Bøger af Laura Shenton

Sweetie Mountain is a beautiful place. The unicorns have a wonderful life there.This fun book will delight young readers and inspire their imagination.

Bold and original, Remain In Light features a fascinating blend of African-inspired music and innovative use of recording technology. Hosting the hit single 'Once In A Lifetime', it was an album that commanded attention. As Jerry Harrison put it, "Remain In Light was the beginning of a new vision. It was a very creative period and really amazing."

1980 and the earlier part of 1981 was an incredibly turbulent time for The Stranglers. Their misfortune provided the press with excellent stories but rarely was their music written about. With everything to play for when it came to making La Folie and indeed the hit single, 'Golden Brown' it would see The Stranglers back at the top of their game.

Wolfie wishes to clear his name! So much has been said about him over the years but now it's time for him to give his version of events. He's not The Big Bad Wolf; he's The Not-So-Bad Wolf!This humorous twist on a classic story will delight young readers and encourage them to consider a narrative from a different perspective.

When Little Unicorn stumbles across a sweet friendly squirrel in the woods, she is invited to the most unique and beautiful party.This delightful book will enchant young readers with its fun, quirky and adventurous approach to the joys of the winter season.

Digsby has always wanted to meet a dragon. He's heard so many wonderful things about them. Today is his lucky day.This fun book will delight young readers with a sense of adventure.

During the year of the band's tenth anniversary, Jethro Tull released the successful studio album, Heavy Horses. Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective from a range of angles including how the album came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Jethro Tull's legacy today.

By 1982 Rainbow were not only in a good position commercially, but at a strong peak musically with Straight Between The Eyes. Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective on how it came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Rainbow's legacy today.

Aside from the 140,000-word narrative, this is a stunningly visual book adorned with countless photos, many of them previously unpublished along with vintage gig and album reviews, contemporary quotes from band members and rare advertisements, preserving the detailed history.

Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective on The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars from a range of angles including how the album came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Bowie's legacy today.

Santa forgot to put up the tree!Only the penguins can help him now!This book will delight young readers in its celebration of friendship and teamwork.

They say the dragon is angry. They say he will breathe fire all over you and eat you for breakfast.The trouble with rumours is that too many people are all too ready to believe them. This story will delight young readers as it shows them the advantages of keeping an open mind and not believing everything they''re told.

Christmas is coming and the circus is in town. Come and join Christmas Unicorn on an exciting adventure.With cheerful characters in a colourful world, this book will delight young readers in its quirky approach to the holiday season.

For The Stranglers, 1977 was a vital year. Not quite punk and often at odds with audiences and the music press alike, their approach was such that nothing could stop them. With two commercially and musically strong albums, the story is comprehensively documented with immense detail through vintage interviews and reviews in abundance.

Arguably one of the most divisive albums in Deep Purple's history. But with four fifths of the classic MKII line-up at the helm and a desire to recapture the live feeling in the studio, that had been a hallmark of their seventies' albums, was it really the worst Deep Purple album as some fans claim?

The previous two albums had been met with a mixed critical reception. Minstrel In The Gallery is the product of a band who kept going and weren't afraid to explore - abundant in innovative musical ideas and insightful lyrics. This is an in-depth perspective on how it was received at the time and what it means in terms of Tull's legacy today.

Sandwiched between In Rock and Machine Head, it is hardly surprising that Deep Purple's 1971 album, Fireball, is so often overlooked in comparison. Yet, it is an essential album - both in terms of how it documents Deep Purple's progression as a band and in terms of what it offers overall musically.

When Kate Bush shot to fame in 1978, her public image was of a sweet young woman who sang about Cathy out on the windy moors. Charming, inoffensive and not challenging. With The Dreaming released in 1982, all of that changed. It is an album that some critics loved to hate - and that's why it matters.