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" Water Mirror Echo is a remarkable story of a man, the traditions and communities that created him, and the new worlds he made possible. Like Bruce Lee himself, Jeff...

"Johnny Depp - The Illustrated Biography" is the story of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, whose extraordinary journey has taken him from schoolboy misfit and hedonistic rock-star to a compelling...

Sharon Stone came from nowhere to become an 'overnight star' in the steamy thriller Basic Instinct. Now one of Hollywood's biggest female stars, she recently received a Golden Globe and...

Dangerous, outrageous, comic and committed, the extraordinary performers collected here have altered the history of popular entertainment in America and Europe. Some have rarely had their story told, others are...

Henry Irving (1838-1905), the first actor to be knighted, dominated the theatre in Britain and beyond for over a quarter of a century. As an actor, he was strikingly different...

_________________ 'This is the most illuminating book about a film star that I've read' - Independent on Sunday 'Writing with his customary passion and insight, Thomson explores Kidman's talent, beauty...

An element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, even before he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in 'Another Country'. He has spent his life surrounded by extraordinary...

The most beloved American comedic actor of the nineteenth century, Joseph Jefferson made his name as Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle. In this book, a compelling blend of biography and...

A Hollywood insider's story - told with all the charm, humour and spontaneity that have sustained Robert Wagner's career In this moving memoir, Robert J. Wagner opens his heart to...

In this heartfelt memoir, six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and star of WE TV's reality hit Braxton Family Values , Toni Braxton writes about her personal life decisions and their impact...

For readers of Nora Ephron, Tina Fey, and David Sedaris, this hilarious, poignant, and extremely frank collection of personal essays confirms Lena Dunham - the acclaimed creator, producer, and star...

This is the in-depth biography of Warren Beatty, Hollywood legend, and the first person to receive Academy Award nominations twice as an actor, director, producer and writer for a single...

If you're a man of a certain age you'll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a...

This fascinating insight into one of the most eclectic careers in Hollywood spans over forty years of work on the big screen and beyond. Dennis Hopper-a rebel with a cause...

The Divine Sarah, recognised as the world's greatest actress, is at the centre of this book, but the story it tells is much wider. Corille Fraser's lively writing and her...

Offers the first critical assessment of Barry Humphries' entire career Details Humphries as a daring post-modern deconstructionist on stage, film, and television and as an author of twenty-nine books A...

Synonymous with cool elegance and impeccable good taste, Grace Kelly remains a style icon of the twentieth century. This book is the first to explore exclusively Grace Kelly's personal style...

Stanislavski and the Actor offers a clear, modern presentation of Konstantin Stanislavski's methods of actor training and rehearsal. It is based on the course Stanislavski designed and taught with a...

'A small jewel of a book, a knowleageable introduction to both Stanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of his writings' Theatre Journal '...shows the System to be...

This radical new account reveals the central importance of the male performer in Australian public life, showing how the aspiring middle classes turned to actors to teach them public behaviour...

This Companion brings together sixteen new essays which examine, from various perspectives, the social and cultural role of the actress throughout history and across continents. Each essay focuses on a...

Whether your boss has just fired you through a bathroom door or you need a reminder that hot people aren't that interesting, there's no better guide than Jennifer Coolidge. The...

In this remarkable dual memoir about family, faith, and friendship, film legend Martin Sheen and his son Emilio Estevez share their stories. Spanning nearly 50 years of family history, the...

How do actors find their marks without looking? What is a BCU, a CU, an MCU and a 'cowboy'? Where do you find your pick-up time on the call sheet,...

Stanislavski: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the life, thought and impact of Konstantin Stanislavski.

Routledge Performance Practitioners is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century. Each volume explains the background to and the work of one of the...

Routledge Performance Practitioners is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century. Each volume explains the background to and the work of one of the...

At the end of the 18th century Dora Jordan was the greatest comic actress the British theatre had known, adored by the public and high society alike. She became the...

A singer overwhelmed by his crowd. A dancer on ice above sea. A teenage girl, later to become a virtuoso conductor, jolted by the sound of a symphony. Two filmmakers...

The 'Event' Autobiography of the Year now out in paperback - a brave, inspiring and wildly entertaining memoir full of self-help lessons for readers, from one of the world's most...

Grant was five times married, to a succession of beautiful women, including the heiress Barbara Hutton and the actress Dyan Cannon, and sustained a tortured relationship with money.

This is the autobiography of Paul Eddington. His career has ranged from stage roles in Ayckbourn, Frayn and Pinter to television roles in the comedy series "The Good Life", "Yes,...

'A riotously good novel, witty and earnest, brimming with sharply drawn characters and creeping suspense. David Thewlis is a fabulous writer' ANNA BAILEY, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TALL BONES...

Dannii Minogue first appeared on television aged seven. She signed her first record deal at the age of seventeen and ever since she has been wowing audiences around the world...

Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares funny, insightful, and profound stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she's achieved today. 'We all have stories to tell....

Morley is the author of numerous biographies, including the first of Noel Coward, of David Niven and of James Mason, as well as lives of his grandmother Gladys Cooper, Oscar...

A new and authoritative biography of the great Peter Sellers, one of cinema's greatest comedians.The world loved Sellers' characters - from the Goons to Being There's Chaunce the Gardener via...

Drawn from rigorous research, this true crime title tells the story of Marilyn Monroe's extraordinary life and explores the shocking circumstances of her death. BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR...

The long-awaited autobiography from the man who's been at the heart of the entertainment establishment for 50 years In Odd Boy Out Gyles Brandreth provides an extraordinarily revealing account of...

'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, The Guardian 'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' The Times The entire...

Here is Niven at his best. He and Errol Flynn were filming The Charge of the Light Brigade for a director, Michael Curtiz, 'whose Hungarian-orientated English was a joy to...

The inspiring and entertaining memoir from national treasure and star of Only Fools and Horses, Sir David Jason Sir David Jason's career, from the outside, might seem like one glorious...

The long-awaited autobiography from Phil Collins, one of the bestselling music artists of all time. This is the rollercoaster journey from his beginnings as a child actor to his domination...

We were trying to create more than a show. We were trying to create an event, and that event was a moment for the whole family, to sit and relax...

Ryan Gosling is so much more than a Hollywood heartthrob... With unforgettable performances in critically acclaimed films such as Barbie , La La Land , Drive and The Notebook ,...