Performing Arts

Stephen Rosenfield, founder and director of the American Comedy Institute, the premier comedy school in the United States, has taught literally dozens of major standup comics in North America, and...

A music lover's astonishing account of his obsession with the iPod, and a fascinating look at the phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we hear music. First came fire, the...

Schubert's Winterreise is at the same time one of the most powerful and one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in Western culture. In his new book, Schubert's Winter Journey: Anatomy...

This little book, written at the height of his career by Josef Lhevinne, the "inward poet of the piano," is a clear statement of principles based on his lifelong experience...

While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilization itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used...

The 23 essays (or "love songs") that make up the now classic volume Air Guitar trawl a "vast, invisible underground empire" of pleasure, through record stores, honky-tonks, art galleries, jazz...

Eva Cassidy is a phenomenon. Her album Songbird topped the charts and has gone platinum. All her other albums have reached the top forty, Songbird selling 950,000 in 18 months....

Magic, Simon During suggests, has helped shape modern culture. Devoted to this deceptively simple proposition, During's superlative work, written over the course of a decade, gets at the aesthetic questions...

This is the ultimate instruction manual for budding magicians; Following on from the success of Complete Book of Card Games (0 600 60413 6); Astound your friends and family with...

The city and the cinema have become inextricably intertwined over the last century, with the identities of places becoming bound up in their cinematic portrayals. We have seen the landmarks...

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...

A Change is Gonna Come chronicles more than forty years of black music: from the hopeful, angry refrains of the Freedom movement to the slick pop of Motown; from Woodstock...

501 Guitar chords is a compact dictionary of over 500 popular chords that features clear photographs, and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. The spiral binding keeps the title flat which makes...

A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Paused in Cosmic Reflection is the definitive story of The Chemical Brothers. Told in the voices of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons,...

Best remembered for his operas and his War Requiem, Benjamin Britten's radical politics and his sexuality have also ensured that he remains a controversial public figure. Journeying Boy is a...

Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing. Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A...

Updated with new chapters and written with her trademark deadpan humour, Urzila's memoir is full of ripping yarns about both the big and the little things in life. Urzila's accidental...

With the release of their new album Hook Me Up, The Veronicas exploded on to the airwaves garnering two Top 5 singles including their first number 1 hit. This edition...

For the kings and queens of England, a trumpet fanfare or crash of cymbals could be as vital a weapon as a cannon. Showcasing a monarch's power, prestige and taste,...

Joan Hammond lived an extraordinary life, as dramatic and deeply moving as any of the operatic roles for which she became famous Tosca, Mimi, Butterfly, Aida, Salome, Rusalka. No stranger...

A comprehensive guide to the art of belly dancing * Covers the origins, mythology, and history of the Middle Eastern dance, including its physical and mental health benefits * Contains...

'An attempt to retell an oft-told tale, this time informed by a desire to suck the hot air out of the more inflated earlier versions . . . this late-arriving...

For the last 25 years Jonathan Veira has been a star of the world of opera, handling a wide range of character parts as a comic baritone. A virtuoso musician...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This songbook features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of Broadway favorites including: All the Things You Are * Bewitched * Corner of the Sky * Don't Cry for Me Argentina *...

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...

If you love EMILY IN PARIS, you will love Shay Stafford's adventures in the City of Light. Shayleen Ann Stafford was the middle child sandwiched between two sporting brothers. Her...

glamour. access. scandal. Ever wonder what your favorite pop divas are like AFTER the cameras stop rolling? What do they do behind closed doors? What are their parties like? What...

A full colour illustrated book of lyrics by singer-songwriter John Grant, published to coincide with his solo tour of the UK and Ireland in October, and his forthcoming new album...

Essentially it's just a little collection of microchips in a plastic case, but in a few short years the iPod has become the quintessential accessory for music fans everywhere. It's...

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK An NPR Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Longlisted for the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence...

On a freezing night in January 2013, an assailant hurled acid in the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, dragging one of Russia's most illustrious institutions into...

Twenty years ago, Grace only wanted to be with Trent - a boy with a guitar and a lot of promises. Her mother, Dorothy, wanted her daughter to fulfil her...

How To Write Jokes for Fun & Profit This comprehensive joke writing masterclass has been devised for beginners and experienced joke writers alike. The techniques you will learn can be...

The voice of the great Les Dawson, it has to be. Dawson, the comedian's comedian, a man with a massive following in his lifetime and now a real cult hero....

In April 1989 The Stone Roses released their debut album, the eponymous "The Stone Roses". Setting the album in the context of the Manchester scene at the time and the...

From special chords to guitar care through to strumming techniques, David Mead explores the unique subtleties that an acoustic guitar offers. Whatever your taste in music, from Joni Mitchell to...

Build your own Batmobile with this IncrediBuilds model kit featuring a full-color booklet on the iconic vehicle from director Tim Burton's Batman films. One of the most memorable movie cars...

A must-read for old-school hip-hop heads and burgeoning fans alike Time 'Hip Hip is not History, it's Our story. Brilliant book' Craig Charles ' Hip-Hop Is History melds a detailed...

Author: Pablo CasalsBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald & Co, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work, "Reflections By Pablo Casals; Joys And Sorrows,"...

Author: Anna RussellBinding: HardbackPublished: Continuum New York, 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Signed with inscriptionCondition remarks: Small stain to the edge and base of the coverThis autobiography chronicles the...

Author: Paul OliverBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company Ltd, 1960Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Good condition with a little foxing. DJ is worn and...

Author: Francis OeserBinding: SoftbackPublished: Sicnarf Press, 2005Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionFrancis Deser, a poet with a rich international background, was born in Scotland and later moved...

Author: Ted EganBinding: SoftbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis songbook compiles a collection of musical pieces from Aboriginal culture. It provides sheet music, lyrics, and...