From the early days of singing in front of his school pals to being hailed by superstar Pharrell Williams as "the kid who will change pop music," Conor Maynard’s journey to becoming a music and social networking phenomenon has been a staggering one. It all began on the streets of Brighton when, after singing to his friends, a girl from his school heard him and told him he should be a singer. So impressed by his voice, she made him sing in front of her school friends. Conor quickly became the most talked about person at his school. Uploading his cover versions onto the internet from his makeshift music studio in his bedroom, it wasn’t long before he was attracting a bigger audience. After notching up millions of views, Conor became the hottest new music act, with pop superstar Ne-Yo tracking the young singer down in a desperate bid to sign him to a record label.

Mayniac: The Biography of Conor Maynard

HOWDEN/MARTIN

Humor & Entertainment

John Blake

Born in East London, Danny Dyer began his career early on when at the age of just 14 he was discovered at his local Sunday school by an agent who auditioned him for Prime Suspect. Danny won the part and later went on to work on such TV series as A Touch of Frost, Loved Up, and Soldier Soldier. It wasn't long before he moved into film with 2007 seeing the release of several high profile movies: The All Together, Severance, Straightheads, and Outlaw. A passionate football player and lifelong fan, Danny has never shirked from the game's darker side. He presented the hit documentary series exposing the hardest fans in football with The Real Football Factories and The Real Football Factories International. Danny fearlessly traveled throughout the world in search of those supporters whose exploits are often more terrifying than the most brutal movie. But even with all his amazing success, Danny has never forgotten his roots—he still lives in London's East End with his family and friends. And in 2007 he leapt at the chance of becoming the chairman of Kent League's Greenwich Borough football team in south-east London. Martin Howden's The Real Deal is an insightful, in-depth, and honest account of one of Britain's most gifted and most uncompromising talents.

Danny Dyer: The Real Deal

From his first role as a cherubic five-year old through Iron Man 2 and the films yet to come, a look at the life and career one of Hollywood's most surprising leading men Robert Downey Jr. has become one of Hollywood's most shining, distinctive stars thanks to scene-stealing roles in films like Iron Man, Zodiac, and Sherlock Holmes. This book takes an in-depth, insightful look at his work in front of the camera as well as his life behind the spotlight. It reveals details of his film debut at age five playing a puppy in his father's underground cult film, his attempt at becoming a comedian during an ill-fated stint as a Saturday Night Live cast member, how he burst onto the scene with his moving performance in Less than Zero, and how he charmed Hollywood with his Oscar-nominated turn as troubled funny man Charlie Chaplin. With a life that has had more twist and turns than the plots of some of his acclaimed movies, Robert Downey Jr.'s journey from hellraiser to Hollywood royalty is shocking, moving, funny, and inspirational.

Robert Downey Jr: The Biography

Bonnier Publishing Fiction

The first biography of one of the most complex actors of his generation From his early career as a child star to his Oscar-nominated performance in Walk the Line and subsequent reinvention,” this biography traces the rise of a completely unique actor. Since his Oscar nomination, Joaquin Phoenix has risen to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Yet in October 2008, during an interview to promote the critically acclaimedTwo Lovers, Phoenix made the shocking announcement that he was to retire fromacting, declining any future film roles in a bid to reinvent himself as a hip hop artist. The resulting documentary, I’m Still Here, turned outto be one of the most extraordinary and memorable pieces of performance artever committed to film.Born in 1974, Phoenix was a natural performer from an early age, regularlybusking on the streets of New York City with his multitalented siblings.Following in the footsteps of his older brother River,Joaquin decided on a career in acting, and hisbreakthrough performance alongside NicoleKidman in To Die For confirmed him as themost intriguing actor of his generation. Thirteenyears later, Phoenix undertook his mostchallenging role to date: playing acompletely reinvented version of himself inCasey Affleck's I’m Still Here.Fascinating and compelling, this is thefirst biography of one of the mostcomplex actors working in film andthe full story behind one of themost intriguing films ever tohave come out of Hollywood.

He's Still Here

She's feisty, she's talented, and she's the star everyone is talking about. Lily's stunning voice and honest, quirky sound has guaranteed her a place in the charts—and her party-loving lifestyle has made her a darling of the tabloids. Born to actor father Keith Allen and producer mother Alison Owen, Lily enjoyed a privileged upbringing at private schools, and even got a part in one of her mother's films before launching her music career. Originally touted as a female version of The Streets, Lily made her rapid ascent to pop stardom through Myspace.com, where she boasts an incredible 100,000 friends. Lily goes from strength to strength—her live performances received rave reviews; she was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards; and Entertainment Weekly named "Alright, Still" as one of the top 10 albums of 2006 before it was even released in the US. Though still young, Lily Allen has led an incredible life so far, and the full story can be found here.

