Music biography & memoir

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Patti Smith: Before Easter After

Patti Smith, Lynn Goldsmith

A new trade publication of Before Easter After, originally published in a limited edition.

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Unlovable

Darren Hayes

Darren Hayes - singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden - takes control of his life story in this candid, unfiltered memoir.

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Highways and Byways

Jimmy Barnes

The new book from Jimmy Barnes, the award-winning author of the number-one bestsellers Working Class Boy, Working Class Man and Killing Time

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We All Shine On

Elliot Mintz

The first memoir to tell the story of John Lennon and Yoko's life from the Beatles split to John's untimely death in 1980 - from the inside. Honest, insightful, humane…

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Brothers

Alex van Halen

In this intimate and open account - nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you've ever read - Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love…

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Never

Rick Astley

The official autobiography from singer, songwriter and musician Rick Astley.

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A Thousand Threads

Neneh Cherry

A deeply personal and powerful memoir from beloved music icon Neneh Cherry

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How to Disappear

Colin Greenwood

A collection of never-before-seen photographs of RADIOHEAD by their bassist Colin Greenwood, with a ten-thousand-word essay by him about the band that has been his life since they formed at…

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Just Don’t Be a D**khead

Kasey Chambers

A book of inspirational stories drawn from Kasey Chambers' life and remarkable music career.

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Bitter Crop

Paul Alexander

A revelatory look at the tumultuous life of a jazz legend and American cultural icon

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Farewell Yellow Brick Road

Elton John

In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour.

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The Beatles: On the Road, 1964-1966

Harry Benson

In early 1964, photographer Harry Benson received a call from the photo editor of London's Daily Express, who asked him to cover the Beatles' trip to Paris. It was the…

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Down with the System

Serj Tankian

The incredible first memoir by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian

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Under A Rock

Chris Stein

Under A Rock, the first memoir from Blondie's Chris Stein, is a quintessentially New York story of the golden age of the East Village and the makings of international superstars.

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The Beach Boys

Finally, here is The Beach Boys’ own story.

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The Silver River

Jim Moginie

A moving and inspiring memoir of families lost and rediscovered, by a founding member of legendary band Midnight Oil.

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Rebel Girl

Kathleen Hanna

An electric, searing memoir by the original Riot Grrrl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre

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Madonna

Mary Gabriel

In this exceptional biography, Pulitzer Prize finalist Mary Gabriel chronicles the meteoric rise and enduring influence of the greatest female pop icon of the modern era: Madonna.

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Songs from the Kitchen Table

Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter

The ultimate illustrated commemoration of iconic Australian musicians, Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter - including lyrics, stories, photographs and tributes.

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Karma

Boy George

The definitive autobiography from Culture Club frontman and LGBTQ+ icon, Boy George

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Lou Reed

Will Hermes

The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master Lou Reed.

Since his death ten years ago, Lou Reed's stature and living presence have only grown. The great rock-poet…

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Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell A Life

Richard King

A landmark publication celebrating the life and work of American musician and composer Arthur Russell, the man the Guardian called 'One of the 20th century's true musical visionaries'.

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3 Shades of Blue

James Kaplan

From the New York Times bestseller, the story of jazz, told through the journeys of three towering artists

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George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle

Philip Norman

From the author of the million-copy selling Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation and the bestselling John Lennon: The Life comes a revealing portrait of George Harrison, the most undervalued…

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Straight from the Heart

Bonnie Tyler

The candid and heartfelt memoir of vocal powerhouse Bonnie Tyler

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Unsung

Kate Ceberano

A beautiful illustrated memoir from beloved Australian musician Kate Ceberano, featuring her inspirational song lyrics, stories, paintings and embroidery, and celebrating four decades of songwriting and recording on the release…

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Sonic Life

Thurston Moore

A study of a life lived in an environment of wild music and endless wonder, Sonic Life is the long-awaited memoir of iconic American musician and Sonic Youth frontman, Thurston…

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Marr’s Guitars

Johnny Marr

A stunning photographic presentation of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of Johnny Marr with personal reflections and insights from the legendary guitarist himself.

