Music Artists

Sure to strike a chord with guitarists and heavy metal fans, this authoritative and photo-filled volume surveys more than 80 of the genre's greatest axe-slingers from the 1970s to present....

Winner of the Non-Fiction National Book Award Patti Smith's definitive memoir is an evocative, honest and moving coming-of-age story of her extraordinary relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe. 'Sharp, elegiac...

A ROUGH TRADE AND UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Brilliantly entertaining' MOJO 'A rollercoaster tale' Classic Pop 'Endlessly vivid' i Paper 'A beautifully candid bromance . . . the...

The authorized biography of the quintessential '80s pop band The Bangles, who scored massive hits with "Manic Monday," Walk Like an Egyptian," "Hazy Shade of Winter," and more From their...

This candid memoir of punk rock, fame, and endurance from Deryck Whibley, lead singer of Sum 41, follows Whibley's rise from a punk kid in Canada to an international star....

The definitive guide to the band offering song-by-song analysis, full chronology and gig guide, full bootleg guide, and exclusive interviews with surviving members. Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965,...

THE OFFICIAL STORY OF A MUSICAL ICON - TOLD IN FULL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS OWN WORDS 'Funny, smart and heartbreaking. Incredible... go listen to it or read...

A LOUDER THAN WAR BOOK OF THE YEAR'A unique insight... An excellent companion for both the casual and obsessive Bowie fan'Louder Then WarThe life of an icon, in his own...

'My favourite band. Ever! And certainly the best dressed.' Sam Neill Split Enz were never designed to fit. Emerging from art school mischief in early-1970s New Zealand, they turned pop...

The finest book on Britains most popular rock n roll bandRead on ... Its all true Noel Gallagher Featuring an exclusive interview with Noel Gallagher ahead of the Oasis Live...

Bringing together inspiring quotes, superfan-level facts and a treasure trove of trivia, this little book is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Taylor Swift Whether it's the relatable...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf/Cat Stevens, one of the iconic figures of our time. CAT ON...

FOREWORD BY KEITH RICHARDS 'ICONIC... DAZZLING.' -MOJO 'SPECTACULAR... YOU TRULY FEEL THE INSANE PACE OF LIFE AS A STONE.' -VARIETY 'Gered was at one with the band. More than that,...

Are you ready for it This one-of-a-kind search and find biography celebrates every album era in a visual exploration of Taylor Swift's music career. Can you spot easter eggs that...

Bruno Mars: an unofficial biography. Straddling a plethora of genres, Bruno Mars' music contains a huge mix of styles and influences, ranging from pop and rock to reggae, RandB, soul...

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of...

It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir. I want to tell the story of the moments - the ups and downs,...

'A masterpiece. Beautiful, tragic and immaculately researched.' - Matt Everitt 'Elliott was one of the best songwriters of our day and a formidable musician.' - Beck 'There's an undercurrent of...

The definitive guide to the band offering song-by-song analysis, full chronology and gig guide, full bootleg guide, and exclusive interviews with surviving members. Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965,...

Intertextual, passionate and personal throughout, Crowded House's Together Alone is a key addition to the surprisingly limited range of scholarship on one of Australasia's most successful and adored bands. Fusing...

Comprising a vivid and varied series of miniature biographies, revealing profiles, thought-provoking essays and a multitude of previously unknown anecdotes and quotes, Hercules!: The A to Z of Elton John...

Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester, Oasis ignited the Britpop movement and defined a generation with their raw energy and insightful lyrics. From their explosive debut album Definitely Maybe...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf/Cat Stevens, one of the iconic figures of our time. CAT ON...

It's 2013. You're a teenager squinting at your laptop in the dead of night, flicking between iTunes and YouTube and PirateBay. Endless reams of artists unspool at the click of...

Join us in celebrating the unparalleled talent and unmatched charisma of Taylor Swift with this exclusive activity book. Whether youre a die-hard Swiftie or just beginning your journey as a...

The intimate biography of the iconic DJ who was lost too soon. Tim Bergling was a musical visionary who, through his sense for melodies, came to define the era when...

Taylor Swift is Life is a beautifully illustrated guide that explores and celebrates the singer and her music. From her first vocal lessons at age 9, learning the guitar at...

'It's much more interesting to be a little bit broken and talk about your vulnerabilities.'An intimate, funny and frank account of the moments behind the music, the truth behind the...

Author: Michael AzerradFormat: Hardback, 178mm x 229mm, 1100g, 624 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States, 2024 A downright revolutionary 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the iconic bestselling biography of Nirvana, updated...

Author: Hannah SpearrittFormat: Hardback, 158mm x 240mm, 553g, 256 pagesPublished: Dialogue, United Kingdom, 2023'There has been a lot of fun and adventure in my five decades on earth. There are...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf/Cat Stevens, one of the iconic figures of our time. CAT ON...

Are you ready for it This one-of-a-kind search and find biography celebrates every album era in a visual exploration of Taylor Swift's music career. Can you spot easter eggs that...

Are you ready for it This one-of-a-kind search and find biography celebrates every album era in a visual exploration of Taylor Swift's music career. Can you spot easter eggs that...

With candid quotes, upfront facts and a shedload of tidy trivia, this book covers the supersonic highs and catastrophic lows of the maddest, baddest rock'n'roll band on the planet Whether...

A Rough Trade Book of the Year The Sunday Times bestseller The much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers...

"Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac's life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of...

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of...

"Far from Folsom Prison that's where I long to stay Then I'd let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away" A powerful portrait of a legendary musician by a legendary...

Breaking a decades-long silence, Clarence "Big Man" Clemons, superlative saxophonist and right-hand man to Bruce Springsteen, reveals all about life both and off the road with one of the world's...

This updated edition of the first ever book about Queens Of The Stone Age takes in nine years of chaos. Since the first edition appeared in 2005, Josh Homme's band...

The intimate biography of the iconic DJ who was lost too soon. Tim Bergling was a musical visionary who, through his sense for melodies, came to define the era when...

'A formidable free-style book that isn't straight biography but a mix of history, street-level investigative reporting, hagiography, Deep South sociology, music criticism, memoir and some fiery preaching' Rolling Stone magazine...

FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED, INCLUDING TWO NEW CHAPTERS TO BRING THE STORY UP TO DATE 'Someone called and said Kurt died. I just f*****g lost it.'He has sold over 50...

Global icon Six-time Grammy winner Headline-maker The most talented recording artist of her generation Much has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death aged just 27. But who...

In a music and publishing industry first, acclaimed musician Kristin Hersh releases her new studio album, CROOKED, as a book. Kristin Hersh, lead singer of Throwing Muses and successful solo...

'The first new Beatles story in decades - and the one that will make your heart burst.' CAITLIN MORAN 'Ian Leslie has done the impossible, and breathed new life into...

The inspirational and honest first book from S Club legend Rachel Stevens Whether as part of the iconic S Club or as a successful solo artist, Rachel Stevens was in...