Mr Paparazzi by Darryn Lyons
Number one in the Highest New Entries chart this week is Mr Paparazzi. This book details the world of paparazzi photographer Darryn Lyons, a 'self-made millionaire' who tells all in an exposé of life behind the lens. Another exposé (of sorts) is Shy Keenan’s Broken which is number one in the Fastest Mover chart. This harrowing account of child abuse may not appeal to all, but is an important story to be told nonetheless. Underbelly: The Gangland War by John Silvester and Andrew Rule shows no signs of slowing down and is number one in the bestseller charts again this week.
This article from Thorpe Bowker's Weekly Book Newsletter and Media Extra is reproduced by kind permission of Thorpe-Bowker, a division of R R Bowker LLC. © Copyright 2008, Thorpe-Bowker
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