Different Every Time: The Authorised Biography of Robert Wyatt
This is the first and definitive biography of Robert Wyatt, Britain’s greatest cult musician. Robert Wyatt started out as the drummer and singer for Soft Machine, who shared a residency at Middle Earth with the Pink Floyd and toured America with Jimi Hendrix. He brought a Bohemian and jazz outlook to the 1960s rock scene, having honed his drumming skills in a shed at the end of Robert Graves’ garden in Mallorca. His life took an abrupt turn after he fell from a fourth floor window at a party and was paralysed from the waist down. He reinvented himself as a singer and composer with the extraordinary album Rock Bottom that has brought him a loyal following not just in Britain but in France, Italy and Germany. Today, Wyatt remains perennially hip, guesting with artists such as Bjork, Brian Eno, Scritti Politti, David Gilmour and Hot Chip. Marcus O’Dair has talked to all of them – indeed to just about everyone who has shaped, or been shaped by, Wyatt over five decades of music history.
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Star Wars Talking Chewbacca – 9 Inch
Furry and… Chewie? A long time ago in a toy factory far far away lived five of the coolest cuddly toys the galaxy has ever seen. Everyone’s favourite Wookiee has been transformed into a miniature version of himself you can’t deny how incredibly cute and cuddly the Talking Chewbacca is. The perfect co-pilot to have whilst the Galactic Wars rages on between the Empire and the Rebel forces. At 9 tall Chewbacca has never been so small but none of his strengths have been diminished through his shrinking process. Let Talking Chewbacca be your brave and loyal sidekick. Features: Plush Star Wars toy modelled on Chewbacca from the original Star Wars Trilogy Spoken phrase is Chewie’s trademark Wookiee growl Five iconic characters from the original trilogy make up this intergalactic troupe (each sold separately) Requires 3x LR1130 button cell batteries (included) Suitable for ages 3+ Size: 23.5cm
Price : £ 15.99
English Cocker Spaniels (International) 2012 Wall Calendar
English Cocker Spaniels (International) 2012 Wall Calendar
101 Cult Movies: You Must See Before You Die
Every movie in this book is a gem that every discerning film buff should know about. Although a few might be familiar – “Barbarella”, “Un Chien Andalou”, “The Blues Brothers” – most will be unfamiliar, and all will boast a small but devoted fanbase. So, just what makes a cult movie? Typically, these movies are independently made on a small budget and were never expected by their creators to attract a broad audience: the eccentricity of the film making or story telling, the controversial stance taken, or the narrow appeal of the subject matter guaranteed that their appeal was limited. Some movies achieve cult status long after their release. Neither commercially nor critically successful at the time, these movies were too revolutionary, fashionable, or simply badly made to find an appreciative audience. Movies, such as “Harold and Maude” and “Plan 9 From Outer Space”, languished unnoticed until a small, devoted group from a later generation discovered them and declared them cool. A few movies, such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, originally attracted cult status, even though they were made by a major studio, owing to their dark, controversial, or offbeat subject matter.As tastes changed and tolerance increased, these films went on to appeal to a much wider audience and to gain commercial success without ever losing their cult status. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics from around the world, “101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die” is a homage to a century filled with 50-foot women, alcohol-fueled binges, surreal imaginary friends, flying pink elephants, and improbably large arachnids.
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Superman: Pop Art Shield Art Print
German Shepherds 2012 Wall Calendar
Terrace Fire Pit
Why oh why did it take someone so long to come up with such a startlingly good idea?! These fabulous Fire Pits are the answer to all our prayers (well possibly not the one about winning the lottery and living a life of idle bliss). Made from a mixture of spun iron and stainless steel – making them durable and long lasting – they allow you to have the warmth and atmosphere of an open fire anywhere (within reason; setting this up indoors would be an unsurprisingly bad idea). The three sturdy legs have adjustable ball feet for steady positioning on uneven ground and two fold down handles make it a cinch to move around. Simply sit it on your patio deck or lawn (especially if you’re precious about your grass) and you’ve got an instant fireplace. It comes with an internal grill so you can use it for a bit of occasional cooking if you’re feeling peckish and it also has a mesh hood if you’re worried about errant sparks damaging your deck. You can use wood or coal toast marsh mallows at will and if the mood takes you (and you hate your neighbours) burst into ‘home on the range’ medleys with an out of tune guitar – summer evenings just got warmer and brighter. Domed mesh cover. Spun iron base and stainless steel legs. Adjustable ball feet. Folding handles. Size: 77cm diameter x 44cm
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Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Lewis Cap
Delivery directly by Team McLaren Ltd., England. The Lewis Cap in the official design as worn by Lewis at the Grands Prix. With large LEWIS and signature embroidery in silver to both sides of the cap and a Rocket Red embroidery of Lewis signature to the inside of the peak and the number 2. Distinctive chrome effect to the edge of the peak. New innovatively shaped rip-strip size adjuster for improved comfort.
Price : £ 4.49