Christopher Sandford Books

Sting (born Gordon Sumner) holds a place as the thinking man's rocker. His years of success with the Police preceded a hugely successful solo career and a continued involvement in acting and environmental issues. His support for social and environmental causes like the Rainforest Foundation, have polarized his critics down two lines, those who admire his stand, and others who accuse him of being motivated more by egomania than by genuine concern. This biography seeks to point out the contradictions and hypocrisies in a life that has generated some of the most talked-about music to emerge from rock and roll's first 40 years, and show that Sting is not one to make a virtue out of being a one-track pop star.

Shortlisted for the 2015 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Cross British Sports Book of the Year 2015 (Cricket category). August 1914 brought an end to the `Golden Age' of English cricket.

The Second World War through the eyes of the leading British cricketers of 1939.

A fresh account of one of history's most notorious con artists by an acclaimed biographer

The book offers a dramatic exploration of the life of a celebrated film director who survived the Holocaust and faced exile. It draws from a wealth of sources and newly uncovered materials to provide insights into his complex experiences and controversial legacy. Readers can expect new revelations that shed light on both personal and professional aspects of his life, highlighting the challenges he faced and the impact of his past on his work.

The dramatic story of the 1918 Zeebrugge raid and the men who volunteered in their hundreds for this suicidally dangerous mission, based on first-hand accounts.

The narrative explores the unexpected bond between British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and President John F. Kennedy, highlighting their significant political and personal connection during the tense era of the Cold War. Acclaimed biographer Christopher Sandford delves into how their friendship influenced pivotal moments in history, shedding light on the complexities of leadership and diplomacy during a time of global uncertainty.

A full and frank portrait of the complex man behind the icon of cool.

Keith Richards is the legendary rock'n'roll survivor of our time. He's the shy, half-educated boy from Dartford; the player and writer of timeless rock classics like (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, Ruby Tuesday and Brown Sugar, among scores of others; the titanic abuser of every conceivable drug; a cultural icon to three generations of fans; and latterly a contented family man who continues, nonetheless, to be rock's most indomitable living practitioner. birthday in December 2003 and the Rolling Stones' touring machine is creaking into gear once more. But who is the real Keith behind the kohl-eyed image? In this penetrative and entertaining portrait, Sandford reveals a life of brilliant invention, of talent, self-destruction, drugs, sex and lurid excess, and above all the glorious rush of the music.