Composers and songwriters

'They wanted me to give a concert; I wanted them to beg me.

"Nietzsche contra Wagner" ist eine Streitschrift des Philosophen Friedrich Nietzsche, in der sich dieser kritisch mit dem Komponisten Richard Wagner auseinandersetzt, jedoch auch den Vorwurf entkräftet, vom Wagner-Verehrer zum Gegner des Musikers geworden zu sein.

"Der Fall Wagner" stellt eine kritische Auseinandersetzung des Philosophen Friedrich Nietzsche mit dem Komponisten Richard Wagner dar.

Hatte Ludwig van Beethoven afrikanische Wurzeln?

"La canción popular argentina y latinoamericana marcó una identidad política y cultural bien definida.

In this philosophical biography, Liel Leibovitz looks at what it is that makes Leonard Cohen an enduring international figure in the cultural imagination.

This volume presents Prokofieff's charming musical tale for children in an easy arrangement for piano.

We Sing A New Language is the first definitive account of Thurston Moore's work across many hundreds of collaborations, solo recordings and guest appearances.

Formed in the 1960s, progressive rock band Procol Harum are best known for their multimillion-selling single "e;"e;A Whiter Shade of Pale"e;"e; which is the most played record by a British artist of the last 70 years.

Joel McIver's Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica caused enormous controversy when it was first published in 2004.

This must-have collection of 50 years of quotes from rock's ultimate survivor, Keith Richards, makes a compelling companion piece to his recent autobiography.

One of the most easily recognised figures on the Scottish scene, Ronnie Browne was one half of The Corries until the untimely death of his musical partner, Roy Williamson, in 1990.

One Sunday morning in October, Istv n and his wife Vera start their day as usual.

A painfully honest story of human weakness and God's unending forgiveness.

An exclusive account of the extraordinary life of Elvis Aaron Presley.

Daft Punk are one of the most enigmantic and mysterious groups to exist in the modern age.

One of the music world’s pre-eminent critics takes a fresh and much-needed look at the day Dylan “went electric” at the Newport Folk Festival, timed to coincide with the event’s fiftieth anniversary.

A hidden story of human triumph, Crescendo takes you on the rare journey of a musical prodigy who changed an entire community forever.

This nonfiction-based children's book is a prelude to the memoir about the author's early years as a young child and her struggles with leaving her grandmother's home and coming to America.

“An engaging journey into the wild and wonderful world of drumming.

Lady Gaga: Looking For Fame - The Life Of A Pop Princess is the electrifying biography by Paul Lester and explores Stefani Germanotta's rapid rise to global stardom in the guise of the outrageous Lady Gaga.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers is the iconic band's audacious look back at their thirty-year odyssey—in their own words and accompanied by more than 300 spectacular photos and ephemera.

Madness were true originals who mixed ska and reggae rhythms with social comment and music hall humour to become a British group like no other.

Most pop stars' fame used to end with their 25th birthday, but Adam Faith just kept on being interesting until the day he died aged 62.

A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time"e;My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one.

Simon Doonan's memoir pays homage to Lou Reed's groundbreaking glam rock album Transformer, recalling its influence on his coming of age and coming out.

The three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter chronicles her life and successes, as well as her struggles with depression, anxiety, and alcoholism.

The newest, most updated book on Prince available today-now updated with information about the afterlife of his work following his untimely death.