Christopher Sandford je uznávaný autor, ktorého biografie zachytávajú životy a diela ikonických postáv hudby a filmu. Jeho spisovateľský štýl sa vyznačuje prenikavým vhľadom do osobností a tvorivých procesov jeho subjektov. Sandfordove práce sú cenené pre svoju hĺbku a detailné spracovanie, čím čitateľom približujú fascinujúce svety umelcov, ktorých skúma. Jeho redakčná práca často preniká do menej známych aspektov života slávnych osobností.
Kromě výpovědí samotného Jaggera, líčení drogových afér a milostných skandálů, strhujícího popu "odvrácené tváře" života rockových muzikantů - vyčerpávající dřiny šňůr koncertů a klubových vystoupení - v ní zazní unikátní vzpomínky Jaggerových rodičů, spolužáků, manažera, Keitha Richardse a jiných... Zvědavci se tu dočtou o Jaggerových aférách s Brigitte Bardotovou a Tinou Turnerovou, mrazivé je svědectví o chátrání a smrti Briana Jonese.... celý text
Sting (born Gordon Sumner) holds a place as the thinking man's rocker. His years of success with the Police preceded a hugely successful solo career and a continued involvement in acting and environmental issues. His support for social and environmental causes like the Rainforest Foundation, have polarized his critics down two lines, those who admire his stand, and others who accuse him of being motivated more by egomania than by genuine concern. This biography seeks to point out the contradictions and hypocrisies in a life that has generated some of the most talked-about music to emerge from rock and roll's first 40 years, and show that Sting is not one to make a virtue out of being a one-track pop star.
Shortlisted for the 2015 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Cross British Sports Book of the Year 2015 (Cricket category). August 1914 brought an end to the `Golden Age' of English cricket.
The Second World War through the eyes of the leading British cricketers of 1939.
A fresh account of one of history's most notorious con artists by an acclaimed biographer
The book offers a dramatic exploration of the life of a celebrated film director who survived the Holocaust and faced exile. It draws from a wealth of sources and newly uncovered materials to provide insights into his complex experiences and controversial legacy. Readers can expect new revelations that shed light on both personal and professional aspects of his life, highlighting the challenges he faced and the impact of his past on his work.
The dramatic story of the 1918 Zeebrugge raid and the men who volunteered in their hundreds for this suicidally dangerous mission, based on first-hand accounts.
The Remarkable Friendship of Prime Minister MacMillan and President Kennedy
The narrative explores the unexpected bond between British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and President John F. Kennedy, highlighting their significant political and personal connection during the tense era of the Cold War. Acclaimed biographer Christopher Sandford delves into how their friendship influenced pivotal moments in history, shedding light on the complexities of leadership and diplomacy during a time of global uncertainty.
A full and frank portrait of the complex man behind the icon of cool.
