The Last
Action Heroes’ is one of the only books I’ve read in recent memory that I
didn’t want to end.
Most times, I think books can be cut down by 50-100 pages,
but author Nick De Semlyen keeps the pace moving like the great action movies
of the late 80s and early 90s. If you’re a fan of this era, and these actors, I
highly recommend you check it out.
'A blast' - Ian Rankin 'A joyous celebration of 80s action cinema' - Robbie Collin
The behind-the-scenes story of the action heroes who ruled 1980s and 90s Hollywood and the beloved films - from Die Hard to The Terminator - that made them stars.
This wildly entertaining account of the golden age of the action movie charts Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger's carnage-packed journey from enmity to friendship against the backdrop of Reagan's America and the Cold War. Revealing fascinating untold stories of the colourful characters who ascended in their wake - high-kickers Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, glowering tough…
Growing
up as a wrestling fan, it’s always fun to relive the nostalgic era of WWE’s
‘Attitude’ era (late 90s & early 2000s).
Gewirtz gives a fly-on-the-wall
account of all the craziness that happened before the superstars walked down
the ramp and into the ring. His sense of humor throughout this book is very
relatable to writers, too.
Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE.With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and controversial moments in wrestling history, HEELS AND HEROES is an honest, unflinching look on how an introverted life-long fan unexpectedly became one the most powerful men in all of professional wrestling.For decades wrestling was shrouded in secrecy. It had larger than life personalities, bone crunching physicality and jaw-dropping theatrics but backstage it was an industry devoid of outsiders. Then in…
As a copywriter, I’m always trying find ways to say
more with less. The dwindling attention spans of most readers are a real
challenge for writers of any kind.
The authors give practical advice on how to
shorten everything from emails, to speeches, to newsletters. Highly recommend
for those who are trying to get their message across, no matter what field you’re
in.
The big idea: If you want to get heard in the information age, you need to change the way you write. Now. Smart Brevity will teach you how.
Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. Now, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity - think Strunk and White's Elements of Style for the digital age.
Josh Womack
had a short run in stand-up comedy, but along the way he met some interesting
people who left a profound impact on him. In his second book, Josh talks about
falling in and out of love with comedy. You'll recognize some of the names, but
you'll also hear the backstories of why certain venues hold a special place in
the hearts of former and current Cleveland comedians. If you're a fan of
stand-up and the stories behind the stage, You
are not that funny is worth the two-drink minimum.
