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James Cameron: A Retrospective by Ian Nathan.
The latest in our retrospective series, James Cameron is the most successful filmmaker of all time by some margin. Something we tend to take for granted. The question at the heart of this book isn't only how this came about, but what is it about Cameron that makes him such a universal storyteller?
Cinema has had its godlike directors, lifting it up into new spaces, but he is their Zeus. The man who made the biggest film of all time, Titanic, then topped that by making the next biggest film of all time, Avatar.
Encapsulating not only the magnitude of James Cameron as a filmmaker but the minutiae too â the incredible stories of an artist whose commitment to the medium knows few bounds. The tales behind the films are as epic as the films themselves. The astonishing making of The Abyss, much of it shot submerged in a decommissioned nuclear plant, could fill a book on its own.
James Cameron: A Retrospective is an enthralling and beautifully illustrated film-by-film biography â from The Terminator to Aliens to Avatar 2 â of the most popular director in movie history.
Ian Nathan is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of eight previous books, including Alien Vault, the best-selling history of Ridley Scott's masterpiece; Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and biographies of Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire, the world's biggest movie magazine, where he remains a contributing editor.
Out now. http://ow.ly/tnoY50L12Rr
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The definitive history of the Sex Pistols.
The Sex Pistols were no ordinary group. Their story might be short, and not without its casualties, but their legacy is undoubted; one listen to their ferocious, raw rock and roll will soon tell you that. Without them, popular culture in the last 30+ years would be very, very different.
The Pistols didn't just kick down doors; they trashed the music industry's house.
Despite claims from New York, the Sex Pistols were the true originators of punk; no one else had their attitude, balls, or honesty - as inspired by anger and poverty, as art and poetry. There was the Sex Pistols and there was the rest. The Sex Pistols ARE punk; the rest are 'punk rock'.
With over 150 colour and b/w photos. Pre-order now: http://ow.ly/QxXk50JlPze
Out Tomorrow, Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse by John Aizlewood.
"No Suprises, this book is awesome."
"Engaging and informative. Definitely recommended."
"A brilliant gift for any Gen-X or elder millennial."
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Coming soon...Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse by John Aizlewood.
Radiohead are not like other bands. For more than three decades they have charted a singular course. As their music has become more beautiful, more strange and more uncompromising, the band who make it have become more popular, evolving from the indie clubs of Britain to stadia across the globe, while selling over 30 million albums.
Radiohead are proof that selling records need not mean selling out, and this is their story.
Out 05.05.22. Available for pre-order here: http://ow.ly/xToL50INAmz
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Out today! The Velvet Underground by Chris Roberts
Over half a century since they exploded inevitably onto New Yorkâs underground music and art scenes, the legacy and mythology of The Velvet Underground continues to resonate and grow, as new generations embrace their enigmatic command of the darkest strain of alternative cool. Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker, with the naĂŻve encouragement of Andy Warhol, created a world of music, words and scenes which blew up the notion of the peace-and-love sixties and tapped into a nocturnal milieu of art, literature, drugs, sex and decadence. Their albums survive as caustic classics, among the most influential records ever made.
Not only did author Chris Roberts interview the late Lou Reed three times, he was also once told, âMove â you are sitting on my coatâ by the unmistakable voice of Nico, backstage at a gig. Here he recounts and celebrates the fascinating, multi-faceted story of perhaps the most mysterious and unique rock band ever to exist. A complex, contrary, clashing set of characters who came together to start fires while drawing down darkness, The Velvetsâ legend will forever run run run.
With full colour picture insert.
Available from bookshops and online retailers
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On this day 50 years ago, Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid - who would later become known as ABBA - began recording their first song together - 1972's People Need Love.
In honour of this, and in celebration of their subsequent and substantial musical repertoire of perfectly crafted pop ("Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me, Knowing You," "SOS" and "Mamma Mia" to name but a few), we are delighted to be publishing ABBA at 50 a brand new book from the world's leading ABBA historian, Carl Magnus Palm.
From their humble beginnings in post-war Sweden to global superstardom, ABBA at 50 charts the remarkable story of this Swedish quartet. Beautifully illustrated with essential images, this book examines the groupâs enduring legacy. A must for all ABBA fans.
Out later this year and available for pre-order here: http://ow.ly/SBMq50Iu3XR
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In The Coppolas: A Movie Dynasty, the parallels with the Corleones of The Godfather are there for all to see, albeit without the organized crime. As Francis Ford Coppola's film celebrates its 50th anniversary, why not go behind the scenes of one of the great American filmmaking dynasties and discover the history of the Coppolas?
