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
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
Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me by Bernie Taupin
40.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
"I loved writing, I loved chronicling life and every moment I was cogent, sober, or blitzed, I was forever feeding off my surroundings, making copious notes as ammunition for future compositions. . The thing is good, bad or indifferent I never stopped writing, it was as addictive as any drug." This is ...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
Then It Fell Apart by Moby
33.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
*Featured in The Times' 'Best Books of the Year So Far' 2019*'Somehow this chronicle of a long, dark night of the soul also involves funny stories involving Trump, Putin, and a truly baffling array of degenerates.' Stephen Colbert ***What do you do when you realise you have everything you think you've ...Show more
Down With the System: The highly-awaited memoir from the System Of A Down legend by Serj Tankian
40.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
The incredible first memoir by System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian. With nearly 40 million record sales, three albums topping the Billboard charts, a Grammy win and a legion of fans, System Of A Down are one of the biggest metal bands on the planet. At their core has always been Serj Tankian, whose ...Show more
On Tour with Leonard Cohen by Sharon Robinson
80.00 NZD
Category: Music
Documents the wildly successful Leonard Cohen World Tour through the eyes of his friend and long-time collaborator, Sharon Robinson. In 2004 Cohen's manager stole his life savings, forcing him out of planned retirement into what has now become a legendary six-year sojourn. Sharon Robinson has been assoc ...Show more
Wired for Sound: The Stebbing History of New Zealand Music by Grant Gillanders Robyn Welsh
90.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography | Reading Level: near fine
For the first time ever, discover the story behind the Stebbing recording legacy. From pioneering violins and 78 records, to the singers, songwriters, engineers and producers who have graced Stebbing's famous three recording studios. Come inside the mid-1960s Galaxie nightclub, the evolution of the Zodi ...Show more
Guitar for Dummies by Mark Phillips
57.00 NZD
Category: Music - Instruments
Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition (9781119293354) was previously published as Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition (9781119151432). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The bestselling gui ...Show more
John & Yoko / Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon; Yoko Ono
90.00 NZD
Category: Music
Described by Lennon as 'the best thing I've ever done', and widely regarded by critics as his best solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released on 11 December 1970. With first-hand commentary by Lennon, Ono and other members of the Plastic Ono Band, and packed with previously unseen photographs ...Show more
Piano For Dummies by Hal Leonard Corporation
57.00 NZD
Category: Music - Instruments
The key to fast and fun piano proficiency Whether you're a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an ...Show more
We Could Be Bowie and his Heroes by Tom Hagler
30.00 NZD
Category: Music History & Biography
The story of Bowie's life told through 300 encounters with fellow icons, from Dylan to Dalí, Lennon to Lydon, Princess Margaret to Prince. With consultant editor Tony Visconti David Bowie's story has never been told quite like this. Tracing the star's encounters with fellow icons throughout his life, ...Show more