In this biography of Aaliyah, Tim Footman tells the story her short life, detailing her childhood in Detroit, where she attended stage school and became an assured performer, performing in Las Vegas by the age of 11 and securing a record deal at the age of 12. By age 15, Aaliyah had her first No. 1 hit and had become involved with her mentor, R&amp;B producer R Kelly. A series of award winning hit albums and singles followed, including the album One In A Million, which went platinum, and the single Try Again, for which she won a Grammy. The book also covers Aaliyah’s career as an actress, winning lead roles in blockbusters such as Romeo Must Die, and Queen of the Damned, plus her other hugely successful contributions to film soundtracks. The events leading to her death in 2001 are also covered, plus the subsequent impact of this loss on her fans and the music industry. Aaliyah’s aura of mystery and her iconic status are discussed throughout the book.

Aaliyah

Biographies & Memoirs

Footman, Tim

Arts & Literature

Plexus Publishing

Not since the phenomenal rise (and subsequent demise) of grunge superstars Nirvana 10 years ago, have an American band caught the imagination of the world's rock fans in the way Limp Bizkit have. In just a couple of years this Florida 5 piece have gone from being seen as white boy rap wannabees to major league, million selling, nu-metal godfathers, with a following to match. Acclaimed critically and commercially in equal measures, the Bizkits' now notch up awards and top polls on a daily basis, with their latest album ‘Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Coloured Water' selling huge quantities consistently and so remaining in the top 10 months after it's release. Global Assassins charts this incredible rise to fame and fortune that mainman Fred Durst and his loyal partners have achieved. Ideally presented for the average Limp Bizkit fan, compromising equal parts intelligent text and full colour photography, with a corresponding price tag, meaning the target market of 14-25 year olds should find it easy to fit into their budgets.

Global Assassins: The Limp Bizkit Story in Words and Pictures (Book Series)

Chrome Dreams

Not since Punk’s glory days in the late 70`s have a bunch of `oiks` like Blink 182 appealed to so many. In the space of just two albums, in as many years, they have captured the attention of millions of fans who identify with their schoolboy sense of humor and anthemic, guitar driven melodic rock. Having sold close to 15 million albums, and picking up new devotees consistently, the time couldn’t be better for the full story of this incredibly popular band to emerge.Blink 182 – The Unauthorized Story in Words and Pictures, provides the ultimate reference source for fans old and new. Ideally presented for the target audience of 13 – 25 year olds, encompassing equal parts text and photos, with a pocket money sized price tag to boot, the first ever book on this enormous band is sure to appeal universally.

Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures

Humor & Entertainment

A definitive history and photo journal, this biography consists of a chronological documentary assembled by an early associate of lead member Thom Yorke. Never-before-seen images, authoritative text, and a complete discography result in a factual, informative, and entertaining history of an eclectic and exceptionally talented group.

Radiohead: A Visual Documentary

Arts & Photography

Music

Considered one of the defining albums of the 1990s, Radiohead’s OK Computer was released at a pivotal point in music historyduring one of the last years when an album was meant to be listened to in its entirety and songs were not yet available for individual download. This guide provides track-by-track dissection of every song produced during the OK Computer recording sessions, including B-sides, and illustrates how the 1997 album is a collection of songs purposefully placed next to one another. Themes prevalent on the albumsuch as fear of the new millennium, paranoia, political sloganeering, and suicideand its artistic and political influences are explored, while discussions of the state of the music industry during the album’s release provide rare insight into the improbability of a similarly phenomenal record ever being created.

Radiohead: Welcome to the Machine: OK Computer and the Death of the Classic Album

Chronicling the highs and lows that have punctuated the life of a musical genius, this in-depth biography reveals new insight into the legendary songs of Leonard Cohen. Covering each stage in his prolific career—his early years as a poet and author in Canada, his relocation to New York City and subsequent impact within the folk and rock scenes, his years spent in a Buddhist monastery, and his recent rediscovery by a new generation of fans—this definitive history combines perceptive research with previously unpublished photos. Balancing his literary and musical influences with themes of religion, depression, sex, politics, and complex interpersonal relationships, fresh perspectives are highlighted through interviews with colleagues who have never before gone on record. His recent release of new music, current revival in popularity, and first tour in 15 years are fully detailed and cited as one of the most dramatic periods in the life of this eloquent songwriter.

Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah: A New Biography

The Noughties 2000-2009: A Decade that Changed the World

Crimson Publishing

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Books by Footman, Tim

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Aaliyah

Global Assassins: The Limp Bizkit Story in Words and Pictures (Book Series)

Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures

Radiohead: A Visual Documentary

Blink 182: The Unauthorised Biography in Words and Pictures

Radiohead: Welcome to the Machine: OK Computer and the Death of the Classic Album

Leonard Cohen: Hallelujah: A New Biography

The Noughties 2000-2009: A Decade that Changed the World