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Celebrate Freddie Mercury in the next iteration of Steve Wide’s Icons A to Z series. Follow Freddie, born Farrokh Bulsara, as he harnesses hyperdontia to develop an unparalleled vocal range. See Smile, Freddie’s first complete band, graduate to become the global phenomenon Queen. Dissect lyrical oddities like “radio gaga” and “Scaramouch,” and revel in the glorious chevron […]

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Hip Hop. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you’ll find James Brown to Kendrick Lamar – 94 artists that have defined Hip Hop arranged following the logic of The Periodic Table of Elements. MCs, DJs, rappers and producers are the elements here, and this expert guide orders them to […]

Long established as an undeniable force in culture, metal traces its roots back to leather-clad iron men like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, who imbued their music with a mysterious and raw undercurrent of power

A clear, concise, and detailed historical analysis of the eclectic and arcane visual and material culture of the occult. Focusing on a carefully curated selection of esoteric art and artefacts, Occult explores the meaning and mystic power of original occult manuscripts, ritual objects and symbols from around the world. The author identifies five key elements of occultism […]

The beloved and award-winning author of Black Hole returns with an arresting story of an artist’s obsessions The beloved and award-winning author of Black Hole returns with an arresting story of an artist’s obsessions As a child, Brian and his friend Jimmy would make home movies in their yards, coaxing their friends into starring as victims of grisly murders […]

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals find themselves hopelessly […]

Through the sweeping, extraordinary story of his own and his father’s lives, Ai Weiwei – one of the world’s most famous artists and activists – tells an epic tale of China over the last 100 years. Ai Weiwei’s sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the globe, and his architectural achievements include helping […]

I Freak – boken om Freddie Wadling möter vi människan bakom myten. Här berättar Freddie med egna ord om uppväxten, utanförskapet, smärtan, musiken och drogerna