Author Phillip Norman, whose previous bestseller, John Lennon: The Life, was praised as a “haunting, mammoth, terrific piece of work” (New York Times Book Review) and whose classic Shout!
**A SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN & TELEGRAPH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022** **INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH** **GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY** **FINANCIAL TIMES 'BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2022' PICK** 'Incredibly moving.
From the Academy Award -winning actor, an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.
For fans of ME ME ME, this is the next chapter in Charlotte Crosby's life - Celebrity Big Brother winner, MTV presenter, fitness DVD and book bestseller and one of the UK's best loved and funniest reality stars.
The autobiography of Richard Hell, icon of an indelible era of rock and roll and "e;rueful, battle-scarred, darkly witty observer of his own life and times"e; (The New York Times).
'The perfect antidote to 2020' Huffington Post'A must-read if you like funny things' Greg James'I had no idea Pat Sharp's life story would be so hilarious and I strongly suspect neither did he' Nish KumarPat Sharp is a man out of time.
A Daily Mail 'best TV and showbiz memoir' for 2020From humble beginnings in Middlesex, where money was scarce but dreams were encouraged, to the award-winning godfather of electronica, Gary Numan has seen it all.
Included in The Times and Daily Telegraph Book of the Year round-ups'Friends and Enemies is an extraordinary read showing unflinching candour from a truly remarkable woman' Elton John'Blistering .
The definitive no-holds-barred biography of John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bass guitaristIt is an unequivocal fact that in terms of rock bands, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who represent Year Zero; the beginning of all things, ground-breakers all.
Daily Mail Showbiz Memoir of the Year'A beautiful book' Chris Evans'Terrifically entertaining' Mail on Sunday'An arresting photographic voyage through the life and loves of this enigmatic English star' S magazine'Though not a conventional autobiography, we learn what makes the national treasure tick' Daily ExpressIn the early days of my career, I didn't think I stood a hope in hell.
Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive!
A "e;meticulously researched"e; dual biography on the lives and artistry of the father and son musicians whose lives were each cut short (Chicago Tribune).
The definitive oral history of heavy metal,LouderThan Hellby renowned music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman includeshundreds of interviews with the giants of the movement, conducted over the past 25 years.
From "e;the voice that drew a generation of teenage boys to their radios,"e; a memoir detailing the veteran radio DJ's career and celebrity relationships (New York Times).
Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought.
In Kentucky Traveler, Ricky Skaggs, the music legend who revived modern bluegrass music, gives a warm, honest, one-of-a-kind memoir of forty years in music-along with the Ten Commandments of Bluegrass, as handed down by Ricky's mentor Bill Monroe; the Essential Guide to Bedrock Country Songs, a lovingly compiled walk through the songs that have moved Skaggs the most throughout his life; Songs the Lord Taught Us, a primer on Skaggs's most essential gospel songs; and a bevy of personal snapshots of his musical heroes.
The greatest Southern storyteller of our time tracks down the greatest rock and roller of all time-and gets his own story, from the source, for the very first time.
One of the bestselling music artists of all time shares never-before-told stories as he recounts the ups and downs of his career in this charming memoir.
Motley Crue's bassist presents a collection of prose and photographs revealing a look through the eyes of a rock star at a stark, post-addiction world.
Taylor Armstrong, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo, pulls back the curtain on the years she suffered in silence through domestic violence in this searingly honest account of her troubled marriage to the late Russell Armstrong and her personal transformation to a survivor determined to break the silence on domestic violence.
The instant New York Times bestseller from author, comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, a heartfelt and hilarious (USA TODAY) memoir about coming of age as a performer during the late 1990s while obsessively watching classic films at a legendary theater in Los Angeles.
Four-time New York Times bestselling author and talk show host Bethenny Frankel makes her fiction debut with the novel Skinnydipping: A totally fun, dishy read.
The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal, containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death, and more.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers is the iconic band's audacious look back at their thirty-year odyssey—in their own words and accompanied by more than 300 spectacular photos and ephemera.
A revealing chronicle of one chaotic year in the life of the rock guitarist and Hollywood resident, featuring celebrity photos and hilarious anecdotes.
A "e;compulsively readable"e; history of how Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson redefined country music (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