Centred on two extraordinary filmmaking generations: father and daughter Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola. Each in different ways has defined their times. Their stories are intimately entwined and encompass subplots extending out across the clan to include Eleanor Coppola, Roman Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, and others.
Their tale is the stuff of legend.
The Coppolas: A Movie Dynasty is out now. http://ow.ly/8Gnb50I3Bky
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Christmas Gifts for Book lovers
Make someone's Christmas with a beautiful book.
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It's here! George Orwell's 1984: The Graphic Novel is published in the UK today.
âWho controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.â
Originally published in 1949, this new graphic novel edition of the dystopian classic, powerfully illustrated by MatyĂĄĆĄ Namai, reveals Winstonâs fight against the Party in all its horror and futility. Rarely has one book ever been so rich in political and social criticism as 1984.
Available from bookshops and online retailers.
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Just a week to go until publication, and already receiving rave reviews!
George Orwell's 1984: The Graphic Novel. Adapted and illustrated by MatyĂĄĆĄ Namai. Coming - 04.11.21
Thanks to all the early reviewers for their feedback. #GeorgeOrwells1984
George Orwell's 1984: A Graphic Novel
Coming soon. . .A new graphic novel edition of the dystopian classic, George Orwell's 1984. Powerfully illustrated by MatyĂĄĆĄ Namai.
âWho controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.â
04.11.21
The Coppolas: A Movie Dynasty
âââââ "The trailblazing story of the Coppola family is vividly told in this first-rate book by Ian Nathan."
A family saga, an epic, and an opera. The Coppolas are one of the great American filmmaking dynasties, an immigrant family who have thrived in the Promised Land. But for every triumph there is tragedy. For every masterpiece there is a battle against the conformities of the system. For every Academy Award there has been blood, sweat, tears, and sacrifice.
Their tale is the stuff of legend.
The Who: Much Too Much "An unparalleled tribute."
âââââ "An unparalleled tribute."
Is there a Who fan in your life?
Packed with archive reviews, interviews and anecdotes, and generously illustrated with a wealth of photos and album art, this is the perfect gift for Who fans, young and old.
Out now from all good bookshops and online retailers. #TheWho
We are thrilled to announce that our book Joan Baez: The Last Leaf has been awarded a Certificate of Merit in The 2021 ARSC Awards for Excellence.
Congratulations to author Elizabeth Thomson, and Arthur Levy who compiled the book's comprehensive discography.
The award is given in the category of Best Historical Research in Recorded Blues, Folk, or World Music and recognises the high standard of the publication.
The goal of the ARSC Awards for Excellence program is to recognise and draw attention to the finest work now being published in the field of recorded sound research.
The full title of the award is Certificate of Merit in the 2021 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in the category of Best Historical Research in Recorded Blues, Folk, or World Music.
The awards will be presented at a virtual ceremony in May 2022. @arscaudio
Out tomorrow - a sumptuously illustrated celebration of The Who.
One of the most popular and influential rock groups of the 1960s and 1970s, The Who became a world-class act, securing their longevity with sensational live performances and pioneering music. With their vernacular of teenage angst, pop art-inspired attire, and sell-out shows at Londonâs Marquee Club, they cultivated a devoted following and captured the voice of a generation, becoming one of the most enduring names in rock music history.
The Who: Much Too Much follows the groupâs tumultuous history. With incisive text, archive reviews and interviews, and a track-by-track summary of all The Whoâs studio and live albums, this book is a truly comprehensive look at a band that have held sway for more than half a century.
With a foreword by Keith Altham - The Who's PR Manager during the 1970s and 1980s.
Available from all good bookshops and online retailers. #TheWho
Photo of The Who at the Ready, Steady, Go TV studios, circa 1960s by Dezo Hoffman/Shutterstock.
It's out in bookshops this Thursday 7 October. DECADES: Joy Division + New Order.
This is the definitive illustrated story.
If Joy Division were sublime musical darkness, New Order were bathed in sunlight and their globally popular music bridged the chasm between indie and dance and inspired a generation. Having conquered the world while maintaining their credibility, they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and imploded in a tsunami of recrimination, while still making fabulous music to this day. You couldnât make it up: thereâs no need to. #joydivision #NewOrder
Just two weeks until these beautiful books hit bookshops! Also available online. #newbookalert
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB DYLAN!
In celebration of his milestone 80th birthday, Bob Dylan No Direction Home is now available as a lavishly illustrated edition.
With original text by Robert Shelton ("No journalist has covered Dylan's career longer or with more respect," New York Times) it also features a new foreword and afterword by revising editor Elizabeth Thomson.
"A landmark account of Dylan's genesis and ascension." David Fricke - MOJO
http://ow.ly/DLMa50EIX23
