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George Harrison : the reluctant Beatle / by Norman, Philip,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman examines George Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions. Compared to songwriting luminaries John Lennon and Paul McCartney he was considered a minor talent, yet he composed such masterpieces as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Here Comes the Sun," and his solo debut album "All Things Must Pass" achieved enormous success, appearing on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever. Harrison railed against the material world yet wrote the first pop song complaining about income tax. He spent years lovingly restoring his Friar Park estate as a spiritual journey, but quickly mortgaged the property to help rescue a film project that would be widely banned as sacrilegious, Monty Python's Life of Brian. Harrison could be fiercely jealous, but not only did he stay friends with Eric Clapton when Clapton fell in love with Harrison's wife, Pattie Boyd, the two men grew even closer after Clapton walked away with her. Unprecedented in scope and filled with numerous color photos, this rich biography captures George Harrison at his most multi-faceted: devoted friend, loyal son, master guitar player, brilliant songwriter, cocaine addict, serial philanderer, global philanthropist, student of Indian mysticism, self-deprecating comedian, and, ultimately, iconic artist and man beloved by millions"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Harrison, George, 1943-2001.; Beatles.; Rock musicians;
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Murdered Midas : a millionaire, his gold mine, and a strange death on an island paradise / by Gray, Charlotte,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.On an island paradise in 1943, Sir Harry Oakes, gold mining tycoon, philanthropist and "richest man in the Empire," was murdered. The news of his death surged across the English-speaking world, from London, the Imperial centre, to the remote Canadian mining town of Kirkland Lake, in the Northern Ontario bush. The murder became celebrated as "the crime of the century." The layers of mystery deepened as the involvement of Oakes' son-in-law, Count Alfred de Marigny, came quickly to be questioned, as did the odd machinations of the Governor of the Bahamas, the former King Edward VIII. Despite a sensational trial, no murderer was ever convicted. Rumours were unrelenting about Oakes' missing fortune, and fascination with the Oakes story has persisted for decades. Award-winning biographer and popular historian Charlotte Gray explores, for the first time, the life of the man behind the scandal, a man who was both reviled and admired-- from his early, hardscrabble days of mining exploration, to his explosion of wealth, to his grandiose gestures of philanthropy. And Gray brings fresh eyes to the bungled investigation and shocking trial in the remote colonial island streets, proposing an overlooked suspect in this long cold case. Murdered Midas is the story of the man behind the newspaper headlines, who, despite his wealth and position, was never able to have justice.
Subjects: True crime stories.; Biographies.; Oakes, Harry, Sir, 1874-1943.; Marigny, Alfred de, 1910-1998.; Businessmen; Philanthropists; Gold mines and mining; Rich people; Murder; Trials (Murder);
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The Swans of Fifth Avenue : a novel / by Benjamin, Melanie,1962-;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Capote, Truman, 1924-1984; Paley, Babe Mortimer; Upper class;
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The spy : a novel / by Coelho, Paulo,author.; Perry, Zoë,translator.; translation of:Coelho, Paulo.Espiã.English.;
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Mata Hari, 1876-1917; Stripteasers; Women spies; World War, 1914-1918;
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The house of Beckham : money, sex and power / by Bower, Tom,author.;
Includes bibliographical reference and index."For fans and watchers of the Beckham Netflix documentary who want the rest of the story -- an explosive tell-all account of the real lives of David and Victoria Beckham. As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage. When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain's most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of 'Brand Beckham'. Exploring the couple's relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Beckham, David, 1975-; Beckham, Victoria, 1975-; Celebrities; Singers; Soccer players' spouses; Soccer players; Women fashion designers;
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Becoming Muhammad Ali : a novel / by Patterson, James,1947-; Alexander, Kwame.; Anyabwile, Dawud,1965-;
Includes bibliographical references.LSC
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Boxing stories.; Novels in verse.; Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016; Boxers (Sports); Bullying;
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The cloister : a novel / by Carroll, James,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Héloïse, approximately 1095-1163 or 1164; Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142; Catholic Church; Cloisters (Museum); Holocaust survivors; Priests;
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The Paris wife : a novel / by McLain, Paula.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Hemingway, Ernest, 1899-1961; Mowrer, Hadley Hemingway, 1891-; Authors' spouses; Authors, American; Expatriate authors;
© c2011., Doubleday Canada,
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The House of Beckham Money, Sex and Power [electronic resource] : by Bower, Tom.aut; cloudLibrary;
For fans and watchers of the Beckham Netflix documentary who want the rest of the story—an explosive tell-all account of the real lives of David and Victoria Beckham. As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage. When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain’s most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of ‘Brand Beckham’. Exploring the couple’s relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Rich & Famous; Entertainment & Performing Arts; Sports;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Madame Tussaud : a novel of the French revolution / by Moran, Michelle.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Tussaud, Marie, 1761-1850; Wax modellers;
© c2011., Crown,
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