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Rough Guides publishes a wide range of highly acclaimed reference titles on music from Opera to Hip-hop. These comprehensive guides include in-depth career profiles plus reviews of recommended recordings and complete discographies.


Beatles
The perfect companion for Fab Four rookies and seasoned fans alike.
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Blues
Gives you the complete lowdown on all the artists that made the most influential music of the last century.
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Bob Dylan
Clarifies the mysteries surrounding the man and the music.
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Classical Music
The ideal handbook, spanning a thousand years of music from Gregorian chant to contemporaries.
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Elvis
Covers every aspect of The King, from his songs to his record collection; his birth, life, and mythical afterlife.
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Frank Sinatra
Covers every aspect of the life, legend and music of “the Voice”.
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Heavy Metal
The definitive guide to every dark star and bright supernova of the heavy metal universe.
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Hip-Hop
Has everything you need to know about the world’s most exciting music.
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Led Zeppelin
It’s a whole lotta Zep…
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Opera
Provides insider information on history’s most renowned operas.
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Pink Floyd
The ultimate companion to the band that changed the sound and scale of pop music forever.
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Punk
Casts a sneering glance at the musicians, fashions and icons that revolutionized pop music.
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Reggae
This expanded and updated edition tells the extraordinary story of recorded music in Jamaica.
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Rolling Stones
Explores every aspect of the music, and charts how Mick, Keith and the boys invented rock stardom.
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Soul and R&B
The definitive guide to the genre's greatest singers, musicians, songwriters and record labels.
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Velvet Underground
Explores the Velvet story, the Velvet music, the Velvet universe.
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World Music Volume 1
Has full coverage of everything from Afrobeat to Arabesque.
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Da Vinci CodeDa Vinci Code
Explores the true history of the Holy Grail and the Priory of Sion, the debate on Mary Magdalene, and more.
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Philip PullmanPhilip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Cut through the darkness and step into another universe with The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
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American Independent FilmAmerican Independent Film
Gives you the lowdown on maverick filmmaking in the US.
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WeatherWeather
Takes you past the hype of weather headlines and gives you the perspective you need to be weather-savvy.
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Cult TVCult TV
A pocket-sized guide to everything from medical dramas to miniseries, DIY shows to game shows.
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iPods, iTunes & Music OnlineiPods, iTunes & Music Online
The ultimate companion to the defining gadget of the digital music era.
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