This biography-in-pictures charts Pattinson's rapid rise to prominence, from his early years as a teenage model in England to his arrival on the set of "Twilight, " the movie that would change his life.
Illustrated with more than 100 film stills, this looks at the vampiric, undead pin-ups of the screen, from David Boreanaz and James Marsters to Christopher Lee and Bela Lugosi. Timed to coincide with the film release of "New Moon", the next instalment of the "Twilight" saga, due out in November.
Zombie Holocaust is a lively history of one of the most enduring fictional archetypes: the shambling, stalking, lethal living dead. From mentally enslaved cane field workers in Haiti, first described in early-20th-century travelogues, to the mindless hordes of soulless killers that regularly destroy our civilization onscreen and on the printed page, the zombie has undergone an eye-popping transformation. With wry humor and unflinching attentio...
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Mickey Rourke was one of Hollywood's most exciting stars, at once a sex symbol and critically acclaimed actor. But Rourke's hard drinking, self-loathing, and much-publicized marital brawls soon had him reduced to straight-to-video potboilers and a brief career as a boxer. Based on extensive interviews with Rourke, Francis Ford Coppola, and many others, this detailed biography examines the actor's chaotic, often br...
This well-rounded collection brings together the best writing about Kurt Cobain's life and music as well as the most revealing interviews made by Cobain during his brief career. The book also examines all the facts surrounding Cobain's mysterious death, with each commentator offering a different take on the possible motivation behind his suicide. With its many points of view, the book presents a detailed picture of a complex man, his influence...
Heath Ledger was one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. After establishing a high-profile Hollywood career at the age of 21 with the lead in "A Knight's Tale, " Ledger pursued a series of increasingly diverse, often subversive roles that belied his image as a teen idol. Edgier films such as "Monster's Ball" gave tantalizing hints of his talent, but it wasn't until "Brokeback Mountain" that he proved beyond question the full exte...
Insider's story of Bruce Springsteen's early career, focusing on his first manager and his ouster after the money started to roll in. On July 29, 1976, Mike Appel - Springsteen's first manager/producer/promoter - sued Jon Landau, CBS Records, and Springsteen to prevent Landau from producing Springsteen's next record. Here, Eliot (Rockonomics, 1989, Televisions, 1983, etc.) tells how this maverick manager was the first to believe in Springsteen...
Iconic drug-rock frontman, brutally poetic songwriter, cult novelist, and critically acclaimed screenwriter -- Nick Cave is one of the most revered and singular artistic talents of the past three decades. This revealing collection of interviews tells the story of his 30-year career in his own words. Including his debauched years with the Birthday Party, the global success of the Bad Seeds and their ragged gospel-rock, Cave's addictions and art...
Elvis Presley is the single biggest personality in American popular culture. Over three decades after his death in August 1977, he remains the undisputed king of rock'n'roll. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews, Elvis combines Jerry Hopkins's two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies - Elvis: A Biography and Elvis: The Final Years - with all-new material to give the definitive detailed account of Presley's fantastic life.
From its inception, Atlantic City has always been a town dedicated to the fast buck, and this history offers a riveting account of its past 100 years--from the city's heyday as a Prohibition-era mecca of lawlessness to its rebirth as a legitimate casino resort in the modern era.
A fully illustrated celebration of the teen sensation, with all the facts of his rise from YouTube hit to international star. Fans (and they span a wide age-range) will love the lavish photos. 'No man alive makes ladies squeal like Justin Bieber' "Rolling Stone" *Also appeared in September Buyer's Notes*
A unique retrospective which looks behind the scenes of the popular horror film franchise. Ties in with the 25th anniversary of the first film. Includes exclusive interviews with cast and crew.
Split into two meticulously researched biographies of Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner -- the smoldering young stars who brought Stephenie Meyer's lovelorn rivals to life on screen -- "Bonded by Blood" provides all the facts on whichever of the "Twilight Saga's" leading men may have stolen your heart. Starting from the very beginning, both heartthrobs' paths to mega-stardom are examined in detail, providing an in-depth look at Pattinson's a...
Fifty black-and-white photos are included in this story of the band that was as trashy as last weeks garbage and as all-American as the eagle on their logo. "If there were a Punk Rock Hall of Fame . . . the Ramones would be the first inducted."--Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.
A revealing look at one of America's hottest young stars and his rise to fame as a rap star and actor in such films as "Men In Black, Independence Day" and "Enemy of the State." 50 photos, 25 in color.
Spanning several decades, this book charts both Meyer's artistic progress and the loosening of American morals that his work paralleled. Richly illustrated with American and foreign promo materials featuring Russ Meyer's trademark cantilevered females, this is the most comprehensive look at the master's career, including his films Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens, Supervixens, and Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
