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Updated April 14, 2026
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The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg―and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema
Paul Fischer
'So well written and so interesting. The stories and some of the details are just amazing . . . I loved it.' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment podcast Coppola - The Godfather Spielberg - Jaws Lucas - Star Wars ...
The Times Lives Behind the Screen: Era-defining obituaries of film stars
Nigel Farndale
Paper Book
Delve into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the silent film era to Hollywood's golden age and beyond, this book captures the essence of cinema's most captivating actors. Dive into the untold stories behind their...
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!
Liza Minnelli
Fasten your seatbelts, darlings, it's been one helluva ride. 'If there's a more enthralling celebrity memoir out this year, I'll eat my bowler hat.' The Times '[A] high-kicking hoofer of a book.' Telegraph 'A...
Cat On The Road To Findout
Yusuf/Cat Stevens
Paper Book
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life, music and spiritual adventures of Yusuf/Cat Stevens, one of the iconic figures of our time. CAT ON THE ROAD TO FINDOUT is more than a memoir - it's a profound exploration of...
Gwyneth: The Biography
Amy Odell
Paper Book
Bestselling author Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of one of the most influential, aspirational and polarising celebrities of the last thirty years.
Rumors of My Demise: A Memoir
Evan Dando
Paper Book
"Evan Dando, frontman of The Lemonheads and ""poster boy-and prettiest boy-of Gen X"" (New York Times), spills the true story of his band's tumultuous history and what it was like to be famous in the pre-internet days in this candid, colourful, and unputdownable memoir."
With a Little Help From Their Friends
Stuart Maconie
Paper Book
The most engaging, surprising and revealing look at the Beatles story you'll read. Everyone knows a Beatles tune. But their story goes beyond the omnipresent songs and iconic albums. Theirs is a tale that has become one of the core stories we tell about ourselves as a nation....
Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History
Dan Jennings
Paper Book
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A ROUGH TRADE, RESIDENT, UNCUT, SHINDIG!, CLASH MAGAZINE AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This is as definitive an account of the artist as we have to date' MOJO 'It's a...
168 Songs of Hatred and Failure: A History of Manic Street Preachers
Keith Cameron
Paper Book
The story of Manic Street Preachers is unique in pop. Raging out of the stricken mining communities of south Wales in the late 80s, they were bonded by friendships, family ties and a self-styled 'geometry of contempt', whereby James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore would orchestrate the daring...
Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis
John Robb
Paper Book
The finest book on Britain's most popular rock 'n' roll band 'Read on ... It's all true' Noel Gallagher Featuring an exclusive interview with Noel Gallagher and bespoke artwork by celebrated Oasis album designer Brian Cannon Think Oasis was just Britpop and...
The Fun Lovin’ Criminal
Huey Morgan
Paper Book
When Fun Lovin' Criminals released their debut album Come Find Yourself in 1996, its fusion of hip-hop, funk, blues and rock quickly became one of the most iconic and influential records of the decade. Now, in this fascinating memoir, frontman Huey Morgan describes his remarkable journey...
Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love
Lesley-Ann Jones
Paper Book

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