Kylie - Naked

Kylie - Naked
Author: Jenny Stanley-Clarke
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1849892989

Kylie Naked is the bestselling biography of Kylie Minogue. First published in 2002 to coincide with her massive Fever arena tour of the UK and Europe, the book was the first to tell the story of her well publicised relationships with Michael Hutchence, Jason Donovan and James Gooding. From Neighbours to Stock Aitken and Waterman to her disco revival at the top of the charts, this intimate biography, applauded by Kylie's manager for its accuracy, explores the real woman behind the public image. Drawn from interviews with key players in the industry, Kylie, friends and colleagues, Kylie Naked was the first book to delve into the real Kylie, from her success as a soap star to her assault on the UK charts, and to this day is still regarded as the most authorative and in-depth portait of one of pop music's most private stars.

Kylie

Kylie
Author: Julie Aspinall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2008-06-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1843586932

Kylie first made it big in the late 1980s as Charlene in the Australian soap "Neighbours". Moving to England, she made the transition to pop sensation when she worked with producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman.When the hits dried up in the 1990s, Kylie was faced with her first major challenge. She had to reinvent herself for a new generation of fans. Stepping out of the shadow of her producers, she bravely forged her own path as an independent performer. But though everyone was still talking about her, she had to face the fact that she wasn't at the top any more.And so she reinvented herself again in the early 2000s as a disco diva - and this time, her career, which appeared to be in gentle but terminal decline, was turned around dramatically. Songs such as "Spinning Around" and "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" were pop classics and provided reason enough for the public that had always held her in huge affection to fall in love all over again. Kylie-mania spread all over the world and her reputation was sealed - she was an international superstar.After her traumatic battle with breast cancer, the Aussie diva came back stronger and sexier than ever, putting on a breath-taking comeback with her ever-elaborate Showgirl tour. Now, still a firm favourite with the public, Kylie Minogue can do no wrong. And twenty years on from the release of her first single "Loco-Motion", with over 40 million records sold and her tenth studio album released, she is showing no signs of slowing down. The Queen of Pop is definitely here to stay - this is her story.

Kylie - Naked

Kylie - Naked
Author: Jenny Stanley-Clarke
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1849892997

Kylie Naked is the bestselling biography of Kylie Minogue. First published in 2002 to coincide with her massive Fever arena tour of the UK and Europe, the book was the first to tell the story of her well publicised relationships with Michael Hutchence, Jason Donovan and James Gooding. From Neighbours to Stock Aitken and Waterman to her disco revival at the top of the charts, this intimate biography, applauded by Kylie's manager for its accuracy, explores the real woman behind the public image. Drawn from interviews with key players in the industry, Kylie, friends and colleagues, Kylie Naked was the first book to delve into the real Kylie, from her success as a soap star to her assault on the UK charts, and to this day is still regarded as the most authorative and in-depth portait of one of pop music's most private stars.

Christian Slater - Back from the Edge

Christian Slater - Back from the Edge
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2015-08-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782198938

Christian Slater is a screen icon in his own time and one of the world's most admired actors. This long awaited biography traces the life and career of a fascinating Hollywood player...From the late eighties onwards, Christian Slater was the embodiment of teenage cool. Films such as The Name of the Rose, Young Guns II and Pump Up the Volume became instant cult classics and ensured his status as both a teenage heartthrob and as the elite actor of his generation. His position as an A-list star was hardly diminished during the nineties, with brilliant performances in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, True Romance, Broken Arrow and Very Bad Things establishing him as a formidable force in acting.But fame and success did not always sit easily with Christian, and from his off-screen behaviour resulted a 'bad boy' reputation that has stuck with him ever since. Alcohol and drug excesses have led to numerous incidents with the law, assault charges, even a stint in jail - but through all this, Christian managed to retain a highly successful career.These personal demons, as well as Christian's intense and turbulent love affairs with the likes of Winona Ryder, Christina Applegate and Patricia Arquette, have merely added to the romance of this highly elusive and attractive individual. Yet for the man himself, the crazy lifestyle started to take its toll, and in more recent years Christian started to come to terms with the personality flaws that have plagued him throughout his family life and career.In addition to his film career, Christian's impeccable performances in a recent stage play version of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest won him the Theatregoers Choice Award for Best Actor, and with his role in Broadway's The Glass Menagerie and the West End production of Sweet Bird of Youth, his return to theatrical mainstream is in full bloom.From this incisive biography, which includes a complete filmography, emerges a complex and sometimes contradictory character, a man who has dealt with fame, love, loss and success in his own, uncompromising and inspired way. The films, the flings, the affairs, the media gossip - all are dealt with truthfully in a book as fascinating and candid as the man himself.

