In 1948, A. E. Hotchner went to Cuba to ask Ernest Hemingway to write an article on “The Future of Literature” for Cosmopolitan magazine. The article never materialized, but from that first meeting at … [Read more...] about Papa Hemingway by A E Hotchner
Biography
Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
Wilson was a physician, naturalist, ornithologist, painter and naturalist on both of Robert Scott's expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of three who undertook a winter expedition to the rookeries … [Read more...] about Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
A Moriarty Reader serves as an excellent introductory text for those unfamiliar with his writings and illuminates unacknowledged aspects of his thinking for those already familiar with his … [Read more...] about A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin
Charles Dickens was a phenomenon: the father of ten children, a tireless walker and traveler, a supporter of liberal social causes, but most of all a great novelist. He was the creator of characters … [Read more...] about Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin
Kinski by Peter Geyer & OA Krimmel
This is a large format hardcover thick and heavy book. The book consists mainly of photos from Kinski's life Peter Geyer has been managing the estate of the acting legend for 12 years and now … [Read more...] about Kinski by Peter Geyer & OA Krimmel
To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
This revealing World War II memoir of Jack Harte, who ran away from home to join the British army with just a penny in his pocket and served in Malta and the Middle East, as well as becoming a member … [Read more...] about To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
Schooner Captain compiled by Norah Ayland
The story of Captain Hugh Shaw for half a century a master in sail in British and Irish waters. This biography, told in Captain Shaw's own words, written down by his daughter. It is an invaluable … [Read more...] about Schooner Captain compiled by Norah Ayland
Great Biographies
These twenty hardback books were issued by the Irish Independent. They are a compelling collection of lives that shaped the Irish nation. This is your chance to buy all twenty books at the … [Read more...] about Great Biographies
Portrait of Picasso as a Young Man by Norman Mailer
Although Mailer relies heavily on previous Picasso biographies and memoirs, from which he quotes extensively, this inspired, lavishly illustrated biography offers an uncanny psychological portrait of … [Read more...] about Portrait of Picasso as a Young Man by Norman Mailer
Death Without Weeping by Nancy Scheper-Hughes
When lives are dominated by hunger, what becomes of love? When assaulted by daily acts of violence and untimely death, what happens to trust? Set in the lands of Northeast Brazil, this is an account … [Read more...] about Death Without Weeping by Nancy Scheper-Hughes