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Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year

Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year

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Everybody knows the hits of 1984-pop music's greatest year. From "Thriller" to "Purple Rain," "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" to "Like a Virgin," "Hello" to "Against All Odds," "Sister...
Melbourne Poets Live

Melbourne Poets Live

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Author: Various AuthorsBinding: SoftbackPublished: Eaglemont Press, 2003Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMelbourne Poets Live is a collection that brings together the voices of contemporary poets from...
Melbourne Poets Live

Melbourne Poets Live

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Author: Various AuthorsBinding: SoftbackPublished: Eaglemont Press, 2003Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMelbourne Poets Live is a vibrant anthology that captures the diverse voices of poets from...
Writing For Television and Radio Second Edition

Writing For Television and Radio Second Edition

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Author: Robert L. HilliardBinding: HardbackPublished: Communication Arts Books, 1972, Eighth PrintingCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerWriting For Television and Radio provides a comprehensive guide to the principles...
A Likely Lad (SIGNED)

A Likely Lad (SIGNED)

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Author: Peter DohertyBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 2022, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedA Likely Lad is a compelling narrative that explores the life and times of its protagonist, delving into...
Requiem: Here's Another Fine Mass You've Gotten Me into

Requiem: Here's Another Fine Mass You've Gotten Me into

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Author: Philip LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: WACC Publications, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a thought-provoking exploration of the themes of loss and redemption through the...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

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Author: J.K. RowlingBinding: HardbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company, 2016Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis screenplay captures the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander in 1920s New York. It...
Contrapuntal Technique in the Sixteenth Century

Contrapuntal Technique in the Sixteenth Century

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Author: R. O. MorrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1969, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the development and application of contrapuntal techniques during the sixteenth...
Billy Joel An Illustrated Biography

Billy Joel An Illustrated Biography

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Author: Debbie Geller, Tom HibbertBinding: SoftbackPublished: Virgin Books, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis illustrated biography provides an in-depth look at the life and career of Billy...
Jazz Away From Home

Jazz Away From Home

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Author: Chris GoddardBinding: HardbackPublished: Paddington Press Ltd, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsJazz Away From Home explores the vibrant world of jazz music and its influences beyond...
Stanley Baxter "On Screen"

Stanley Baxter "On Screen"

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Author: Stanely Baxte, Ken HoareBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a unique insight into the life and career of Stanley...
Tallulah: Darling of the Gods; an Intimate Portrait

Tallulah: Darling of the Gods; an Intimate Portrait

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Author: Kieran TunneyBinding: HardbackPublished: E. P. Dutton & Co, 1973, First US Edition!Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an intimate portrait of Tallulah Bankhead, an...
Knock Wood

Knock Wood

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Author: Candice BergenBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsIn 'Knock Wood', Candice Bergen offers a candid and humorous memoir that explores...
O Lucky Man!

O Lucky Man!

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Author: Lindsay Anderson, David SherwinBinding: SoftbackPublished: Plexus, 1973, Second printingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerO Lucky Man! is a satirical film that follows the journey...
Beleura Mornington a Theatre of the Past

Beleura Mornington a Theatre of the Past

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Author: Anthony KnightBinding: HardbackPublished: Tallis Foundation, 2009Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history of Beleura House and its gardens in Mornington, presenting a narrative...
The Slapstick Queens

The Slapstick Queens

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Author: James Robert ParishBinding: HardbackPublished: Castle Books, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Slapstick Queens is a comprehensive examination of the female comedians who have made significant...
From the Ground Up U2360 Tour Official Photobook

From the Ground Up U2360 Tour Official Photobook

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Author: Dylan JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Preface Publishing, 2012Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis official photobook captures the essence of U2's U2360 Tour, featuring stunning visuals and insights from the...
Toward A Structural Psychology of Cinema

Toward A Structural Psychology of Cinema

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Author: John M. CarrollBinding: HardbackPublished: Mouton Publishers, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the intersection of linguistics and film theory, applying structuralist approaches to understand...
By George A Kaufman Collection

By George A Kaufman Collection

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Author: George A. Kaufman, Donald OliverBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe 'By George A Kaufman Collection' showcases a curated selection of works...
Richard Pryor: A Man and His Madness

Richard Pryor: A Man and His Madness

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Author: Jim HaskinsBinding: HardbackPublished: Beaufort Books, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and career of comedian Richard Pryor, exploring his struggles and...
Not Without Dust & Heat

Not Without Dust & Heat

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Author: Doris FittonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harper & Row, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn 'Not Without Dust & Heat,' Doris Fitton shares her life in theatre, exploring the complexities...
Wilde: Four Plays

Wilde: Four Plays

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On Poetry

On Poetry

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Danger Music: How teaching the cello to children in Afghanistan led to a self-discovery almost too hard to bear

Danger Music: How teaching the cello to children in Afghanistan led to a self-discovery almost too hard to bear

