Books published by publisher Omnibus Press

“...achieves the difficult feat of capturing the multiple layers of Abba...with a deftness unusual in a rock biography.” –Sunday Times As generations of new fans discover ABBA’s timeless music, Frida, Agnetha, Benny and Björn remain rather shadowy, secretive figures. Their marriages, personal break-ups and superficial biographical details are well known…but who exactly are ABBA? How did Norwegian orphan Anni-Frid become a real-life princess? How did Benny and Björn become an international pop force to rival Lennon & McCartney? What happened to Agnetha, who smiled a lot but never really looked happy? And how many billions have Abba been offered to re-form? This new edition of the best-selling, Bright Lights Dark Shadows include details of Mamma Mia!’s extraordinary success and the lives of Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog since.

The Queen is Dead. His Secret is Safe.Egypt, 30 BC. Roman soldiers storm a temple in search of Queen Cleopatra. From the shadows, one man watches. Although torture and murder are rife, he smiles. He knows the tomb is empty. His secret is safe.Maverick history professor Brook Burlington is on a quest to solve one of history’s great mysteries. When Brook's ex-boyfriend claims to have made a breakthrough in the case, Brook must swallow her pride (and her feelings) to join his expedition. But is she one step closer to Cleopatra when she discovers a secret message left behind by a previously-unknown stone carver: Find Me and You Will Find Him and Her? Tom Manor's Grand Tour wasn't supposed to end this way. The son of a hedge fund tsar, Tom made the decision to turn his back on the family business and Wall Street life to find his own way. Upon arriving in Egypt, terrorists raid his felucca while it is sailing down the river and Tom is taken as a hostage.When Brook's entourage crosses paths with the lost tourist, they each realize their lives have changed forever, but questions remain. Who is this handsome young American, kidnapped, beaten and left for dead, and what is his connection to the Russian oligarch taking such a keen interest in her work? Find out why advanced reviews of The Lost Tomb have called it "An extremely entertaining combination of historical drama and action thriller," with "insightful, smart and interesting" characters!

This biography reveals the full story behind Swift’s preteen acting career, her early song writing efforts and her attempts to break into the music business as a youngster. Details the vicious bullying and crippling exclusion she experienced at the hands of school classmates and how – as a social outcast – she turned to music to heal the pain. An exclusive interview is included with one of Taylor’s tormentors, who apologizes for causing distress. Covers Taylor’s rise from a misunderstood writer to a multiplatinum selling artist. Features the inside story on her high profile relationships (including one with Joe of the Jonas Brothers) as well as her video editing, clothes designing, poetry, acting roles and charity campaigns. Includes unusual facts about Taylor including her experiments with rap, hip-hop and death metal music, her meeting with Jay-Z as an unknown artist at age 11 and her collaboration with heavy rock group Def Leppard, where the unlikely pair of acts covered each other’s songs. Exclusive interviews with family friends, school friends, teachers, ex-boyfriends. and many more.

A delightful children's book about a Danish farm family and the Nisse that brings them luck and takes good care of them. Nisser are small invisible people of Danish (and Norwegian) folktales, known for their hard work and iconic red hats. However, if they don't receive their yearly wage of a bowl of Christmas porridge they become very angry and play tricks on their human families. This collection of charming stories by Albert Jørgesen was first published in Danish as "Nissebogen" in 1935. The text of this English translation by Anne Ipsen is faithful to the original and includes the numerous original ink drawings by Louis Moe, famous for his imaginative illustrations of many classical Christmas books for children.

‘Liner Notes is, unsurprisingly, as good as its author’s songs, with moments of sharp humor alternating with real-life pain, and vivid reflections on love, death, and the whole damn thing. Loudon Wainwright is a true original: not like anyone else, just as he set out to be.’ Salman RushdieIn the late 1960s, Loudon Wainwright III established himself as a loner, deliberately standing outside the conventional. He recorded his first album in 1969, full of raw, angry poetry, but it was the 1972 novelty song ‘Dead Skunk’ that brought him popular recognition.Wainwright’s songs are as hilarious as they can be painful. In Liner Notes, he details the family history and fractured relationships that have informed him: the alcoholism, infidelities and competitiveness; the successes, joys and love. Wainwright writes poignantly about being a son, a parent, a brother and a grandfather while re-printing selections from his father’s columns and meditating upon family, inspiration and art.As plain-speaking on the page as in his songs, Wainwright lays everything bare in this heartfelt memoir of music and family. His lyrics adorn and inform the text, amplifying his prose and connecting his songs to the life he led.‘He is unafraid and clear-eyed about the events of his life – and utterly engaging.’ Rosanne Cash’Fans of the self-lacerating, painfully funny Wainwright III will find the memoir they want here’ Kirkus Reviews

This intriguing book tells the story of this very unique pop/rock/soul artist starting with her upbringing in South London to her thrilling rise to international fame as a singer and also a highly individual fashion icon. The author explores her collaborations and working relationships with Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld, her manager Mairead Nash and her friend Isabella Summers who to this day forms part of ‘the machine’. The book details how her sense of style has captured the imaginations of fans and fashion editors the world over. Here are the stories behind the glittering award ceremonies, TV appearances and international tours.

Country pop phenomenon Taylor Swift came from a comfortable Pennsylvania home but set her sights on Nashville early. As a young teenager she won a national poetry competition, wrote her first song and a short novel. Entranced by country music, she and her family finally moved to music city in 2003.At the age of 14 Taylor Swift became the youngest staff songwriter ever hired by Sony/ATV Tree publishing. By 2006 her first single had reached number six in Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and after that - and three huge-selling albums - there was no stopping her.This insightful book about Taylor Swift's short but extraordinary life to date includes the inside story on the high-profile romances that inspired her songs as well as exclusive, in-depth interviews with her childhood friends and early mentors.

John Pitt's classic three-part introduction to the recorder is now in one handy volume. It covers all the basics from holding the recorder, beginning to play, and developing skills and techniques. It's designed for solo playing or with live accompaniment on piano, guitar or using separately available CDs. This guide is a great introduction to music!

Alice Cooper is an American rock star whose career has spanned more than four decades. With a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, boa constrictors and baby dolls, Cooper has pioneered a grandly theatrical and violent brand of hard rock designed to shock. Drawing from exclusive and unpublished interviews with a variety of names and faces from throughout Alice’s career, the book follows Cooper’s tale from his life growing up as a preacher’s son in Arizona, through the early years of struggle in Phoenix and then Los Angeles, and then onto the rollercoaster ride that has been the years since then. Includes interviews with original bandmates Michael Bruce and the late Glenn Buxton, drummer Neal Smith, the late Frank Zappa, manager Shep Gordon and producer Bob Ezrin. Includes tributes and recollections from many of the artists who call Alice an influence - from the Damned and the Cramps, to White Zombie and Gwar. Session players and songwriters who have made their own contributions to the Alice story recall their days spent with this Prince of Hell-raisers. Includes full discography and bibliography.