Musicians, singers, bands and groups

Did you ever leave an opera performance wondering why the singers use so much vibrato?

Rough Trade Book of the YearResident Book of the Year A Rolling Stone Book of the Year A Mojo Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year Formed in 1988, Lush were part of the London gig scene during one of the most vibrant and creative periods in UK music.

'In ancient tales many marvels are told us .

'In ancient tales many marvels are told us .

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

The Ultimate Guide to Proving You Know Everything About Music.

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

»König von Deutschland«Keine Macht für Niemand, Junimond: Rio Reiser prägte als Pionier die deutsche Rockmusik, nicht zuletzt etwa mit der legendären Band Ton Steine Scherben.

First published in 1986, "e;Real Life"e; gives the full background to Marsha Hunt's astonishing rise from Philadelphia ghetto girl to become the 'face' of the cult 60s rock musical "e;Hair"e; and the girlfriend of Mick Jagger, father of her daughter Karis.

A number 1 bestseller, this definitive biography of Michael Jackson is now completely updated to include the events leading to the untimely death of the star.

Insightful and entertaining, Becoming Beyonce: The Untold Story is the first authoritative biography of the most famous woman in the world today and a must-have for the 'Bey Hive'.

'Does a fantastic job tracing the development of Dury's career.

Originally published in 1917.

Charles Stanford's "e;Three Motets, Op.

One of the most successful pop stars of the 80s, his face adorning posters on teenager's walls from Acton to Akron, Adam Ant was a phenomenon.

Fan Song Gong oder Qigong der bewussten Entspannung ist ein charakteristisches Übungssystem der Hun Yuan Schule.

This vintage book comprises a fascinating and insightful biography of Gioachino Antonio Rossini, the famous opera composer who composed thirty-nine operas and was once considered the most popular opera composer in the world.

"e;The Great Operas of Vincenzo Bellini"e; is a detailed account of the life and work of Vincenzo Bellini by Gustav Kobbe, with a particular focus on his operatic compositions.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Queer musicians have long mined beauty from the darkest of seams - and today's artists are taking that treasure and using it to make magic.

*THE INCREDIBLE STORY BEHIND THE BETTER MAN FILM*'It's much more interesting to be a little bit broken and talk about your vulnerabilities.

First published in 1912, this book contains the original musical notation for Charles V.

'Before the sixties, you were a child and then you were a man.

People may say that I couldn't sing.

Discover everything you need to know about the world's hottest young pop star in Olivia Rodrigo - The Ultimate Fan Book.

Syd Barrett and British Psychedelia is an intimate snapshot of the years 1966-7, when the underground's house band, Pink Floyd, were cast blinking into the light of mainstream success.

Even the greatest songwriters (and Spandau Ballet) have had the odd bad day at the office.

In Idle Worship a hand-picked crop of stars, who should know better (and sometimes do), examine the absurd and auto-erotic world of fan fever - and ponder whether pop promises a path to enlightenment or an endless pageant of tasteless clothing, recycled attitudes and vicious haircuts.

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

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

Entdecken Sie die verborgene Welt des Widerstands: "Kunst & Literatur in der DDR – Widerstand zwischen den Zeilen"Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende und bewegende Geschichte der DDR, wie sie Ihnen noch nie erzählt wurde.

Despite the ups and downs of his personal life and professional career-even in the face of deafness-Beethoven remained remarkably consistent in his most basic convictions about his art.

Dive with me into the colorful and diverse world of Japanese pop culture that inspires millions of people around the world.

Despite the ups and downs of his personal life and professional career-even in the face of deafness-Beethoven remained remarkably consistent in his most basic convictions about his art.

'While I don't have any choice in how long I have to live, I do have a choice in how I spend the time I have.

Jon Ronson's Frank: The True Story that Inspired the Movie is a memoir of funny, sad times and a tribute to outsider artists too wonderfully strange to ever make it in the mainstream.

In Brian May's Red Special you will discover everything about Brian May's unique, home-made guitar.

Billie Eilish - The Essential Fan Guide tells the story of one of the most unique and exciting pop stars on the planet.

Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on.

Britain has attracted many musical visitors to its shores.

INCLUDES COMPLETE JOHN LENNON LYRICS FOR THE FIRST TIMELennon's life after the Beatles was eventful and fascinating.

The lyrics to the songs of the Beatles read like poetry.

Worldwide sensation One Direction is back to share all their secrets, dreams and stories from the past year with the fans they love in the latest instalment of their must-have Annual.