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Composers & Musicians eBooks

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  • Hayat

    by Haftbefehl ...
    Hayat ist türkisch und bedeutet »Leben«. Und Haftbefehl kennt das Leben, das Leben ganz unten in Offenbachs Problemvierteln zwischen Kriminellen, Junkies und Dealern. Er fing selbst an zu dealen, wurde mehrfach wegen Körperverletzung angezeigt, weil er Hass in sich spürte. Hass, u. a., weil sich sein Vater umbrachte und die Familie allein ließ. Bis seine Leidenschaft, die Musik, ihn dazu brachte, ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

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  • Green on Green

    Widely considered to be 'the brainiest man in British pop', Green Gartside has seen it all. He started Scritti Politti as student in Leeds, bringing together a collective of musicians and iconoclasts in a squat. The release of Skank Bloc Bologna was a seismic moment in the British postpunk scene and the band soon became known for their politicized lyrics and their espousal of radical French theory ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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  • Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words

    by Michael Owen ...
    The man behind some of the most memorable lyrics in the great American songbook emerges from his brother’s shadow.The Pulitzer Prize–winning American lyricist Ira Gershwin (1896–1983) has been hailed as one of the masters of the Great American Songbook—songs written largely for Broadway and Hollywood from the 1920s to the 1950s. Now, in the first full-length biography devoted to his life, Ira ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

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  • Carl Perkins

    The King of Rockabilly

    by Jeff Apter ...
    The definitive and fascinating biography of the musical trailblazer who wrote the classic “Blue Suede Shoes,” and was the influence behind countless other legendary hits, a rock and roll legend in his own right, and the original rockabilly cat—Carl Perkins.He was the King of Rockabilly, and one of rock and roll’s true pioneers. A groundbreaking guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Carl Perkins ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis

    The spectacular untold story of the Indigenous guitarist who catapulted to fame backing Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon amidst the sweeping social transformations of the twentieth century.Jesse Ed Davis shared stages with the greatest music stars of the 1960s and ’70s. His riffs and licks enlivened albums by three of four Beatles, and recordings by artists as distinct as Eric Clapton, ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

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  • One Foot on the Platform: A Rock 'n' Roll Journey

    Writings on Music

    The final word from one of Canada’s greatest cultural critics and music writers.In the summer of 2020, acclaimed music critic and journalist Peter Goddard began work on a new book that would take readers on a journey back through his fifty-plus years spent writing professionally about rock music and the musical styles circling it—everything from blues and jazz to country and classical. His plan ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • The Schubert Treatment

    A Story of Music and Healing

    by Claire Oppert ...
    Translated by Katia Grubisic ...
    TARGET AUDIENCE: Readers of Oliver Sacks’s books, Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, Do No Harm by Henry Marsh.MOVING AND POWERFUL: Inspiring stories of patients who experience dramatically reduced pain and anxiety after hearing Oppert play her cello.SCIENCE-BASED: Oppert has taken her “Schubert method” to clinical trials, study... ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • One Note at a Time

    Kenny G—the incomparable musician with the straight sax, the flowing hair, and some of the most memorable melodies in history—reveals the man behind the music in this indelible, honest, and funny memoir.He’s world renowned as the bestselling instrumentalist of all time, but there’s a lot about Kenny G that even his legions of devoted fans have never known—until now.In this heartfelt, funny, and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • Shall We Play That One Together?

    The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland, With a New Preface

    The life of the unparalleled purveyor of the Great American Songbook, Marian McPartland, is celebrated in this engrossing biographyFrom Bobby Short to Esperanza Spalding, across the 33-year run of the acclaimed radio show, Piano Jazz, Marian McPartland conversed and played piano duets with jazz greats and, via National Public Radio syndication, brought the best of jazz standards to listeners. In ... Read more

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  • The Road to the Manor

    by Martin Andrew ...
    A career in the entertainment industry is often colorful but seldom as fulfilling as we are led to believe by the media moguls who glorify the highs and lows of celebrities as they live out their lives in the public eye. Only a tiny percentage of those entering this industry attain the dizzy heights they dream of, and many fall by the wayside without causing a ripple in this vast ocean we call ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Leonard Cohen

    The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall

    Leonard Cohen has aimed high: to be all Jewish heroes at once. Like Jacob, he struggled with angels. Like David, he sang psalms and seduced women. But he never ceased doing what he did best: going from city to city and reviving our hearts. Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall follows the singer’s cosmopolitan life from Montreal and New York to the Greek island of Hydra and examines his ... Read more

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  • Pink Floyd in Comics!

