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"A superb biography of a singular life."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<BR><BR> A Rolling Stone journalist presents the story of the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle.<BR><BR> When Justin Townes Earle died of an overdose alone in his Nashville apartment, his death sent waves of grief through the country-Americana music community. The son of alt-country hellraiser Steve Earle had long struggled with mental illness and various addictions. There had been encouraging periods of long-term sobriety and active recovery in his adult life, including the years that led up to his career peak when he released the 2010 masterpiece Harlem River Blues, a career-making album of rambling folk blues set to Southern Gospel.<BR><BR> He sang of cramped Brooklyn apartments and crippling hangovers, about emotional displacement, economic anxiety, and the wandering that characterized his feral, formative years as a rootless kid rambling around Nashville, developing his own unique guitar style and absorbing the musical influences that surrounded him. He was anointed by critics as the next coming of the authentic troubadour. By the time of his death, he’d recorded and released eight albums, creating a striking and original body of work.<BR><BR> Jonathan Bernstein, with the full cooperation of the Justin Townes Earle estate, unravels in these pages a short but incredibly creative life, and reveals the backstories behind Justin’s greatest songs (“Mama’s Eyes,” “White Gardenias”) and what happened when it all fell apart while also capturing a shadow world of the neglected children of Nashville legends who wrestle with the legacies of their hard-living, road-weary, often absent parents.<BR><BR> Justin’s journey to near-stardom is a harrowing story shot through with moments of clarity and promise, including his marriage to his wife Jenn Marie Earle and the birth of their daughter. But what Earle called “the myth”—the idea that one must suffer for one’s art—proved to be too powerful.<BR><BR> This heartbreaking, deeply researched tale is an exemplary music biography.

Dive into the enchanting world of Taylor Swift with this captivating celebration, filled with inspiring quotes, fascinating facts, and behind-the-scenes trivia for every dedicated fanBringing together inspiring quotes, superfan-level facts and a treasure trove of trivia, this little book is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Taylor Swift Whether it's the relatable lyrics, the cathartic bridges or the songwriting genius behind it all, there's just something about Taylor's music that has captivated a global fandom. No matter what era you're in, her resilience, determination and unique talent for storytelling will encourage you to stand tall, speak now and define your own reputation. Exploring her extraordinary journey from a small-town girl to one of the most successful and empowered artists of the twenty-first century, A Little Bit of Taylor Swift features: - a powerful dose of fearless words from the woman herself - insights into her personal life and illustrious career - trivia to test even the most avid addict This heartfelt homage to Taylor, her fans and our enduring love story will make the perfect gift for any Swiftie.

Folk After Empire is a journey into the hidden heartbeat of Italy, where music is not just heard, but lived. Long before nationhood, before cities and empires, the land itself sang: the jagged Alps whispered to shepherds, the Sicilian shores carried echoes of Africa, and mountain caves kept the voices of the dead alive.This book peels back the layers of Italy's soundscape like an ancient palimpsest. It reveals how folk traditions absorbed the footsteps of invaders and travelers, Greeks, Arabs, Byzantines, and Normans, yet never lost their intimacy with the soil. In these pages, tarantella dances are more than lively steps; they are healing rituals. A simple lullaby might carry traces of a Greek hymn, a Roman lament, and an Arab improvisation, all unknowingly woven into one melody.From sacred chants that resisted empires to street performers who transformed piazzas into living newspapers, Folk After Empire tells the story of music as a means of survival, memory, and defiance. It shows how Italy's fragmented geography shaped not one, but countless folk traditions, each tied to its own valley, village, and voice.This is not a nostalgic museum of lost songs. It is an invitation to listen deeply-to hear the silence between the notes, the echoes of forgotten gods, and the resilience of a people whose history was always sung rather than written.For lovers of music, history, and cultural memory, this book is a revelation: an unforgettable portrait of a land where the past still sings.

