Synopses & Reviews
Everyone from the Pope to the President does it! The phenomenon known as the andldquo;selfieandrdquo; is one of the most popular social networking trends the world has ever seenandmdash;and it shows no signs of slowing. Written by two celebrated style and popular-culture commentators, The Selfie Book delves deep into this online sensationandmdash;so youand#39;ll never have to post a disastrous shot again. It explores every area of the photographic phenomenon, including belfies, welfies, melfies, shelfies, and photobombs; explains how to get a perfect picture; and showcases some of the most notorious examples.
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When the times they were a-changin', Bob Dylan became the counterculture's most revered hero. He's won countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, several Grammysand#174;, a Golden Globeand#174;, and an Oscarand#174;. This beautiful book traces Dylan's path from Minnesota to Greenwich Village to worldwide fame, illuminating his groundbreaking impact as never before. Filled with stunning photos, it's an essential history for music fans.
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Pharrell Williams tells the story of the global megastar, including details of his prolific and varied collaborations with the best-known musicians of the 21st century. It charts his extraordinary life, from his pre-fame days to becoming pop s most sought-after and inventive pioneer, and highlights the singer/rapper s most famous moments, best-known songs (including Get Lucky and Happy ), and rise to international pop-superstardom. The book includes eight pages of photos."
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In 1963, four guys from Liverpool exploded on the scene, changing musicand#8212;and popular cultureand#8212;forever. No other band achieved so much in so little time, leaving such a lasting impression on everything from fashion to politics. Celebrate the Beatles with this picture-packed volumeand#8212;including images of vintage posters, handbills, and ticketsand#8212;that tells their story from the beginning to their ultimate breakup.
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One Direction; three dimensions! Fans of the band who want to get closer to the andquot;fab fiveandquot; will love this collection of super-realistic photosandmdash;the first to capture the boys entirely in 3D. Just put on the viewing glasses that come with the book and see Liam, Harry, Niall, Zayn, and Louis as never before. More than 30 amazing images pop right out of the page!
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Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John and#8220;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock. Written by a man who witnessed many of their most legendary performances, Led Zeppelin recounts the history of the band as they played their way to musical glory. Featuring images from the cream of contemporary photographers, it captures an era when the group conquered the world with their heavy riffs and pioneering songs.
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For more than 50 years, the Rolling Stones have rocked the worldand#8212;and they show no signs of stopping. Though band members have changed, the core Jagger/Richards songwriting partnership, plus drummer Charlie Watts, remain in place. The Rolling Stones describes the characters, events, music, and more from the half-century-plus rollercoaster ride that has given die-hard fans plenty of satisfaction.
About the Author
Brian Southall began writing about pop music in the 1960s on a local newspaper before graduating to the likes of Melody Maker and Disc. He then pursued a 30-year career in the record business working for AandM, Tamla Motown, EMI, and Warner Music. His first bookand#8212;Abbey Road: The Story of the World's Most Famous Recording Studios (Omnibus Press)and#8212;was published in 1982 and since then he has written The A-Z of Record Labels (Sanctuary Publishing); The Sex Pistols 90 Days at EMI (Omnibus Press), Northern Songs (Omnibus Press); If You Don't Know Me By Now (Carlton Books); Pop Goes To Court (Omnibus Press); and most recently The Rise and Fall of EMI (Omnibus Press).