The ultimate collection of 100 legendary guitarsFrom the beginnings of the American guitar in the 19th century to the avant-garde Canadian creations of a few months ago, from folk to electric to archtop; from the cheap guitar of the bluesmen of the 1960s to the Les Paul worth half a million dollars; all the instruments presented in this book are exceptional, whether it's because of their sound, their craftsmanship, the way they play, their aesthetics or the artists they inspired.
Shortlisted at British Business Book Awards 2026 for Change & Sustainability Finalist for best general business book in International Book Awards 2026*** In an age where CEOs have become rock stars through cross-cultural appeal, James Reed is a proper stadium filler DAILY MIRROR A compelling, highly readable, case for PhilCos - or philanthropy companies - where at least 10% of shares are owned by a charity or foundation.
A special collectors edition packed with never-before-seen archival material, this is the definitive inside story of grime: raw, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.
Follow Gerry Wood on his journey with country music's biggest stars, featuring Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain and many more familiar names in the industry.
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 INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEREmbark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf/Cat Stevens, one of the iconic figures of our time.
From the sonically sparse Pure Heroine to the epic pop euphoria of Melodrama, and from the sunny optimism of Solar Power to the raw, primal energy of Virgin, Lorde has been crafting music that defines the moment for over a decade.
From her early days as a Disney darling to the fully-fledged pop powerhouse we see today, Sabrina Carpenter has spent over a decade proving she's a force to be reckoned with.
HipHop-Kultur ist global: In jeder Sprache wird gerappt, gesampelt wird alles, von Soul Funk Breaks über Klassik bis hin zum folkloristischen Bläsersatz und auf Youtube tanzen B-Boys aus der ganzen Welt vor Wänden voller Graffiti.
In seinem neuesten Buch entlarvt Marcus drei »gewöhnliche« amerikanische Songs als grundlegende Dokumente amerikanischer Identität: Bascom Lamar Lunsfords »I Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground« (1928), Geeshie Wileys »Last Kind Words Blues« (1930) und Bob Dylans »Ballad of Hollis Brown« (1964).