Folk After Empire is a journey into the hidden heartbeat of Italy, where music is not just heard, but lived. Long before nationhood, before cities and empires, the land itself sang: the jagged Alps whispered to shepherds, the Sicilian shores carried echoes of Africa, and mountain caves kept the voices of the dead alive.This book peels back the layers of Italy's soundscape like an ancient palimpsest. It reveals how folk traditions absorbed the footsteps of invaders and travelers, Greeks, Arabs, Byzantines, and Normans, yet never lost their intimacy with the soil. In these pages, tarantella dances are more than lively steps; they are healing rituals. A simple lullaby might carry traces of a Greek hymn, a Roman lament, and an Arab improvisation, all unknowingly woven into one melody.From sacred chants that resisted empires to street performers who transformed piazzas into living newspapers, Folk After Empire tells the story of music as a means of survival, memory, and defiance. It shows how Italy's fragmented geography shaped not one, but countless folk traditions, each tied to its own valley, village, and voice.This is not a nostalgic museum of lost songs. It is an invitation to listen deeply-to hear the silence between the notes, the echoes of forgotten gods, and the resilience of a people whose history was always sung rather than written.For lovers of music, history, and cultural memory, this book is a revelation: an unforgettable portrait of a land where the past still sings.

I've got a blank space, baby... Erlebe die Magie der Eras Tour noch einmal mit diesem einzigartigen Stickerbuch ! Tauche ein in die Welt von Taylor Swift und setze mit Mosaik-Stickern ihre ikonischen Bühnenoutfits um. Nach dem beliebten Malen-nach-Zahlen-Prinzip setzt du nach und nach kleine Sticker auf die vorgegebenen Felder und enthüllst so atemberaubende Looks aus den 11 Eras ihrer Tour. Starte jetzt in deine kreative Me-Time! Das erwartet dich: - Mosaik-Sticker im Stickerbuch - kreative Mischung aus Puzzle, Malen-nach-Zahlen und Stickern - 11 Eras, 11 legendäre Bühnenoutfits - Hintergrundinfos zu jeder Era (von "Taylor Swift" bis "The Tortured Poets Department") - mit Illustrationen von Swiftie Antonia Flechsig (@flaxig) - Nostalgie für die Eras Tour und die besten Outfits von Taylor Swift - Das perfekte Geschenk für alle Swifties!

Calling all Carpenters! This pocket-sized companion is a tribute to the viral pop star Sabrina Carpenter.<BR><BR> With her catchy tunes, bedazzled lingerie looks and iconic bouncy blowout, this busy woman has amassed millions of fans around the world. It's no coincidence that her relatable lyrics, fun, flirty outfits and no-nonsense attitude have captivated so many people's hearts; Sabrina's popularity only continues to grow as she tops the charts.<BR><BR> From her Disney days to the Coachella stage, and now with smash hits that've been streamed billions of times, Sabrina's journey to musical stardom is decoded in this book. If you have a taste for more, inside you'll also find inspiring quotes, fun-sized facts and a treasure trove of trivia.<BR><BR>A Little Bit of Sabrina Carpenter contains:<BR> - Short n' sweet words of encouragement from Sabrina<BR> - Insights into her personal life and rise to fame<BR> - Trivia to test who among you is the sharpest tool<BR><BR> This homage to Sabrina, her music and her lipstick print on pop history will make the perfect gift for any Carpenter.

Dolly Parton (1946-2026). "A voice who was a soundtrack to our lives... Dolly Parton's music travelled across generations, her talent crossed genres .... She'll be remembered for the songs, the stories and the philanthropy, but perhaps most of all for being so completely and apologetically herself." Today, Radio 4.A stunning New York Times bestselling celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic career as a performer, full of Dolly's entertaining personal stories and 350 color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances.In Star of the Show, the culminating book in Dolly Parton's photographic trilogy-following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion)-the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world's most dazzling and beloved performers.Featuring engaging stories and memories from Parton's dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys' 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades.Brimming with Parton's trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of history's most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector's item for-and love letter to-any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.Star of the Show was a New York Times bestseller week of September 13th 2026

Every lyric to every song that iconic American artist Johnny Cash ever wrote.<BR><BR>This is the complete, comprehensive catalogue of Cash's 55-year career as a songwriter, including nearly 500 songs.<BR><BR>Johnny Cash, 'The Man in Black', is one of America's most prolific and influential songwriters, speaking through his songs to the soul of the nation while capturing the victories and losses that marked his own life. This comprehensive and definitive book collects - for the first time - every one of his song lyrics alongside never-before-seen reproductions of handwritten pages from his own notebooks.<BR><BR>Organised chronologically and with critical commentary on themes that appear throughout his work, including a foreword from his son, John Carter Cash, this book catalogues Cash's range as a poet and storyteller. It traces his evolution from his earliest compositions to his last love song, through periods of personal struggle, political activism and tests of faith. What emerges is an unprecedented portrait of Johnny Cash as a timeless American artist.