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2011-05-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1843582325

There's so much more to Ray's on-screen tough-guy image, and his path to the top has been anything but plain sailing. He was every inch the rebel in his youth and was even a London schoolboy boxing champion; but he always had an affinity for acting. Deciding to pursue his dream through drama school, he soon found himself an outsider and was expelled. But he managed to blag his way into an audition for what would prove to be his big break -- his cocky, aggressive boxer's gait making him perfect for the lead in Alan Clarke's Scum. Going on to both small -- and big-screen success, as well as in the theatre, Ray really cemented his place in the pantheon of British acting greats with his breathtaking performance in Nil By Mouth, which earned him a BAFTA nomination. His subsequent roles in the likes of Sexy Beast, The War Zone and Last Orders, won him plaudits and continued his tradition of portraying tough, uncompromising men. But every tough guy has a heart, and Ray has tempered these roles with those in more light-hearted, romantic comedies such as Fanny and Elvis and There's Only One Jimmy Grimble. With roles in Indiana Jones 4, Beowulf (with Angelina Jolie) and London Boulevard, and with such great British telefilms as Henry VIII, Sweeny Todd and Vincent under his belt, Ray Winstone continues to go from strength to strength. From the humble East End to the glitz of the BAFTAs, Ray Winstone is now regarded as one of the foremost actors of his generation and the ultimate screen hard man. In this insightful biography, we see the man behind the tough, unflinching on-screen exterior.

The Secret World of Johnny Depp

The Secret World of Johnny Depp
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2010-06-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1843582953

Nigel Goodall has written more than a dozen books, including the best-selling Winona Ryder (Blake, 1998), nominated for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction in 1999. He was a production associate for Channel 4's The Real Winona Ryder. His other books include Elton John: A Visual Documentary, an illustrated Rolling Stones book and the bestseller Kylie Naked: A Biography (Ebury,2002, with Jenny Stanley-Clarke). He writes for magazines and contributes to various album, video and television projects. Nigel is divorced with two children.

Demi Moore - The Most Powerful Woman in Hollywood

Demi Moore - The Most Powerful Woman in Hollywood
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 184989485X

From her Hollywood debut at the age of 19 to her latest venture, this biography traces the events and circumstances that have shaped Demi Moore's extraordinary character and propelled her from aspiring model to movie superstar. The book describes Demi's troubled childhood and her crusade to quit high school to find a career in modelling, as well as the trauma of her stepfather's suicide two years later. It reveals the truth behind her relationship with actor Emilio Estevez and why she broke off their engagement, her up-and-down relationship with husband Bruce Willis and her alleged affair with Leornardo DiCaprio. It also: relates how Demi's drug and alcohol addiction almost led to her departure from the set of "St Elmo's Fire"; looks at the history behind her nude appearances both on and off screen; and details behind-the-scenes information from the sets of her movies past and present, including her roles in "Indecent Proposal", "Striptease" and Woody Allen's "Deconstructing Harry".

Fearne Cotton - The Biography

Fearne Cotton - The Biography
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2008-06-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1857828968

From Top of the Pops, the July 2007 Concert for Diana, Comic Relief and The Xtra Factor to the Radio One Chart Show and Holly and Fearne Go Dating, Fearne Cotton, with her stunning good looks, fun-loving nature and adorable charm, is never far from our screens. She made her debut on The Disney Club at just fifteen after being spotted in a nationwide talent search in 1998, and in no time at all, notched up a long list of other TV credits including shows such as Diggit, Pump It Up, Finger Tips, Draw Your Own Toons and Pet Swap. Before long, she was given the task of revitalising The Saturday Show for the BBC and since then her popularity has simply gone from strength to strength. In this, the first and only major biography of the former children's presenter, Nigel Goodall unveils some fascinating stories of Fearne's life and career so far. A self-confessed mouthy girl, she is not one to shy away from the spotlight. Uncovering the full truth about her determined rise to fame, her troubled relationships with a string of rock musicians, the inside scoop on Love Island and the real reason for her rejection of that proposal from Robbie Williams, Fearne Cotton: The Biography is an intimate and revealing portrait of Britain's brightest talent and award-winning Celebrity Juice star.

Piety (dragon poems, poetry)

Piety (dragon poems, poetry)
Author: Jess C. Scott
Publisher: jessINK
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2011-10-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466155868

SUMMARY: A 1000-word dragon-themed mini poetry collection by author/artist/non-conformist, Jess C Scott. "Piety" is the prototype for Jess's London Underground Trilogy (forthcoming dragon-themed urban fantasy series; 2012). GENRE: Poetry | 1,000 words * * *

A Life in Time and Space - The Biography of David Tennant

A Life in Time and Space - The Biography of David Tennant
Author: Nigel Goodall
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2010-09-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1857828933

A Life In Time And Space is the bestselling story of the life and career of David Tennant, acclaimed classical actor and television's most popular Doctor Who, that was originally published in 2008, but now revised and updated for this ebook edition. Energetic and charismatic, David achieved international acclaim for his riveting portrayal of the tenth Time Lord in the cult sci-fi television series at the same of building himself a reputation as a respected classical actor. This biography traces the events that helped shape David's career and transform him into both a hugely influential artist and, for a time, the coolest man on television. It provides details about his relationships with an impressive range of leading ladies, from Sophia Myles to Kylie Minogue, and most recently, Peter Davison's daughter, Georgia Moffett, and also uncovers the truth behind his on and off-screen relationship with co-star Billie Piper. With never before published behind-the-scenes stories and information from the sets of Doctor Who, Hamlet, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, St Trinian's 2 and The Quatermass Experiment, the book also includes a filmography of television, film, stage, radio and audio books, and a complete list of all his awards and nominations as well as a unique Doctor Who episode guide.