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    Leon Battista Alberti
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    Leon Battista Alberti

    One of the most brilliant and original authors and architects of the entire Renaissance, Leon Battista Alberti's output encompassed engineering, surveying, cryptography, poetry, humour, political commentary and more. He employed irony, satire...
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    Blaise Cendrars
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    Blaise Cendrars

    In 1912 the young Frdric-Louis Sauser arrived in France, carrying an experimental poem and a new identity. Blaise Cendrars was born. Over the next half-century, Cendrars wrote innovative poems, novels, essays, film scripts, and autobiographical prose...
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    Speaking East
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    Speaking East

    Isidore Isou was a young Jew in war-time Bucharest, and barely survived the Romanian Holocaust. He made his way to Paris where in 1945 he founded the avant-garde movement Lettrism, described as the missing link between Dada, Surrealism, Situationism and...
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    Louis-Ferdinand Cline
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    Louis-Ferdinand Cline

    Louis-Ferdinand Cline was one of the most innovative novelists of the twentieth century, and his influence both in his native France and beyond remains huge. This book sheds light on Cline's groundbreaking novels, which drew extensively on his complex...
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    Christine de Pizan
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    Christine de Pizan

    The daughter of a court intellectual, Christine de Pizan dwelled within the heart of late-medieval Paris. In the face of personal tragedy, she learned the tools of the booktrade, writing more than 40 works including poetry, historical and political...
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    Freedom from Violence and Lies
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    Freedom from Violence and Lies

    Anton Chekhov's stories and plays endure as outstanding modern literary works, and his life was no less dramatic, rising from poor beginnings to become a writer, physician and philanthropist.In this new biography Michael C. Finke analyses Chekhov's major...
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    Aldous Huxley
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    Aldous Huxley

    Aldous Huxley was one of the twentieth century's most prescient thinkers. This new biography is a rich and lucid account that charts the different phases of Huxley's career: from the early satirist who depicted the glamorous despair of the postwar...
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    The Invention of Oscar Wilde
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    The Invention of Oscar Wilde

    One should either wear a work or art, or be a work of art', Wilde once declared. In The Invention of Oscar Wilde, Nicholas Frankel explores Wilde's self-creation as a 'work of art' and a carefully constructed cultural...
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    Henri Matisse

    A new, critical biography of the innovative and influential French artist Henri Matisse.Henri Matisse's experiments with form and colour revolutionised the twentieth-century art world. In this concise critical biography, Kathryn Brown explores Matisse's...
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    Ornette Coleman
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    Ornette Coleman

    The compelling story of one of America's most adventurous jazz musicians.Ornette Coleman's career encompassed the glory years of jazz and the American avant-garde. Born in segregated Fort Worth, Texas, during the Great Depression, the...
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    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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    Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    This new critical biography provides a complete picture of German novelist, playwright and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The book offers fresh, thought-provoking interpretations of all the major works, including novels such as The Sorrows of Young...
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    Ren Magritte
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    Ren Magritte

    An illuminating reappraisal of Belgian surrealist artist Rene Magritte.The Belgian surrealist artist Ren Magritte redefined the way we think about art. Famous for his men in bowler hats, Magritte's witty and provocative work inspired generations of later...
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    Dmitry Shostakovich
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    Dmitry Shostakovich

    A vivid, absorbing new biography of Dmitry Shostakovich.Dmitry Shostakovich was one of the most successful composers of the twentieth century - a musician who adapted as no other to the unique pressures of his age. By turns vilified and feted by Stalin...
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    The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway
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    The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway

    Kathryn Janeway reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. Discover the story of the woman who travelled...
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    Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974
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    Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974

    Award-winning writer JD Morvan and renowned photographer Abbas' stunning graphic novel masterpiece which uses iconic photos to uniquely illustrate the historical 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. On the...
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    Little Victories
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    Little Victories

    The award winning graphic novel autobiography of a father, and the challenges he faces raising his autistic son.A beautifulvisual exploration of the highs and lows experienced by a parent learning howto adapt to his son's autism. Faced with a challenging...
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    I Judge No One
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    I Judge No One

    Why was Jesus, who said 'I judge no one', put to death for a political crime? Of course, this is a historical question - but it is not only historical. Jesus's life became a philosophical theme in the first centuries of our era, when 'pagan' and...
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    Black Crown
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    Black Crown

    The epic story of a man born into Caribbean slavery, who defeated Napoleon's armies and crowned himself a free black king.How did a Caribbean child, born into plantation slavery, come to defeat Napoleon's armies in battle and crown himself king of the...
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  • An African in Imperial London
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    An African in Imperial London

