Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Leisure

"The story of the epic friendship between John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the golden era of improv, and the making of a comedic film classic that helped shape our popular culture. "They're not going to catch us," Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. "We're o...

Money, freedom, adoring fans: professional musicians seem to have it all. But beneath the surface lies a frightening truth... In Bodies, Ian Winwood explores the music industry's reluctance to confront its many failures. A music journalist for more than twenty-five years, his far-reaching, globe-...

'Not often in sport history do the events of men's and women's sport run parallel, adjacent and intertwined in importance. I could not think of another similar example anywhere in the world. Surprisingly, these women were key players in the Bodyline saga. This is their story.' Over thirty years a...

Bohemian Rhapsody: The Inside Story is the official book of the Twentieth Century Fox and Queen epic movie Bohemian Rhapsody. Key cast and crew members have been interviewed to reveal how Freddie Mercury and Queen's incredible story was brought to the big screen. Many of Queen's pivotal moments w...

Discover historical insights, lesser-known facts, and incredible photography of iconic movies including Mother India, Sholay, and Bajirao Mastani with this celebration of the world's biggest film industry. Bollywood charts the world of Hindi cinema year-by-year from the pioneering studios of the ...

On the night of January 17, 2013, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Theater Ballet, Sergei Filin, was attacked with battery acid by a hooded assailant outside his house. News of the attack and Filin's possible blinding circled the globe. He had known he was a target, he told reporters. High-pr...

With their catchy hooks, good looks and irresistible pop-metal sound, Bon Jovi became one of the bestselling bands of all time. This book is the first fully illustrated, comprehensive book paying tribute to the mega-popular group, from their beginning 30 years ago - when they shot to stardom with...

While there have been many actors who have taken on the coveted role of James Bond, the most renowned 007 and the one with most panache and charisma is undoubtedly Sir Roger Moore, KBE. To celebrate the film franchise's wonderful heritage, Roger Moore has written a book that features all the Bond...