MUSIC
this book is an essential spiritual guide.
C Hurst
The Bagpipes Richard McLauchlan 24th April, hb, eb, £20, 9781805262848 Captivating history of the pipes—once considered a tool of the Devil, inspiring terror on battlefields, today more popular than ever across cultures worldwide.
Da Capo Press
Eternal Flame Jennifer O Bickerdike 13th March, hb, £25, 9780306833342 Authorised biography of the quintessential 1980s pop band the Bangles, who scored massive hits with “Manic Monday”, “Walk Like an Egyptian”, “Hazy Shade of Winter” and more.
Dey Street Books
Ready Daddy Yankee 22nd May, hb, eb, £25, 9780063429512 Record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and icon. In his first book he shares the story of his journey from Puerto Rico to global fame.
DK
The Taylor Book Malcolm Mackenzie 1st May, hb, eb, £16.99, 9780241700761 The most comprehensive exploration of Taylor Swift. In-depth text, infographics, illustrations and photos.
Be More Ariana Grande 24th April, hb, eb, £7.99, 9780241720196 Want to learn how to rock a perfect ponytail, write from the heart or overcome adversity with strength and honesty? Discover how Ariana finds her courage so you can too.
Oasis 6th February, hb, £7.99, 9780241763957 Ahead of the Oasis reunion, essential quotes from Noel and Liam Gallagher, the biggest mouths in Britpop.
Duke University Press
Under Pressure Max Brzezinski 11th February, pb, £15.99, 9781478031192 Brzezinski tells the story of David Bowie and Queen’s
1981 hit song “Under Pressure” and outline the political, cultural and socioeconomic conditions from which it emerged.
Ne Me Quitte Pas Maya Angela Smith 25th February, pb, £15.99, 9781478031468 Smith follows the long journey of Jacques Brel’s classic song “Ne me quitte pas,” showing how it gains shifting artistic cultural significance as it travels across geographies, genres and generations.
Epic Ink Books
Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration John Morrison 1st May, hb, £22, 9780760395028 Salutes the men, the fan culture and the music they created through interviews, photos and more.
Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill Selena Fragassi 10th July, hb, £18.99, 9780760395677 Celebrates three decades of the groundbreaking album, a masterwork that continues to influence and inspire artists and fans today.
Equinox SERIES
Popular Music History 10th February, hb, eb Books that extend the field of popular music studies, examine the lives of key musicians, interrogate histories of genres, focus on neglected forms, or examine history of popular music styles. Song for Someone: The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler
Nick Smart, Brian Shaw £30, vol 37 9781781792193
Dancehalls, Glitterballs and DJs Bruce Lindsay £25, vol 36 9781800505971
Faber & Faber
Everything We Do is Music Elizabeth Alker 10th July, hb, eb, £20, 9780571370177 Panoramic exploration of the ways in which pop and rock were transformed by the pioneering visionaries of classical music. Features interviews with Paul McCartney, Steve Reich and Yoshio Ojima.
Looking for the Perfect Beat Arthur Baker
27th March, hb, eb, £25, 9780571387427 Memoir of legendary American record producer and remixer. A unique and inspiring story, featuring unheard accounts about many of the world’s best and most successful musical figures.
Fitzcarraldo Editions
Erik Satie Three Piece Suite Ian Penman 24th April, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781804271537 After the publication of Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors Penman returns witha three- part study of the composer and pianist.
Franklin Watts
The Story of Music Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Brita Granström (illus) 10th April, pb, £12.99, 9781445163673 Friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the stories of the world’s greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce. For readers aged 7+.
Gemini Adult
Pink Floyd Mike Evans 8th May, hb, £30, 9781786751560 Celebrating 60 years since Pink Floyd’s formation in 1965. Illustrated throughout, this is a history of a band moulded by the visions of its various members.
Queens of Disco Annie Zaleski 10th April, hb, £15, 9781786751904 Joyful, vibrant look at the evolution of disco music, told through the stories of 10 female pioneers.
The Essential . . . Beyoncé Anna Pointer 8th May, hb, £15, 9781786751942 Her complete story, from child performer to prominent cultural figure, illustrated throughout.