Lily Allen: Living Dangerously

<div> <div> <div> <div> <div>Born in East London, Danny Dyer began his career early on when at the age of just 14 he was discovered at his local Sunday school by an agent who auditioned him for the acclaimed Prime Suspect alongside Helen Mirren. Danny won the part and later went on to work on such classic TV series as A Touch of Frost, Loved Up, and Soldier Soldier. It wasn't long before he moved into film with 2007 seeing the release of several high profile movies: The All Together, Severance, Straightheads, and Outlaw. A passionate football player and lifelong fan, Danny has never shirked from the game's darker side. He presented the hit documentary series exposing the hardest fans in football with The Real Football Factories and The Real Football Factories International. Danny fearlessly traveled throughout the world in search of those supporters whose exploits are often more terrifying than the most brutal movie. But even with all his amazing success, Danny has never forgotten his roots. He still lives in London's East End with his family and friends who ensure that he remains grounded. And in 2007 he leapt at the chance of becoming the chairman of Kent League's Greenwich Borough football team in south-east London. Martin Howden's The Real Deal is an insightful, in-depth, and honest account of one of Britain's most gifted and most uncompromising talents.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

The two stars of the incredibly popular Twilight Saga films, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, go head-to-head in this unique double biography that reveals how they have learned to stay grounded throughout their meteoric rise to fame—while the entire world is thirsting for their blood. Beginning with his childhood in London, the book details Robert Pattinson's acting debut at age 15 in amateur plays before describing his 2003 big break as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Catapulted into the spotlight by the 2005 blockbuster, Pattinson was next cast as Edward Cullen in the highly anticipated film, Twilight. With the Twilight Saga quickly becoming an global phenomenon, this comprehensive guide shows why Robert has become the hottest Brit in Hollywood. Also following the life of the boy who would become Pattinson's on-screen rival, the guide chronicle's Taylor Lautner's childhood in Michigan, relocation to Los Ang

Blood Rivals Vampire vs Werewolf: Robert Pettinson The Biography/Taylor Lautner The Biography

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Russell Crowe: The Biography

Russell Crowe has a fascinating personal and professional story. His early life was spent moving between his native New Zealand and Australia as his parents' film-set catering business stoked his fascination with the movie industry, and his first taste of fame came in a touring stage production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Eventually Russell was drawn to more challenging roles and to the Australian screen, where he starred in his breakthrough film Romper Stomper. Romances with some of the most beautiful women in the world heightened his profile, but it was his demanding, character-driven work in films such as L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, and Gladiator that established Russell's reputation as a true professional. From the action of Master and Commander to thrillers The Insider and State of Play and romantic comedies such as A Good Year, Russell is praised for his versatility and ha

The biggest debate of the 21st century rages on in this dual-covered informative tell-all on the actors, characters, and scandal behind the infamous battle between Team Edward and Team Jacob 
Pitting the real stories of the enigmatic actors behind the Twilight vampires—the Cullens and the Volturi—against those behind the new monsters on the block, the shape-shifting Quileute wolf pack—this innovative guide is the most complete and up-to-date book on everything there is to know about both sides of this epic pop culture rivalry. Fun facts exposed include who else was considered for the pivotal role of Edward Cullen and why the gorgeous Robert Pattinson ultimately won; how the producers found the perfect actors to play the beloved Cullen family—and got Stephenie Meyer's approval; the controversy behind replacing Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria with Bryce Dallas Howard; how major Hollywood stars Dakota Fanning and Martin Sheen became involved with New Moon; and how Alex Meraz, Chaske Spencer, Kiowa Gordon, and Bronson Pelletier bulked up for their transformative roles. Watch out! The fangs will come out and the fur will fly for the ultimate battle of the supernatural. Flip the book over and find out—whose side are you on?

Vampires v Werewolves: Whose Side Are You On?

A fan guide to one of television's most exciting shows, exploring its combination of political intrigue and family dysfunction against an epic fantasy backdrop
Hailed by critics and dubbed The Sopranos meets The Lord of the Rings, HBO's lavish adaptation of George R.R. Martin's series of fantasy novels has cast its spell over audiences thanks to its memorable characters, surprise deaths, and violent action, and this exhaustive guide will document the background dramas that have helped make it such a huge success. Readers will find biographies of the main actors, episode guides, an overview of how the show has already become part of pop culture, an in-depth look into the compelling world that George R.R. Martin created, and more.

Games Of Thrones A-Z: An Unofficial Guide To Accompany The Hit Tv Series

Reference

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by HOWDEN/MARTIN. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by HOWDEN/MARTIN

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by HOWDEN/MARTIN. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Mayniac: The Biography of Conor Maynard

Danny Dyer: The Real Deal

Robert Downey Jr: The Biography

He's Still Here

Lily Allen: Living Dangerously

Danny Dyer: The Real Deal

Blood Rivals Vampire vs Werewolf: Robert Pettinson The Biography/Taylor Lautner The Biography

Russell Crowe: The Biography

Vampires v Werewolves: Whose Side Are You On?

Games Of Thrones A-Z: An Unofficial Guide To Accompany The Hit Tv Series