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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.
DUE 29TH NOVEMBER
DUE 13TH DECEMBER
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...