Music in Entertainment & Nonfiction eBooks

Music

A Subversive History

by Ted Gioia ...

**A four-thousand-year history of music that reveals how songs have shifted societies and sparked revolutions.“A dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched labor of cultural provocation.” ―Los Angeles Times**Histories of music overwhelmingly suppress stories of the outsiders and rebels who created musical revolutions and instead celebrate the mainstream assimilators who borrowed innovations, ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

**A four-thousand-year history of music that reveals how songs have shifted societies and sparked revolutions.“A dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched labor of cultural provocation.” ―Los Angeles Times**Histories of music overwhelmingly suppress stories of the outsiders and rebels who created musical revolutions and instead celebrate the mainstream assimilators who borrowed innovations,
... Read more
Eruption

Conversations with Eddie Van Halen

by Brad Tolinski, Chris Gill ...

You've heard Alex Van Halen's side of the story--now read Eddie Van Halen's own words in this groundbreaking oral history, composed of more than fifty hours of interviews with Eddie himself as well as his family, friends, and colleagues.When rock legend Eddie Van Halen died of cancer on October 6, 2020, the entire world seemed to stop and grieve. Since his band Van Halen burst onto the scene with ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

You've heard Alex Van Halen's side of the story--now read Eddie Van Halen's own words in this groundbreaking oral history, composed of more than fifty hours of interviews with Eddie himself as well as his family, friends, and colleagues.When rock legend Eddie Van Halen died of cancer on October 6, 2020, the entire world seemed to stop and grieve. Since his band Van Halen burst onto the scene with
... Read more
My Mama, Cass

A Memoir

by Owen Elliot-Kugell ...

**"The author's love for her mother burns beneath every sentence, illuminating the story from within. An overdue tribute to an underappreciated icon."--Oprah DailyA long-awaited, myth-busting, and deeply affecting memoir by the daughter of legendary rock star “Mama” Cass Elliot**To the rest of the world, Cass Elliot was a rock star; A charismatic, wisecracking singer from the Rock & Roll Hall of ... Read more

Was $20.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

**"The author's love for her mother burns beneath every sentence, illuminating the story from within. An overdue tribute to an underappreciated icon."--Oprah DailyA long-awaited, myth-busting, and deeply affecting memoir by the daughter of legendary rock star “Mama” Cass Elliot**To the rest of the world, Cass Elliot was a rock star; A charismatic, wisecracking singer from the Rock & Roll Hall of
... Read more
The First 21

How I Became Nikki Sixx

by Nikki Sixx ...

Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his****origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating****journey from irrepressible Idaho farmboy to the man who formed the revolutionary rock group Mötley Crüe.Nikki Sixx is one of the most respected, recognizable, and entrepreneurial icons in the music industry. As the founder of Mötley Crüe, ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his****origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating****journey from irrepressible Idaho farmboy to the man who formed the revolutionary rock group Mötley Crüe.Nikki Sixx is one of the most respected, recognizable, and entrepreneurial icons in the music industry. As the founder of Mötley Crüe,
... Read more
Biblical

Rob Halford's Heavy Metal Scriptures

by Rob Halford ...

The Metal God, himself, Rob Halford—lead vocalist of Judas Priest and author of the critically acclaimed and reader-beloved autobiography, Confess—delivers yet again, now with the bible of hard rock and heavy metal, all in his enlightening, hilarious, and one-of-a-kind voice.Rob Halford has long been known for his legendary voice. As the front man of Judas Priest, his vocals have been tremendous, ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

The Metal God, himself, Rob Halford—lead vocalist of Judas Priest and author of the critically acclaimed and reader-beloved autobiography, Confess—delivers yet again, now with the bible of hard rock and heavy metal, all in his enlightening, hilarious, and one-of-a-kind voice.Rob Halford has long been known for his legendary voice. As the front man of Judas Priest, his vocals have been tremendous,
... Read more
John & Paul

A Love Story in Songs

by Ian Leslie ...

Instant New York Times bestseller * A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 * Named a Best Book of 2025 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, The Economist, and The Financial Times"We think we know everything, but author Ian Leslie proves otherwise. His new book, 'John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,' is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership. ... Read more

Was $22.99 CAD Now $17.99 CAD

Instant New York Times bestseller * A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 * Named a Best Book of 2025 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, The Economist, and The Financial Times"We think we know everything, but author Ian Leslie proves otherwise. His new book, 'John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,' is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership.
... Read more
Mozart

by John Suchet ...

