1937-

Chronicles the life of legendary actor Warren Beatty, discussing his film career, family life, relationships with various actresses, influence on Hollywood, and other related topics.

Presents a biography of Johnnie Cochran, the lawyer who successfully defended O. J. Simpson in one of the most famous trials of the century, and includes information on his formative years and explains his dedication to justice.

Provides information about the life of contemporary author Erich Segal, examines his fiction in the tradition of the sentimental novel, and analyzes seven of his works written between 1970 and 1995.

Provides an examination of nine novels by Australian writer Colleen McCullough, published between 1974 and the 1990s, and includes biographical information about the author, a discussion of her refusal to be confined to any one specific genre, and a bibliography.

Presents an overview of the life and work of Michigan poet and novelist Jim Harrison, discussing the themes and interests that characterize his writing, and includes a chronology, notes, and selected bibliography.

An autobiography of Claude Brown, describing his life and that of other African-Americans in New York City's Harlem area.

Examines the cultural ramifications of neoconservatism by analyzing the main features of these commentators' thoughts and writings.

Rubin "Hurricane" Carter recounts his life and accomplishments, discussing the obstacles he managed to overcome since childhood, his successful boxing career, his nineteen-year imprisonment, and his efforts to work with innocent prisoners.

An account of the Soviet spy ring, and master American spy John Walker, who routinely sold American nuclear secrets and codes to the Russians.

Examines Jane Fonda's 1972 visit to Hanoi in the midst of the Vietnam War, discussing her radio broadcasts and her conduct, and argues that she could have, and should have been indicted for the crime of treason on the basis of her actions in North Vietnam.