music Book of the YearA Classic...

Aled Jones, a choirboy with a remarkable voice, achieved more as a teenager than many adult singers do in a lifetime. His prodigious talent propelled him to international stardom; before...

Aled Jones, a choirboy with a remarkable voice, achieved more as a teenager than many adult singers do in a lifetime. His prodigious talent propelled him to international stardom; before...

Rory Gallagher is a hero and icon of rock music. He inspired guitar players from The Edge to Johnny Marr, Slash to Gary Moore, Johnny Fean to Philip Donnelly, Declan...

Whilst these records were being conceived, rehearsed, recorded and produced, Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood made hundreds of images. These ranged from obsessive, insomniac scrawls in biro to six-foot-square painted...

Global icon. Songwriting sensation. Fashion phenomenon. Welcome to the Taylor-verse.Through stunning photographs that explore key outfits from her style evolution alongside expert analysis, Icons of Style pays homage to the...

** Now with three bonus songs**'Go Your Own Way' by Fleetwood Mac'Come on Eileen' by Dexys Midnight RunnersWhy Can't We Be Friends?' by WarSongs that sell the most copies become...

*WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD**SHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2023*The lives, loves, adventures and trailblazing musical careers of four extraordinary women from a...

* A Rough Trade, Mojo and Evening Standard Book of the Year *'Peerless cultural history.' Ian Thomson, Evening Standard'Original.' Guardian'Fascinating.' Mail On Sunday'Exceptional.' Irish TimesOver the course of the twentieth...

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire'Sharp and nostalgic' The...

Growing up in poor circumstances in the midlands town of Mullingar might seem an unlikely start for a musical superstar, but that's exactly the journey Joe Dolan travelled in his...

Growing up in poor circumstances in the midlands town of Mullingar might seem an unlikely start for a musical superstar, but that's exactly the journey Joe Dolan travelled in his...

The must-have handbook for Taylor Swift fans, and the ONLY companion you need for the Eras Tour! What does it mean to be a FAN? If you're a Swiftie, you...

The Beatles are still the most popular band of all time - they topped all the Millennium polls This is the first book to be produced with the full co-operation...

So you think you know everything there is to know about One Direction? It's time to put your knowledge to the test and discover if you are genuine super-fan! Directioners...

With the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix', Thomas Neuwirth - better known to the world as Conchita Wurst - stormed to victory in 2014's Eurovision Song Contest. The bearded drag...

With the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix', Thomas Neuwirth - better known to the world as Conchita Wurst - stormed to victory in 2014's Eurovision Song Contest. The bearded drag...

The first and best Beatles biography, Norman had close working relationships with each of the Fab Four, having interviewed them many times since 1965 and observed first hand the events...

A Sunday Times, Times, Irish Times and Mojo Book of the YearRough Trade #1 Book of the YearResident Music #1 Book of the Year'Were you there? Well this is as...

Celebrate your love of Taylor Swift with guided journal prompts, trivia, and more-perfect for Swifties of all ages. Whether you've been a fan since "Our Song" or discovered her recently,...

Bruce Springsteen arrived on the world's stage in 1973 with two incredible albums in one year, a prolificacy that would define his career for the next half-century. In his tenure...

The world's most famous mononym, Madonna may be outspoken, but she's never outgunned. With a loyal legion of millions of adoring fans, who have stayed by her side for more...

The step-by-step picture sequences in this book take readers from the simplest chords and picking first tunes to more complex sounds and advanced improvization. The construction of over 100 different...

From warm up DJ at the birth of Acid House to global main stage headline artist today, Carl Cox continues to inspire and influence audiences and artists. Carl has been...

The must-have guide for Eurovision fans! Packed full of trivia, party games, high scores and nil points. Plus 32 pages of full colour photos.Hello, bonjour, Hola! It's Eurovision calling and...

After leaving Wernham-Hogg, David Brent has been working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, but he hasn't given up his dream...

After leaving Wernham-Hogg, David Brent has been working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, but he hasn't given up his dream...

He is one of the greatest musical talents Britain has ever produced. But even as the principle songwriter and lead guitarist for The Who, it would be unjust to define...

Set against the frenzied world of heavy metal superstardom, the co-founder of legendary Motley Crue offers an unflinching and gripping look at his own descent into drug addiction. \par When...

Through two highly successful editions, The Study of Orchestration has set the standard for orchestration texts, providing the most comprehensive treatment of both orchestration and instrumentation. The Third Edition retains...

One afternoon, in 1994, I had an idea.So begins Stuart David's magical, evocative memoir about Belle and Sebastian. Determined to make his living writing stories and songs, Stuart had spent...

'To see The Clash on the White Riot tour was like discovering how to be a rock star: you just did it yourself. You didn't wait for someone to come...

The definitive biography of Shane MacGowan, fully updated to include Shane's final months and the response to his passing.Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey...

For fans of Hidden Figures and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'The kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!' MISTY COPELAND'Vibrant, propulsive and...

Harry Styles is one of the biggest pop icons of the times. What Harry Says is an inspiring collection of some of his best quotes. "Happiness isn't this final resting...