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The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage. When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe? Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain’s most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of ‘Brand Beckham’. Exploring the couple’s relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008638870 • Author: Tom Bower • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Hardcover • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.8 x 24 cm

An access-all-areas look inside the thrilling world of Formula One. Formula One is one of the most intense, complex and secretive sports on the planet. It’s also the fastest-growing major sport and attracts one of the largest global television audiences. In F1 Racing Confidential, Guardian journalist Giles Richards speaks to the men and women inside Formula One to shed new light on the hidden inner workings of the world’s most glamorous motorsport. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts at every level, this book offers a complete look inside the workings of a modern F1 team, revealing industry secrets and insights from espionage controversy to what happens at a driving academy. Perfect for both those new to F1 and for lifelong fans of this fantastic and fascinating sport, this is an unprecedented, behind the scenes look inside Formula One teams such as Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren and more. With a foreword by former F1 world champion Damon Hill and contributions from dozens of insiders – including Lando Norris, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff – each with their own fascinating stories, insights and revelations, F1 Racing Confidential takes you inside Formula One like never before. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789297386 • Author: Giles Richards • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm

Celebrate the incredible career of pop music’s biggest star in this sparkling, Sunday Times bestselling biography, fully up to date and featuring The Tortured Poets Department. Selling hundreds of millions of records and selling out countless arenas, Taylor Swift is one of the most influential artists of her generation. But how did she become so iconic and so wildly successful? Covering her influences and her collaborators to the aesthetics that have become such a crucial part of her performances and much more, this meticulously researched biography reveals all. From her self-titled debut album to The Tortured Poets Department, author and music journalist Caroline Sullivan charts Taylor’s journey from budding country starlet to pop music phenomenon. Each of Taylor’s eras are explored in depth like never before, encompassing her evolution as an artist, her high-profile relationships and the stories behind her songs. Featuring a stunning photographic section with pictures spanning her entire career, this is the most complete portrait yet of one of the most popular artists on the planet, and the perfect gift for any Taylor fan. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789297584 • Author: Caroline Sullivan • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.95 cm