Join the world's hottest pop star on his rollercoaster ride to superstardom! His debut album has already gone platinum. He's sung for the President of the United States. His screaming fans have stormed TV studios and shut down shopping malls. Justin Bieber is a global superstar and now, for the first time ever, he's going to tell all in his very own book. Justin's story is the stuff that every kid dreams of. Growing up an only child in Ontario, Canada, Justin had a natural talent for music; he was forever singing around the house... read more

Guitar Family Trees is a striking visual account of the most prominent guitars in the instrument's illustrious history, from the earliest Renaissance acoustics right up to state-of-the-art 21st century models. This comprehensive book charts the history of the most respected manufacturers and the evolution of their guitars in more detail than ever before. Specially designed photographic guitar family trees, including four special fold-outs, provide at-a-glance overviews of the development of every make and model, decade by decade. T... read more

Every day around the world millions of people enter virtual worlds through video games. These games are now the fastest-growing form of entertainment – and being played by people of all ages. International communities are coming together to play, have fun and share ideas – without ever meeting. How To Play A Video Game unlocks this amazing world, giving an insight into what makes video games so fascinating and entertaining to the people who play them. The author, a game player who has turned his passion into an acade... read more

Everyone Loves You When You're Dead is a hilarious and revealing collection of celebrity interviews by Neil Strauss. In this book he: makes Lady Gaga cry, tries to keep Motley Crue out of jail and gets kidnapped by Courtney Love; shoots guns with Ludacris, takes a ride with Neil Young and goes to church with Tom Cruise and his mother; spends the night with Trent Reznor, reads the mind of Britney Spears and finds religion with Stephen Colbert; gets picked on by Led Zeppelin, threatened by the mafia and serenaded by Leonard Cohen; go... read more

We all know about jandals, jaffas and hokey pokey ice cream, but how many of us also remember the underarm bowling incident, the Topp Twins, Telethon and Thingee's eye popping out on TV? This is Kiwiana and pop culture for the younger generation, those who grew up with at least one channel of TV (and then two! And then in colour!). Drawing on the popular C4 TV series (the channel's highest-ever rating programme) this amusing and entertaining look at what makes Kiwis Kiwis counts down our top 100 pop culture moments, from the fields... read more

Flip books are just too much fun. Three flip books of the saucy burlesque routines of Dita Von Teese as photographed by Sheryl Nields are in a cute flocked box. For lovers of burlesque and flip books, and fans of Dita Von Teese.

After bursting on to the Australian music scene in 1975, Dragon fast developed a reputation for both hard rocking and hard living. As the highly visible and charismatic lead singer, Marc Hunter was the voice behind such timeless hits as 'April Sun in Cuba', 'Are You Old Enough?' and 'Rain'. Yet Hunter was also a maverick whose destructive genius and serious heroin addiction led to a turbulent relationship with his bandmates, including older brother Todd. His fast living contributed to his early death, aged just 44. This intimate an... read more

The Modfather is the first authorised account of Ray Columbus's unique life in music - growing up in the 1950s, early days as a teenage bandleader, stardom at home and abroad, rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, reflections on an ever-changing music industry - and his ongoing influence.

For more than forty years, generations of movie lovers have relied upon Leonard Maltin to help them decide what to watch. Comprehensive, trustworthy, and the most established guide on the market, "Leonard Maltin's 2012 Movie Guide" includes: more than 10,000 DVD and 14,000 video listings; an updated index of leading performers and an index of leading directors; old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB; reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and camp classics; all-new personal recommendations ... read more

Based on the hit TV series Outrageous Fortune, this outrageous family album introduce all the characters and their tips for a fulfilling life in the West, including recipes, love stories, defining moments and disasters. Complete with behind-the-scenes photos, actors' interviews, quiz, drinking game and episode summaries.

Find out everything about the man behind the wolf. Discover what made Taylor Lautner become an actor, how he landed the role of Jacob Black in New Moon, and find out what's next for the hottest new star of Hollywood.

Film critic, Sale of the Century and Mastermind winner Hamish McDouall spent several months in darkened rooms watching films to produce this brilliant and unusual selection. It encompasses short films, feature films, documentaries and digifilms. Yes, The Lord of the Rings and Whale Rider are here, but so too are Kaikohe Demolition and Tongan Ninja. The book includes details on where to get hold of these gems so you can watch them in your own darkened room.

Since the first screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of "Middle-earth" to millions of moviegoers the world over. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movie-set locations around New Zealand as seen in all three films. Ian Brodie's guide enables fans of Peter Jackson's cinematic masterpiece to experience their own unique insight into the magic and complexity of Middle-earth. Produced with the full cooperation of New Line Productions, Inc., he pre... read more

The age of cinema began in Paris in 1895. Within a year New Zealanders saw their first films and in fewer than five they were making their own. In the years since, New Zealand has produced almost every conceivable type of film, from home movies to arthouse flicks to Oscar-winning wide-screen epics, building a rich and varied screen culture and launching the careers of hundreds of directors, actors and behind-the-scenes professionals. New Zealand Film: An Illustrated History is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview o... read more

Actor Bill Tarmey first appeared as Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street in November 1979, when his formidable on-screen wife Vera dragged him to Brian and Gail Tilsley's wedding, only to have him sneak off for a pint at the first opportunity. After playing what is arguably the nation's best-loved soap character for 31 years, Bill leaves the series in December 2010. To coincide with this momentous event in soap history, Bill now tells the full story of what it has been like to play this loveable rogue for almost half his life. He re... read more

This comprehensive boxed set of 3 hefty volumes covers everything from Anakin to Zuckuss (the bounty hunter) in the "Star Wars" galaxy. Packed with full-colour artwork and photos, this imposing tome takes in every incarnation of "Star Wars", from the movies, including "The Clone Wars", to radio dramas, comics, novels, cartoons, short stories, and video games, and covers every aspect: the galaxy's renowned, infamous and obscure inhabitants, the science and technology, history and geography, culture and biography, ecology and cosmolo... read more

The 101 best movies ever made--from around the world and across a century--unfold here in order, along with critical commentary, behind-the-scenes information, and hundreds of lush photographs. Movie ranking has become an annual sport, and this global, all-encompassing list features the best of "all time," It is sure to be a must-have for every dedicated filmgoer eager to watch the greats that he or she has not yet seen and to recall favorite films from every era. Completely revised since its hardcover publication, it features movi... read more

"The QI Annuals" are the nearest things to having the hit BBC1 TV show live in your living room. Top comedians and brainiacs, from Stephen Fry and Alan Davies to guests such as Phill Jupitus, Jo Brand, Clive Anderson, Jeremy Clarkson and Rowan Atkinson, have joined top cartoonists and illustrators, and the estimable QI elves themselves in the first three "QI Annuals", covering the letters E, F and G (starting at A is so overrated). This bumper paperback edition contains three annuals and are the perfect gift for the millions of new... read more

"Daleks! The Dalek Handbook" is your complete guide to the Doctor's greatest enemies. It explores the Daleks' origins on the planet Skaro, how a Time Lord intervention altered the course of Dalek history, and how they emerged to wage war on Thals, Mechonoids, Draconians and humans. It also reveals the secrets of Dalek design, the development of their iconic look and sound, and their enduring appeal on and off the screen. With artwork and photographs from six decades of "Doctor Who, The Dalek Handbook" is the ultimate celebration of... read more