Biography International

Barker and Scheele invite you to question the status quo and to start seeing things more queerly.

A new, definitive biography of road racing's most iconic figure, with new contributions from friends, family, team mates and never before told stories.

An eloquent and thought-provoking book on racism and prejudice by the Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.

You put together two things that have not been put together before. And the world is changed... In Levels of Life Julian Barnes gives us Nadar, the pioneer balloonist and aerial photographer; he gives us Colonel Fred Burnaby, reluctant adorer of the extravagant Sarah Bernhardt;

An incredible story of extreme perseverance, unimaginable grit, and of what it takes to keep going despite countless obstacles.

Stories of Life and Death from the Forgotten Guardians of Everest.

A history of ballet in Ireland, this work is illustrated with pictures. It is useful for those with an interest in Irish Ballet.

Describes two animals with personalities, emotions and prejudices. This book also describes the reasons why, for certain people - especially women - there is more integrity in the mysterious relationship with a mammal who cannot speak than there is in most of the relationships that human society has to offer.

One of the most remarkable memoirs ever written. The diary of Jean-Dominique Bauby who, with his left eyelid (the only surviving muscle after a massive stroke) dictated a remarkable book about his experiences locked inside his body. A masterpiece and a bestseller in France.

Painter, surrealist, enigma: Salvador Dali