Paul Alexander Books

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of an old Scottish storyteller who captivates the community of Kinghorn by unveiling the profound truths behind their history. Central to his tale is the life of King Alexander III, whose passing marked the beginning of a tumultuous era. As the storyteller reveals the deeper, more intricate layers of these events, the audience discovers that the legends they thought they knew are merely shadows of a much grander reality.

Love Letters to the South is a one of a kind photography book that pays tribute to all those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Celebrities including Johnny Depp, COLDPLAY, Jon Bon Jovi, Kevin Bacon, Ziggy Marley, Justin Timberlake and many more have been photographed for this charitable book that will see portions of the proceeds directed to The American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

A revelatory look at the tumultuous life of a jazz legend and American cultural icon

Since her suicide at age thirty, Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been celebrated for her impeccable and ruthless poetry. Rough Magic probes the events of Plath's life, including her turbulent marriage to the poet Ted Hughes.

He died at twenty-four on a California highway, when he was Hollywood's emerging superstar, the embodiment of youthful rebellion, purity, alienation, complete with faded jeans, slouching stance, angelic face. With his death, the change from man to myth, from star to saint began--and in the years that have passed, his cult has only grown.Now at last a biography, illustrated throughout with 67 revealing photographs, tells the whole story of James Dean--the story that the studios he made countless millions for desperately wanted to cover up. It is the story of the all-American Indiana farm boy who was anything but. The story of the parts he fought for and the films he made. The story of the men as well as the women in his life. It is the finest, fairest, and most unflinching close-up we have of the figure who still haunts our dreams.

Through extensive interviews with prominent literary figures and access to newly available archives from prestigious universities and libraries, Paul Alexander offers a comprehensive exploration of Salinger's life and work. The biography draws on insights from notable contemporaries, providing a rich context for understanding Salinger's impact on literature. Critics have praised the depth and thoroughness of Alexander's research, highlighting its significance in the study of one of America's most enigmatic authors.

As an icon of art and death, James Dean is surpassed only by Marilyn and Elvis. But until now, no serious biography has looked beyond the Hollywood-manufactured cliche to the volatile polarities, conflicted sexuality, and childhood trauma of the person himself. Here is a revisionist portrait, accompanied by never-before-published photos.