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<p><strong>For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.</strong></p><p>From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly meaningful to him) to his concept albums. Along the way, he also shares the stories of his guitar Trigger, his family and "family," as well as the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Dolly Parton, and many others.</p><p>Willie is disarmingly honest-what do you have to lose when you're about to turn 90? -meditating on the nature of songwriting and finding his voice, and the themes he's explored his whole life-relationships, infidelity, love, loss, friendship, life on the road, and particularly poignant at this juncture of his life: mortality.</p><p>Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, this book is an enduring tribute to Willie Nelson's legacy.</p>

<p>'I hope that as you gaze upon my life in clothing, it will inspire you to develop, and celebrate, your own sense of style. I value my freedom to look like and be my own true self more than anything else, and I hope this book will also give you the confidence to look like and be the person you want to be. Whoever you are, be that! And enjoy your journey behind the seams' - <b>Dolly<br/><br/>A beautifully illustrated celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive</b>.<br/><br/>In <i>Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones,</i> global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.<br/><br/>Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes - she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of <i>Playboy, </i>evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.<br/><br/>Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, <i>Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones</i> is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.</p>

<p>The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television </p><p>Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl on stage and winning the Oscar for that performance on film. Then came a long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she's found in her marriage to James Brolin.</p><p>No entertainer's memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand's, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans. </p>

<p>The Cure are arguably the biggest alternative rock band in the world. Their popularity is not limited to any one country, or even continent. Between 1985 and 2000 every album they released went to at least Gold in the UK, the US or both. In America they have earned four Platinum albums, and they are estimated to have sold 30 million albums worldwide. Their iconic status as elder statesmen of Alternative Rock remains undiminished - if anything, their tireless touring has ensured that it has grown with every passing year - and lead singer Robert Smith is an endlessly fascinating figure to successive generations of fans. The Cure's influence reverberates through genres including Emo, Goth, Industrial and Indie Rock.<br/><br/>The book is an encyclopaedic A-Z of The Cure examining and riffing on miscellaneous trivia, biographies of the band members past and present, summaries of each album and selected songs, details of the band's various tours and films, and essays on broader topics such as their image, their politics and their influences. Playful, eccentric and irreverent - true to the spirit of the band itself - CUREPEDIA is a comprehensive biography of one of the biggest alternative rock bands in the world.<br/><br/><b>The hardback edition features interior pages printed in red and black ink, a ribbon marker, and bespoke C-U-R-E letter endpapers specially designed by Andy Vella - celebrated artist and collaborator (as part of Parched Art) with The Cure on their album artwork for four decades.</b></p>

<b>With this unique and beautifully produced book, explore the outrageous history of the godfather of heavy metal through 75 career accomplishments and life events</b>.<br/><br/>Black Sabbath, "Crazy Train," one alleged unfortunate bat...Ozzy Osbourne is widely considered the founder of heavy metal, an artist whose outlandish off- and onstage antics and songcraft have spanned the entirety of the genre. In <i>Ozzy at 75</i>, veteran rock journalist Daniel Bukszpan <b>celebrates and examines the "Prince of Darkness" through the lens of 75 milestones</b>. This exquisite volume features:<br/><ul><li> Slipcased hardcover format </li><li> Stunning concert and candid offstage photography </li><li> Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more </li><li> Gatefold Ozzy timeline </li><li> Gatefold commissioned artwork depicting Ozzy through the years </li></ul><br/><b>Key studio albums</b> are featured, of course, but Bukszpan delves deeper to reveal <b>the events that helped chart the course of Ozzy's career:</b><br/><ul><li> Key albums, both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist </li><li> Ventures like Black Sabbath reunions, Ozzfest, and his autobiography </li><li> Collaborations with guitarists like Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde </li><li> His diagnosis of Parkinson's </li><li> Induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame </li><li> Collaborations with wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly </li><li> ...and of course the mythic offstage misadventures </li></ul><br/>Beginning with his cofounding of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne is regarded as one of the<b> most influential musicians and entertaining performers of the previous five decades</b>. Bukszpan's insightful and entertaining prose provides a unique presentation of Ozzy's career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album <b><i>Blizzard of Ozz </i></b>and <b><i>Diary of a Madman</i></b> to his mythic offstage misadventures, <b>and beyond</b>.<br/><br/>The result is<b> a rollicking tribute</b> to one of the most admired stars in rock-in a milestone year.

<p> As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives.</p><p>Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 150 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics.</p><p>- Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia </p><p>- Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. Containing rare photos and memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. </p><p>- Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more.</p><p>- The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country </p><p>Add it to the shelf with books like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. </p>

Hjalmar Stolpe is one of Sweden's best-known archaeologists and explorers. In the late 19th century he sailed around the world on the steamboat Vanadis. Portugal, Brazil, Chile, Thailand, India and Egypt are some of the places he visited on his 18-month journey. Also on the trip was the 22-year-old photographer Oscar Ekholm.  The expedition, one of the first of its kind ever to be documented using photography, brought home a unique collection that includes thousands of photographs. Bo G Erikson is a science journalist and honorary doctor at Uppsala University. This material has never been published before.