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The Songs of David Bowie Book Cover

The Songs of Bowie  £20

Large 1977 paperback of twenty-four David Bowie compositions, with lots of brilliant full-page photographs throughout.

Sid & Nancy Book Cover

Sid & Nancy  £30

Illustrated screenplay of the film of the same name which documents the tragic and tumultuous lives of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. Printed on pink paper.

Mick Jagger by J Marks Book Cover

Mick Jagger  £12

Classic mid seventies biography of the Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger, with black and white photos. Follows his journey from a blues loving teenager to a worldwide rockstar and cultural icon.

Jah Music by Sebastian Clarke Book Cover

Jah Music  £30

Early 80's book on Reggae and its historical context, as well as its social and cultural significance. Full of excellent photos.

Jewels & Binoculars Book Cover

Jewels & Binoculars  £24

A 1993 poetry anthology celebrating Bob Dylan. Contributions from fifty poets, including Allen Ginsberg, Jeremy Reed, Judy Gascoyne, Mavis Carter and many more.

The Beatles' Progress by Michael Braun Book Cover

The Beatles' Progress  £38

Michael Braun follows the Beatles on tour in 1963 & 1964, progressing from UK stardom to fame in the USA, as they experience the start of Beatlemania. Brilliantly written, with great photos throughout.

The Poetry of Rock by Richard Goldstein Book Cover

The Poetry of Rock  £16

Goldstein analyses the lyrics of iconic sixties rock music through a poetic lens in this 1969 book. Loads of brilliant graphics of the best sixties movers and shakers too.

Janis by David Dalton Book Cover

Janis  £28



Large scrapbook style biography on Janis Joplin, with interviews and amazing photos throughout, including Jimi Hendrix, Big Brother & the Holding Company, concerts, backstage and more.

Joni Mitchell by Leonore Fleischer Book Cover

Joni Mitchell  £40



Fairly large 1976 paperback book with lots of photographs of Joni Mitchell and friends. Impressive graphics and substantial text from articles and interviews.

Lennon Remembers by Jann Wenner Book Cover

Lennon Remembers  £14



Fun book by Rolling Stone co-founder and editor Jann Wenner, consisting of photos and an interview that Wenner carried out with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in December 1970.

Elton John by Cathi Stein Book Cover

Elton John  £16



One of the very first Elton John biographies with 16 pages of brilliant, rare, black and white photos.

Tarantula by Bob Dylan Book Cover

Tarantula  £16



Bob Dylan's first ever book. A surreal and experimental prose poetry collection, written in 1964/65.

A Spaniard in the Works by John Lennon Book Cover

A Spaniard in the Works  £16



John Lennon's second ever book. Full of nonsense poetry, play on words, sketches and obscure stories. Absurd!

Beyond the Velvet Underground by Dave Thompson Book Cover

Beyond the Velvet Underground  £24



This large paperback tells a history of The Velvet Underground, through the words of Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico and more, with brilliant photographs throughout.

Bob Dylan A Retrospective by Craig McGregor Book Cover

Bob Dylan A Retrospective  £16



This 1972 book reveals Bob Dylan through a collection of writing from rock & folk magazines, interviews, dissertations and more.

The Playboy Interviews with John Lennon & Yoko Ono Book Cover

Playboy Interviews John & Yoko  £20



David Sheff's excellent and intimate 1980 interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Including Lennon's account of who wrote which famous Beatles song. With 8 pages of great black and white photos.

The Velvet Underground Handbook by M. C. Kostek Book Cover

The Velvet Underground Handbook  £24



Brilliant and rare black and white photographs throughout this ultimate book about the Velvet Underground by Mike Kostek, President of the V. U. Appreciation Society. A thorough insight into New York's first avant garde rock band, with information on all aspects of the band, its members and its admirers.


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