The latest instalment in the bestselling All The Songs series, this definitive book reveals the complete story behind every track Beyoncé has ever released.<BR><BR>THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF BEYONCÉ'S WORK EVER.<BR><BR>THE DEFINITIVE, UNTOLD, RECORDING HISTORY OF BEYONCÉ, TOLD ALBUM-BY-ALBUM AND SONG-BY-SONG.<BR><BR>In 528 pages you can explore the extraordinary artistry and vision of Beyoncé in this comprehensive guide, chronicled song-by-song throughout her ground-breaking career. From her early days with Destiny's Child to her trailblazing solo albums, record-breaking visual projects, and cultural moments that have redefined the music industry, this book leaves no stone unturned.<BR><BR> Delve into the chart-topping anthems like Crazy in Love and Single Ladies, the deeply personal and politically charged works of Lemonade and Renaissance, as well as her most recent album, Cowboy Carter.<BR><BR> Expertly crafted with behind-the-scenes stories, lyrical analyses, and detailed accounts of her creative process, this book uncovers the inspiration, production, and collaborators behind Beyoncé's genre-defying sound.<BR><BR> Spanning over 500 pages and featuring hundreds of photographs - rare studio shots and breath-taking concert images - Beyoncé: All the Songs offers an intimate portrait of her evolution as an artist, performer, and cultural icon. Lavishly illustrated, this is the ultimate keepsake for the Beyoncé fan in your life.

Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans includes new work from interdisciplinary scholars who focus on Swift's star persona; the lyrics, themes and meanings of Swift's songs; and the ways that fans interact with Swift's work and with each other.

Put your paws up for this show-stopping little book of inspiring quotes, incredible trivia and iconic facts about the one and only Lady Gaga<BR><BR> Ever since her noughties debut, it's been clear a star was born! Pioneering, profound and outrageous in equal measure, Lady Gaga has stunned the world with her spectacular artistry and musicality, and she remains an empowering role model for Little Monsters everywhere.<BR><BR>A Little Bit of Lady Gaga is a celebration of this queen of pop and the perfect gift for fans, taking you on a journey filled with:<BR> - Inspiring quotes on self-love, life and following your dreams<BR> - Lesser-known facts about her music, career and philosophy<BR> - Ultimate trivia to test your knowledge of Mother Monster<BR><BR> Whether you've been applauding from the beginning or you're just dancing for the first time, this book will give you a million reasons to love Lady Gaga even more. We were born this way!

A behind-the-scenes look at the music and creative process of worldwide phenomenon Taylor Swift, as told through the writing and recording of every song. * An Associated Press Holiday Gift Guide pick * An HGTV Best Gift for the Taylor Swift Fan pick Step into the world of Taylor Swift from her beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking “Eras Tour.” This is an all-encapsuling deep dive into her music, album-by-album and track-by-track, detailing her greatest hits, the hidden meanings in her lyrics, and the evolution of her sound. Each song entry includes recording studio information such as insights into Taylor’s collaborations with musicians like Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, and Haim; her long-standing work with producer Jack Antonoff; and how her Taylor’s Versions albums differ from the originals. Exploring every Easter egg and melody, and packed with hundreds of photographs, this is a must-have for every Swiftie. <BR>  