Hachette Books
A Fabulous Disaster Gary Holt, Adem Tepedelen, Kirk Hammett 8th April, hb, £28, 9780306834011 From prolific guitarist and songwriter Holt comes an entertaining, deeply personal memoir of his “destruction-
laden” life, along with a firsthand account of the genesis of the thrash metal scene.
Harper
I Don’t Want to Go Home Nick Corasaniti 17th July, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780062950796 Captivating oral history of the music venue the Stone Pony and of the rise, fall and rebirth of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
HarperCollins
Travelling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell Ann Powers 27th February, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008210809 Celebrated music critic explores the life and career of the legendary singer, guiding us through the history, myth and music of an icon.
Say Everything Ione Skye 13th March, hb, eb, £22, 9780008661113 Unfiltered and uncensored, the memoir of donovan’s daughter is a wild ride of Hollywood thrills, confessions and desires and a meditative and lyrical reflection on a messy, sexy, unapologetically unconventional life.
Finding My Voice Rachel Stevens 24th April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008662202 Inspirational first book from S Club star offers a no-holds-barred story about discovering her true self in a manufactured world.
Brothers Alex Van Halen 22nd May, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008706098 Intimate and open account of family, friendship, music and brotherly love.
Harvard University Press
Dreaming in Ensemble Lucy Caplan 28th February, hb, £29.95, 9780674268517 Revelatory account of Black innovation in American opera reveals how composers, performers and critics redefined the genre both aesthetically and politically in the early 20th century.
Insight Editions
Xomg Pop! Lock and Key Diary
4th February, diary, £10.99, 9798886636482 Journal inspired by band members Brooklynn, Dallas, Penelope, and Tinie T.
Jawbone
Gliders Over Hollywood Paul Rappaport 28th March, pb, £16.95, 9781916829183 Insider’s account of the golden age of rock, showcasing the adventures of some of music’s most colourful characters, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan and more.
Decade of Dissent Sean Egan 20th May, pb, £16.95, 9781916829206 Forensic but sprightly account of the period when Bob Dylan, then indisputably the most important figure in popular music, made some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Down River Mark Brend 25th July, pb, £16.95, 9781916829220 Illuminating study of mythmaking, the popular music industry and a forgotten enigma of the 1970s.
John Murray
Maybe I’m Amazed John Harris 27th March, eb, £15.99, 9781399814034
Uplifting memoir charting the life of Harris’ autistic son and how music opened up the world to him, one song at a time.
Uncommon People Miranda Sawyer 19th June, eb, £10.99, 9781399816915 The vivid stories behind 20 key songs of the 1990s and the bands that made them.
Manchester University Press
Studio Electrophonique Jamie Taylor 15th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781526183231 Chronicles the surprising journey of a Sheffield home studio that launched the British pop careers of legends such as the Human League and Pulp.
Welcome to the Club DJ Paulette 29th April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781526183569
Celebrates Hacienda resident and Manchester icon, reflecting on DJ Paulette’s groundbreaking 30-year career in UK dance music.
Monoray
Bowieland Peter Carpenter 27th March, hb, eb, £22, 9781800961548 A writer’s odyssey walking the Bowie heartlands in an attempt to peel back the layers of understanding about his hero.
Motorbooks
Queen & A Night At the Opera Gillian G Gaar 3rd April, hb, £38, 9780760388426 Rock historian dives into the band’s breakthrough album to produce this attractive, slipcased gift book.
501 Essential Albums of the ‘80s Gary Graff 29th May, hb, £28, 9780760393369 Ultimate curated list detailing dozens of the decade’s most influential releases. Descriptions of the releases, album art and artist imagery.
Guns ’N’ Roses At 40 Martin Popoff 5th June, hb, £28, 9780760393994
Engaging look back at the career of the sometimes controversial, always entertaining, rock band.
OH SERIES
Little Guides hb, £6.99 For fans who can’t get enough, easily accesible books stuffed with facts, quotes and trivia. Yours Truly: Ariana Grande 27th February, 9781035422906 Love, Cats and Cowboy Hats: Swifties 6th March, 9781035425853 Crazy Diamonds: Pink Floyd 6th March, 9781800696358
Omnibus Press
Their Generation Pete Townshend, Tom Wright 1st May, hb, £30, 9781787601451 The story of the Who’s momentous first tours of America told through fabulous photos (many previously unseen) by the band’s official
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