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John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs - 'The first new Beatles story in decades'

John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs - 'The first new Beatles story in decades'

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The World of Leonard Cohen

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The World of Leonard Cohen

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Joni Mitchell: Chords of Inquiry: Her Life and Music

Joni Mitchell: Chords of Inquiry: Her Life and Music

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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God

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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God

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Michel Legrand: A Life in Music and Film

Michel Legrand: A Life in Music and Film

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Everything Under the Sun: The Complete Guide to Pink Floyd

Everything Under the Sun: The Complete Guide to Pink Floyd

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Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers

Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers

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Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie

Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie

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Rebel Musix, Scribe on a Vibe: Frontline Adventures Linking Punk, Reggae, Afrobeat and Jazz

Rebel Musix, Scribe on a Vibe: Frontline Adventures Linking Punk, Reggae, Afrobeat and Jazz

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The Sound of Utopia: Musicians in the Time of Stalin

The Sound of Utopia: Musicians in the Time of Stalin

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The Rolling Stones. 45th Ed.

The Rolling Stones. 45th Ed.

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Music as Medicine: How We Can Harness Its Therapeutic Power

Music as Medicine: How We Can Harness Its Therapeutic Power

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Books celebrating British Pop Culture

DAVID BOWIE: THE CHAMELEON OF POP

David Bowie Is

David Bowie Is

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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God

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David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980

David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980

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Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust

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Moonage Daydream: The Life & Times of Ziggy Stardust

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David Bowie: A Life

David Bowie: A Life

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The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition)

The Complete David Bowie (Revised and Updated 2016 Edition)

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Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie

Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie

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On Bowie

On Bowie

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Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Story

Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Story

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The Age of Bowie: How David Bowie Made a World of Difference

The Age of Bowie: How David Bowie Made a World of Difference

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When Ziggy Played Guitar: David Bowie and Four Minutes that Shook the World

When Ziggy Played Guitar: David Bowie and Four Minutes that Shook the World

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Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973

Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973

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Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

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1000 Record Covers

1000 Record Covers

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Vinyl . Album . Cover . Art: The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue

Vinyl . Album . Cover . Art: The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue

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Art Record Covers. 45th Ed.

Art Record Covers. 45th Ed.

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The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

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The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

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Music Biographies & Memoirs
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Music Biographies & Memoirs
Books about British Pop Culture
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Books about British Pop Culture
The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Explore the Definitive Books on John, Paul, George, and Ringo Step into...

The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Explore the History, Artists, and Independent Spirit of Indie Music Welcome to...

Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Uncover the History of Bebop, Free Jazz, and the Art of Improvisation...

Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Books about Rock Music
Dive headfirst into the electrifying world of rock with books that crank...

Books about Rock Music
Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's definitive collection of Electronic Music books. Dive deep...

Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting
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Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting

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The 6 Best Pink Floyd Books Every Fan Needs to ...

Explore the best Pink Floyd books at Sonic Bookshop. From Syd Barrett's biography to the secret history of Hipgnosis and The Dark Side of the Moon, dive into the definitive...

The 6 Best Pink Floyd Books Every Fan Needs to ...

Explore the best Pink Floyd books at Sonic Bookshop. From Syd Barrett's biography to the secret history of Hipgnosis and The Dark Side of the Moon, dive into the definitive...
Books About Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Cu...

Discover the best books about Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Curtis. From Touching From a Distance to Chapter and Verse, explore the history of the Manchester post-punk and electronic...

Books About Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Cu...

Discover the best books about Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Curtis. From Touching From a Distance to Chapter and Verse, explore the history of the Manchester post-punk and electronic...
The Best Books on Creation Records: From Shoega...

Explore the chaotic history of Creation Records. From Alan McGee discovering Oasis to the genius of Teenage Fanclub, shop our essential music history books now.

The Best Books on Creation Records: From Shoega...

Explore the chaotic history of Creation Records. From Alan McGee discovering Oasis to the genius of Teenage Fanclub, shop our essential music history books now.

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