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$ 4499 who has thought deeply about his experiences . Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep .
$ 3499 world . Insightful , entertaining and deeply personal , this is the definitive John Farnham story .
$ 4000 history . He ’ s included in the most influential composers of the last century . This is his story in his own words .

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BORN TO RUN
Bruce Springstein RRP $ 49.99
Like many of his songs Bruce Springsteen ’ s autobiography is written with the lyricism of a singular songwriter and the wisdom of a man
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$ 4499 who has thought deeply about his experiences . Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep .
WORKING CLASS BOY
Jimmy Barnes RRP $ 45.00
Working Class Boy is a powerful reflection on a traumatic and violent childhood , which fuelled the excess and recklessness that would define , but almost destroy , the rock ’ n ’ roll legend . This is the story of how James Swan became Jimmy Barnes .
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LAST OF THE GIANTS TRUE STORY OF GUN ' S AND ROSES
Mick Wall RRP $ 32.99
Written with the clear head that 25 years later brings you , this is a celebration of Guns N ’ Roses the band , and of Axl Rose the front man who really is the last of the truly extraordinary , all-time great , no apologies , no explanations , rock stars . He is the last of his kind .
MUHAMMAD ALI : A MEMOIR
Michael Parkinson RRP $ 35.00
Drawing on his iconic interviews , Michael Parkinson discusses the life of a sporting icon , Muhammad Ali . From the early days of admiration for his political beliefs , to the world-beating boxing and the later years where illness began to take hold .
NOT DEAD YET
Phil Collins RRP $ 35.00
Not Dead Yet is the long-awaited autobiography from Phil Collins , one of the bestselling music artists of all time . This is the rollercoaster journey from his beginnings as a child actor to his domination of the charts both as a solo artist and part of Genesis .
PLAYING TO WIN
Jeff Apter RRP $ 39.99
John Farnham is the quintessential Aussie legend . In Playing to Win , author and music industry insider Jeff Apter provides a rare glimpse inside Farnsie ’ s
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$ 3499 world . Insightful , entertaining and deeply personal , this is the definitive John Farnham story .
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GEORGE LUCAS
Brian Jay Jones RRP $ 35.00
At once a biography , a business manual , and a film history , George Lucas explores for the first time the life and work of a fiercely independent writer / director / producer who became one of the most influential filmmakers and cultural icons - a true game changer .
A LIFE IN PARTS
Bryan Cranston RRP $ 32.99
In his riveting memoir , A Life in Parts , Cranston traces his journey from chaotic childhood to his dramatic epiphany , mega-stardom and a cult-like following , by revisiting the many parts he ’ s played , on camera and off .
I AM BRIAN WILSON
Brian Wilson RRP $ 45.00
Brian Wilson is one of popular music ’ s most deeply revered figures , the main creative force behind some of the most cherished recordings in rock
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$ 4000 history . He ’ s included in the most influential composers of the last century . This is his story in his own words .
AH WELL , NOBODY ’ S PERFECT
Molly Meldrum RRP $ 34.99
Ah , Well , Nobody ’ s Perfect is a funny , eye-opening , nostalgic , warm and utterly compelling collection of Molly ’ s best stories and anecdotes from across his life . Few people have lived such a chaotic and colourful life as Molly . And no-one tells a story better than him ...