Mark Beaumont Books

The ultimate story of The Killers' rise from Las Vegas croupiers to million selling global superstars headlining festivals throughout the world.

This updated edition of the bestselling biography now includes new interviews with the band conducted by the author between 2010 and 2012, including many extremely personal, never-before-seen passages.

SHORTLISTED FOR ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEARIn the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days.

The inspiring story of one man's record-breaking cycle around the world. On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same point, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time.

31,000 miles. 22,840 feet high. 34 countries. 15 months. 2 amazing journeys. In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. His race against the clock took him through the toughest terrain and the most demanding of conditions. In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance challenge.

ROCK & POP. This title is updated to include the release of their fifth studio album "The Resistance" and their 2009/2010 world tour. "Out of This World" is the definitive story of Muse and features thousands of words of exclusive, previously unprinted interview transcripts taken between 1998 and 2007 by author Mark Beaumont. Charting the bands stratospheric rise from a Battle of the Bands contest in Teignmouth to being the first band ever to sell out the new Wembley Stadium, Muse's story is one of UK rock's most fascinating and incendiary tales. This edition follows their every step from 16 year old punk kids to Wembley Stadium, featuring everyone of their albums and the wild nights, theories and falsettos they experienced along the way.

On 15 February 2008, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 194 days and 17 hours previously, he had begun his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Mark smashed the Guinness World Record by an astonishing 81 days. He had travelled more than 18,000 miles on his own through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, camping wild at night and suffering from constant ailments.

Focusing on his remarkable achievements, the book explores Jay-Z's journey as a leading figure in hip hop, detailing his success as an artist and entrepreneur. With over 50 million albums sold and 13 Grammy Awards to his name, he exemplifies the modern hero in the music industry, showcasing his influence and impact on culture and business.

Focusing on the dialogue between Christianity and Islam, this abridged version of Mark Beaumont's work explores how Christ has been presented to Muslims during two significant periods: the early ninth century and the late twentieth century. It delves into the creative and theological exchanges that shaped these interactions, providing insights into the complexities of interfaith discussions.

Focusing on the creative dialogue between Christians and Muslims, this book explores how Christian presentations of Christ evolved during the ninth century and the twentieth century. It highlights efforts by Christians to articulate their faith in ways that resonate with Muslim understandings, aiming to foster mutual respect and understanding between the two religions. The analysis provides insights into the historical context and the theological challenges faced during these significant periods of interfaith dialogue.