A lighthearted and intimate candid of Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, and Miles Davis captured backstage by one of the most important photographers in the history of jazz.
Signed limited first edition — in a lovely modern Art Deco binding — from this "quintessentially American composer" whose music helped establish "the groundwork for the Great American Songbook" (Cambridge Companion to Gershwin).
First printing of this comprehensive contemporary bio of Run-DMC by the legendary Def Jam publicist.
First edition of what is generally considered the first comprehensive history of hip-hop.
First edition of this early scholarly consideration of rap, and Wallace's book immediately preceding his classic INFINITE JEST.
Scarce signed artist's book from the artist most associated with the American — and especially Southern California — punk rock scene.
Scarce signed artist's book from the artist most associated with the American — and especially Southern California — punk rock scene.
Scarce signed artist's book from the artist most associated with the American — and especially Southern California — punk rock scene.
Scarce signed artist's book from the artist most associated with the American — and especially Southern California — punk rock scene.
Signed first printing of this self-help memoir from the barrier-breaking mega-selling musical artist, best known for her albums CONTROL (1986) and RHYTHM NATION 1814 (1989).
First separate edition of this essay surveying Black folk songs, originally featured in Hampton Institute's monthly magazine THE SOUTHERN WORKMAN.
Inscribed first edition by the legendary musician, composer, producer, seven-time Oscar nominee, and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Original birthday card inscribed to Amy Winehouse by her producer Mark Ronson and a then up-and-coming singer, Adele.
Signed limited first edition of this collection of songs from the American frontier — featuring four stunning full color and numerous black-and-white woodcut illustrations by Honoré.
Scarce limited first edition of this souvenir volume issued on the occasion of Elton John's benefit concert appearances at Doug Weston's Troubadour in August 1975, marking the fifth anniversary of his American debut at the club.
Second printing of this scarce and impassioned tribute book by That Morrissey, pre-fame and pre-ignominy, written when love still filled the empty places of his heart and spite yet had but few footholds therein.
Second edition of this scarce instructional booklet on disco dancing — including a section on "Basic Disco Actions" as well as charts detailing the how-tos of dance moves like the "Saturday Night Walk" and "Disco Dig."
First edition of this terrifically readable and flamboyantly alliterative study of disco with a clear history of the Black, gay, and American roots of the form.
First Omnibus Press edition of this insider history of punk's early days by the journalist and onetime manager of The Clash, whose mission at Melody Maker was "to get women musicians taken seriously."
First printing of this illustrated guide to performing disco dance steps in the "very real and alive arena of throbbing music."
Concert program for Tyrannosaurus Rex's seven-date tour in February-March of 1969, directly before the departure of Steve Peregrine Took and T.Rex's shortening of the band name, with a very young David Bowie performing mime (!) as opening act.
First printing of this groundbreaking history of DC's go-go scene, fondly inscribed by both authors as well as Go-Go legend Chuck Brown.
First printing of Morgan's popular illustrated guide to disco fever and how to catch it.
Signed first edition, review copy, of Smith's National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe — inscribed to the longtime Strand Bookstore rare book room manager Craig Anderson.
First printing of this collection of notable operas including "Don Giovanni," "Lohengrin," "Faust," and "Carmen," with atmospheric illustrations by Rafaello Busoni.
