Humor: Churchill and Kennedy’s Best Political Weapon
There are so many political opportunities just begging for a dash of humor. Historically, Churchill and Kennedy never missed an appropriate opportunity for a laugh. (READ MORE)
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Celebrity Lives
Joy Division Co-Founder Peter Hook to Write Third Memoir and More
We've got Joy Division, Pope Francis and more in our weekly Biographile update.(READ MORE)
The Celebrity Criminal: Jack Sheppard and the Self-Absorption of Sin
Aaron Skirboll, author of The Thief-Taker Hangings, discusses the origins of the celebrity criminal, rooted in the unlikely popularity of Jack Sheppard, a London thief and brazen escape artist. (READ MORE)
The Woman I Wanted to Be: The Life of Diane Von Furstenberg
What’s most striking about the glimpses offered in Diane Von Furstenberg’s memoir is how it's not quite as one would imagine it. Behind the perks of running a fashion empire, there lies untold struggle and the wisdom such trials can bring.(READ MORE)
Parsing the Life of Robert De Niro: 3 Questions for Shawn Levy
Robert De Niro is one of the greatest movie stars of our lifetime. We caught up with the author of his new biography to talk film and more.(READ MORE)
Billy Joel: The Bullies and Boxing Lessons on the Road to ‘Piano Man’
Writer-illustrator Nathan Gelgud offers his take on Fred Schruers's new biography of Billy Joel. (READ MORE)
From Stalin to Rockefeller: 5 Blockbusting Biographies This Fall
If you plan on fitting any of these mammoth biographies into a book bag, better try reinforcing it with steel rivets first.(READ MORE)
The Bookish World of ‘Birdman:’ A Q&A with Writer Alex Dinelaris
Alexander Dinelaris Jr. co-wrote the script for 'Birdman,' the new movie starring Michael Keaton. Dinelaris joins Biographile's Patrick Sauer for a conversation about creative collaboration and literary influence. (READ MORE)
10 Jack Kerouac Quotes for Secret Optimists
On the eve of the anniversary of his death, Biographile honors the life and works of Jack Kerouac with this list of ten surprisingly uplifting quotes from the iconic writer.(READ MORE)
Neil Young Professes Love for Cars in New ‘Special Deluxe’ Memoir
Nathan Gelgud illustrates a scene inspired by Neil Young's Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life & Cars(READ MORE)