    Series series NBM Comics Biographies
    Do you really know Pink Floyd? This comics documentary retraces the history of the group, from their meeting to the solo adventures of the artists. A great opportunity to revisit famous episodes in the life of the mythical group and explore what made their approach to music absolutely inimitable. 28 comprehensive chapters to explore all of their musical and cultural heritage.As for all bestselling ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

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  • Taylor Swift: Female Force the Coloring Book Edition

    Dive into more than 30 pages of colorful joy, stepping into the lively universe of Taylor Swift! Transform into an artist in the world of comic books—pick up your favorite crayons and savor the journey. TidalWave Comics presents an exceptional comic book and coloring book dedicated to Taylor and her incredible ERAS tour, breaking records along the way. This engaging retrospective follows the ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • Orbit: Hard Rock Heroes: Black Sabbath, Rush, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe

    by Todd Matthy ...
    Hard Rock Heroes is a thrilling graphic novel that takes readers on an electrifying journey through the legendary careers of iconic music bands - Black Sabbath, Rush, Metallica, and Mötley Crüe. Packed with stunning artwork and gripping storytelling, this graphic novel is a rock 'n' roll masterpiece. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • The KLF

    Chaos, Magic, and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

    by John Higgs ...
    In the early ’90s, the KLF was the biggest-selling singles band in the world—until they destroyed their records, erased themselves from music history, and literally set fire to one million pounds.In this fascinating and in-depth biography, popular British writer and cultural historian John Higgs digs into the story behind the end of one of the most popular bands of the late twentieth century. The ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left

    The great eccentric of British psychedelia—beloved by everyone from Led Zeppelin and R.E.M. to the late Jonathan Demme—pens a singularly unique childhood memoir . . .“Memoirists rarely begin their work with a stroke of genuine inspiration, and Robyn Hitchcock’s ingenious idea to limit his account of his life to the titular year gives this sharp, funny, finely written book an unusually keen, ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

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  • PAUL McCARTNEY - The Paul Is Dead Theory

    by Deacon Archer ...
    For decades, countless people have passionately claimed that the 'real' Paul McCartney met his untimely demise in a horrific car accident back in 1966.These fervent believers insist that the remaining members of The Beatles - the legendary John Lennon, the enigmatic George Harrison, and the charismatic Ringo Starr - were faced with a harrowing decision.Fame and fortune demanded the show must go on ... Read more

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  • ELVIS PRESLEY - King of the Whole Wide World

    by Deacon Archer ...
    In the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi on the 8th of January, 1935, a legend was born.Elvis Aron Presley, the son of Vernon Presley and Gladys Love Presley, entered the world with a powerful presence, destined to captivate the hearts of millions. His birth marked the beginning of a journey that would lead him to achieve a level of adoration we would likely never see again.Despite his lack of ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • Ultimate Beatles Collection

    Your Complete Guide to the World's Greatest Band

    Series series Visual History
    ·The Beatles: (1960-1970) The most influential band of all time!·Features fascinating biographies of each Beatle, a commentary for each song on their albums, a look into their film career and life after The Beatles.·Includes the origin of the band, their life together as a band touring and writing, including their creative differences and how they resolved them.·Dive into Beatlemania and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • A Furious Devotion

    by Richard Balls ...
    Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues’ notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure has never been told – until now. This revised and updated paperback edition includes Shane's final months and the response to his passing. A Furious Devotion vividly recounts the experiences that shaped the greatest songwriter of his ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Bowie Odyssey 74

    by Simon Goddard ...
    Darkness looms in 1974. It could be the winter energy crisis. It could be The Exorcist. Or it could be the shock that Britain’s biggest pop star, David Bowie, is about to leave its shores for good. Bidding the corpse of glam, Ziggy’s haircut and loyal ‘Bowietania’ farewell, the plan is to storm America with his highly theatrical Diamond Dogs tour. But by opening night he’s already wishing he was ... Read more

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  • Gimme All Your Lovin’

    The Blues, Boogie, and Beard of ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons

    Before launching the iconic Texas blues-rock trio ZZ Top, a young Billy Gibbons was hustling through the Lone Star State with a band named the Moving Sidewalks. The small-time band had the chance of a lifetime when they opened for legendary rock guitar maestro Jimi Hendrix, who took the teenage Gibbons and took him under his wing. Over 50 years later, Gibbons is one of the most recognizable rock ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

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  • And Then? And Then? What Else?

    A bold, candid, vulnerable, and entertaining memoir of a literary life by the writer otherwise known as Lemony Snicket.Part memoir, part inspiration for aspiring writers, And Then? And Then? What Else? traces Daniel Handler’s sometimes challenging and often amusing path toward one of the most spectacularly successful writing careers of the twenty-first century. Declaring his love of strange ... Read more

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  • Brainiac

    Days before flying to New York City to ink a major-label deal that might have propelled his band Brainiac to stardom, front man Tim Taylor was killed in a car crash. But that's only the beginning of the story. Rooted in the musical community and history of their native Rust Belt home, Dayton, Ohio*,* Brainiac left its punk and New Wave brand of indie rock on musicians ranging from Beck to the Mars ... Read more

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