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The House of Beckham

Money, Sex and Power
Brief Description
The House of Beckham by Tom Bower delves deep into the lives of David and Victoria Beckham, one of the world’s most famous and influential power couples. This explosive new book, penned by Britain’s leading investigative biographer, offers an unprecedented examination of the Beckham’s fascinating ascent... Read More
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The House of Beckham

The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower

The explosive new 2024 biography of the Beckhams from the bestselling author of Revenge

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The House of Beckham by Tom Bower delves deep into the lives of David and Victoria Beckham, one of the world’s most famous and influential power couples. This explosive new book, penned by Britain’s leading investigative biographer, offers an unprecedented examination of the Beckham’s fascinating ascent to global iconic status. Combining extensive research and expert sourcing, Bower reveals a succession of surprising insights into the reality behind 'Brand Beckham'.

David and Victoria Beckham have cultivated an image of a glamorous, successful, and impenetrable partnership. Their influence spans across showbiz, fashion, football, and celebrity culture, effortlessly tugging at the adoration of millions. With a multi-billion-dollar empire at their feet, their lives appear to be the epitome of perfection to the outside world. But, is their carefully managed image the whole story?

When the much-anticipated Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were granted a rare glimpse into the Beckham's private sphere. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series aimed to showcase the intricacies of their personal and professional lives, raising poignant questions about their success, relationship, and the ruthlessly efficient management of their public persona. It brought to light the complex dynamics of their seemingly perfect lives, begging the question—are things really as flawless as they seem?

In The House of Beckham, Tom Bower goes beyond the glamour and the carefully controlled media narratives. Through a series of probing interviews with insiders and meticulous research, he uncovers the untold truths about the Beckham’s relationship, their individual careers in football and fashion, and their financial exploits. The book offers a compelling exploration of their new life in Miami, painting a vivid picture of their enduring ambition and influence.

The House of Beckham is more than just a biography; it is a penetrating look at culture, fame, and the machinery that sustains it. Bower's detailed account unravels the extraordinary reality of the Beckham's world, delivering an engrossing narrative filled with revelations about money, power, and the often-hidden complexities of a life lived in the glare of public attention. It is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of celebrity, business, and culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008638887

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 20 col plates (16pp)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Tom Bower is the author of twenty-three best-selling books. In the late 1950s he travelled to communist Czechoslovakia, and while a student at the LSE he was known as 'Tommy the Red'. As a journalist, between 1969 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990 he travelled across communist East Germany and spent much of his time during the 1970s reporting for BBC TV with British strikers, especially the miners led by Arthur Scargill. In 1989 he worked for three years in Russia, interviewing high-ranking Soviet intelligence officers who played the spy game against the West. He reported wars from Vietnam, the Middle East and South America, where he encountered hard-left idealists and latterday commissars. Bower's experience of myriad wars, elections, corrupt politicians and shady businessmen cured him of his Marxism, but not of his curiosity and innate scepticism. Dangerous Hero is the latest of his many bestselling and critically acclaimed books.  

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