Books

The Beatles, Those Were The Days (An Official History of the Beatles): Apple Organization 1967-2001. This is the first complete telling of the Apple story, culled from exclusive interviews with the recording artists, staff and business associates who helped make Apple a fascinating chapter in the history of both the Beatles and pop music in general. The book details the colorful history of Apple, from its inception to its current incarnation as the sole protector of the Beatles legacy. Stefan Granados has diligently been researching this project now for several years and the book also contains many very rare previously unseen photographs. $22.00

The Beatles, In My Life (Japan Only): Highly collectable Japanese only picture-book with glossy black and white book-cover. Featuring 160 pages of beautiful glossy black and white and color photos. The back page is a pop-out mouse pad with color photo of the band posed with a Japanese woman in a kimono (everybody is smiling). $27.00

David Bowie and Mick Rock, Moonage Daydream (The Life And Time Of Ziggy Stardust): Signed by David Bowie and Mick Rock (legendary photographer)! Limited to 2500 copies only! Billed as Bowie's first book, this leather-bound publication brings together 10,000 words of meditation and reflection to scores of already famous and previously unpublished Mick Rock photos, detailing the development, domination and subsequent death of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust character from March 1972 to November 1973. Lovingly presented on fine smelling paper with such delights as transparent pages, facsimile diary entries and cut-outs, it drops us down into the 1972 UK and US tours, recording Pin-Ups, the famous shows at the Rainbow Theatre and the 1980 Floor Show for American television. Packed with doodles, photos and images, this is a sumptuous and mast have book for all David Bowie Fans. The book is featured in Mojo magazine - April '03 issue. Genesis Publications. $650.00

David Bowie, Bowiestyle: 'Bowiestyle' has been called 'a style guide to the artistic influences and expressions of the multi-faceted pop icon'. Celebrate Bowie's eclectic career in music, movies and fashion from mod to space alien, but always hot. 9' X 12' 160 page paperback with both color and black and white pictures. $26.00

David Bowie, We Can Be Heroes: 160 pages written by Sean Mayes, who played and toured with Bowie from the early '70s up to 1978. Also features eight pages of previously unseen black and white photos, plus an introduction by Bowie himself. 5" x 8" paperback. $16.00

David Bowie, Strange Fascination: 534 page definitive biography written with Bowie's complete seal of approval. Also contains an additional 16 pages of photos, half in color and half in black & white. Hardback. $38.00

The Cult, Of Sonic Temple + CD: This book features their complete story from their early roots in the Manchester punk scene in the late 70's to their reunion and their 2001 album. Features interviews, discography and pictures. 120 pages. The 3 track CD includes unreleased versions of 'Down On The Street' (cover of The Stooges), 'Go Go Guru' and 'The Witch' (remix). $19.00

Neil Finn, Love This Life (Lyrics Of): Australian exclusive collection of lyrics written by Neil Finn spanning the years 1978-2001. Neil has been writing songs for over 20 years. Beginning with Split Enz, Neil Finn went on to international fame as the lead singer of Crowded House. Love This Life includes songs from the first Split Enz album, True Colours, some co-written with his brother Tim, through the Crowded House Years to his recent solo works, Try Whistling This and One Nil. Neil Finn is a unique songwriter, a craftsman who writes deceptively simple lyrics full of warmth and emotion. $26.00

Garbage, Collectors Book, (98 Page Bio And Photos On The Band) $8.00

George Harrison, 1943-2001 (UK): After Harrison's untimely death in November 2001, Alan Clayson takes further stock of the life and career of the Beatle nicknamed 'the quiet one' in this new direction of his successful book George Harrison. Multi million pound legal wrangles with his former co-partner in Handmade Films, doubt over the future of his Henley mansion, a lost plagiarism suit, controversial political campaigning, drug busts, religious obsession, marital infidelity and an attempted murder are just a few of the tabloid stories generated by George outside his professional career as a Beatle, solo artist and founder of The Traveling Wilburys. Fully up to date to cover The Beatles Anthology and 1 projects, plus his final battle against cancer, George Harrison remains the definitive study of this most underrated and genuine talent. Paperback. 494 pages. $20.00

George Harrison, 1943-2001 (Japan Only): Highly collectable Japanese only picture-book with glossy black and white cover. Featuring color and black and white photos, with discography and songs A-Z. Some English but mostly printed in Japanese. 126 pages. $16.00

