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by Andrew Morton (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (27 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854798863
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854798862
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,148,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Andrew Morton, infamous for his exposé biographies of Diana, Princess of Wales and Monica Lewinsky, turns his steely gaze toward the champagne-tinted world of Mr and Mrs Beckham. Be warned--he does not like what he sees. As he has made his name in the world of the high-profile, headline-grabbing exposé, Morton's fans expect a certain edge to his writing. The antithesis of the current trend for syrupy "so-then-I" works, the biographer is known for pulling no punches in his quest for a page-turning, titillating read. Certainly the research here is thorough (although fans will notice it is not exhaustive). The facts, which are not obviously tampered with, form the framework for the narrative... although it is not the facts per se which will make this book a talking point. Already the subject of a courtroom battle and sturdy pre-hearing settlement, Posh & Becks is basically one man's interpretation of the motives of the millennium's golden couple. While seeming to harbour certain affections for David Beckham, who is depicted as a long-suffering under-the-thumb kind of bloke, Morton returns to familiar black widow territory when he paints his portrait of Victoria.

The writer's great skill, for better or worse, is his ability to colour a portrayal through editing the story he is here to tell. By his pen, Victoria Beckham is in parts controlling, intelligent, needy, narcissistic and entrepreneurial. Having (albeit only as part of the Spice Girls) surrounded herself with media professionals who guide her well, be it in publicity, marketing or whatever, Victoria is chided for being power-hungry, where Morton would (perhaps?) deal a man astute instead. Character witnesses are produced, of course, to back up his case, but it is his choice of anti-Posh testimonies, rather than what they actually say, which is most telling. As Andrew Morton seems to be so shocked by the goings on in the industry which is entertainment, perhaps he should write an exposé of the business as a whole. In doing that, however, he would not be able to use the name of a superstar beside his own in order to sell his product. In the meantime, Madonna Louise Ciccone had better watch out. Apparently the drafts are already underway. --Helen Lamont --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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"So enjoyable, yet so profound - more than any slog of a chick-lit novel, here is a truly delightful and piquant calorie-free indulgence. Julie Burchill, The Mail on Sunday"
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars I am a true Hypocrite!, 25 Mar 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Posh and Becks (Hardcover)
Well what can I say, I am now as bad as the rest of the crazed fans that hound this young couple every day of thier lives. Having read Mr Mortons peice on the late Diana Princess of Wales (after she died that is) I was so impressed I couldn't wait for the next edition to the popular collection. When it was announced that it was Mr & Mrs Beckham I was excited for about 30 seconds and then thought, "The poor couple, yet another part of their lives is being exposed". I contemplated buying it for about 2 weeks after release and eventually my conscience got the better of me, however in the end I couldn't reist. I have only rated this book 3 stars due to the lack of new factual "never before reported information". But on the whole an intresting read that seems like a fairly accurate summary of all the information that has been reported about David & Victoria since their first meeting in the players bar at Old Trafford. I can understand why the Beckhams tryed to get this booked stopped due to a privacy issue, but if I were them I wouldn't be that bothered by it. If I were Victoria I would be happy if somone portrayed me as a "shrewd business woman" and "controlling", with all that money she nedds to be and if she didn't handle her fame in the way that she does she'd probably have mental breakdown. Overall summary: Worth the Read if you buy the cheaper paper back edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars a interresting book by morton, 20 April 2001
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This review is from: Posh and Becks (Hardcover)
well i don't see what all the fuss was about... the book by morton is not at all revealing and i expected much more jucier gossip to do with posh & becks.i found out a few things about the beckhams which suprised but nothing extrodinary! There were some good bits in the book if i understood them because of mortons hard useage of vocabulary. But all in all i think the book is ok and was very enjoyable to read. However,i do not recomend the book to people who are not Posh & becks fans!!!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars All the Dirt in a Single Handy Volume, 26 Jan 2008
By Ford Ka (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: Posh & Becks (Mass Market Paperback)
Morton must receive his praise for putting together all the dirt there was on Posh and Becks. Is it morally wrong? By no means. Instead of digging through old glossy magazines you can check one book with a glossy cover.
One question which this book fails to answer is how a player who is apparently passed his prime and a girl who never was a good singer could become such celebrities world-wide. But this is not a question which has anything to do with this charming couple but with us.
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4.0 out of 5 stars posh and becks
I think the book is pretty good because it tells you beckhams life and poshes life storys and how they both met up together
Published on 5 Sep 2003 by mike keates

4.0 out of 5 stars Bend it like Beckam
Last night I decided to read Bend it Like Beckham as I was not interested on watching anything else that was on the television after 8.30. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2003 by NOREEN QUIGLEY

1.0 out of 5 stars predictable
Like many people I am sure I bought this book because I took off my hat to Mr. Morton when he wrote about the late Princess Diana. I expected another book in the same vein. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I rather liked this book, even though it did not reveal any startling information about the Beckhams that we are not already aware of, ie. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2001 by J. Grant

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising Read
The book surprised me a lot after everything I had heard about it. I thought the book would be more revealing but there obviously wasn't too much research done here. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2001 by jdmccann5982@aol.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Drivel. More Royle Family than Royal Family. Avoid.
Attempted metamorphosis of yob culture into Camelot. Andrew Morton portrays David Beckham (Becks) and Victoria Adams (Posh Spice), the real-life Royle Family (English working... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2001 by judithgoldberger@excite.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Psycho-analysis mixed with gossip
Although this book fed me my hunger for juicy tid bits about the beckham's, it left me wondering which aspects i could accept as being the truth, and ones which i could... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute hatchet job
The book, from start to finish is baseless and critical. The author clearly dislikes his subjects and is not in the slightest bit impartial. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars He's done it again!
Have enjoyed emensely Mr Morton's portrayals of the wonderful Princess Diana and Miss Lewinsky and I can only marvel at how he has managed to do it again, providing us with a... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly scandalous read
I was absolutely appalled by the revelations contained within Mr Morton's latest piece of investigative journalism. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2000

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