{"product_id":"9781529103748","title":"Royal Albert Hall : A celebration in 150 unforgettable moments","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): Royal Albert Hall, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 08\/10\/2020,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 320 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Ebury Press,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Ebury Publishing,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Music: general\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529103748\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eThe most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. Opening with a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall over the last century and a half. From The Beatles to the Suffragettes, Albert Einstein to Winston Churchill, Mohammed Ali to B.B.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing, few other buildings have housed such a stunning variety of era-defining people and events. This gorgeous, illustrated guide takes you behind the scenes of one of the most well-loved concert halls in the world, offering insights into the building's iconic architecture, as well as its lesser-known quirks such as the reinforced toilets designed for Sumo wrestlers. This book features events ranging from the world's first sci-fi convention in 1891 to the annual Cirque du Soleil, which requires the auditorium to be transformed into a gymnasium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutographs and candid comments from incredible performers who have appeared on its stage, like Russell Howard, Eric Clapton and Katie Derham, give a unique insider's perspective on an esteemed and beloved British institution. With never-before-seen images, insights and more, this is the ultimate celebration of a British architectural icon which continues to inspire artists and audiences from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36600854708377,"sku":"9781529103748","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781529103748.jpg?v=1602172015","url":"https:\/\/winstonebooks.pro\/products\/9781529103748","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}