Resultados de búsqueda: Music Biography from Diversity Books, IOBA

London, United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing, 1992. 375pp., plus 16 page, b/white illustrated section. Book clean, square. Spine firm, silver title there-on. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket has minor edgewear and scuffs, clear tape reinforcing to inner (reverse) folds. " . . . discusses all of (composer) Cage's works in depth and sets them in the context of his compositional, theoretical and personal development. Also included are the most comprehensive worklist, discography and bibliography to date (1992), as well as many previously unpublished photographs . . . " Contents include: Acks., Preface, Prelude, Chapters One-Sixteen, Source Notes, Bibliography, Chronology of Works, Chronology of Visual Works, Index. Book weight approx. 785g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good ++/Very Good.

Double Bay, NSW, Australia: Rockpool Publishing, 2007. 320pp., some colour, mostly b/white, photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Colour, pictorially-illustrated, fold-out dustjacket in very good + condition. " . . . profiles the hottest rock 'n' roll women, spanning the 1960s to current times - from Janis Joplin, Suzi Quatro and Chrissie Hynde to Courtney Love and Pink. With perceptive biographies and in-depth music critiques, author Alison Stieven-Taylor gives an up-close and personal look at the experiences, adventures and musical passions of these extraordinary and talented women whose wild vocals and on-stage antics have made them rock 'n' roll legends. This highly illustrated book - which features the work of leading rock photographer Tony Mott and is designed by Aria award-winning design studio Debaser - an essential rock 'n' roll bible . . . " Contents include: Note from the Author, What is a Rock Chick?, That… Leer más

Millers Point, NSW, Australia: Murdoch Books, 2010. 288pp., colour and b/white photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Flapped card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. Foreword by Mick Rock. " . . . brings you the fascinating histories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and encapsulated biographies of the biggest names in music from the last fifty years . . . You'll also find a grab-bag of fascinating extras, including features on key record labels, producers, clubs, and festivals, along with the lowdown on the bands who made them great. All this, plus enough entertaining trivia to satisfy even the most hardcore fan . . . " Includes Index. Book weight approx. 1.05 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, First Impression.. Softcover with Fold-in Flaps. Very Good +.

New York: Beaufort Books, 1983. 128pp., illustrated throughout: photographic colour and b/white plates (photography by Philip Kamin). Book clean and square. Spine firm, nominally bumped. Colour-illustrated card wrapper lightly bumped and edgeworn. Textblock unmarked. The Rolling Stones launched their 1982 European summer tour in Rotterdam, where rock photographer Philip Kamin and journalist-Rolling Stones archivist James Karnbach teamed up to follow the band through Europe. With a close insight into the band the combination produced this stunning book on the 'Stones'. Contents include: Prelims., Acks., Still Life: A Portrait of the Rolling Stones on Tour. The pics. An Interview with Ron Wood. Author Bios. Book weight approx. 395g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post as a small parcel. . First Edition, First Impression. Softcover. Very Good +. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Pan Macmillan, 1996. x, 390pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean and unmarked, albeit moderately tanned. Colour-illustrated card wrapper mildly edgeworn. " . . a rollercoaster ride through that amazing year of Billy Thorpe's life. It's a true story of street life, music and mayhem. If you remember the 60s you'll love it. If you can't, you'll wish you could." Contents include: Introduction, 24 chapters. Epilogue. Poem - The Cross in '63'. Book weight approx. 515g. (This book will post as a small parcel within Australia only, and postage charge will be reduced accordingly). Reprint. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 22.5cm x 15cm).

London: T. Werner Laurie, 1937. 315pp., plus (iv), sepia, halftone portraits (frontispiece and unpaginated thoughout) of selected composers. All called-for plates extant and attached, some are mildly striated. Small, intext b/white art decorations throughout. Attached ribbon bookmark, worn and frayed at end. Book clean and square. Bright gilt titles over lightly shelfworn and mildly marked, blind-embossed decorated original red cloth boards. Random foxing, else leaves clean. No dustjacket. First published in 1930, this revised edition (1937) brings up to date 'recent' deaths of distinguished musicians, plus the addition of the younger composers . . . Contents arranged alphabetically: Albani to Ysaye. Book weight approx. 560g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Revised.. Hardcover. Very Good.

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1985. 158pp., unpaginated [8 page] colour plate section, plus numerous intext, b/white halftone illustrations [mostly publicity/performance oriented] throughout. Book clean and square. Spine firm. Light splash-stain on several adjacent leaves, otherwise clean. Action-illustrated card wrapper lightly bumped and edgeworn. The story of Anna Mae Bullock, better known as Tina Turner, whose music career began in the 1960's, heavily influenced by her then husband Ike Turner. The relationship disintegrated, Tina leaving with just a few coins in her purse. Dogged determination, help from British musicians and fans, and a re-invented Tina emerged with sell-out concert tours, chart-topping singles and albums, plus starring film roles. Contents include: Prelims., Intro., 10 chapters, Discography. Book weight approx. 620g.. 1st U.K... Softcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Australia: Viking (Penguin Group Australia), 2015. x, + 674pp. Intext, b/white halftone plate illustrations throughout. Book clean and square. A reading crease on otherwise firm spine. Illustrated card wrapper minimally edgeworn, and has an oblique crease on lower foredge of rear wrap. Textblock unmarked. Born into a family of musicians, Elvis Costello, stage name of Declan Patrick MacManus (b. 1954) has written this memoir with the same inimitable touch as he gives his lyrics, mixed with approach to his life as an international entertainer . . . Contents include: Prelims., 36 chapters. Postscript. Acks. Book weight approx. 880g. * Customers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it will weigh over 1KG.with packing. Please email for quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First Thus. Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 23.25cm x 15.25cm).

New York: Oxford University Press, 1995. xiv, + 168pp. Unpaginated, b/white halftone plate section. Book clean and square. Quarter-cloth spine firm, minimally bumped on head and heel. Blue boards undamaged. Textblock unmarked. Montage-illustrated dustjacket lightly edgeworn only. As told to Bob Golden, this book is the story of American recording executive icon Bob Thiele (b.1922-d.1996), discoverer of Buddy Holly and The Crickets, and who worked with stellar artists such as Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Jackie Wilson and Henry Mancini - just to name a few . . . Contents include: Prelims., Foreword (Steve Allen). Introduction. 17 chapters. Partial List of Artists Produced/Recorded by Bob Thiele. Bob Thiele's Favourite Albums. Ditto Jazz Singles. Acks. Sources. Index. Book weight approx. 510g. . First Edition, First Impression. Quarter Cloth Hardcover and DJ. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - (approx. 24cm x 16cm).