Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Stars 1955-1994 by David Hepworth
28.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
The age of the rock star, like the age of the cowboy, has passed. Like the cowboy, the idea of the rock star lives on in our imaginations.What did we see in them? Swagger. Recklessness. Sexual charisma. Damn-the-torpedoes self-belief. A certain way of carrying themselves. Good hair. Interesting shoes. T ...Show more
The Who - The History of My Generation by Mat Snow
55.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
Explore the trailblazing history of The Who with photos, memorabilia, and stories of rock decadence like no other.
Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie
100.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
‘The closest we’ll ever get to a straight up Bowie autobiography — but who’d ever want anything straight-up from Bowie?’ – Rolling Stone. In 2002, David Bowie and Mick Rock created Moonage Daydream, the defining document of the life and times of Ziggy Stardust. Twenty years later, it remains the closes ...Show more
Into Your Arms: Nick Cave's Songs Reimagined by Kirsten Krauth (editor)
38.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
This stunning follow up to Minds Went Walking- Paul Kelly's Songs Reimagined features Christos Tsiolkas, Cate Kennedy and Andy Griffiths. From an automaton of Nick Cave, to a man who can't keep his blood out of the food he is preparing; from a vengeful Uber driver to a spinner of souls; and from a boy ...Show more
Blues: A Visual History: 100 Years of Music That Changed the World by MIKE EVANS
90.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
Charting the history of the blues from its rural roots in the American South, and focusing on the key musicians and singers who brought it recognition worldwide, The Blues: A Visual History is a unique and fully illustrated account of the development of the blues. This deceptively simple, 12-bar musical ...Show more
Nina Simone's Gum by Warren Ellis
28.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
From award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. Featuring an introduction from Nick Cave. On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Cave's Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of a ...Show more
David Bowie Mixing Memory & Desire: Photographs by Kevin Cummins by Kevin Cummins
90.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
"AS ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHER, ADVENTUROUS FAN AND INSIDER EYE-WITNESS, KEVIN CUMMINS HAS ALWAYS BEEN WHERE THE CULTURAL ACTION IS. MIXING MEMORY & DESIRE WILL MAKE YOU SEE DAVID BOWIE IN A SURPRISING AND STIMULATING NEW WAY." -PAUL MORLEY "DAVID BOWIE WAS ON A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH MUSIC, FASHION A ...Show more
Icons of Rock: In Their Own Words by Jenny Boyd
40.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
There have been innumerable 'rock star' biographies and music histories before, but there is no book that presents the deepest, innermost thoughts from some of the industry's most legendary musicians on not only how they create, but what drives their creative process. Have you ever wondered how your ...Show more
David Bowie: The Golden Years by Roger Griffin
165.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
David Bowie: The Golden YearsAuthor Roger GriffinABOUT THE BOOKDavid Bowie's career is defined by the 70s, his golden years. This book chronicles Bowie's creative life during that decade in a year by year, month by month, day by day format, placing his works in their historical, personal and creative co ...Show more
Elton John by Terry O'Neill: The definitive portrait, with unseen images by Terry O'Neill
60.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
"Looking at Terry's photographs is like gazing through a window at the most extraordinary and exciting moments of my life. I'm so glad he was with us throughout the madness: in his evocative and stylish photos he captured those moments as no other photographer could." - Elton John Elton John and iconic ...Show more
Music: The Definitive Visual History
70.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
A comprehensive and accessible visual history of music - from prehistory to the present dayWhy did jazz go Latin? And how did blues influence rock? Find out how music has shaped the world from prehistory to the present day.Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite music style, but how did your top ...Show more
Hellzapoppin'!: The Art of Flying Nun by Peter Vangioni
20.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
Published to mark the fortieth anniversary of the founding of Flying Nun Records in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Hellzapoppin’! brings together original artwork and design, film, record covers, posters and photography from the label’s early years. From rare collectible records and vintage posters to original ...Show more