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The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen’s most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in Springsteen’s careerーnow with a new afterword Soon to be a major motion……続きを見る

Elliott Smith was one of the most gifted songwriters of the nineties, adored by worshipful fans for his subtly melancholic words and melodies. The sadness had its sources in the life. There was trau……続きを見る

Rough Trade Book of the Year Resident Book of the Year A Rolling Stone Book of the Year A Mojo Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year Formed in 1988, Lush were part of the London gig scene……続きを見る

The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven is the first scholarly biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, covering Beethoven's life to 1816. Thayer became aware of many discrepancies in the already existing biogra……続きを見る

A rollicking, effusive, and candid rock and roll memoir by the heavy metal musician and founding member of Black Sabbath, covering his years as the band’s bassist and main lyricist through his later……続きを見る

To evaluate the familiar, even over-familiar, story of Handel's life could be seen as a quixotic endeavour. How can there be anything new to say? This book seeks to distinguish fact from fiction, no……続きを見る

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run, one of the most iconic records in rock history ……続きを見る

The New Yorker recently referred to Pat Metheny as “possibly the most influential jazz guitarist of the past five decades.” A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, just southeast of Kansas City, Metheny……続きを見る

'This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius' - QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and……続きを見る

A completely new edition of the definitive biography of Chopin, unavailable for many years, by one of the finest of contemporary European historians. Two centuries have passed since Chopin’s birth, ……続きを見る

Travis Scott: The Rhythm of Resilience – A Journey Beyond Fame Step into the world of Travis Scott, one of today's most visionary and influential artists, with this intimate and powerful biography. ……続きを見る

Million Dollar Quartet’ is the name given to recordings made on Tuesday December 4, 1956 in the Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. The recordings were of an impromptu jam session among Elvis ……続きを見る

One of the greats of blues music, Willie Dixon was a recording artist whose abilities extended beyond that of bass player. A singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Dixon's work influenced count……続きを見る

An intimate profile of one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century, this first full-length biography of Karen Carpenter details every aspect of her life, from her modest Connecticut……続きを見る

Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his****origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating****journey from irrepressible Idaho farmbo……続きを見る

Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it was……続きを見る

For the first time, the Band's legendary Richard Manuel's compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bandsーand on the……続きを見る

“Elegant and authoritative.” ーThomas Brothers, author of Help!: The Beatles, Duke Ellington, and the Magic of Collaboration New York City native and gifted pianist George Gershwin (1898–1937) bloss……続きを見る

UPDATED FOR 2017 WITH A NEW CHAPTER The definitive history of Pink Floyd, one of the world's great bands, by founder member Nick Mason. Pink Floyd is one of the most creative, successful and endurin……続きを見る

Serving Genius tells the life story of Carlo Maria Giulini, one of the most renowned and beloved conductors of the twentieth century. Detailing Giulini's extraordinary professional career, Thomas D.……続きを見る

As an innovative and constantly inventive jazz pianist, Brad Mehldau has attracted a sizable following over the years, one that has grown to expect a singular, intense experience from his performanc……続きを見る

Jeremy Steig, the acclaimed jazz flutist, was just a teen when his life's path suddenly became clear to him. He soon jumped headlong into the jazz scene of Greenwich Village in the 1960s, where drug……続きを見る

Get the Real Story! You think you know Taylor Swift, but "Taylor's Journey" takes you way deeper. This book is like hanging out with Taylor, hearing her story straight from her – from strumming in h……続きを見る

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "People say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? I'm like, f*** no. If I'd been clean and sober, I would……続きを見る

A captivating memoir of art, music, love, and life with Talking Heads, one of the most influential bands of the '70s and '80s. In Remain in Love, drummer Chris Frantz shares the story of Talking Hea……続きを見る

When the renowned trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis chose the members of his quintet in 1955, he passed over well-known, respected saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins to pick out the young, still ……続きを見る

THE FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOKー Published in celebration of BTS’s 10th Anniversary, stories that go beyond what you already know about BTS, including unreleased photos and all album information. Afte……続きを見る

La scena musicale italiana con cui si apre il ventesimo secolo è ancorata, agli occhi di alcuni interpreti e critici coevi, a un sentimento di tradizione melodrammatica e a una provincialità «piccol……続きを見る

Discover the Rising Star of Kim Ji Won – A Beloved Actress in K-Biz Kim Ji Won is one of the brightest stars in the South Korean entertainment industry, known for her emotional performances and vers……続きを見る

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION ** This book has been printed with an exclusive gold foil for the festive season. The edition ……続きを見る