Showing results by publisher "Author's Republic" in Biographies & Memoirs

The myth of John Lennon has grown to almost god-like proportions, but sadly, much of the real man has been lost. Here is the ultimate tale of Lennon the musician, composer, humanitarian, philosopher, and family man in a no-holds portrait of the Beatles' bespectacled leader.

The real Hendrix revealed in this hard-hitting audio documentary on the incredible rise and tragic fall of one of rock most beloved sons. Includes rare archival interviews. Perfect for all school libraries.

An absolute must as an off-the-wall slice of life from a world only this incredible four-man species ever really knew. Be a fly on the wall in this incredible and historic Icon Audio exclusive.

Episode 5: Candid thoughts on Paul’s Liverpool family - it ain’t pretty! Ruth cannot ever upstage Heather. Paul lashes out at Angie: “Don’t forget I put every crumb of food in your mouth.” Paul would not have been much in life there was no Beatles. Brian Epstein made the Beatles. Angie’s final plea to Paul. Angie sold Paul’s birth certificate. Macca is a musical hypocrite. Paul is unbalanced. The last time Ruth ever spoke to Paul - also not pretty!

Angela McCartney was born in Liverpool, as you might expect, in November of 1929. She married her first husband in 1956 and her daughter, Ruth, was born in 1960. Angie was widowed in 1962 after her husband was in a tragic car accident. Two years later, she became acquainted with a lonely widower by the name of Jim McCartney.

In part two of this searching autobiography of the great Muhammed Ali, Ali faces the end of his boxing career as he looks squarely into the face of old age, and addresses the Parkinson's that cut short his public life, but strengthened his personal faith and family life. With rare interviews.

Katherine Hepburn is not only a beloved movie icon, but one of the early progenitors of the American woman’s movement. Coming from a life of wealth and privilege, she continued her family‘s tradition of zealously guarding the rights of others while becoming one of the the world's most beloved and original actresses we have known.

From Giuliano's best-selling British book for Richard Branson's Virgin, to blockbuster cult film Stoned, to this riveting audio bio - the murder of Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones is now finally solved! This masterful trilogy caused Scotland Yard to reopen the case after over 30 years.

In part of two of Giuliano's intense tribute to Ronald Reagan, Reagan rains fire upon his opponents bringing an end to the Cold War and paving the way for America's growing empire. With interviews and speeches with the congenial president, who was very hard to dislike.

Alvin Dahn is a one-of-a-kind singer and songwriter the likes of which, we wager, you have yet to experience. Enter into Alvin’s singular, upside down world and don’t forget first to - let your mind out to play!

Muhammad Ali, perhaps the world's most famous person, is much more than a boxer or celebrity, but a man of mountain-high spirit and compassion. His deep commitments to his faith and humanity at large have shot him into the stratosphere of human history. For the first time, you can hear the living legend narrate his own story from the rough-and-tumble streets of Kentucky to everyone's favorite superstar. It is a poignant, heartfelt tale told as only Ali could tell it.

Program of the king's rarest, most evocative interviews with commentary by rock historian Geoffrey Giuliano.

The complex personal and professional relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney is closely examined by Beatles' author Giuliano, rounded out by an amazing collection of anecdotes and interviews with the undisputed twin titans of rock and roll. The only published work on the subject - perfect for all school and university collections.

As the original American culture pop hero, Frank Sinatra remains an important and singular artist. He took the art of balladry and made it his own, carving out deep meaning in the soulful, mellow lyrics of many of the 20th century's greatest composers. Here, Frank candidly discusses his meager youth in New Jersey and his early uneven stabs at stardom. Not only a great singer, but also a wildly entertaining and amusing man, Sinatra hits you with both barrels in this intimate, all-star tribute to the voice of our time.

Episode 4: Ruth was a well-endowed young woman. Paul’s alleged improper sexual remarks and behavior towards as Ruth as a teen. Ruth feels Paul may have sabotaged her career. Mike McGear gets behind Jim’s attempted ousting of Angie and Ruth. Mr. McCartney attempts to buy Angie off. Angie is sent to her room.

The Beatles live and uncut in an exclusive, unheard, impossible-to-find collection of historic interviews and press conferences from the trippy height of global Beatlemania. Yet more outrageous inside Beatlespeak from John, Paul, George, and Ringo literally buried in a vault for the last four-plus decades. Icon Audio is pleased and proud to present it here for the very first time ever!

In this unexpected, evocative audiobook on the last days of Brian Jones from a confidential Stones insider, we learn about the final, torturous days of the founding member of the band's short life, as well as the seamy particulars of his murky, murderous death.

In this innovative audiobook by music historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano, friends and fans of the Moody Blues will come to understand the actual history of the band from perhaps the group's most important member, Mike Pinder. As the conscience and keyboardist of progressive rock’s most important and iconic musical collective, this humble, articulate man speaks his truth most clearly, continuing his tradition as the group’s gentle bard.

Program of the king's rarest, most evocative interviews with commentary by rock historian Geoffrey Giuliano.

The archetypal, inveterate gypsy muso, Denny Laine - founder of the Moody Blues and wing commander of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles pop incarnation band - is back with an all new, in-depth, soul searching interview with author and historian Geoffrey Giuliano. Laine rarely sits down for interviews, as his colorful past is often a touchy subject for the intensely private musician.