Take That dominated the UK charts in the first half of the '90s, becoming the most successful British band since the Beatles. Fans were bereft at their break-up ten years ago but now the band is back, with a reunion tour in 2006. This book will recount the entire story of Take That, from their very beginnings to the present day. "Take That - Then and Now" gives a complete history of the band, with revelations on what's happened over the band's time together, and apart. Formed in Manchester in the early '90s, everyone had their Take That favourite, from the cheeky Robbie to talented Gary Barlow. Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange completed the group, and they went from strength to strength with their unique mix of high energy dance tunes and soulful ballads. The group had their UK breakthrough single with "It Only Takes A Minute", while their album "Take That And Party", debuted at number 5 in the UK album charts. Other hits over the years included "A Million Love Songs", "Could It Be Magic", "Pray", "Relight My Fire", featuring Lulu, and "Everything Changes". This book will recount what went on behind the scenes during all those years, and will have first-hand interviews from the people who helped create the Take That Phenomenon. When the band split up The Samaritans set up telephone help lines to counsel distraught fans, and the news made the headlines. But now they're back and about to embark on a sell-out tour that will delight their faithful fans. This book will celebrate their years both in and out of the limelight, and is the perfect gift for any fan.

Take That

Arts & Photography

Roach, Martin

Music

Harpercollins

This book recounts the entire story of the most successful British band since The Beatles. From their humble beginnings to the break-up that shook the pop world, to their explosive and successful come-back tour a decade later, TAKE THAT – NOW AND THEN exposes the intimate details of the band that changed pop history.Containing hot behind-the-scenes information on the band’s sell-out come-back tour, Take That – Now and Then gives a complete history of the band, with revelations on what's happened over the band's time together and apart, and allows you to relive the tour experience all over again.Formed in Manchester in the early '90s, everyone had their Take That favourite, from the cheeky Robbie to gorgeous Mark Owen. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Jason Orange completed the group, and they went from strength to strength with their unique mix of high-energy dance tunes and soulful ballads.But theirs was not an easy beginning. Gruelling training schedules, tours across the nation in gay clubs that saw their bottoms pinched and empty school halls on a 'Safe Sex tour', all had to be endured before the boys finally 'made it' in the fickle world of pop music. But once they made it, boy did they make it! The only thing more certain than Take Take's next single going straight into the Top Ten was that they would clean up at every award ceremony going, both as a group and as individuals.But behind the glamour and success, tensions were mounting. Robbie Williams was sliding into the depths of depression, and on the eve of their 1995 tour, he left the band. By 1996, Take That were no more.Speaking exclusively to those inside the music industry who knew them best, many of whom have never spoken publicly about their experiences, music journalist Martin Roach recounts exactly what went on behind the scenes during those years, as well as providing first-hand accounts of the fickle world of pop from members of some of the UK's most prolific boy-band members.

Take That – Now and Then: Inside the Biggest Comeback in British Pop History

Humor & Entertainment

Harper

Take That: Now and Then

Fully illustrated throughout, The Supercar Book is a sumptuously designed guide full of everything you could ever want to know about the best supercars on the planet.
From number-one bestselling author Martin Roach, The Supercar Book is a must-have for all boys and their dads (plus petrol-head girls and mums!) interested in fast cars.
With an introduction from F1 racing legend David Coulthard, as well as contributions from the biggest names in the field, this tour de force starts with the iconic 1954 Mercedes Gullwing and races through each respective decade of supercar history, showcasing the very best and most important vehicles in this scintillating species. Featuring the landmark 10 game-changers that have defined the genre and highlighting dozens and dozens of supreme supercars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani, McLaren and Porsche, get ready to be blown away by the beauty and power of these incredible vehicles.
With a pre-history of the genre plus an excursion into American muscle cars, this comprehensive book takes us underneath the bonnets and peels back the bodywork of these mind-blowing machines, as well as exploring how supercar technology has affected everyday cars.
The Supercar Book is a tour de force of the fastest, the most powerful and the most drop-dead gorgeous vehicles in supercar history. Jam-packed with almost 200 full-colour photographs, awe-inspiring statistics and exclusive interviews with supercar experts, and featuring every landmark star of the genre, this book is the ultimate guide for every supercar fanatic.

