Howard Priestley (89 results)

Condition: very_good. Mike Chappell; Richard Chasemore; Peter Dennis; Howard Gerard; Richard Hook; Steve Noon; Mark Stacey (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Mike Chappell; Richard Chasemore; Peter Dennis; Howard Gerard; Richard Hook; Steve Noon; Mark Stacey (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Paperback. Condition: Good. It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Soul Man: Deep in the Heart of America Lies its Soul. Book.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Whenlife seems dark, we all need a little ray of sunshine.When a young boy is left to hisown devices, he soon lands himself in trouble. Hiding in his bedroom, littledoes he know that he isn't the only one confined in his bedroom.  As night falls, he realises thathe is not alone and that he is about to embark on the greatest adventure hecould have ever imagined.Award-winning writer andillustrator Howard Priestley and New Haven publishing bring us a children's story, 'Ray', evoking memories of Howard's growingup, surrounded by films, film magazines and comics as well as an equalfascination with animated shorts, in particular the genius of Tex Avery andWarner Brothers' output.'Ray' has all theelements that make for a great story - humour, twists and turns, thrills andsuspense plus an unexpected ending."This book is a magical story which is sure tolighten up the imagination of any young child. I recommend it for children ages7-70, wonderful illustrations which bring the story to life. A must for allchildren's bookshelves, I hope there will be a whole series of Ray and hisadventures.".…

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Love Factory: The History of Holland Dozier Holland. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Good. It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. 2022 Winner of the Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research - Association of Recorded Sound Collections ARSC It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory.In this book Howard Priestley explores in depth the story of the three friends, their meteoric rise to fame and their fall from the heights. How they helped to put Detroit Soul on the map and the series of events that saw the collapse of not only the recognised sound of Detroit but Soul in general as the 70s gave way to a more collective sound away from the diversity of Memphis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami and, of course, Detroit.Priestley writes in both an entertaining and analytical way that reminds us just how many songs the trio have composed that have become an important and enduring part of the soundtrack to so many of our lives.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 2022 Winner of the Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research - Association of Recorded Sound Collections ARSC It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory.In this book Howard Priestley explores in depth the story of the three friends, their meteoric rise to fame and their fall from the heights. How they helped to put Detroit Soul on the map and the series of events that saw the collapse of not only the recognised sound of Detroit but Soul in general as the 70s gave way to a more collective sound away from the diversity of Memphis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami and, of course, Detroit.Priestley writes in both an entertaining and analytical way that reminds us just how many songs the trio have composed that have become an important and enduring part of the soundtrack to so many of our lives.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Whenlife seems dark, we all need a little ray of sunshine.When a young boy is left to hisown devices, he soon lands himself in trouble. Hiding in his bedroom, littledoes he know that he isn't the only one confined in his bedroom.  As night falls, he realises thathe is not alone and that he is about to embark on the greatest adventure hecould have ever imagined.Award-winning writer andillustrator Howard Priestley and New Haven publishing bring us a children's story, 'Ray', evoking memories of Howard's growingup, surrounded by films, film magazines and comics as well as an equalfascination with animated shorts, in particular the genius of Tex Avery andWarner Brothers' output.'Ray' has all theelements that make for a great story - humour, twists and turns, thrills andsuspense plus an unexpected ending."This book is a magical story which is sure tolighten up the imagination of any young child. I recommend it for children ages7-70, wonderful illustrations which bring the story to life. A must for allchildren's bookshelves, I hope there will be a whole series of Ray and hisadventures.".…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover in excellent, unmarked, near-pristine condition (slight handling). 576 pages. Very handsome volume with gilt spine lettering. [3 lbs]. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Whether you look over the sea of love or find yourself walking along the dock of the bay, you may drive down the highways of my life heading for the valley of the lonely or wander towards the dark en of the street.The story charts the rise and fall of key players in Soul city, USA. A city whose streets and districts reflect soul music by their names, culminating in the progress across the tracks in the inner city to chocolate city via Alphabet Street, crossing graffiti bridge.A story of power, deceit, love in its many shapes, betrayal and tragedy. Linking the characters is the spirit of the city, Soul Man, chartering a path that would damage the music forever.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 2022 Winner of the Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research - Association of Recorded Sound Collections ARSCIt has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory.In this book Howard Priestley explores in depth the story of the three friends, their meteoric rise to fame and their fall from the heights. How they helped to put Detroit Soul on the map and the series of events that saw the collapse of not only the recognised sound of Detroit but Soul in general as the 70s gave way to a more collective sound away from the diversity of Memphis, Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami and, of course, Detroit.Priestley writes in both an entertaining and analytical way that reminds us just how many songs the trio have composed that have become an important and enduring part of the soundtrack to so many of our lives. It has long been acknowledged that Berry Gordy Jr and his Motown Empire put Detroit on the International musical map but it was the creative genius of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland who would take the sound into uncharted territory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: new.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 136 pages. J B Priestley "Belles-Lettres" / Howard Hannay "The Fine Arts" / A R Powys "Architecture" / Edward Shanks "Fiction" (U.P.).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. 130 pp. Digest format. Edge and corner wear with creasing on the front hinge and spine. Cover art by Ernie Barth. This issue contains: Cosmic Appetite, a short story by Milton Lesser; Nite File, a short story by Stan Baer; The Outlaws, a novelette by Lee Priestley; The Murder Con, a novella by Jerome Bixby; Minister without Portfolio, a short story by Michael Fischer; and The Yellow Needle, a novelette by Gerald Vance (house name used by Rog Phillips, Randall Garrett, Robert Silverberg, and Chester S. Geier). Size: 12mo. Ernie Barth; (illustrator). Book.…

Condition: New. Mike Chappell; Richard Chasemore; Peter Dennis; Howard Gerard; Richard Hook; Steve Noon; Mark Stacey (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.