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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

Go beyond the music with the most comprehensive exploration of the life and career of international megastar Taylor Swift The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with stunning images and all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse. From her humble beginnings as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including: •    Expert analysis of every album and Taylor’s Version, including The Tortured Poets Department •    In-depth exploration of Taylor’s most beloved songs and music videos •    Breakdowns of Taylor’s notorious Easter Eggs, helping fans explain the secret messaging she slips into every album •    Exploration of the songwriting process and genre experimentation •    Iconic fashion moments from each era •    Exquisite images spanning Taylor’s entire career •    A look at Taylor’s work beyond the music, from her acting credits and fandom to her relationships and politics •    And much more! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241700761 • Author: Malcolm Mackenzie • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Hardback • Pages: 224

Global superstar, songwriter, singer and Princess of Pop Britney Spears tells all in her heartfelt and honest memoir that portrays her rise to fame, tumultuous relationship with her father, controversial conservatorship, widely documented mental health struggles and so much more. Battling with a parent to take control of your own life at the age of 39 seems impossible. But this is where superstar Britney Spears found herself, 13 years into a conservatorship constructed by her father. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as she spoke in open court for the first time, delivering a bombshell statement in which she described the complex legal arrangement as abusive and condemned the actions of her own father, Jamie. The impact of voicing her truth was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candour and humour, Spears's ground-breaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781398522541  • Author: Britney Spears • Publisher: Gallery UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 288 • Dimensions:  13 x 1.7 x 19.8cm

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

Marcus Berkmann was for many years the pop critic of the Spectator, waiting like most freelances to get fired. He’s also the author of the bestselling Berkmann’s Cricket Miscellany, concentrating on the ridiculous true stories and the weird characters of that most eccentric of sports. Here he combines the two, in a wildly entertaining ride through the galloping absurdities of pop, from Elvis Presley’s real hair colour, to Courtney Love’s hatred of cheese.  Which notable guitarist has unfeasibly tiny hands? Which Britpop star was forced to wear lederhosen as a child? Who said, ‘The majority of pop stars are compete idiots in every respect’? And was she wrong? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349147291 • Author: Marcus Berkmann • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm