Mind the Bollocks
Popular music has always attracted the kind of morally bankrupt individuals who are too unhinged to hold down a proper … Continued
Industry and industrial studies
Mind the Bollocks: A riotous rant through the ridiculousness of Rock'n'Roll
From deeply suspect sexual politics to crackpot religions, musicians’ elevated position in popular culture allows them to hold forth freely on subjects about which they know precious little. Mind The Bollocks collects some of the finest nuggets of wisdom ever to fall from their foul, ill-educated mouths.
The Story of Northern Soul
What began as an underground 60s Mod scene in unlicensed, no-frills clubs in the North West of England became a
The Ballad of Britain
In 1903, the Victorian composer Cecil Sharp began a decade-long journey to collect folk songs that, he believed, captured the
Crap Lyrics
Even the greatest songwriters (and Spandau Ballet) have had the odd bad day at the office. Or more likely, a bad few minutes in the studio toilets scribbling the first words they can think of on the back of their tranquiliser prescription shortly before the vocal has to be recorded.
The History of the NME
‘The NME mattered to all those generations who grew up with music at the centre of their universe.The NME never had a truer chronicler than Pat Long.’ Tony Parsons
Since it was founded in 1952, the New Musical Express has played a central part in the British love affair with pop music.
Labour of Love: Over 20 knitting patterns for treasured girls
This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for little girls contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans, dresses and tops, skirts and snoods and charming accessories.
Coast To Coast Album Covers: Classic Record Art From New York to LA
Along with Blue Note records, the Prestige, Atlantic, Contemporary and Pacific and Riverside Labels were the chief providers of America’s East and West Coast sounds on vinyl.
The Water Road: A Narrowboat Odyssey Through England
The Water Road is the story of a four month circumnavigation by narrowboat of ‘The Grand Cross’, the name given
The Story of Northern Soul: A Definitive History of the Dance Scene that Refuses to Die
Packed with memorabilia and anecdotes from the Twisted Wheel in Manchester to the mighty Wigan Casino, The Story of Northern Soul is the definitive history of the Northern Soul scene.
Fish: The Complete Fish and Seafood Companion
Fish is currently THE rockstar ingredient – prized for its healthy benefits – but there is still a lot of fear surrounding its preparation and cooking.
Stitch Style – Stitch Style Hats: 20 fashion knit and crochet patterns (Stitch Style)
You don’t need to be a stitch maverick or style guru to create fashion’s favourite looks. A cool collection of easy-going projects, ‘Stitch Style Hats’ is destined to make head way.
Pocket Companions – The Literary Pocket Companion (Pocket Companions)
Within these pages are hundreds of facts, figures, stories and trivia about reading and writing, from the earliest printed books to today’s best sellers.
Little Black Book of Setlists: The Songs Behind Rock 'n' Roll's Most Famous Gigs
This fascinating, pocket reference guide passionately details 150 of rock and roll history’s most famous setlists from the last fifty years of legendary music performances.
The Four Dreams of Miss X
Contrary to popular belief, wooden shipbuilding did not remain static during its last two centuries, but developed in many quite fundamental respects. For the modelmaker and technical historian who have long sought the precise details of these changes, this book will answer most, if not all, of their questions.