Biography: arts & entertainment

Discovered in a pillowcase, the long-lost memoirs of designer Orry-Kelly, Hollywood legend and three-time Oscar winner, are at last ready for their close-up. Orry-Kelly created magic on screen, from Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon to Some Like It Hot. He won three Oscars for costume design. He ...

Joan Didion was a writer's writer; not only a groundbreaking journalist, essayist, novelist and screenwriter, but a keen observer who honed her sights on life's telling details. Her insights continue to influence creatives and admirers, encouraging them to become close observers of the world, uns...

Celebrating the much-loved remake of the iconic series 'All Creatures Great & Small', and featuring exclusive interviews from the cast and creators, as well as full colour photography from the show. Welcome to the wonderful world of Skeldale House: the veterinary surgery and bustling waiting room...

A gripping, painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith. Along the way, she explores her path to accepting her power as a woman, and her discovery that a strong sense of self is every woman's right and sav...

With additional song evaluations and exercises to help songwriters hone their lyric-writing skills, this book features new and expanded chapters covering such topics as: when the use of repetition can be an asset; how to successfully manipulate meter; and how to build on ideas and generate effect...

Defying the sexist casting of Nico's life as the tragedy of a beautiful woman losing her looks, youth and fame, 'You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone' cements her legacy as one of the most vital artists of her time, inspiring a generation of luminaries including Henry Rollins, Bjork, Morrissey and...

"The Hollywood memoir that tells all . . . Sex. Drugs. Greed. Why, it sounds just like a movie."-The New York TimesEvery memoir claims to bare it all, but Julia Phillips's actually does. This is an addictive, gloves-off expos from the producer of the classic filmsThe Sting, Taxi Driver,andClose E...

Everyone has an opinion about Matt Rife, who at twenty-eight years old is both the hottest and most controversial comedian in America. Now, in his new book, Matt gives his legions of fans and haters plenty to talk about, with hilarious and dangerously revealing stories about his insane rise to st...

Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison is also responsible for countless classic moments of broadcasting gold - from getting stuck on a caravan door to delivering Christmas cash dressed as an elf. But who is Alison Hammond really, and how did she bec...