Music, Dance & Theatre

The inside scoop on Queen Bey's life and career.Widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists and most influential femal artists of all time, Be...

This book is an enthralling journey through the year and the pageants, parades, festivals and fairs which have played a huge part in Scottish life....

The Story of Handel’s Messiah

Tom Parker, Elvis Presley and the Partnership that Rocked the WorldThe conclusion of critically acclaimed music writer Peter Guralnick's Elvis tril...

The Wonderful and Frightening World of The FallTHE LOUDER THAN WAR #1 BOOK OF THE YEARA ROUGH TRADE, THE TIMES, MOJO, UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR'Thorou...

A celebration of Tim Curry's life’s work - including the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Further in The Rocky Horror Picture Show - and a testament to his profo...

A life storyA searingly honest memoir from Dexys’ iconic frontman, one of the great mavericks and creative geniuses of British music. At home, the ...

Memoirs of a Banshee DrummerA rollercoaster post punk memoir by a cult hero of the 1980s'Intimate. Wounded. Sensational. I didn't just read The Abs...

A New Biography of Lawrence Durrell, 1912–1945The definitive biography of Lawrence Durrell by the world's foremost expert, covering his time in Lon...

Drawn from rigorous research, this true crime title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and explores the shocking circumstances ...

Their Breakthrough Year

Over 20 Unofficial Embroidery Patterns for Stitchy SuperfansTaylor fans everywhere will love this unique way to celebrate the world-famous star wit...

How Three Friends Spent $200 to Create the Longest-Running Live-Action Sitcom in History and Help Build a NetworkIn the New York Times bestselling ...

An impassioned defence of Black excellence in the arts. What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today? ‘This except...

Pop Sensation and LGBTQ+ IconA fully illustrated, complete introduction to the world of Chappell Roan by journalist specializing in music and LGBTQ...

Bowie's Berlin YearsDavid Bowie’s legendary time in West Berlin as he searches for inspiration and records his album LOW (1977).LOW traces the afte...

The Making of a Legend in 50 Images

The Making of a Legend in 50 Images

Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995

Spending Time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono

Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million PoundsThe strange tale of the death, life and legacy of the hugely successful band - updated with ne...

My unexpected journeyGrowing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, Luke's life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing, a path he'd e...

Britpop and Beyond in 20 SongsThe vivid stories behind 20 key songs of the 90s - 'Common People' to 'Girls and Boys', 'Connection' to 'Firestarter'...

Comedy, disaster and one man’s quest for happiness'That night, I'd survived my life flashing before me, with my dignity intact. Yes, this chaotic l...

A True Story of Music, Survival and HopeThe heart-breaking and inspiring true story of one man and his piano during the Holocaust, for fans of The ...

A very queer memoirThe hilarious and piercing memoir about growing up gay in a not-so-gay world.‘A beautiful celebration of being different.’ TOM A...

A Life Of Positive ThinkingDiscover the brand new, inspirational autobiography from the Only Fools and Horses star and national treasure. 'This tim...

The Amazing Marriage of Prunella Scales and Timothy WestPre-order the paperback now and discover the heartwarming, first-hand account of one of the...

An Oasis ParodyDiscover the inner thoughts and feelings from the legendary musicians. A hilarious gift for Oasis fans! In early 2025, a mysterious ...

Five Extraordinary Black Men and the Worlds That Made ThemLONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2025Richly imagi...

It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost? Welcome back to Clarkson’s Farm .Where the sp...

**Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025**The joyous and electric memoir from beloved music icon Neneh CherryA SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDI...

ABBA Through the AgesOn the fiftieth anniversary of Waterloo – the song, not the battle - one super-fan sits down to listen to the ABBA Gold album ...

Dub PoetryThis is dub poetry: bold and musical, funny and furious.This collection brings together the work of nine inventive and brilliant poets wh...

The AutobiographyThe official autobiography from singer, songwriter and musician Rick Astley.The instant Sunday Times bestseller‘A straight-talking...

The instant New York Times bestselling memoir from ‘Leave (Get Out)’ singer-songwriter sensation Joanna "JoJo" LevesqueA breathtakingly candid memo...