- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; First Edition edition (3 Sep 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843173905
- ISBN-13: 978-1843173908
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Insightful...learn what's driven [Simon] to success and about the family he cherishes so much. 4 Stars. --News of the World, August 30, 2009
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Love him or loathe him, Simon Cowell is arguably the most influential player in the British entertainment industry and one of Britain's most successful exports. After a humble start in the post room at EMI, his meteoric rise began when he became a top A&R executive, signing huge acts from "Westlife" and "Five" to "Robson & Jerome". Fame and a television career followed when he became a judge in the TV talent shows "Pop Idol" and "American Idol" and subsequently created the hit shows "The X Factor" and "Britain's Got Talent", watched by millions every year. His trademark blunt honesty coupled with his extraordinary business savvy has made him a household name - but what do we really know about this charismatic and sharp-tongued man? In Simon Cowell Chas Newkey-Burden finds out, interviewing friends and old colleagues, and lifting the lid on the professional and private life of one of Britain's most eligible bachelors.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
good prezzie for sister in law kept her out of mischief and from round at house so much winner all round
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have a love hate relationsip with Simon Cowell (loved Pop Idol, hate X Factor) so as a biography connoisseur I picked the book up with an open mind. Well the story is told with warmth and with the childhood pranks, teenage naughtyness and his rise to fame it's like getting to know him properly and he does come across as likeable. The author has a good turn of phrase which made the bits about X Factor tolerable. The early pics were sweet and could have been printed slightly more high quality maybe. 5 stars overall though.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What I loved about this book is that Chas Newkey-Burden explores and weaves together two strands: the personal and the professional Simon Cowell. My view of Simon has always been that he's clever, that he performs a role, but that behind any outward nastiness he is a gentleman, a strong and driven individual. In reading this book, my views on Simon have been strengthened and reading the words, `I've never believed this is going to last forever' have made me like Mr Cowell even more.
Within `Simon Cowell: The Unauthorized Biography', there is the exploring of Simon's childhood and his forming as a strong minded individual. Chas Newkey-Burden looks at Simon's life growing up near Elstree Studios, describing Simon's first ever business, his first ever kiss, his being expelled from school and how he became a runner for Stanley Kubbrick (after Kubbrick bought the Cowell family home). This book shows Simon's strong family roots, his love of the finer things, his intimate relationships and his overcoming of personal trauma.
The other strand looks at Simon Cowell's professional growth. There is no doubt that Mr Cowell has experienced a spectacular rise into stardom. This biography tracks it all, from Pop Stars to X Factor and not forgetting just how Simon Cowell managed to crack America.
I am left with a renewed admiration for Simon Cowell. Chas Newkey-Burden joins Simon's words with interviews given by the people who know Mr Cowell best. I found it compelling and devoured the book within hours.
A must-read for anyone interested in the man behind the persona.
Within `Simon Cowell: The Unauthorized Biography', there is the exploring of Simon's childhood and his forming as a strong minded individual. Chas Newkey-Burden looks at Simon's life growing up near Elstree Studios, describing Simon's first ever business, his first ever kiss, his being expelled from school and how he became a runner for Stanley Kubbrick (after Kubbrick bought the Cowell family home). This book shows Simon's strong family roots, his love of the finer things, his intimate relationships and his overcoming of personal trauma.
The other strand looks at Simon Cowell's professional growth. There is no doubt that Mr Cowell has experienced a spectacular rise into stardom. This biography tracks it all, from Pop Stars to X Factor and not forgetting just how Simon Cowell managed to crack America.
I am left with a renewed admiration for Simon Cowell. Chas Newkey-Burden joins Simon's words with interviews given by the people who know Mr Cowell best. I found it compelling and devoured the book within hours.
A must-read for anyone interested in the man behind the persona.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Dissappointed
I normally love biographies but this one is full of useless information, lots of facts and figures which are not really relevant. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Mrs S Latham
Good Read
Good Read about Mr Cowell
Lots of quotes from other books and very interesting begining to his life although gets a little lost and boring in the middle. Read more
Lots of quotes from other books and very interesting begining to his life although gets a little lost and boring in the middle. Read more
Published 12 months ago by steve eastman
Terrible book
Truly badly written from the start and should only take you an hour or 2 to read. Nothing particularly new in this book (in fact if the art of writing a book was to read 2 other... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. R. Englander
Simon Cowell is a Genius
What I love about this book is that Chas Newkey-Burden explores and weaves together two strands: the personal and the professional Simon Cowell. Read more
Published 22 months ago by R W Taylor
A must read
Brilliant Book - loved it totally.
This is a very well written and easy to read book about the life of Simon Cowell. Read more
This is a very well written and easy to read book about the life of Simon Cowell. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs C
Good, interesting read.
I'm really enjoying this book although the author has only gleaned his information from other, previously printed sources.
Published on 25 May 2010 by Mrs. J. Caunce
Fab present for the difficult to buy for
Bought the book for my brother as an extra little Christmas present and he absolutely loved it! Whether you love or hate him there is a bit in everyone that wants to how he ticks... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Ms. Ceri Ralph
Book
Book was average, if it had of been written by Simon himself it would have been much better
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Mr C Murphy
Badly written overview of Cowles TV shows
I was hoping for a biography. This book is a review of his TV shows and hardly any biographical information. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Marketa
great insight into his earlier years
I particularly enjoyed the sections on Cowell's youth and early years in the business. I did not know a lot of this information, and it had been well researched and written. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2009 by Entrepreneur
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