Biography and Memoir

Apollinaire in The Great War draws heavily on Guillaume Apollinaire’s writings to tell the story of ..

The fascinating biography of an extraordinary woman that will be essential reading for anyone with a..

Step inside the world of Europe's premier chanteuse Edith Piaf's life is almost as famous as her wo..

A collection of essays on all manner of subjects great and small, from the popular and prolific writ..

SEPTEMBER 2018ISBN: 9780720620375Format: HardbackThe first biography of sculptor Oscar Nemon (1906–1..

FROM REFUGEES TO ROYALTY:The remarkable story of the Messel family of Nymans By John Hilary·..

‘Cendrars’ first novel remains a minor masterpiece.’ – Times Literary Supplement In January 1848 Jo..

The authoritative biography of H.G. Wells. When H.G. Wells left school at the age of thirteen he lo..

The life and work of one of the twentieth century's greatest and most inspirational writers. Herman..

Delve deeper into the world of the BBC hit drama series Versailles, and discover the real Marie-Anto..

Vivid, eccentric and free-ranging, Immoral Memories is written in a style reminiscent of the brillia..

“We are nearer now than before, I think, to the man who wrote Alice.” — David McKie, Guardian In th..

‘The turbulence of the prose, compared with that of the previous diaries, fully conveys a life lived..

A unique illustrated memoir of one of the most multi-talented artists of the twentieth century. Bes..

‘By far the best biography I’ve read of Peake, and closest to the reality that I perceived.’ – Micha..

Jean Cocteau's personal reminiscences and drawings of his esteemed contemporaries from a generation ..