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  • Far Above The World

    'Magical and inspired, like Bowie himself' Jonny Marr

    by Paul Morley ...
    In the ten years since the death of David Bowie in 2016 there has been no loss of interest in and fascination with his life, music and driven, complex personality. Quite the opposite - he is definitely one musician, one performer, destined not to be forgotten. The significant grief and sadness that greeted his death has evolved into a deeper, enduring love for his music, style, wit, artistic ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Joy Division

    Piece by Piece

    by Paul Morley ...
    Joy Division: Piece by Piece is the definitive collection of writings on the legendary cult band. In addition to collecting all Morley's classic works about the band from the late 1970s/early 1980s, this unique book includes his eloquent Ian Curtis obituary and his hindsight pieces on the significance of the group, framed by an extensive retrospective essay. Contemporary elements include Morley's ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • David Hockney

    An Artist for Life

    by Mr Paul Morley ...
    David Hockney is one of the most recognisable British artists of the past century: painter of swimming pools and Yorkshire landscapes, chronicler of friendship and desire, pioneer of digital art, and one of the few artists whose work continued to evolve throughout his career**.** Yet Hockney's life can also be understood through the places that shaped him.In David Hockney: An Artist for Life, Paul ... Read more

    $26.99 CAD

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  • The Age of Bowie

    by Paul Morley ...
    Author and industry insider Paul Morley explores the musical and cultural legacies left behind by “The Man Who Fell to Earth.”Respected arts commentator and author Paul Morley, an artistic advisor to the curators of the highly successful retrospective exhibition David Bowie is for the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, constructs a definitive story of Bowie that explores how he worked, played, ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Awfully Big Adventure

    Michael Jackson in the Afterlife

    by Paul Morley ...
    Michael Jackson died on June 25 2009 in Los Angeles, from of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication (according to Wikipedia). The one-time King of Pop was preparing for one last assault on the mainstream with a proposed 50 night run of shows at the 02 (thereby trumping his arch-rival, Prince, who had just concluded his legendary 21 Nights). His exhaustion, paranoia and general ill-heath ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Words & Music

    A History of Pop in the Shape of a City

    by Mr Paul Morley ...
    The definitive guide to the world of contemporary and electronic music by the media's top music pundit'An exhilarating history of pop - a brilliant and joyous book' Guardian***'***A passionate, irresistible encouragement to listen more, and to listen better' Sunday TimesHas pop burnt itself out? Inspired by the video for Kylie Minogue's hit single 'Can't Get You Out of My Head', acclaimed rock ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • A Sound Mind

    How I Fell in Love with Classical Music (and Decided to Rewrite Its Entire History)

    by Paul Morley ...
    For readers of Mozart in the Jungle and Year of Wonder, a new history of and guide to classical music.Paul Morley made his name as a journalist covering the rock and pop of the 1970s and 1980s. But as his career progressed, he found himself drawn toward developing technologies, streaming platforms, and, increasingly, the music from the past that streaming services now made available. Suddenly able ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Comma

    an Anthology

    by Paul Morley, Michael Bracewell, David Constantine ...
    A collection of specially commissioned, urban short stories edited by Ra Page to mark the launch of Comma Press.Featuring:Michael Bracewell, Shelagh Delaney, Paul Morley, Gwendoline Riley, Anthony Wilson, Gerard Woodward, Tariq Mehmood, David Constantine, Clare Pollard, Amanda Dalton, Michael Symmons Roberts, Emma Unsworth, Tony Sides, Wayne Clews and Jeanie O'Hare.The city is at once strange and ... Read more

    $7.36 CAD

  • Mental Health and Punishments

    Critical Perspectives in Theory and Practice

    Edited by Paul Taylor, Sharon Morley, Jason Powell ...
    How might we best manage those who have offended but have mental vulnerabilities? How are risks identified, managed and minimised? What are ideological differences of care and control, punishment and therapy negotiated in practice? These questions are just some which are debated in the eleven chapters of this book. Each with their focus on a given area, authors raise the challenges, controversies, ... Read more

    $83.81 CAD

  • I'll Never Write My Memoirs

    by Grace Jones, Paul Morley ...
    Iconic music and film legend Grace Jones gives an in-depth account of her stellar career, professional and personal life, and the signature look that catapulted her into the stardom stratosphere.Grace Jones, a veritable “triple-threat” as acclaimed actress, singer, and model, has dominated the entertainment industry since her emergence as a model in New York City in 1968. Quickly discovered for ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

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    Far Above The World

    'Magical and inspired, like Bowie himself' Jonny Marr

    by Paul Morley ...
    Narrated by Paul Morley ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 13 min

    'A wondrous collection of writings to provoke the Bowie fan into deepening their understanding of the man, not just the myth.' Dave Roberts, God is in the TV zine'Insightful and vibrant, Far Above the World is a compelling reminder that Bowie's influence didn't end in 2016. Instead, it continues to illuminate the present and chart the path ahead.' The Voice'I really enjoyed the intimacy of the ... Read more

    $43.99 CAD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • The Islander

    My Life in Music and Beyond

    by Chris Blackwell ...
    In the vein of Sound Man and The Soundtrack of My Life, a lyrical memoir from the founder of one of the greatest music labels of all time, Island Records, about his astonishing life and career helping to bring reggae music to the world stage and working with Bob Marley, U2, Grace Jones, Cat Stevens, and many other icons.Since its founding in 1959, Island Records has been home to legendary artists ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook