Thriller
The Musical Life of Michael Jackson
Nelson George
From legendary hip-hop and R&B journalist Nelson George, the definitive chronicle of the bestselling album of all time and how it changed the world |
The Supremes
A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal
Mark Ribowsky
Now in paperback! |
Phish
Parke Puterbaugh
Drawing on nearly 15 years of exclusive interviews with the band, Rolling Stone contributor Parke Puterbaugh delivers the first biography of Vermont jamband legends Phish. |
Best Music Writing 2009
Greil Marcus, Editor
Legendary critic Greil Marcus takes the helm for the landmark tenth edition of Da Capo’s annual compendium of the best in music writing. |
Don’t Stop Believin’
How Karaoke Conquered the World and Changed My Life
Brian Raftery
Armed with a keen eye and a terrible singing voice, writer Brian Raftery sets out across the globe, tracing karaoke's evolution from cult fad to multi-million dollar phenomenon. |
Pass Thru Fire
The Collected Lyrics
With a new Foreword by the Author
Lou Reed
Updated to include The Raven, five new songs, and a Foreword by Lou Reed |
Comfortably Numb
The Inside Story of Pink Floyd
Mark Blake
Comfortably Numb is simply the definitive, final word on one of the most beloved—and enigmatic—rock bands of all time, the band that traveled to The Dark Side of the Moon and built The Wall: the legendary Pink Floyd. |
He Is ... I Say
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond
David Wild
One fan’s witty, loving, and deeply personal biographical portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter of such enduring anthems as “Cherry, Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” and “America.” |
Best Music Writing 2008
Nelson George, Guest Editor
Daphne Carr, Series Editor
Acclaimed author and music critic Nelson George presents the definitive guide to the year in music writing, bringing together a feast of essays, reviews, and musings on every style of music, from rock and hip-hop to R&B and jazz to pop, blues, and more. |