Music: styles & genres

Beastie Boys Book [9780571308040]

Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for t…

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The Lost Words: Spell Songs (Book & CD) [9781527239616]

Nominated for the 2019 ‘Books Are My Bag Readers Awards’ in the ‘Beautiful Book category’. The Lost Words…

Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 [9780571337972]

New York, 2001. 9/11 plunges the US into a state of war and political volatility-and heralds the rebirth of the city's rock scene. As the old-guard mu…

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13th Floor Elevators: A Visual History [9781944860110]

Born out of a union of club bands on the burgeoning Austin bohemian scene and a pronounced taste for hallucinogens, the 13th Floor Elevators were form…

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Can't Stand Up For Falling Down: Rock'n'Roll War Stories [9781408885918]

Allan Jones launched Uncut magazine in 1997 and for 15 years wrote a popular monthly column called Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before, based on …

The Rolling Stones: On Air in the Sixties [9780753557556]

This new official book tells the story, for the first time, of the Stones through their many radio and TV appearances as they rose to fame in the sixt…

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The Sex Pistols - 1977: The Bollocks Diaries [9781788400275]

'...short, sharp, to the point, minimal. 'Never Mind the Bollocks' is a blackmail note - and we got you all to pay up!' - JOHN LYDON 'When we first we…

Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story [9780241214565]

From The Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music to Les Miserables, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story brings the world's best-loved produ…

The Vamps: Our Story: 100% Official [9781472240439]

The Vamps have gone from posting covers on YouTube to selling out global arena tours in just a few years. They have travelled the world together, rele…

The Classic FM Family Music Box [9781781318072]

The Classic FM Music Box is the perfect introduction to the world of classical music. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and 8 sound c…

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Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-1980 [9780714872759]

A compelling visual portrait of a time, place, and subculture that raised a middle finger to modern society Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80 is an …

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The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained [9780241301975]

From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the be…

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Rihanna [9780714878010]

Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography. From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion m…

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Pet Shop Boys, Literally [9781785152368]

The Pet Shop Boys are one of the most influential pop groups of all time. Literally gives unprecedented access to a band who are frequently seen as o…

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Zayn: The Official Autobiography [9780718185756]

The first and only official book from ZAYN. Global superstar ZAYN shares a photographic journey of his life since leaving One Direction. ZAYN opens up…

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Substance: Inside New Order: Coming Up and Coming Down [9781471132407]

Two acclaimed album and an upcoming US tour - Joy Division had the world at their feet. Then, on the eve of that tour, in May 1980, at the beginning o…

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Cliff Richard - The Great 80 [9781782816621]

Sir Cliff Richard, who celebrates his 80th birthday on October 14th 2020, is revered as one of the greatest British pop singers of all time. In a car…

Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany [9780141986753]

The story of the phenomenon that is Kraftwerk, and how they revolutionised our cultural landscape'We are not artists nor musicians. We are workers.' I…

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50 Years of Glastonbury [9781787392649]

50 Years of Glastonbury celebrates the mud and mayhem that makes the festival one of the most popular musical events in the world, for fans and for ar…

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Crossroads: In Search of the Moments that Changed Music [9781786898173]

Standing at the crossroads - the Mississippi crossroads of Robert Johnson and the devil's infamous meeting - Mark Radcliffe found himself facing his o…

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