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Norman is an enviably skilled pen-portraitist, with a consummate ability to conjure the presence of [McCartney] ... A powerful sense of McCartney the man comes across in this book's evocative high points ... A capably executed biography, brimming with detail John Harris THE GUARDIAN číst celé

Throughout five decades of fronting the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has been seen as the ultimate arrogant, narcissistic superstar, whose sexual appetite and cavalier treatment of women rival Casanova's and whose supposed reckless drug use touched off the most famous scandal in rock history. Norman explores the keen and calculating intelligence that has kept the Stones on their plinth as "the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" for half a century.

For over 25 years, Philip Norman's bestselling Shout! has stood as the definitive Beatles biography. Now, he focuses on the Beatle who sought more than just fame. Utilizing previously untapped sources and gaining unprecedented access to key figures, this biography offers a comprehensive and revealing portrait of John Lennon. It explores every facet of his well-documented life, including the songs that have elevated him to a near-secular saint status posthumously. Through three years of research, Norman uncovers a wealth of new information about familiar episodes in Lennon's life, such as his upbringing by his strict Aunt Mimi, his supposedly wasted school years, and his creative partnership with Paul McCartney. The narrative delves into his love affair with a Japanese performance artist, his ventures into painting and literature, and his experiences with Transcendental Meditation, primal scream therapy, and drugs. Key informants include Sir Paul McCartney, Sir George Martin, Sean Lennon, who shares poignant memories of his father, and Yoko Ono, who candidly discusses their marriage. Honest and unflinching, this biography reveals the complexities of Lennon—tough yet cynical, funny yet vulnerable—while highlighting how the mother who gave him away haunted his mind and music throughout his life.

BEYOND is the first in a series, a sci-fi fantasy adventure set in a mysterious and sometimes nightmarish world, weaving fast action narrative around plucky children fighting against a brutal system. By turns comic and absurd, there is a dark undercurrent that sweeps up from time to time to engulf the unwary.

From the author of the million-copy selling Shout!: The Beatles in Their Generation and the bestselling John Lennon: The Life comes a revealing portrait of George Harrison, the most undervalued and mysterious Beatle. číst celé

This is the story of Elton John, whose career began as Reg Dwight pounding the piano in a Pinner pub, but who achieved massive fame with his performance at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. This edition updates his story.

A biography of rock superstar Elton John by the author of "Shout! The True Story of the The Beatles", "Stones", "The Skater's Waltz" and "The Life and Good Times of the Rolling Stones"

A fresh look at the story of the Beatles' rise to success and the people who helped them develop their music, image, and style.

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music.