The first biography of the Rat Pack -- Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop et al -- the original Swingers. Brilliant and beautifully written story of their rise and fall, and their connections with the Kennedys and the Mafia.

Shaped by Prohibition, the Depression and World War II, Sinatra became the spokesman of urban loneliness. In this tribute, the author draws upon intimate conversations over the course of many years, examining his art and his legend.

The classic biography of Marilyn Monroe

This text chronicles, critiques and celebrates Sinatra's five-decade career. Friedwald examines and evaluates all the classic and less familiar songs, with an authoritative discography and rare photos of recording sessions and performances.

This boxed set includes a CD of interviews and other recordings of Elvis's thoughts. Also included are facsimiles of some of his most personal documents, including his high school diploma, his contract with Sun Records, and a hand-written letter sent to his girlfriend.

An account of the early years of Paul Robeson - singer and actor, black activist, scholar and athlete. It is based on the author's personal and professional ties with Robeson as a fellow activist and journalist, and on interviews with his relatives and school, university and law-school friends.