Music

The first-ever authorised book from Oasis, one of the biggest bands on the planet.

The first-ever collection of the original handwritten Beatles' lyrics.

'What do the music of Bach, Depeche Mode and John Cage fundamentally have in common?'

Music is an obsession at the heart of human nature, even more fundamental to our species than language.

From Mozart to the Beatles, neuroscientist, psychologist and internationally-bestselling author Daniel Levitin ...

Beethoven's life and legacy in 100 recordings

Metallica: The Thrash Stash takes you along on the wild, wild ride that was the evolution of the hugely successful band. This beautifully designed and illustrated book also contains rare items of removable facsimile memorabilia from throughout the band's history.

Led Zeppelin documents the incredible journey of four talented rockers on the path to musical glory, and reveals the stories behind all of their recordings. It adds up to the essential re-telling of the greatest story of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll ever. This book takes you closer than ever before to ...

The 80s will take you back to the days when too much was never enough, Madonna was everywhere, people wanted to know who shot J.R., E.T. phoned home, and Bill Cosby made America laugh.

A comprehensive biography that documents how Keith Urban lived out his childhood dream - and the price he's had to pay to reach the top.

Read the extraordinary sory so far of the Backstreet Boys in this fantastic picture-packed biography containing all the facts on Nick, Kevin, AJ, Brian, and Howie. With behind-the-scenes info about their lives and loves, plus gorgeous photographs of the boys at work.

Twenty years ago David Sheff climbed the back steps of the Dakota into the personal thoughts and dreams of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. From the kitchen to the studio and up those fateful Dakota steps, Sheff recorded 20 hours of tape, discussing everything from childhood to the Beatles.

Sheff gives a ...

From T. J. English, the New York Times bestselling author of Havana Nocturne, comes the epic, scintillating narrative of the interconnected worlds of jazz and organized crime in 20th century America. Dangerous Rhythms tells the symbiotic story of jazz and the underworld: a relationship fostered in some ...

This title covers it all, from the guitar to the violin, from the background of stringed instruments to tips on how to play.

Bob Dylan was always a painfully honest song writer, whether reflecting upon the charged political situation of the time or upon his own turbulent personal life. This book assesses the circumstances behind his most famous songs. '

Bob Dylan was always a painfully honest song writer, whether reflecting upon the charged political situation of the time or upon his own turbulent personal life. This book assesses the circumstances behind his most famous songs. '

Derided as a mere circus act by critics yet adored by such modern rock icons as Marilyn Manson, Limp Bizkit, Nirvana and Nine Inch Nails, Kiss are a genuine American legend commanding fanatical loyalty in a Kiss Army numbering millions. All over the world, Kiss are famed for their unique face-painted ...

"ABBA Thank You For The Music" traces the fascinating story of the Swedish supergroup through every one of their songs, from the multi-platinum hits to the more obscure fan favourites.

An avid music fan from a young age, A Casual Life is centred around six particularly memorable band t-shirts owned by Euron Griffith as he grew older (but not necessarily wiser). From the disastrous first (and last) gig by his debut band, through to his eventual deal with a major label, from life growing ...

Metallica grew from the fledgling thrash metal scene of the early 1980s to become one of the biggest metal acts in the history of music. They still play sell out concerts around the globe and their music is critically acclaimed.

For centuries Irish people expressed their deepest feeling through song. Emigrants carried songs to America and wrote new songs to express the frustrations and sorrows of life in a new country. These became part of life, performed on every occasion from family gatherings to community events and the vaudeville ...