The personal story of one of the most influential men in music and television

An in-depth and fascinating look at the man behind the incredible TV talent show phenomenon, this biography of Simon Cowell is a must-read for any fan. Some of the biggest names in music today all have a single common denominator of success, and his name is Simon Cowell. His uncanny ability to spot talent—and his way of shooting down those without it—has made him both the most popular and feared reality TV show judge of all time. He's the star of the hit shows Pop Idol and American Idol, and it doesn't end there: he's bringing his biggest success so far, The X Factor, stateside. Charting Simon's unstoppable success from the mailroom of EMI to the launch of his own label, Syco, this biography tells of the incredible journey that has made him the first billion-dollar man in British TV.