Music
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£14.99The Act You've Known For All These Years: The Life, And Afterlife, Of Sgt. Pepper - - Paperback
Heylin reconstructs the life and times of Sgt. Pepper. Weaving the activities of the Beatles in with those of their contemporaries and rivals, he reveals the inspirations and explodes the myths behind this talismanic, iconic album - and 'the summer of love' itself. In addition, the book surveys what happened next. -
£16.99The Act You've Known For All These Years: The Life, And Afterlife, Of Sgt. Pepper - - Hardback
Heylin reconstructs the life and times of Sgt. Pepper. Weaving the activities of the Beatles in with those of their contemporaries and rivals, he reveals the inspirations and explodes the myths behind this talismanic, iconic album - and 'the summer of love' itself. In addition, the book surveys what happened next. -
£14.99Alias MacAlias: Writings On Songs, Folk And Literature - - Paperback
Hamish Henderson was well-known as a songwriter and poet and as a pioneer in the field of Scottish folk studies and song collecting. This book brings together around 60 pieces spanning 50 years which demonstrate the enormous diversity of his interests. -
£25.00Al Stewart: A Life In Pictures - - Paperback
This is a collection of photographs, most never published before, from both the public and private life of Al Stewart, Scottish cult folk hero behind chart hit 'Year of the Cat' who enjoyed top ten success in the US. -
£14.99Al Stewart: The True Life Adventures Of A Folk Rock Troubadour - - Paperback
This is an authorised biography of the Scottish cult folk hero behind the chart hit 'Year of the Cat'. Using extended interviews with Stewart, and many other 60s folk stars, this is a vivid insider's account. -
£15.00Apollo Memories: The Venue, The Story, The Legend - - Paperback
From 1927 until 1985 the Glasgow Apollo was a landmark in Glasgow's architecture and culture, but, with its architectural glory days behind it, the building was rapidly declining in its closing decade. This is the full story of the rock years before the Apollo closed for good. -
£4.95The Atholl Collection Catalogue: 300 Years Of Scottish Music And Poetry - Paperback
This collection is mostly of Scottish music and includes all the famous song collections such as those of Herd, Ramsay, Burns, Scott, Lady Nairne, Hogg, Motherwell, Maidment, Kirkpatrick, and more. -
£15.95An A-Z Of Franz Ferdinand: Words So Leisured - - Paperback
Based on extensive research and up-to-date exclusive interviews (including discussions about the third album) with Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy, Paul Thomson and others, this book is a celebration of Franz Ferdinand's first five years. -
£15.99Bagpipes: A National Collection Of A National Instrument - - Pbk. + CD
The National Museums of Scotland's collection of bagpipes has grown from modest beginnings to become a large collection of international significance, numbering over 1800 items. This book explores the collection, as well as looking at the history and significance of the instruments themselves. -
£12.99Bands, Booze And Broads - - Paperback
In this study of the big bands, the author goes behind the scenes to talk to over 60 Americans who played with the most famous bands. She reveals that life was often hard and unpleasant for some while others only have warm memories.
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