Bob Spitz
Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies The Beatles and Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child , both New York Times bestsellers, as well as six other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He helped manage Bruce Springsteen and Elton John at crucial points in their careers. He's written hundreds of major profiles of figures, ranging from Keith Richards to Jane Fonda, from Paul McCartney to Paul Bowles.
Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies The Beatles and Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child , both New York Times bestsellers, as well as six other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He helped manage Bruce Springsteen and Elton John at crucial points in their careers. He's written hundreds of major profiles of figures, ranging from Keith Richards to Jane Fonda, from Paul McCartney to Paul Bowles. See less
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Bob Spitz book reviews
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The Beatles: The Biography
Monumental, but Ultimately a little disappointing
by Robert , Sep 27, 2015
At 850 pages, you'd think this book would reveal every nook and cranny about the Beatles' development from Liverpool's worst garage band to the band that took pop culture to the top floor. It starts ... Read More
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Dylan: A Biography
ne of the best books on an artist. Typical Spitz.
Incredibly entertaining. I dont know how he accumulated so much "fly on the wall" info. Truly tells the metamorphosis from zimmy, to Gunnn, to Dylan. His early career in the roadhouse bars to the ... Read More
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Fifty percent too long
This book would have been just as good if it had been cut by 50%. The author really repeats himself throughout, describing Julia as a kind of never-run-down windup toy. Her contributions were ... Read More