We think we know the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life. Austrian-born to a tyrannical father who worked him fiercely; unhappily married to a spendthrift woman; a child-like character ill at ease amid the aristocratic splendor of the Viennese court; a musical genius who died young thus depriving the world of future glories.Yet only that last point is actually true. In this comprehensive ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

We think we know the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life. Austrian-born to a tyrannical father who worked him fiercely; unhappily married to a spendthrift woman; a child-like character ill at ease amid the aristocratic splendor of the Viennese court; a musical genius who died young thus depriving the world of future glories.Yet only that last point is actually true. In this comprehensive
... Read more
Taylor's Version

The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift

by Stephanie Burt ...

**A preeminent Harvard professor and poetry expert explains the artistry—and the celebrity—of Taylor Swift“This is an outstanding look at one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.”―Kirkus (starred)**Taylor Swift has become a peerless superstar, ceaselessly productive and internationally beloved. From her teen country debut to her Eras tour and beyond, Swift’s career and her creations have ... Read more

Was $20.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

**A preeminent Harvard professor and poetry expert explains the artistry—and the celebrity—of Taylor Swift“This is an outstanding look at one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.”―Kirkus (starred)**Taylor Swift has become a peerless superstar, ceaselessly productive and internationally beloved. From her teen country debut to her Eras tour and beyond, Swift’s career and her creations have
... Read more
Dark Days

A Memoir

by D. Randall Blythe ...

Lamb of god vocalist D. Randall Blythe finally tells the whole incredible story of his arrest, incarceration, trial, and acquittal for manslaughter in the Czech Republic over the tragic and accidental death of a concertgoer in this riveting, gripping, biting, bold, and brave memoir.On June 27, 2012, the long-running, hard-touring, and world-renowned metal band lamb of god landed in Prague for ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

Lamb of god vocalist D. Randall Blythe finally tells the whole incredible story of his arrest, incarceration, trial, and acquittal for manslaughter in the Czech Republic over the tragic and accidental death of a concertgoer in this riveting, gripping, biting, bold, and brave memoir.On June 27, 2012, the long-running, hard-touring, and world-renowned metal band lamb of god landed in Prague for
... Read more
On Time

A Princely Life in Funk

by Morris Day ...

A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince"A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography." -Billboard"Great book! Great storytelling!" -LENNY KRAVITZ"Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this book not only traces Day's history in Minneapolis funk, but doubles as an intimate recollection of his ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince"A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography." -Billboard"Great book! Great storytelling!" -LENNY KRAVITZ"Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this book not only traces Day's history in Minneapolis funk, but doubles as an intimate recollection of his
... Read more
Opera. Paesaggi sonori, visivi, abitati

Ambientazioni, Drammaturgia del Suono e Personaggi nel Melodramma Italiano dell’800

by Sonia Arienta ...

Series Book 59 - Quaderni di Musica/Realtà
Un libro stimolante, nuovo, di lettura coinvolgente, che ripercorre l’opera italiana dell’Ottocento attraverso i suoi libretti. Anzi attraverso, come si legge nel titolo, i paesaggi sonori, visivi, abitati, che in essi stanno, ambientano l’azione. La musica, ovviamente, c’è, ma come punto di riferimento. Il primo piano è dei luoghi, degli spazi, degli ambienti privati e pubblici, come importante ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Un libro stimolante, nuovo, di lettura coinvolgente, che ripercorre l’opera italiana dell’Ottocento attraverso i suoi libretti. Anzi attraverso, come si legge nel titolo, i paesaggi sonori, visivi, abitati, che in essi stanno, ambientano l’azione. La musica, ovviamente, c’è, ma come punto di riferimento. Il primo piano è dei luoghi, degli spazi, degli ambienti privati e pubblici, come importante
... Read more
I sentieri della musica

Piccolo viaggio nel pentagramma dell'anima

by Alessandro Zignani ...

Series series Piccola filosofia di viaggio
La collana «Piccola filosofia di viaggio» invita Alessandro Zignani, scrittore, musicologo e docente di conservatorio, ad accompagnarci in un viaggio all'interno del pentagramma. Scopriremo che ogni brano è un paesaggio e che la musica è un percorso in due direzioni, dentro l'anima e alla scoperta del mondo esterno. ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

La collana «Piccola filosofia di viaggio» invita Alessandro Zignani, scrittore, musicologo e docente di conservatorio, ad accompagnarci in un viaggio all'interno del pentagramma. Scopriremo che ogni brano è un paesaggio e che la musica è un percorso in due direzioni, dentro l'anima e alla scoperta del mondo esterno.
... Read more
Seven Deadly Sins

Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good

by Corey Taylor ...

