Biography/Autobiography

Marc Bell was playing drums in bands like Wayne County and Richard Hell and the Voidoids when, in 1978, he was chosen to…

"Max Ernst was a fascinating figure in the surrealist cosmos. Everyone was smitten by his sensual charm, his impish…

Meet thirty plants and their famous namesakes. So many flowers, trees, and herbs we know were named after individuals,…

From the acclaimed author of How to Catch a Mole comes this new book about the joy of gardening, among other…

Each year we receive 6,000 damaged books from other publishers—and we're passing the savings on to…

In this gorgeously illustrated volume, discover the story of one of the world's foremost spiritual…

In this beautifully compiled collection of biographical reflections and artistic achievements, co-curators John…

Surviving a hit by a plane, suicidal overdoses, STDs, being accused of attempted murder, and taking lethal combinations…

In the 1980s, Elton John saw countless friends and loved ones perish needlessly from AIDS. After befriending and then…

Boys can be anything they want. Seventy-six boys, men, and nonbinary people are profiled here who are true to…

The wife of the musician Prince, an artist and musician herself, shares the story of their relationship and…

This full-color graphic novel tells the story of Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Latter Day Saints through a…

Discover the incredible life of powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou! After a traumatic…

Vincent Higginbotham faced abuse, homelessness, and abandonment. But at his lowest point amidst countless personal…

In this memoir from the lead singer and songwriter of Bad Religion, Greg Graffin, discover the world of punk music…

Known for his role in the prisoner's rights movement, Martin Sostre is often credited with having successfully…

Bo Brown described herself as an "anti-authoritarian lesbian feminist anarcho-communist" at her…

Dedicated to the cause of racial equality from a young age, Anne Braden was an activist, journalist, and educator…

The precursor to today's Planned Parenthood, the American Birth Control League was founded by Margaret Sanger in…

Most famous artists are adults when they make their mark, but they were all young once. These short, illustrated…

A natural born worrywart, Georgia Pritchett's life has been defined by her quirky anxiety. In this tour through the…

This graphic novel is a follow up to the New York Times bestseller, March, and focuses on the life and…

Carl Llewellyn Weschcke is considered the Father of the New Age. And in Carl Llewellyn Weschcke: Pioneer &…

This sequel to the original Fantastic Failures examines the role that failure plays in success. While young…

In this remarkable book, discover how well-known people have struggled with mental health and gain a fuller picture of…

In this graphic accounting of Vladimir Putin's life, author and former national advisor on Russia Andrew S.…