This biography offers an engaging blend of humor and heartfelt moments, celebrating the life of a beloved star. It delves into personal anecdotes and memorable experiences, providing insight into their journey and impact on fans. The narrative captures both the lighthearted and emotional aspects of their story, making it a compelling read for admirers and newcomers alike.
Exploring a captivating array of notorious figures, this book delves into the outrageous antics of historical and cultural hellraisers, from Alexander the Great's city-destroying benders to W. C. Fields' infamous balcony incident. It highlights the wild escapades of literary icon Dylan Thomas and the rock legend John Bonham's tragic end after a night of excess. Each entry showcases the hilarity and chaos of inebriated misbehavior, painting a vivid picture of legendary nights gone awry.
A biography of Harrison Ford. It traces his childhood in Chicago, his years as a contract player when he supplemented his income with carpentry, and his rise to stardom due to the Star Wars trilogy. This book also looks at his roles in films such as Witness and The Fugitive.
The biography delves into the lives and careers of Harry Saltzman and Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, the iconic producers behind the James Bond film series. It explores their partnership, creative vision, and the challenges they faced in bringing the beloved spy franchise to life. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the book reveals how their collaboration transformed the film industry and established Bond as a cultural phenomenon.
The narrative captures the vibrant and humorous history of a movie studio, portraying the colorful personalities involved in its creation. With a tone reminiscent of classic Ealing comedies, it combines humor and emotion to explore the behind-the-scenes dynamics of filmmaking. The book offers a unique perspective on the industry, highlighting the stories and experiences that shaped the studio's legacy. Martin Scorsese's endorsement emphasizes its engaging and entertaining qualities, making it a compelling read for film enthusiasts.
Alan Bates, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Tom Courtenay, Albert Finney, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Robert Shaw and Terence Stamp: They are the most formidable acting generation ever to tread the boards or stare into a camera, whose anti-establishment attitude changed the cultural landscape of Britain.
This is the first book detailing the history of the golden age of the British sitcom, the 1970s, through the voices of those who created it
Film producer Kevin McClory's battle over the rights to the screen version of James Bond.
An A-Z of Hellraisers is the last word on inebriated misbehaviour, and the miscreant mob in this whopper of a book constitute the most amazing grouping to see print: from Alexander the Great, whose drunken revelries once ended with the destruction of an entire city;
The Remarkable Tale of Radio 1 is a history of the radio station from its birth in the late sixties as a response to the success of pirate radio, through the excesses of the seventies through through to its controversial reorganisation in the early nineties.