For the first time, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor speaks directly to his fans and shares his worldview about life as a sinner. And Taylor knows how to sin. As a small-town hero in the early '90s, he threw himself into a fierce-drinking, drug-abusing, hard-loving, live-for-the moment life. Soon Taylor's music exploded, and he found himself rich, wanted, and on the road. His new and ... Read more

Was $12.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

For the first time, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor speaks directly to his fans and shares his worldview about life as a sinner. And Taylor knows how to sin. As a small-town hero in the early '90s, he threw himself into a fierce-drinking, drug-abusing, hard-loving, live-for-the moment life. Soon Taylor's music exploded, and he found himself rich, wanted, and on the road. His new and
... Read more
Parachute Women

Marianne Faithfull, Marsha Hunt, Bianca Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, and the Women Behind the Rolling Stones

by Elizabeth Winder ...

**Discover the true story of the four women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help shape and curate the image of The Rolling Stones—perfect for fans of Girls Like Us."A vivid portrait ... Gossipy, entertaining, and quite right in insisting on the central role of women in making an iconic band iconic." —Kirkus Reviews**The Rolling Stones have long been considered one of the greatest rock ... Read more

Was $19.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

**Discover the true story of the four women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help shape and curate the image of The Rolling Stones—perfect for fans of Girls Like Us."A vivid portrait ... Gossipy, entertaining, and quite right in insisting on the central role of women in making an iconic band iconic." —Kirkus Reviews**The Rolling Stones have long been considered one of the greatest rock
... Read more
Desolation

A Heavy Metal Memoir

by Mark Morton ...

A gritty, revealing heavy metal memoir by Lamb of God’s guitarist and lyricist, Mark Morton, which explores both his life in music and his tumultuous path through addiction and into recoveryFor a band as extreme as Lamb of God, mainstream success and touring the world to massive audiences was an almost surreal achievement. But for guitarist and lyricist Mark Morton, the triumph was dulled by the ... Read more

Was $20.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

A gritty, revealing heavy metal memoir by Lamb of God’s guitarist and lyricist, Mark Morton, which explores both his life in music and his tumultuous path through addiction and into recoveryFor a band as extreme as Lamb of God, mainstream success and touring the world to massive audiences was an almost surreal achievement. But for guitarist and lyricist Mark Morton, the triumph was dulled by the
... Read more
Wagner: His Life & Music

by Stephen Johnson ...

Well over a century after Wagners death, the man and his music are as controversial as ever. Praised for his profound insights into the workings of the human heart, he has also been condemned as a dangerous libertine, a proto-fascist and an arrogant bore. His vast four-part operatic Ring cycle has been elevated as one of the greatest achievements of western culture and dismissed as an unparalleled ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

Well over a century after Wagners death, the man and his music are as controversial as ever. Praised for his profound insights into the workings of the human heart, he has also been condemned as a dangerous libertine, a proto-fascist and an arrogant bore. His vast four-part operatic Ring cycle has been elevated as one of the greatest achievements of western culture and dismissed as an unparalleled
... Read more
Down with the System

A Memoir (of Sorts)

by Serj Tankian ...

THE *INSTANT* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERAn exhilarating, thoughtful, and beautifully written memoir by musician, songwriter, and lead singer-lyricist of Grammy award-winning metal band, System Of A Down, Serj Tankian.Serj Tankian will be the first to admit that his band, System Of A Down, was an unlikely chart-topper. After all, as Serj concedes, “it’s not easy listening.” Even ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

THE *INSTANT* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERAn exhilarating, thoughtful, and beautifully written memoir by musician, songwriter, and lead singer-lyricist of Grammy award-winning metal band, System Of A Down, Serj Tankian.Serj Tankian will be the first to admit that his band, System Of A Down, was an unlikely chart-topper. After all, as Serj concedes, “it’s not easy listening.” Even
... Read more
Devil on My Shoulder

A Memoir

by Alice Cooper ...

