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The images and text in this book chronicle the public life of a unique talent. Bob Dylan has written some of the most memorable popular songs of the twentieth century, as well as being a charismatic performer and cultural influence on succeeding generations of audiences and artists. Yet Dylan remains an enigma: a shy, retiring man who hardly speaks to audiences, yet now hosts a weekly radio show; a performer who, in his own words, is 'mortified' to go out on stage, yet continues a punishing tour schedule as he heads towards his sev... read more

What was it about Bob Marley that made him so popular in a world dominated by rock'n'roll? How is that he has not only remained the single most successful reggae artist ever, but has also become a shining beacon of radicalism and peace to generation after generation of fans across the globe?

Albert Einstein is synonymous with genius. From his remarkable theory of relativity and the famous equation E=mc2 to his concept of a unified field theory, no one has contributed as much to science in the last century. As well as showing how Einstein developed his theories, "Einstein" reveals the man behind the science, from his early years and thought experiments in Germany, to his marriages and children, his role in the development of the Atomic Bomb and his work for Civil Rights groups in the United States. Drawing on new resear... read more

"Elton John: Illustrated Biography.

Spanning four decades chronicling the public and private journeys of a man voted as one of the 50 greatest artists of all time. With over 30 albums and an endless production line of singles that rank amongst the 20th century's greatest classics, he has accumulated 5 Grammys, 11 Ivor Novellas and an Oscar. Terry O'Neill's camera has chronicled the careers of the greatest names in show business, from Frank Sinatra and The Beatles to Hollywood stars.

Born Robert Zimmerman on 24 May 1941, in Minnesota, Bob Dylan is a singer, author and poet who has been a major figure in popular music.

Tells the story of the band that has truly earned the title 'the greatest rock band in the world'.

Capturing Marley's life in a collection of photographs, many taken during his electric stage shows, others while at leisure on the football field or strumming on his intricately carved Ovation, this is an intimate record of Bob's short but intense life.

Perhaps the most original artist of his generation, Bowie, born David Robert Jones in 1947, has reinvented himself many times over a career spanning five decades. Over 200 photographs with authoritative captions tell the story of his life as an international star.

Winners of 22 Grammy Awards - more than any other band - U2 have sold over 150m records. Whilst maintaining their reputation as one of the top rock bands of the modern era, U2 have pursued personal and ideological goals including relief of world poverty and social justice whilst also on a musical journey that has embraced many different styles.

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Rare and classic and many previously unseen photographs document, in chronological order, the important events from 1968 to the present day.

Illustrated biography charting his influence on the world of boxing, with many rare, classic and unseen photos from

Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward weighs in on President Obama as Commander-in-Chief and the Afghanistan War.

Tells the 45-year story of the band that have truly earned the title 'the greatest rock band in the world'.

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"Darwin" provides an unparalleled overview of the great scientist's life and theory of evolution. The story opens with the little-known discoveries before Darwin and then traces Darwin's life from his childhood in Shrewsbury through his education before his life-changing voyage on board HMS Beagle as a naturalist. His great work, "On the Origin of Species" is clearly explained, as well as Darwin's many other revolutionary works. This book is lavishly illustrated with original illustrations and features over 27 illuminating items of... read more

Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most revered public figures, a man synonymous with the long, bitter struggle to rid South Africa of an apartheid regime and replace it with a multi-racial democracy. Today he is seen as the face of world freedom, an ambassador for civil rights, a heroic liberator whose influence and image of moral integrity extend way beyond his homeland. Fully illustrated, this book chronicles the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as a student activist and guerrilla leader to his position as icon... read more

A work by the author who was ranked as the best-selling female rock artist of 20th century.