Queen, File series 02 (Japan Only): Highly collectable Japanese only paperback picture book with glossy, color book-cover. Featuring black and white photos, with band and individual member history and discography. Some English but mostly printed in Japanese. 250 pages. $40.00

Queen, Definitive Biography: 1999 publication by Laura Jackson, bestselling author of 'Mercury, The King Of Queen' and 'Queen and I, The Brian May Story'. Full of insights into outrageous parties, extravagant lifestyles and outstanding musical achievements, the first complete story of this extraordinary band. 10 pages of color and b /w photos, discography, 248 pages, harcover measures 9.5 x 6.5 inches approx. $34.00

Radiohead, A Visual Documentary: Projected Street Date: 04/13/04. 'Radiohead - A Visual Documentary' tells the whole story, starting in the unlikely surroundings of an Oxfordshire public school and progressing to the point where the band is mentioned in the same breath as The Beatles and Pink Floyd. It's a tale of paranoia, frustration, alienation, depression and the emptiness of fame. But it also tells of how Thom, Jonny, Ed, Colin and Phil punched a hole through the image-obsessed shoddiness of the record industry to create music that touches the hearts and minds of millions. With more than one hundred pages of in-depth text, dozens of brilliant full color photographs and a comprehensive discography this is the story of Radiohead. $9.00

Radiohead, From A Great Height: In-depth biography of one of England's most successful alternative rock acts in the '90s. Also contains a thorough discography and dozens of black and white photos, plus an additional 16 pages of color pictures. $26.00

Radiohead, Standing On The Edge: 224 page biography of Radiohead, one of the most influential bands of the 90's and today, written by Alex Ogg and featuring interviews with friends and colleagues of the band, with pictures throughout. $20.00

R.E.M., This Book Is On R.E.M.: The 96 page book contains story, photos, interviews and discography. The CD features two previously unreleased tracks, 'Radio Dub' and 'Drive'. $19.00

The Rolling Stones, Complete Recording Sessions 1962-2002: The definitive guide to the Rolling Stones' recorded works. First published in 1989, it became a renowned source of material and inspired many a fan's record collection across the world. The book has now been updated to take into account the extra recordings released since then and also to include additional available research information. Written by Martin Elliott, a self-confessed Stones fan and renowned authority on the group, the book lists every recording - both the official releases and the infamous bootlegs. Every recording session and significant live recording is listed in chronological order. Every song carries a full commentary and provides information not only on the recording listed but also places the recording in context with the historical period. As a result it can be read as a unique chronological story to the rise of the most famous rock and roll group in the world who in 2002 celebrate 40 years in the industry. The Rolling Stones Complete Recording Sessions is an invaluable source of reference for those devoted to the forty-year (so far) career of the greatest rock and roll group in the world but also for those who want to listen to their favorite tracks and read the background information to the recording. 400 pages (approx.) with photographs. $23.00

The Rolling Stones, Love You Live (Fanfare from the Common Fan): Full color book, has 256 pages and measures 9 x 12. It is the only tribute book dedicated to the Stones by their fans. $38.00

Roxy Music, Unknown Pleasures In-Depth 352 Page Illustrated Biography Written By Paul Stump. $24.00

Siouxsie And The Banshees, Strawberry Girl: The history and photos of Siouxsie and the Banshees and the other projects including members of the band (Creatures, Glove). Complete discography. 96 pages with text in English/Italian. The CD features two outtakes from Juju Sessions, 1981, '20th Century Boy' and 'Love In A Void'. $20.00

The Smiths, Smiths and Beyond: Written by Kevin Cummins who took The Smiths publicity stills, shot countless features for NME and other magazines, tracked their gigs and traveled the world with Morrissey, Marr, Rourke and Joyce. When The Smiths emerged from Manchester in 1983, Kevin Cummins was ideally placed to record the group's progress. $27.00

U2, Complete Songs: 488 paperback with the lyrics to every song written and recorded by U2 in chronological order. Accompanying every tune are easy-to-play, top line guitar arrangements and chord boxes. 40 pages of color and black and white photos spanning the hit Irish rock group's entire career, it also includes a U2 chronology, complete discography and videography, complete gig list spanning the band's career and an introductory essay by Bill Flanagan, author of 'U2 - At The End Of The World'. The only authorized reference guide of it'skind. Dimensions in inches 10x7x1.5. $43.00

Shirts

Duran Duran, 78-03 Tour Shirt: Black (Large only) Band on front-78-03. Back design-78-03/US 2003. $40.00