The Supercar Book: The Complete Guide to the Machines that Make Our Jaws Drop

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Trace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it. 
 In The Science of Supercars, the authors describe the history of supercars, unraveling the mysteries and mechanics of the cars that changed the automotive world forever. In-depth interviews with the top names in the supercar and racing industries reveal their opinions on today's supercars and their visions for the future. 
 David Coulthard, runner-up in the 2001 Formula One World Drivers' Championship, provides the introduction. The authors follow with comprehensive chapters of inside information and exciting photographs that will be a catalog for supercar shoppers and a dream diary for others. The images show the interiors and exteriors of supercars and illustrated insets explain the technology. 
<ul> 1. The Thirst for Power - The internal combustion engine and the early days of speed 2. Style Versus Substance - Next steps, and the birth of aerodynamics 3. Emerging Technologies - The mechanics of war drive the birth of the supercar 4. Configuration - The Miura, the E-Type and the dawn of the modern age 5. The Science of Theater - Fashion and styling take center stage 6. The Turbo Years - The Porsche Turbo and the rebirth of supercar science 7. All-Wheel drive - Power or technology: how designers keep the cars on the road 8. Composites - The McLaren F1 and its technological legacy 9. Emerging Aero - Understanding the complex art of aerodynamics 10. Going to the Opera - The remarkable science behind the era-defining Bugatti Veyron 11. The Holy Trinity - Hybrid tech ushers in a new kind of supercar 12. The Future - The technology on the verge of reshaping the landscape.</ul>
 The Science of Supercars includes interviews with three of the top figures in the supercar world: Adrian Newey, legendary British Formula One engineer; Dr. Wolfgang Schrieber, Chief Engineer of the Bugatti Veyron; and Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, as well as contributions from iconic supercar manufacturers that include Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Pagani and McLaren.

The Science of Supercars: The Technology that Powers the Greatest Cars in the World

Morrison, John

Waterman, Neil

Firefly Books

Ever since we built machines that could transport us, there has been a desire to find ways to make them go faster. For some, going faster isn't enough -- they want to be the fastest. This book celebrates those who have built the machines and driven them at ever greater speeds. This is The History of Speed. Bestselling automotive writer Martin Roach (The Science of Supercars) tells the extraordinary story of those who have come to be obsessed by speed. From Camille Jenatzy, 'the Red Devil', who became the first man to drive at over 100 kmh in 1899, through the golden age of Malcolm Campbell and his Bluebird, and on to the modern era of jet- and rocket-propelled cars, we have gone faster and faster. But this book is not just about these record-breakers, Roach also looks at the technology, the engines and the inventors who helped progress in speed at all levels, from Formula One to the supercars from the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes that are eagerly snapped up by collectors, rarely to be seen on the road. Accompanied by some of the most stunning images of the cars and those who made and drove them (including pioneering women drivers), Roach tells a wonderful story of innovation and invention. He talks to some of the great drivers to find out what inspires them to risk their lives, and finds out from engineers how they developed their ideas. Along the way, we hear some remarkable tales and anecdotes, but also find out how the pursuit of speed can also have its costs, with many tragic heroes and heroines falling along the way. Filled with hundreds of color and black-and-white period photographs, this will please antique car enthusiasts as well as racing and speed fans of all ages.

The History of Speed: The Quest to Go Faster, From the Dawn of the Motor Car to the Speed of Sound

History

World

The first full biography of one of the biggest success stories of the 90s. Author Martin Roach has dug deep into their past, interviewed many of their friends and colleagues, to come up with the definitive story behind their rise to fame. Fully illustrated with many previously unseen photographs of the band.

Blur: The Whole Story

Omnibus Press

The Strokes arrived on the scene surrounded by rumour and myth but they also made a blistering album - Is This It - and left no one in any doubt that rock 'n' roll is alive and well in New York City.

This Is It: The First Biography of the Strokes

The first biography of the band who have only existed since the mid nineties. Coldplay's debut album Parachutes sold nearly five million copies world-wide winning a clutch of awards.

Coldplay: Nobody Said It Was Easy

Did you know that Cass Elliot of the Mamas and Papas died after choking on a ham sandwich in the same apartment where The Who's Keith Moon overdosed? Or that in 1980, George Michael was without a record deal and unemployed while in 1990, he was worth $43 million? A massive compendium of intriguing, unbelievable, absurd, surprising, and shocking facts from the world of music, this fun and informative book is an easy-to-read goldmine—dipping into it will delight music lovers, fact-finders, and anyone excited by a passion for miscellany.

Music Facts and Trivia

Puzzles & Games

Virgin Books

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