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Music, Film & Performing Arts Books

Looking for behind-the-scenes content or backstage insights? You’re in the right place. Let Matthew McConaughey charm your socks off in Greenlights, get into the artistic mind of Paul McCartney in The Lyrics, or treat yourself to visual inspiration in Spider-Man or Hayao Miyazaki.

Laverne Shares Her Journey - Transcendent: A Memoir by Lavern Cox - Shop Now
Laverne Shares Her Journey - Transcendent: A Memoir by Lavern Cox - Shop Now

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Reflections and High Notes From a Life on Stage - Shop Now - Phases: A Memoir by Brandy
Reflections and High Notes From a Life on Stage - Shop Now - Phases: A Memoir by Brandy
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This by Liza Minnelli Shop Now
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Available 10/13 - Go Behind the Scenes of Heated Rivalry - Pre-Order I'll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 by Jacob Tierney
Available 10/13 - Go Behind the Scenes of Heated Rivalry - Pre-Order I'll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 by Jacob Tierney

A Heartbreakingly Funny Story of Fame & Survival

I'm Glad My Mom Died

I'm Glad My Mom Died

By Jennette McCurdy

A direct, honest and hilarious memoir that, despite it all, delivers an inspiring story of resilience and recovery.

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Available 9/15 The Art of Gravity Falls by Alex Hirsch Pre-Order
Available 9/15 The Art of Gravity Falls by Alex Hirsch Pre-Order
You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir By Christina Applegate - SHOP NOW
You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir By Christina Applegate - SHOP NOW

Music, Film & Performing Arts

Barnes & Noble® is your ultimate destination for books on music, film and the performing arts. We have a wide selection of celebrity biographies and memoirs such as Joanna Gaines, Cher, Henry Winkler, Steve Martin, and more.If dance is your passion, explore our collection of ballet dictionaries, books on famous ballets like The Nutcracker, books about dancers’ lives like Don’t Think, Dear, lessons learned from dance, and dance anatomy.In film and television, there are so many books to discover. Whether you’re a fan of Friends or Star Wars, you’ll find books on all your favorites. You can also find books about actors like Elizabeth Taylor and books written by actors like Matthew McConaughey and Viola Davis. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the industry with books like Easy Riders, Raging Bulls and Unscripted.Similarly, in the music space, there are many books written by and about singers and musicians including Dolly Parton, John Lennon, Mariah Carey, Gucci Mane and Lin-Manuel Miranda. You’ll find the fascinating story of the women behind The Rolling Stones in Parachute Women or practical books about the music industry like the aptly titled All You Need to Know About the Music Business. And don’t miss out on Lisa Marie Presley’s tell-all about her life as the daughter of Elvis, From Here to the Great Unknown.Find even more books on performing arts, radio, television, theater and more. We also carry a wide variety of music, film, and performing arts eBooks that you can read today on your smartphone, tablet, or NOOK device.