If you’re a passionate Swiftie who wants to know EVERYTHING about your favorite icon—especially her music—this luxuriously illustrated deep dive should take center stage.<BR><BR>Featuring fresh insights from all eleven studio albums—from Taylor Swift to The Tortured Poets Department—Taylor Swift: Album by Album mines her life, lyrics, and music like nothing else before it. This book also features several chapters on all the Taylor’s Version albums released to date, with panel discussions from noted Swift scholars accompanied by vibrant photography that captures Swift in each and every era, from an aspiring country musician to the dominant global force she is today.<BR><BR>Swift’s artistry, awards, and accolades are hard to encompass, from the youngest artist with a No. 1 song on the Hot Country chart to the first recipient of Billboard’s Woman of the Decade award. Swifties will find that and more inside, including: <BR><BR>- Fresh insight into her lyrics, life, and loves from her earliest days as a recording artist- Tons of sidebars that explore her influences, lyrical references, musical knowledge, and more- Details on album personnel, special guests, awards, and tours- A special section on the Taylor’s Version albums that explains how they came about and why they matter to Taylor and scores of Swifties everywhere<BR>Taylor Swift: Album by Album is more than just pretty pictures; it’s a door into how and why this talented musician continues to inspire fans around the world. Young or old, OG or new Swiftie, this book has it all.

The ultimate front-row seat to the rise, fall, and rebirth of a band that was—for a time—the biggest in the world, Hootie & the Blowish, and Jim Sonefeld's shattering and redeeming spiritual path from addiction to recovery and a more fruitful life<BR><BR> For a time, there was no bigger band in the world than Hootie & the Blowfish—rock & roll's unexpected foil to the grunge music that dominated the early '90s airwaves. In Swimming with the Blowfish, Jim Sonefeld, drummer and one of the band's principal songwriters, reveals the inside story of the band's humble beginnings, meteoric rise, sudden fall, and ultimate rebirth—and in the telling he opens his heart to readers about addiction, recovery, and faith.<BR><BR> Hootie became ubiquitous in the '90s—their debut album Cracked Rear View was one of the best-selling in the history of rock music; they won two Grammy Awards; their live performances were played alongside the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., and even Willie Nelson and Neil Young; and they appeared at the biggest venues in the world. Though Jim enjoyed the perks that came with fame—the parties, the relationships, the money, the drugs and alcohol—eventually it all became a camouflage that hid a deeper spiritual malady. As his life was careening toward disaster, he reached out his hands to seek relief in twelve-step recovery, eventually settling into a loving, but by no means uncomplicated, homelife.<BR><BR>  A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man's spiritual path to a more fruitful life. Jim's journey is shattering, redeeming, and ultimately as comforting as your favorite flannel shirt.

Bist du auch ein Swiftie ? Dann ist dieses Fanbuch ein echtes Muss! Folge Taylor Swifts Reise von ihren Anfängen als junge Country-Sängerin über erste Auszeichnungen bis hin zu ihrem kometenhaften Aufstieg zum internationalen Superstar mit zwölf Nummer-eins-Alben und einem großen Herz für ihre Fans. Hier lernst du alles über Taylors Kindheit, ihre Zeit in Nashville, ihre Freundschaften und ihre Beziehungen, die viele ihrer größten Hits inspiriert haben.  Lerne die echte Taylor kennen , die Frau hinter der Musik, die immer und für alles 120 Prozent gibt: für ihre Musik, für ihre Werte, für ihre Fans . - Taylors kometenhafter Aufstieg- Alles über ihre Musikalben und ihre größten Hits- Auszeichnungen und Events- Ihr Kampf mit Big Machine Records- Ihr unglaubliches soziales Engagement- Taylors Begeisterung für ihre Fans- Ihre Beziehungen Diese umfangreiche inoffizielle Biografie enthält  über 130 Foto s, ausführliche Informationen zu Taylors genreübergreifender Musik, ihrem Kleidungsstil, ihrem sozialen Engagement und ihren Beziehungen. Pünktlich zur The Eras-Tour für alle Swifties! Was auch immer Taylor als Nächstes vorhat, wir sind dabei.

