Entertainment Biography AudioBooks

When, aged 26, David Attenborough applied for a job in the BBC - which then meant radio - he was promptly turned down. But someone saw his rejected application letter and asked, would he like to try television? He would, and almost 60 years later he is still at it. This title tells his story.

Revealing and fascinating autobiography by one of Britain's best loved and most enduring stars

This epic chronicle of Americas first family of acting covers three generations of extraordinary talent on stage and screen, showing both the price and the privileges of their extraordinary fame. Publisher:

Based on three years of research and reporting as well as 850 interviews with sources, many of whom have never before spoken for publication, Oprah is the first comprehensive biography

This complete and unauthorized audiobiography of Neil Young presents an inside look at this living legend. After a career of more than 30 years and record sales well into the millions, Young's influence can be seen in a number of bands and artists. With the growing interest resulting from his latest album "Are You Passionate?," which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard charts, it provides an op...

In this raucous collection of true-life stories, actress and comedian Chelsea Handler recounts her time spent in the social trenches with that wild, strange, irresistible, and often gratifying beast: the one-night stand.

Each week, millions of viewers tune into The Discovery Channel to watch their favorite dysfunctional American family, the Teutuls. The hit TV show American Chopper features Paul Teutul, Sr., and his sons Paul, Jr. and Mikey, along with a supporting cast of mechanics and friends. Together, they create some of the most incredible and outrageous motorcycles in the world. Now, in Orange County Chopper

Audio Book exploring a cult personality. In a letter written to his father, eighteen months before his death, and the night before he faced a jail sentence for a narcotics conviction, Lenny wrote: "This is the story of a boy and a father who spoiled him...He would want a bike and his father would bring one home...he would throw it on the ground and say 'I don't want that cheap old bike, ' and the ...

Chris Moyles entertains 8 million people each week on BBC Radio 1. Then he goes home and plays Xbox on his sofa, wearing only his underpants. This book tries to get to the bottom of the double life of this broadcaster. It describes what he thinks of his radio show guests - some of the most famous people in the country.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Al Pacino, "Dali & I" offers a behind-the-scenes view of the commerce and conspiracy that can go hand in hand in the art world, written by a man who has been to the top only to discover it is no different than the bottom. Unabridged. 7 CDs.

The delicious life of one of the most beloved figures in twentieth-century American culture. With a swooping voice, an incredible sense of humor, and a passion for good food, Julia Child ushered in the nation's culinary renaissance. In "Julia Child," award-winning food writer Laura Shapiro tells the story of Child's unlikely career path, from California party girl to coolheaded chief clerk in Wor...

A riveting look behind the gates of the house of Astor as a famous family falls apart in public.

In April 2009, a modest middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an eighty-piece orchestra in Japan's legendary Budokan Arena and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an ...

Country music superstar Adkins delivers his maverick manifesto on politics, personal responsibility, fame, parenting, being true to yourself, hard work, and the way things ought to be. Unabridged. 1 MP3 CD.

Best known to the world as the actor who created the legendary Mr. Spock in the cult television series that launched the Star Trek phenomenon, Leonard Nimoy has written the definitive Star Trek memoir. In this long-awaited autobiography, Nimoy opens up to his fans in ways the Vulcan never could. Having played the pivotal role of Mr. Spock in the original series, in six motion pictures, and in a sp...

The gripping true story of Angelina Jolie, from #1 New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton

Though there is a new wave of pop acts sweeping the music scene, one group of boys and girls actually has the talent to go the distance, which is what made Steps so successful. On this interview disc, the whole band shares how they made it.

A revealing and touching memoir by the queen of daytime television.

Andrew Morton digs deep to find the true story of Angelina Jolie. With astonishing never-before-seen material, he paints a mesmerizing portrait of the secret history and private life of a gorgeous, exotic, and mysterious icon.

These audio biographies chart the lives and work of some of rock's most memorable acts, from their early days to their rise to fame. Each CD includes comments and interview material by the artist and is accompanied by an eight-page illustrated booklet and foldout poster.

The no-holds-barred memoir from the beloved music superstar. Wynonna shares what she has learned about losing weight, spending money and mending family feuds. Coming Home to Myself is the result of that emotional journey-a song of personal discovery that taught Wynonna Judd to love not just what she does, but who she is. From a truly exceptional woman comes an unexpected memoir of survival, streng

The creator of "Animal House" at last tells the real story of the fraternity that inspired the iconic film--a story far more outrageous (and funny) than any movie could ever capture. Unabridged. 9 CDs.

Britain's national icon, Michael Parkinson reads his long-awaited autobiography.

For the first time, Woody Guthrie, the man who inspired Bob Dylan to be a singer, and as a result affected the hearts and minds of generations of musicians long after his death, is documented on this exhaustive set. Hear the story of the great man and the music he made, across four lovingly produced discs. The Legendary Performers series is a heady mixture of spoken-word and music packages, coveri...