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Five European Plays: Nestroy, Schnitzler, Molnar, Havel

Five European Plays: Nestroy, Schnitzler, Molnar, Havel

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On Poetry

On Poetry

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The Last Days of Roger Federer: And Other Endings

The Last Days of Roger Federer: And Other Endings

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One of Esquire's best books of spring 2022An extended meditation on late style and last works from "one of our greatest living critics" (Kathryn Schulz, New York). When artists and...
Liberation Through Hearing

Liberation Through Hearing

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Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story

Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical...
A Booze & Vinyl Christmas: Merry Music-and-Drink Pairings to Celebrate the Season

A Booze & Vinyl Christmas: Merry Music-and-Drink Pairings to Celebrate

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Celebrate the holidays with this merry collection of beloved Christmas albums paired with mood-setting cocktails-a companion to the bestselling listening party guide, Booze & Vinyl.Whether you're planning your finest Ugly...
Sufferah: Memoir of a Brixton Reggae Head

Sufferah: Memoir of a Brixton Reggae Head

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"One of the big memoirs of the summer" i news"A potent tale of triumph over adversity. Angry but never bitter, Wheatle's compassion shines through the pain" Observer"Alex is a truly...
James Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media

James Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Funny, fantastical and forthright, this is an indispensable survival guide to the real world' - Daily MailThis is a self-help book like no other. Because you are...
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon: The hilarious new memoir from the nation's favourite broadcaster

Alan Partridge: Big Beacon: The hilarious new memoir from the nation's

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In Big Beacon, Norwich's favourite son and best broadcaster, Alan Partridge, triumphs against the odds. TWICE. Using an innovative 'dual narrative' structure you sometimes see in films, Big Beacon tells...
Heavier Than Heaven

Heavier Than Heaven

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Author: Charles R. Cross Format: Paperback Number of Pages: Kurt Cobain's life and death fast became rock 'n' roll legend. The worldwide success of his band, Nirvana, defined the music...
Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story

Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical...
Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation

Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A celebration of American history through the music that helped to shape a nation, by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham and music superstar Tim McGraw"Jon...
Solid Foundation: An oral history of reggae

Solid Foundation: An oral history of reggae

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FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE CROOKSSolid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaica's holy music: reggae in all its forms, from the earliest ska and rock steady pioneers to the dancehall and...
Futuromania: Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines and Tomorrow's Music Today

Futuromania: Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines and Tomorrow's Music

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Simon Reynolds's first book in eight years is a celebration of music that feels like a taste of tomorrow. Sounds that prefigure pop music's future - the vanguard genres and...
You Don't Need a Dick to DJ

You Don't Need a Dick to DJ

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Before she became Smokin Jo - the most famous and visible of the first generation of 'superstar DJs' - Joanne Joseph was a young girl growing up in a children's...
Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery Kempe and Cosey Fanni Tutti

Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery

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From the acclaimed author of Art Sex Music comes a vital meditation on womanhood, creativity and self-expression, and a revelatory exploration into the lives of three visionary artists.'A fascinating tale...
Lightning Striking

Lightning Striking

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'A true testimonial and epic love letter to the soul saving power of rock & roll . . . Read it and be inspired, as I was' Bobby Gillespie'Lenny Kaye...
Alan Partridge: Big Beacon: The hilarious new memoir from the nation's favourite broadcaster

Alan Partridge: Big Beacon: The hilarious new memoir from the nation's

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'There are prizes, normally named after PG Wodehouse, given to literary comic novels and non-fiction, and these books will have blurbs saying "hilarious" on them. This is infinitely funnier than...
Journal of Wonder: 366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and soothe your soul

Journal of Wonder: 366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and

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'Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out' Eddie Redmayne'The...
Solid Foundation: An oral history of reggae

Solid Foundation: An oral history of reggae

$26.99 AUD$21.59 AUD
FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE CROOKSSolid Foundation is the definitive history of Jamaica's holy music: reggae in all its forms, from the earliest ska and rock steady pioneers to the dancehall and...
Futuromania: Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines and Tomorrow's Music Today

Futuromania: Electronic Dreams, Desiring Machines and Tomorrow's Music

$59.99 AUD$47.99 AUD
Simon Reynolds's first book in eight years is a celebration of music that feels like a taste of tomorrow. Sounds that prefigure pop music's future - the vanguard genres and...
Ride-Or-Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women

Ride-Or-Die: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women

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Cultural criticism and pop culture history intertwine in this important book, which dissects how hip hop has sidelined Black women's identity and emotional well-being.A "ride-or-die chick" is a woman who...
Punk Paradox: A Memoir

Punk Paradox: A Memoir

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From the legendary singer-songwriter of Bad Religion comes a historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution.Greg Graffin is the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bad Religion, recently described...
Punk Paradox: A Memoir

Punk Paradox: A Memoir

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From the legendary singer-songwriter of Bad Religion comes a historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution.Greg Graffin is the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bad Religion, recently described...