Music of film and stage

"e;Not only is it the best song I ever wrote, it's the best song anybody ever wrote.

The nostalgic memoir of a young man, eldest of fourteen, growing up in 40s Wednesbury.

This edition does not include photographs.

The cult Swedish graphic novel that inspired the critically acclaimed Lukas Moodysson film We Are the Best!

This book is pretty much our official story so far.

A heart-warming nostalgia memoir from a member of the world famous dance troupe, The Tiller Girls.

On a freezing night in January 2013, an assailant hurled acid in the face of the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Filin.

Pop music, screaming fans, incredible tours - being a Pop Star certainly has rewards.

Clad in white tie and tails, dancing and scatting his way through the "e;Hi-de-ho"e; chorus of "e;Minnie the Moocher,"e; Cab Calloway exuded a sly charm and sophistication that endeared him to legions of fans.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

The Shubert name has been synonymous with Broadway for almost as long as Broadway entertainment itself.

The Shubert name has been synonymous with Broadway for almost as long as Broadway entertainment itself.

SPECTATOR BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015Britain's empire has gone.

Shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize; former prime minister John Major takes a remarkable journey into his own unconventional family past to tell the richly colourful story of the British music hall.

A darkly enchanting tale set in Seattle in the 1990s - the fictional life of Kurt Cobain's childhood imaginary friend.

'A fine, intellectually sparkling and always engaging little book - a welcome addition to any Wagner library'Hans Vaget, Opera QuarterlyWhilst no one would dispute Wagner's ranking among the most significant composers in the history of Western music, his works have been more fiercely attacked than those of any other composer.

From football hooligan to opera singer, from the Cockney Reds to Catullus, from a hectic household to tranquility of spirit, Mark Glanville has travelled many paths, been many people - this is his remarkable story.

Alex Ross's sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.

A remarkable memoir from the legendary drummer with The Police.

The remarkable autobiography of the last great wartime icon.

The second novel from Tom Perrotta, author of 'Little Children', 'Election' and 'The Abstinence Teacher'.

The hugely popular Gareth Malone recounts the heart-warming stories and transformations behind the award-winning BBC2 series The ChoirFor the first time, Gareth reveals everything he has learned from working with so many groups of memorable people, including the record-breaking Military Wives and latest series of The Choir being shown this Autumn.

Still Got It, Never Lost It!

Described as the Irish John Peel, Dave Fanning has been a major player in the Irish and global music scene for over 30 years.

"e;I want to make an album of real genius, to sit alongside the Stones' 'Exile On Main Street', and Big Star's 'Third'"e; (Peter Buck, R.

The extraordinary story of Vivian Stanshall, lead singer of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, true British eccentric.

I Know This Much - by Gary Kemp, Spandau Ballet's prime mover - is simply the freshest, most exciting and best-written memoir to arrive for years.

Hungarian-born composer Sigmund Romberg (1887–1951) arrived in America in 1909 and within eight years had achieved his first hit musical on Broadway.

This revealing and comprehensive book tells the full story of Jerry Herman’s life and career, from his early work in cabaret to his recent compositions for stage, screen, and television.

Music Theory through Musical Theatre takes a new and powerful approach to music theory.

Music Theory through Musical Theatre takes a new and powerful approach to music theory.

This book explores the Broadway legacy of choreographer Agnes de Mille, from the 1940s through the 1960s.

This book explores the Broadway legacy of choreographer Agnes de Mille, from the 1940s through the 1960s.

Gestures of Music Theater: The Performativity of Song and Dance offers new, cutting-edge essays focusing on song and dance as performative gestures that not only entertain but also act on audiences and performers.

Gestures of Music Theater: The Performativity of Song and Dance offers new, cutting-edge essays focusing on song and dance as performative gestures that not only entertain but also act on audiences and performers.

Theater music directors must draw on a remarkably broad range of musical skills.

Theater music directors must draw on a remarkably broad range of musical skills.