Composers & Musicians 5

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

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

**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

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

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

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

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

From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, a collection of thoughtsーalways adroit, often acerbicーon aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation. Ursula K. Le Guin on the absu……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

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

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

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

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

A comprehensive biography of the music icon's life and careerーwith a new introduction and chapter on his final years and lasting legacy. In his three decades of recording, Prince had nearly thirty ……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

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

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

Eine behütete Kindheit im Pfarrhaus zu Günsbach und viel Freiheit, um in der Natur herumzustreunen, die Liebe zu Tieren und das Mitgefühl mit allen Leidenden zu entdecken, frühe musische und religiö……続きを見る

Introduction by Luca Dotti and Foreword by Giambattista Valli A gorgeous, sophisticated celebration of Audrey Hepburn’s lifelong connection to the City of Light, featuring all the places in Paris sh……続きを見る

Ludwig van Beethoven est né à Bonn, le 16 ou 17 décembre 1770, dans une famille de musiciens. Son père exploita très sévèrement ses talents musicaux voulant en faire un tel prodige tel que Mozart. D……続きを見る

The future looks bleak. The present feels hopeless. Yet, for two young African-American brothers from the slums of New York City, failure is not an option. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime, true stor……続きを見る

Chopping Wood is Pete Seeger up close and personal like never before. Derived from years of conversations between Seeger and his close friend and collaborator David Bernz, it takes readers on a uniq……続きを見る

An illuminating new biography of one of the most beloved of all composers, published on the hundredth anniversary of his death, brilliantly written by a finalist for the 1996 National Book Critics C……続きを見る

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love ……続きを見る