Celebrating a half century of design in posters, flyers and advertising ephemera, The Art of British Rock highlights the UK's distinct contribution to rock'n'roll graphics. From custom designed posters for provincial ballrooms in the late 50s to the computer-generated images of today, rock music ill[...]
Celebrating a half century of design in posters, flyers and advertising ephemera, The Art of British Rock highlights the UK's distinct contribution to rock'n'roll graphics. From custom designed posters for provincial ballrooms in the late 50s to the computer-generated images of today, rock music ill[...]
This is the definitive history of one of the most successful bands of the 1970s and 80s, from a UK author. After initial success as a hit British blues band, Fleetwood Mac emerged as the most successful soft rock band of the 1970s and 1980s, dominating the mainstream music market internationally. Th[...]
Neil Young is a rock icon, with a career unrivaled in its breadth, innovation and success. This celebration of the man and his music tells the story of Young's nearly six-decade rock 'n' roll journey. UK author, Mike Evans, traces the singer/songwriter's memorable work with "Crazy Horse", "Buffalo S[...]
After 15 years living, sleeping, fighting and playing in the sewers, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are finally ready to meet the world ...it's surface time! With new and deadly dangers in New York city, the four brothers have their work cut out to stay alive.[...]
Rock on, with more than 500 classic music posters--many unseen for years Organized chronologically from the 1950s to the present, this gallery of images from the very best illustrators in the genre captures the interplay of music and art, revealing how both evolved over the years. From gritty bar b[...]
Originating in the African-American communities of the Deep South in the late nineteenth century, the blues gave birth to jazz, R&B, rock, punk, and country. From the impassioned slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta, to the electric sounds of Chicago's street corners, to the improvised jams of blue[...]
Showcases well over 350 of the finest examples of rock poster art from the last 60 years. From custom-designed posters for provincial R&B and folk concerts in the late Fifties to the computer-generated images of today.Arranged over seven chapters. Each chapter begins with a concise overview of devel[...]
With a career spanning over four decades, David Bowie has consistently topped charts all over the world, selling an estimated 140 million albums worldwide. This book, through photographs and unique memorabilia, illustrates his journey from humble beginnings to world superstardom.[...]
Whatever exams you're taking, this book really will make a big difference to your performance - at professional or academic level; Master's or GCSE; A level, essay or multiple choice. Many hard working, intelligent people still fail their exams through lack of confidence or poor exam technique. At [...]
Ukulele Crazy! is a celebration of one of music's most beloved instruments. With a rich history spanning back to Portugal (and not Hawaii, as everyone thinks) the ukulele is currently going through an incredibly popular 21st century revival. As a member of the guitar family, the ukulele has charmed [...]
The Blues: A Visual History will be a unique, fully illustrated (over 250 colour images) account of the blues - the common denominator that has driven and permeated the popular music of the last hundred years. As well as tracing the story of the blues through its various styles, the book will includ[...]
As a young girl, Sarah Batsheva was infatuated with the handsome teenage boy who lived down the street. That teenage boy was Adolf Eichmann. It all seemed innocent and nice until Sarah's grandmother died, and then nothing was ever the same again. Set in Europe during World War II, The Locket follows[...]
What is meant by pedagogy? How does our conception of pedagogy inform good teaching and learning? Pedagogy is a complex concept of which student and practising teachers need to have an understanding, yet there remain many ambiguities about what the term means, and how it informs learning in the clas[...]