New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen taps into important sources-eyewitnesses to Barbra Streisand's remarkable life and career-to paint a startling portrait of the artist...and the woman. Whether you love her, hate her, or are simply spellbound by her titanic talent, Barbra is one thing above all others: a true American original.

These audio biographies chart the lives and work of some of rock's most memorable acts, from their early days to their rise to fame. Each CD includes comments and interview material by the artist and is accompanied by an eight-page illustrated booklet and foldout poster.

Once Phil Spector learned all about music, he quickly became the top producer of early rock and roll. Hit followed hit with his signature wall of sound until the boy-man who owned pop culture spiraled into paranoid isolation.

Although now beloved and revered by millions as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was best known in his lifetime as an organist, and was eclipsed in fame as a composer by two of his 20 children. For the last 27 years of his life he was a schoolteacher and choir director whose duties extended to meal supervision and dormitory inspection. Yet throughout his care...

When Brooke Shields welcomed her newborn daughter to the world, her joyful expectations were quickly followed by something unexpecteda crippling depression. In what is sure to strike a chord with the millions of women who suffer from depression after childbirth, Brooke Shields shares how she, too, battled a condition that is widely misunderstood, despite the fact that it affects many new mothers. ...

These audio biographies chart the lives and work of some of rock's most memorable acts, from their early days to their rise to fame. Each CD includes comments and interview material by the artist and is accompanied by an eight-page illustrated booklet and fold-out poster.

Born Maurice Micklewhite, son of a Billingsgate fish porter and a charlady, Michael Caine's life has been an extraordinary rollercoaster: from washing dishes and fighting on National Service, to winning two Oscars and being knighted by the Queen.

Fern Britton has been widely loved as the presenter of "Ready Steady Cook", and co-presenter of "This Morning with Philip Schofield". Her warmth and humour, empathy and compassion, have made her feel like a best friend to millions on a daily basis, but no one knows the woman behind the sparkling smile. This title tells her story.

The astonishing, frank and moving autobiography of The Prince of F***ing Darkness

When standup comic Lange joined the cast of "The Howard Stern Show," he provided a wit quick enough to keep pace with Stern's own. Wild, shocking, and drop-dead funny, "Too Fat to Fish" is Lange's reflection on his rise to stardom.

Dawn French is one of the greatest comedy actresses, with a career that has spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. This is an autobiography which describes the twists and turns of the journey that would eventually establish her as a, perhaps unlikely - but nevertheless genuine, national treasure.

Film legend and British icon Sir Michael Caine's major new autobiography.

These audio biographies chart the lives and work of some of rock's most memorable acts, from their early days to their rise to fame. Each CD includes comments and interview material by the artist and is accompanied by an eight-page illustrated booklet and foldout poster.

World-famous film critic and television host Ebert delivers one of the most eagerly anticipated memoirs of the year, in which he chronicles his career and his battle against thyroid cancer.

After twenty years, the story of Natalie Wood's extraordinary life and mysterious death is revealed in a riveting new biography We watched her mature on the movie screen before our eyes in Miracle on 34th Street, Rebel Without a Cause, West Side Story, Splendor in the Grass, and on and on. She has been hailed, along with Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, as one of the top three movie actresses ...

Brando was one of those rare artists whose work forever altered the landscape of his craft. Stefan Kanfer examines the evolution of Brandos singular genius against the background of his tumultuous personal life.

One of America's greatest actors and the Grammy Award-winning author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Measure of a Man" offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-granddaughter. Unabridged. 8 CDs.

The frank, funny and astonishing story of Roy 'Chubby' Brown, one of the UK's most popular (and filthiest!) comedians Read by the author

Sheila Hancock's moving and compelling memoir of her marriage to John Thaw

Michael Palin's diaries of the 1980's including the filming of THE MEANING OF LIFE and A FISH CALLED WANDA.

The no-holds-barred memoir from the beloved music superstar. Wynonna shares what she has learned about losing weight, spending money and mending family feuds. Coming Home to Myself is the result of that emotional journey-a song of personal discovery that taught Wynonna Judd to love not just what she does, but who she is. From a truly exceptional woman comes an unexpected memoir of survival, streng

Over the last year, few people have witnessed more scenes of chaos and conflict than Cooper Anderson of CNN. He shares his own experiences of traversing the globe, covering the world's most astonishing stories. Unabridged. 5 CDs.

These audio biographies chart the lives and work of some of rock's most memorable acts, from their early days to their rise to fame. Each CD includes comments and interview material by the artist and is accompanied by an eight-page illustrated booklet and foldout poster.

They were 'the last great band of the sixties; the first great band of the seventies'; they rose, somewhat unpromisingly, from the ashes of the Yardbirds to become one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time and eventually paid the price for it, with disaster, drug addiction and death.

A must-read for every fan, this engrossing memoir provides an indelible self-portrait of a great starwhile sharing the wit and wisdom Kirk Douglas has accumulated over a lifetime.

The Garner Files is an intimate and revealing memoir from Hollywood's original maverick, James Garner, with an introduction by Julie Andrews.