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<b>The definitive illustrated story of electronic sound, from WWI to the AI-enabled future, presented by the godfather of the genre.</b><br/> <br/> Jean-Michel Jarre is a true pioneer of electronic music. From his early role in electronic sound to his current work with AI, technology is at the forefront of everything he does. Having amassed an extraordinary collection of electronic and electroacoustic instruments - one of the largest and most important in the world - JMJ provides the ideal raw materials for this unique illustrated book.<br/> <br/> <i>Machines</i> begins in 1913 with <i>The Art of Noises</i> Futurist manifesto and chronicles the genre as fundamentally European, originating with Surrealism and the Bauhaus, and later shaped by radio. Detailed descriptions of more than eighty instruments - from the iconic ARP 2500 to rare, bespoke, one-off creations - illustrate shifts in electronic sound. Throughout, JMJ's personality and devotion to the electronic cause shines through, aided by biographical anecdotes and his unparalleled depth of knowledge.

<b>The official behind-the-scenes companion to </b><i><b>The Mandalorian and Grogu</b></i><br/><br/><i>The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu </i>takes fans behind the scenes of the first <i>Star Wars</i> theatrical release in seven years.<br/><br/>Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, <i>The Mandalorian and Grogu</i> follows the iconic duo that has captured hearts and minds in Disney+'s standout television series <i>The Mandalorian </i>as they set off on a series of new adventures following the fall of the evil Empire.<br/><br/>Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy, and as the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu.<br/><br/>Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, <i>The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu </i>provides readers with an exclusive look at the art created for the newest <i>Star Wars</i> film and the stories behind its characters, locations, and vehicles. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White.

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<b>A SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF THE SUNBIRD, ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED AND DEFINING NOVELS BY GLOBAL SENSATION AND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, WILBUR SMITH. <br/><br/>WITH MATERIAL INCLUDED FROM THE AUTHOR'S ARCHIVES AND A BRAND-NEW INTRODUCTION.</b><br/><br/>The discovery of a lifetime comes with a high price . . .<br/><br/>For millennia an ancient civilisation has been hidden, deep in the Botswana cliffs. Dr Ben Kazin has only a blurred photograph to prove it, but with the backing of his old friend, Louren Sturvesant, he is determined to uncover the archaeological find of a lifetime.<br/><br/>But a whispered curse and a chance encounter with a local tribe lead him to discover much more than city foundations. The curse, it seems, is real, and will link Ben, his oldest friend, and the woman they both love with a forgotten leader from two thousand years ago, in a city of glory and honour that subsequently disappeared without a trace.<br/><br/>What happened to that ancient civilisation? And what is it that connects that lost empire to Ben, and the violent dangers he must face in the present day?

<b>The definitive photographic celebration of John Coltrane's life and music, featuring exclusive contributions written by Ravi Coltrane, Wayne Coyne, Dev Hynes, Phil Lesh, Julie Mehretu, Carlos Santana, and Patti Smith.</b><br/><br/>John Coltrane's impact on music and culture endures far beyond his prolific career and untimely death in 1967 at age forty. His masterful saxophone style and groundbreaking jazz compositions had a profound effect on the evolution of music through the decades, and it continues to resonate across styles and genres to this day.<br/><br/>This beautiful photography book offers an intimate and in-depth look at his life with over one hundred expertly curated images taken by renowned photographers such as Francis Wolff and Chuck Stewart. The selection includes outtakes from the album cover photoshoot for <i>Ascension</i>, in-studio candid shots taken during the recording of <i>Blue Train, </i>a glimpse backstage with Alice Coltrane before their first performance together, and more. <i>Coltrane </i>is a visual celebration of John Coltrane's musical legacy, complete with an introduction by his son and fellow musician Ravi Coltrane, along with personal stories from other musicians, artists, and writers who have been moved by his work.

<b>"Touring has been in our blood since the very beginning. There are countless moments and memories that we've shared with fans across the world over the years, and we're thrilled that so many of them have been captured in this book." - The Rolling Stones</b><br/><b><br/>THIS IS THE OFFICIAL, FULLY AUTHORISED CELEBRATION OF THE GREATEST LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME.</b><br/><br/><b>SEVEN DECADES. SIX CONTINENTS. MORE THAN 2,000 SHOWS.</b><br/><br/><b>THIS IS THE ROLLING STONES: ON TOUR.</b><br/><br/>Over the course of more than 60 years, <b>The Rolling Stones have redefined the rock-and-roll concert time and time</b> again. From the humble clubs and music halls of the 1963 British Tour to the vast stadiums of 2024's Hackney Diamonds Tour, <b>more people have seen the Stones perform than any band - ever</b>.<br/><br/><b>Fully authorised and produced in official partnership with the band</b>, <i>The Rolling Stones: On Tour</i> is the definitive celebration of their incomparable career on the road. Chapter by chapter, tour by tour, it follows the Stones across the globe, detailing their evolution from aspiring blues musicians to the biggest live act the world has ever seen. A visual feast for Stones fans, <i>On Tour</i> is <b>illustrated with hundreds of rarely seen photographs, artworks and pieces of memorabilia from The Rolling Stones archives</b>: including tour posters, ticket stubs, backstage passes, concert fliers and much, much more.<br/><br/>Featuring a text from author Paul Sexton (<i>Charlie's Good Tonight: The Authorised Biography of Charlie Watts</i>), which weaves in <b>first-hand accounts, contemporary reviews and original interviews with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts</b>, this is an essential book for Stones fans the world over.

<b>An Outlaw is more than just a Porsche. It's a work of art.</b><br/><br/>Discover the passion, design, history and craftsmanship behind some of the most breathtaking cars ever created in <i>Outlaw: Porsche and the Art of Rebellion</i>. Through more than 200 stunning photographs, this beautifully illustrated volume showcases more than a dozen hot-rodded Porsches in incredible detail, telling the stories behind each and detailing the unique features, scars and personalities that have helped bring these one-of-a-kind vehicles to life.<br/><br/>The first Outlaws were born in the US in the 1980s. The idea: to bring abandoned Porsches back to life by breaking all the rules of original restoration. This was customisation as rebellion, and it's a subculture that has grown to span the globe. Now, there are Outlaws everywhere - each a singular, rugged fusion of engineering and art. Through exceptional photography and interviews with key players in the Outlaw scene - including the legendary Emory Motorsport - this is the definitive celebration of Porsche's premier modding scene.