Performing Arts
RAISE UP OFF ME: A PORTRAIT OF HAMPTON HAWES
Written by Asher, Don
Hampton Hawes [1928-1977] was one of jazz's greatest pianists. Among his peers from California the self-taught Hawes was second only to Oscar Peterson. At the time of his celebration as New Star of the Year by downbeat magazine (1956), Hawes was already struggling with a heroin addiction that would lead to his arrest and imprisonment, and the interruption of a brilliant career.
OX: THE AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF THE WHO'S JOHN ENTWISTLE
Written by Rees, Paul
The definitive, no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bass guitaristIt is an unequivocal fact that in terms of rock bands, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who represent Year Zero; the beginning of all things, ground-breakers all.
FEAR: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF DARIO ARGENTO
Written by Argento, Dario
To his legion of admirers Dario Argento is a legend, and to his filmmaking contemporaries he's an inspiration and an icon. For many years Argento's ground-breaking shockers like Deep Red, Suspiria, Inferno and Opera meant box-office gold.
STATE OF BASS: THE ORIGINS OF JUNGLE/DRUM & BASS
Written by James, Martin
As UK government legislation, standardised music and bad drugs forced the euphoria of the rave into the darkness, a new underground movement emerged - jungle/drum & bass. It was the true sound of the beating heart of 1990s UK.
STONES FROM THE INSIDE: RARE AND UNSEEN IMAGES
Written by Wyman, Bill
Known, unknown, rare and unseen images from former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, capturing life on-stage, backstage and on the road In addition to this trade edition, there will also be a limited edition of 300 copies, which comes in a slipcase, with an open-edition A4 print As soon as Bill Wyman was given a camera as a young boy, he quickly developed a passion for photography.
TERRY O'NEILL'S ROCK 'N' ROLL ALBUM
Written by O'Neill, Terry
"Terry was everywhere in the '60s - he knew everything and everyone that was happening" Keith Richards Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) was one of the world's most celebrated and collected photographers. No one captured the frontline of fame so broadly - and for so long. Terry O'Neill's Rock 'n' Roll Album contains some of the most famous and powerful music photographs of all time.
MORE SEX, BETTER ZEN, FASTER BULLETS: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HONG KONG FILM
Written by Wilkins, Mike
Hong Kong films tore up kung fu stereotypes in the 80s/90s. Here's the definitive tome on stunt hazards, pistol ballets, snarky gangsters and toothsome molls, hopping vampires, and Hong Kong noir. Start with John, Jacky and Michelle -- evolve to Johnnie To, Ringo Lam, the fantastic world of Tsui Hark, and the auteurdrome of Wong Kar-wai.
CHASING THE LIGHT: WRITING, DIRECTING, AND SURVIVING PLATOON, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, SCARFACE, SALVADOR, AND THE MOVIE GAME
Written by Stone, Oliver
An intimate memoir by the controversial, Oscar-winning director and screenwriter about his rarefied New York childhood, volunteering for combat, and his struggles and triumphs making such films as Platoon, Midnight Express, and Scarface.
BLACK SABBATH & OZZY OSBOURNE
Written by Elliott, Paul
Learn the stories behind all of Black Sabbath's classic songs, along with those from Ozzy's solo career, too.
DEBBIE HARRY & BLONDIE: PICTURE THIS
Written by Rock, Mick
A unique look at the collaboration between famed rock photographer Mick Rock and Debbie Harry--one of music's greatest stars--and the band Blondie. "I've been photographed by a lot of different people since I started Blondie, but Mick is unforgettable."--Deborah Harry
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