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Led Zeppelin: The Stories Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song
Led Zeppelin: The Stories Behind Every Led Zeppelin Song

Chris Welch · Carlton Books Ltd
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

From the howling desperation of "Dazed And Confused" to the sonic bombardment and inimitable riffing of "Whole Lotta Love," Led Zeppelin's hard-driving mix of blues-rock and funk electrified generations of fans. Superbly illustrated, Led Zeppelin: The Stories Behind...
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Keeper of the Totem
Keeper of the Totem

· Time Life USA ISBN-10: 0809495597 ISBN-13: 978-0809495597 Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,288,396 in Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Legacy of the raven, links to the supernatural, encoounters with the iron people.
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Kaffe Fassett Quilts: Shots & Stripes: 24 New Projects Made with Shot Cottons and Striped Fabrics
Kaffe Fassett Quilts: Shots & Stripes: 24 New Projects Made with Shot Cottons and Striped Fabrics

Kaffe Fassett · Stewart, Tabori and Chang; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

In Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes quilt master Kaffe Fassett and coauthor Liza Prior Lucy present projectssmall and large beginner and advancedmade with iridescent solid-colored cotton fabrics called shot cottons and woven striped cotton fabrics all photographed in and around his weekend...
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Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life
Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life

Graham Nash · Crown Archetype; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

From Graham Nashmdashthe legendary musician and founding member of the iconic bands Crosby Stills amp Nash and The Holliesmdashcomes a candid and riveting autobiography that belongs on the reading list of every classic rock fanGraham Nashs songs defined a generation and helped shape the history...
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Out of Sight: The Los Angeles Art Scene of the Sixties
Out of Sight: The Los Angeles Art Scene of the Sixties

William Hackman · Other Press
Format: Hardcover

A social and cultural history of Los Angeles and its emerging art scene in the 1950s, 60s, and 70sThe history of modern art typically begins in Paris and ends in New York. Los Angeles was out of sight and out of mind, viewed as the apotheosis of popular culture, not a center for serious...
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Kanye West: God and Monster
Kanye West: God and Monster

Mark Beaumont · Overlook Press
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

The ultimate profile of the legendary pop culture titan Kanye West is undoubtedly one of pop culture's most divisive and fascinating characters. Alongside his multimillion selling albums, Kanye has also launched record labels and clothing lines and in the process, become one of the most...
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The Bassist's Bible: How to Play Every Bass Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco
The Bassist's Bible: How to Play Every Bass Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco

Tim Boomer · See Sharp Press; Second Edition, Second edition edition
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

The incredible diversity of the bass guitar is revealed in this newly revised, all-inclusive style guide. Each chapter covers particular styles or families of styles, gradually introducing players to techniques that will allow them to get the most out of their instrument and easily...
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The Woman I Wanted to Be
The Woman I Wanted to Be

Diane von Furstenberg · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

One of the most influential, admired, and colorful women of our time: fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg tells the most personal stories from her life, about family, love, beauty and business: "It's so good, you'll want to take notes" (People) .Diane...
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Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir
Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?: A Memoir

George Clinton · Atria Books
Format: Hardcover

In this seminal music memoir Father of Funk George Clinton talks four decades of hit songs drug abuse the evolution of pop rock and soul music his legal pitfalls and much much moreGeorge Clinton began his musical career in New Jersey where his obsession with doo-wop and RB led to a barbershop...
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101 Mistakes Photographers Should Never Make: Lessons from Professionals Who Know
101 Mistakes Photographers Should Never Make: Lessons from Professionals Who Know

Karen Dorame · Amherst Media
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Karen Dorame presents hard-won tips and techniques that allow you to smooth out the bumps in the road toward a career in professional photography. She covers equipment selection and use, light source options and lighting setups using natural light and studio lighting, and shows you how to get the most...
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Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker
Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker

Stanley Crouch · Harper; F First Edition, 1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

Kansas City Lightning: The Rise and Times of Charlie Parker is the first installment in the long-awaited portrait of one of the most talented and influential musicians of the twentieth century, from Stanley Crouch, one of the foremost authorities on jazz and culture in America.Throughout...
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Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star
Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star

Stephen Michael Shearer · Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Book

Gloria Swanson defined what it meant to be a movie star, but her unforgettable role in Sunset Boulevard overshadowed the true story of her life. Now Stephen Michael Shearer sets the record straight in the first in-depth biography of the film legend.Swanson was Hollywood’s...
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