    Winner of The High Plains Book Award for Non-FictionA vivid biography of an African Edwardian chronicler of London, in a time of social upheaval.In a world dominated by the British Empire, and at a time when many Europeans considered black people...
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  • High Risk
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    High Risk

    This is a dark, raw and uncompromising tale of the human condition in extremis, drawing on the many lives of Ben Timberlake: as an archaeologist, Special Forces soldier, combat medic and drug addict.Starting with Ben's first near-death...
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  • Break-Up
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    Break-Up

    Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's political partnership changed the face of Scotland, bringing the country to within 200,000 votes of independence in 2014 and holding sway at Holyrood for more than a decade. Since the referendum, Scottish nationalism...
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  • Scandals of the Royal Palaces
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    Scandals of the Royal Palaces

    'Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.' - Henry Fielding George Orwell once said that the British love a really good murder. He might also have said that the only thing the British love more than a good murder is a really...
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  • The Road to my Daughter
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    The Road to my Daughter

    Elisabeth Spencer's daughter Milly came out as trans at the age of twenty-one. Just a few days later, in one of life's perfect storms, Spencer's husband was diagnosed with an advanced terminal illness and so she was set on course to confront rebirth in...
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  • Behold the Dark Gray Man
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    Behold the Dark Gray Man

    Katharine Campbell's father Sholto Douglas was the hero of her childhood, an unconventional senior commander in the Royal Air Force described as 'a gloriously contentious character'. Following childhood abandonment and poverty, Sholto rose through the...
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  • The Last Queen
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    The Last Queen

    In 2020, the Queen finally appeared to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. But then Harry and Meghan announced that they were leaving 'The Firm', and Prince Andrew was relieved of his duties...
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  • Kensington Palace
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    Kensington Palace

    For more than 200 years the younger members of the British royal family - including future monarchs - have lived at Kensington Palace, alongside royal aunts and uncles, distant cousins and assorted aristocratic eccentrics. Kensington Palace has...
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    Violent Cases - 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition
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    Violent Cases - 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition

    Before The Sandman, there was Violent Cases, the first teaming of multi award-winning writer Neil Gaiman and innovative artist Dave McKean.Now, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this seminal work, Violent Cases is being re-issued in a hardcover...
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    From Crimea with Love
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    From Crimea with Love

    In the summer of 1992, Jason Salkey was cast in a role that would change his life forever. Sharpe's Rifles, a Napoleonic war drama, was to be shot in the Crimean Peninsula. Little did the producers know that they would be sending Jason and the crew to...
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  • A Living Medicine
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    A Living Medicine

    A sweeping biography of the visionary behind bone marrow transplantation and the story of the diseases cured by Don Thomas's discovery.In the last half of the twentieth century, Thomas himself discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease-like...
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    The Widow, The Priest and The Octopus Hunter
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    The Widow, The Priest and The Octopus Hunter

    Get to know the inhabitants of a tiny Japanese island - and their unusual stories and secrets - through this fascinating, intimate collection of portraits.When American journalist Amy Chavez moved to the tiny island of Shiraishi (population 430), she...
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    It's Not What You Think
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    It's Not What You Think

    From the author of Threading My Prayer Rug, an eye-opening view of life in Saudi Arabia.It's Not What You Think is a wry, incisive account of working in Saudi Arabia that offers insight into that insular patriarchal society, what is so attractive to...
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  • Gay Giant
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    Gay Giant

    A child who feels like an outsider in a world that's set against him. A boy who sings on the playground instead of playing soccer, who likes Barbies, and whose secretly favorite car is the one called Tutti Frutti. Gabriel Ebensperger shares with us his...
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  • Roadhouse Blues
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    Roadhouse Blues

    'Bob Batchelor writes with great eloquence and insight about the Doors, the greatest hard-rock band we have ever had, and through this book, we plunge deeply into the mystery that surrounds Jim Morrison. It is Batchelor's warmth and...
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  • Upon Her Shoulders
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    Upon Her Shoulders

    A documentary-style collection of stories, poems, essays, and interviews by Southeastern Native American women.Upon Her Shouldersis a collection of stories, poems, and prose by Southeastern Native American women whose narratives attest to the hard work...
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  • Bright
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    Bright

    The highly anticipated, first full-length essay collection from acclaimed poet Kiki Petrosino.Bright: A Memoir, the first full-length essay collection from acclaimed poet Kiki Petrosino, is a work of lyric nonfiction, offering glimpses of a life lived...
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  • Dear Damage
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    Dear Damage

    A harrowing and heartfelt essay collection weaving narratives about family, gun violence, art, and the American Dream.Two weeks before her grandfather purchased a gun, Ashley Marie Farmer's grandmother tripped as she walked across their living room. It...
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  • Adding The Blue
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    Adding The Blue

