Why can't I import to itunes library?

Hi everyone
So I was trying to add some my itunes library and it looked like it was doing the right work but afterwards the tracks aren't there. It seemed to go through the whole import process including analysing gapless playback but then got stuck when trying to find the album artwork. Eventually I had to force quit each time.
After trying it about 10 times I have run out of things to try. I haven't imported anything since updating to itunes 10.4 (and now 10.4.1) and now I can't import anything at all. I can make a new playlist by dragging files from the desktop into a new playlist but even these don't appear in the library.
I am not exactly an itunes newbie so I am fairly sure I am not doing anything too stupid.
What can I do to fix this problem?
Any ideas gratefully received
imac intel core 2 1067mhz
os 10.6.8
itunes 10.4.1

I am trying to add mp3's and apple lossless audio files

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