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The Woman in Me

Britney Spears

The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

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Book of Life

Deborah Conway

A no-holds-barred memoir that charts the rise and fall - and rise - of one of Australia's most iconic music performers.

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Sons of Beaches

Bill McDonough

Family, fame and tragedy, the story of Australian Crawl's Bill and Guy McDonough.

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Energy Follows Thought

Willie Nelson, David Ritz, Mickey Raphael

"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"--

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Jimmy Little: A Yorta Yorta Man

Frances Peters-Little

In this first biography of the man and his music, Jimmy Little: A Yorta Yorta Man tells the incredible story of one of Australia's most acclaimed Aboriginal pop and country…

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Woody Guthrie: A Life

Joe Klein

The classic biography of the hugely influential American folk singer who inspired a generation of songwriters, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

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Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Sly Stone

The story, in his own words, of one of the most influential Black music legends of our time

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Scattershot

Bernie Taupin

An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin, the lyrical master and longtime collaborator of Elton John.

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Beyond the Story

BTS, Myeongseok Kang

Published in celebration of BTS’s 10th Anniversary, and written over 3 years of in‑depth coverage, in interviews by Myeongseok Kang, BTS shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far.

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Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You

Lucinda Williams

The beloved and iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being overlooked in the music industry, and the…

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Half Deaf, Completely Mad: The Chaotic Genius of Australia’s Most Legendary Music Producer

Tony Cohen, John Olson

The music and mayhem behind the seminal sounds of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Models, Hunters & Collectors, The Saints, The Go-Betweens, Cold Chisel, The Cruel Sea and so…

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Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music

Archie Roach

A powerful memoir of a true Australian legend: stolen child, musical and lyrical genius, and leader.

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My Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend

Tracey Thorn

An exploration of female friendship and women in music, from the iconic singer-songwriter and bestselling author of Another Planet and Bedsit Disco Queen.

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The Art of the Straight Line

Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson

The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of LouReed's worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It wasedited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson, withStephan Berwick, Bob…

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Crying in H Mart

Michelle Zauner

From the indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker piece, a deeply moving memoir on identity and belonging, grief and joy.

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Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter

Lucy O'Brien

A pioneering biography re-evaluating the life and legacy of transcendent musician Karen Carpenter.

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No Bull

Vika and Linda

With charming honesty and infectious humour, Vika and Linda recount the highs and lows, twists and turns they’ve navigated on the long road to centre stage

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Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, etc.

Jeff Tweedy

The story, in his own words, of one of the century’s most feted singer-songwriters: Jeff Tweedy, the man behind music by Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, and Tweedy.

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Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man

Sean Smith

Sunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles.

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Useless Magic: Lyrics, Poetry and Sermons

Florence Welch

Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don’t know what I’m trying to say till years later. Or a prediction comes true…

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Music biography & memoir

Patti Smith: Before Easter After

Unlovable

Highways and Byways

We All Shine On

Brothers

Never

A Thousand Threads

How to Disappear

Just Don’t Be a D**khead

Bitter Crop

Farewell Yellow Brick Road

The Beatles: On the Road, 1964-1966

Down with the System

Under A Rock

The Beach Boys

The Silver River

Rebel Girl

Madonna

Songs from the Kitchen Table

Karma

Lou Reed

Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell A Life

3 Shades of Blue

George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle

Straight from the Heart

Unsung

Sonic Life

Marr’s Guitars

The Woman in Me

Book of Life

Sons of Beaches

Energy Follows Thought

Jimmy Little: A Yorta Yorta Man

Woody Guthrie: A Life

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Scattershot

Beyond the Story

Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You

Half Deaf, Completely Mad: The Chaotic Genius of Australia’s Most Legendary Music Producer

Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music

My Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend

The Art of the Straight Line

Crying in H Mart

Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter

No Bull

Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back): A Memoir of Recording and Discording with Wilco, etc.

Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man

Useless Magic: Lyrics, Poetry and Sermons