    'I always thought I would get into painting, but I got waylaid by rock 'n' roll...' - Chrissie HyndeFeaturing oil paintings by Chrissie Hynde, Adding The Blue presents nearly 200 original artworks for the very first...
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    The Great Tales Never End
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    The Great Tales Never End

    Over more than four decades J.R.R. Tolkien's son and literary executor, Christopher Tolkien, published some twenty-four volumes of his father's work, much more than his father had succeeded in publishing during his own lifetime. Standing on the mountain...
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  • There is No Backstage
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    There is No Backstage

    Linda shares her journey through almost every possible venue for theatre. From auspicious beginnings to regional theatre to Broadway, she has created a successful and fulfilling career. In this sensitive and beautifully written memoir, Linda reveals the...
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    Serious Minds
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    Serious Minds

    An elegant, revealing portrait of a remarkable family that helped to shape the politics, arts and sciences of modern Britain.The Times hailed Richard Burdon Haldane as 'one of the most powerful ... intellects' British statesmanship had ever seen. His...
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    Citizen of London
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    Citizen of London

    A vivid, richly informative biography of the medieval entrepreneur, social reformer and 'influencer' at court.The extraordinary story of Richard Whittington, from his arrival in London as a young boy to his death in 1423, against a backdrop of plague,...
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  • I Never Promised You A Rose Garden
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    I Never Promised You A Rose Garden

    'Oates takes you on an extraordinary journey from teenage rebellion, through the fight for African rights, to the top ranks of the British government. It's all the more extraordinary because the story is true his is a life lesson that...
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    Gun Barons

    This riveting work of narrative history vividly brings to life five charismatic and idiosyncratic men who, living within ninety miles of one another, changed the course of history through the invention and refinement of the repeating firearm - the...
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    So Here It Is

    With six consecutive number one singles and the smash hit "Merry Xmas Everybody," Slade were unstoppable. Now, the man whose outlandish costumes and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade one of the definitive acts of the Glam Rock era tells his story.If...
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    Shogun
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    Shogun

    Uncover the true story of the man who unified medieval Japan.For 700 years, Japan was ruled by military commanders with absolute authority, while the emperor remained a figurehead. This book tells the fascinating story of Tokugawa Ieyasu - the greatest...
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    Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour (A Graphic Novel)
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    Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour (A Graphic Novel)

    Traitor or hero? Discover the truth behind the legendary Tokyo Rose.Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour tells the true story of Iva Toguri, a Japanese-American woman who was visiting her relatives in Tokyo shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor--and became caught...
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    Writing Haiku
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    Writing Haiku

    A world of dew And within every dewdrop A world of struggleThe iconic three-line haiku form is increasingly popular today as people embrace its simplicity and grace-and its connections to the Japanese ethos of mindfulness and minimalism. Say more with...
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  • The Big Silence
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    The Big Silence

    Quiet your mind, and the silence will help you hear your inner voice-the one that says,"Stay strong enough to forgive, to heal, and to have hope."In her stirring, vulnerable new memoir, Karena Dawn reveals what it was like to grow up with a mother...
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Biography Books – Explore Inspiring True Stories

Step into the extraordinary lives of real people with BookLoop’s rich and diverse collection of biography books. Whether you're searching for heartfelt autobiographies, gripping tales of adventurers and explorers, or intimate portraits of public figures, our General Biography section is your gateway to powerful stories that captivate and inspire.

This category brings together compelling accounts from every walk of life. Dive into the world of arts and entertainment with biographies of musicians, actors and filmmakers, or gain insight into the minds of influential thinkers through our philosophy and social sciences biographies.

If you’re passionate about real-life stories that have shaped history, don’t miss our collection of historical, political and military biographies. For those interested in innovation and progress, our science, technology and medicine biographies highlight incredible journeys of discovery and transformation.

Looking for more specific interests? Discover stories from sporting legends, business pioneers, spiritual leaders and even the lives of royalty. Our collected biographies bring together stories around a shared theme or event, perfect for readers who want a broader perspective.

For modern readers, we’ve included social media influencers and trendsetters who are shaping today's culture. And if you love literature, explore the lives behind the words in our biographies of writers.

At BookLoop, we pride ourselves on curating a wide selection of general biographies for Australian readers who crave meaningful, real-life narratives. With fast, local shipping and secure checkout, it’s easy to find your next great read. Whether you're after famous autobiographies, celebrity memoirs, or non-fiction life stories that move and motivate, you're in the right place.

Browse BookLoop's Biography category today and find a new perspective through someone else's story.