It's been a long time coming ... ¿¿¿ Taylor Swift ist ein Superstar, eine weltweite Sensation und die größte Singer-Songwriterin ihrer Generation. Und es gibt keinen besseren Weg für einen "Swiftie", all ihre erstaunlichen Errungenschaften und ihre dynamische Persönlichkeit zu feiern, als mit dem SUPER FAN-tastischen Taylor Swift Ausmal- und Kreativ-Buch . Entfessle deine Kreativität mit mehr als 30 Ausmal-Seiten , teste dein Taylor-Swift-Wissen mit leichten, mittleren und schweren Quizfragen  und löse lustige und herausfordernde Spiele und Rätsel , darunter Labyrinthe, Finde-den-Unterschied und Wortsuchen, die alle der unaufhaltsamen Kraft von Taylor Swift gewidmet sind. Ganz nebenbei erfährst du  neue lustige Fakten wie ihre Lieblingszahl, ihre frühen Jahre, ihre Entwicklung als Songwriterin und Musikerin sowie ihren ikonischen, trendsetzenden Modestil. Komplett mit Fotos von Taylor s Auftritten, ihrem Gang über den roten Teppich und bei Preisverleihungen.  - Schöne Illustrationen von Taylor - Für Swifties jeden Alters- Lustige Rätsel und Wortsuchen- Viele Bilder von Taylor Swift, z.B. von ihrer Tour oder dem roten Teppich

Taylor Swift needs no introduction. The global superstar is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of her generation with a fanbase that covers the globe. Now it's the fandom's time to shine with FOR THE SWIFTIES: A Puzzle Book Inspired by Taylor Swift (Unofficial Version).<BR><BR>Put your Tay-Tay knowledge to the test with puzzles ranging from things you know All Too Well to slightly more tricky ones that might confound you with a Blank Space. Taking in every album she's ever made, right up to The Tortured Poets Department, and packed full of Taylor-themed quizzes, wordsearches, crosswords and much more, this is the perfect activity to do with your friends en route to a concert or at home listening to your favourite album (Taylor's Version).<BR><BR>This is the perfect keepsake of The Eras Tour and an ideal gift for the Swiftie in your life. Are you ready for it?

From the creator of the acclaimed country music history podcast Cocaine & Rhinestones, comes the epic American saga of country music’s legendary royal couple—George Jones and Tammy Wynette.<BR><BR>By the early 1960s nearly everybody paying attention to country music agreed that George Jones was the greatest country singer of all time. After taking honky-tonk rockers like “White Lightning” all the way up the country charts, he revealed himself to be an unmatched virtuoso on “She Thinks I Still Care,” thus cementing his status as a living legend. That’s where the trouble started. Only at this new level of fame did Jones realize he suffered from extreme stage fright. His method of dealing with that involved great quantities of alcohol, which his audience soon discovered as Jones more often than not showed up to concerts falling-down drunk or failed to show up at all. But the fans always forgave him because he just kept singing so damn good. Then he got married to Tammy Wynette right around the time she became one of the most famous women alive with the release of “Stand by Your Man.”<BR> <BR>Tammy Wynette grew up believing George Jones was the greatest country singer of all time. After deciding to become a country singer herself, she went to Nashville, got a record deal, then met and married her hero. With the pop crossover success of “Stand by Your Man” (and the international political drama surrounding the song’s lyrics) came a gigantic audience, who were sold a fairy tale image of a couple soon being called The King and Queen of Country Music. Many fans still believe that fairy tale today. The behind-the-scenes truth is very different from the images shown on album covers.<BR> <BR>Illustrated throughout by singular artist Wayne White, Cocaine & Rhinestones is an unprecedented look at the lives of two indelible country icons, reframing their careers within country music as well as modern history itself.

Take a journey through the rich and intricate world of Thai art. This book explores Thailand's traditional music, calligraphy, painting, pottery, and sculptures, revealing the deep cultural and spiritual significance that has shaped its artistic heritage.Discover how Thai painting reflects nature, religion, and history, and learn about Thai pottery's craftsmanship and its sculptures' symbolism. This book traces the influences of neighboring civilizations and global trade, uncovering the fusion of tradition and innovation that characterizes contemporary Thai art.Through the perspectives of renowned artists and modern technology, witness how Thailand's artistic expression continues to thrive and adapt in the digital age. "Colors of the Kingdom" is not just a record of art; it's a profound reflection on identity, society, and the enduring human spirit. Join us as we invite you to experience the soul of Thailand, where art is a universal quest for beauty and meaning.