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLERSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades.In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock gro... ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLERSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe definitive autobiography from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's most iconic musicians with a career spanning six decades.In the beginning, Alice Cooper was the name of a rock gro...
... Read more
Unrequited Infatuations

A Memoir

by Stevie Van Zandt ...

**Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by Rock ’n’ Roll legend Stevie Van Zandt.An instant New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!**The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll. ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

**Uncover never-before-told stories in this epic tale of self-discovery by Rock ’n’ Roll legend Stevie Van Zandt.An instant New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!**The first true heartbeat of Unrequited Infatuations is the moment when Stevie Van Zandt trades in his devotion to the Baptist religion for an obsession with Rock and Roll.
... Read more
There Goes Gravity

A Life in Rock and Roll

by Lisa Robinson ...

From a legendary music journalist with four decades of unprecedented access, an insider's behind-the-scenes look at the major personalities of rock and roll.Lisa Robinson has interviewed the biggest names in music--including Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Patti Smith, U2, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Jay Z and Kanye West. She visited the teenage Michael Jackson many times at his Encino home. ... Read more

Was $10.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

From a legendary music journalist with four decades of unprecedented access, an insider's behind-the-scenes look at the major personalities of rock and roll.Lisa Robinson has interviewed the biggest names in music--including Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Patti Smith, U2, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Jay Z and Kanye West. She visited the teenage Michael Jackson many times at his Encino home.
... Read more
Patients

by Grand Corps Malade ...

Il y a une quinzaine d'années, en chahutant avec des amis, le jeune Fabien, pas encore vingt ans, fait un plongeon dans une piscine. Il heurte le fond du bassin, dont l'eau n'est pas assez profonde, et se déplace les vertèbres. Bien qu'on lui annonce qu'il restera probablement paralysé à vie, il retrouve peu à peu l'usage de ses jambes après une année de rééducation. Quand il se lance dans une ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Il y a une quinzaine d'années, en chahutant avec des amis, le jeune Fabien, pas encore vingt ans, fait un plongeon dans une piscine. Il heurte le fond du bassin, dont l'eau n'est pas assez profonde, et se déplace les vertèbres. Bien qu'on lui annonce qu'il restera probablement paralysé à vie, il retrouve peu à peu l'usage de ses jambes après une année de rééducation. Quand il se lance dans une
... Read more
Saxophone

by Mollie Hawkins, Professor Ian Bogost, Dr. Christopher Schaberg ...

Series series Object Lessons
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The saxophone is a contradictory instrument that has rooted itself in the soil of pop culture. It's the “devil's horn,” it's the voice of jazz - an extension of the player's soul - it is a character trait of U.S. Presidents, YouTube sensations, and cartoon characters. It has both enhanced and ... Read more

$15.79 CAD

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The saxophone is a contradictory instrument that has rooted itself in the soil of pop culture. It's the “devil's horn,” it's the voice of jazz - an extension of the player's soul - it is a character trait of U.S. Presidents, YouTube sensations, and cartoon characters. It has both enhanced and
... Read more
A Little Thing Called Life

On Loving Elvis Presley, Bruce Jenner, and Songs in Between

by Linda Thompson ...

Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern American superstars-Elvis Presley and Bruce JennerFor the last forty years, award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson has quietly led one of the most remarkable lives in show business. The longtime live-in love of ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern American superstars-Elvis Presley and Bruce JennerFor the last forty years, award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson has quietly led one of the most remarkable lives in show business. The longtime live-in love of
... Read more
L' Heptade

Harmonium

by Jean-Christophe Laurence ...

Grâce à L’Heptade, Harmonium atteint le sommet de sa gloire. De musicien parmi tant d’autres, Serge Fiori devient gourou. On le vénère. On le réclame. On s’arrache des bouts de sa salopette blanche. Une carrière internationale pointe à l’horizon. Mais miné par les attentes des uns et des autres, rongé par ses propres bibittes, Fiori n’a qu’une envie : tirer la plogue. Comment en est-il arrivé là ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Grâce à L’Heptade, Harmonium atteint le sommet de sa gloire. De musicien parmi tant d’autres, Serge Fiori devient gourou. On le vénère. On le réclame. On s’arrache des bouts de sa salopette blanche. Une carrière internationale pointe à l’horizon. Mais miné par les attentes des uns et des autres, rongé par ses propres bibittes, Fiori n’a qu’une envie : tirer la plogue. Comment en est-il arrivé là
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Music eBooks

Show: