Our Heroes

We’ve all got a soft spot for our childhood heroes – Donald Duck, the Hardy Boys or Flipper – everyone has a favourite. Past heroes like the Beatles or Batman or modern icons like Lady Gaga – they’ll always remain unforgettable because their presence has enriched our lives and continues to do so. Our Heroes lists everything you need to know about your childhood and teenage heroes as well as those world-famous bastions of popular culture who will forever remain timeless: their birthdays, birthplaces and their road to stardom; their career trajectory, the details of their fan-bases, their most memorable appearances and their best-known catchphrases. This book brings them all to life – from comic strip characters, radio plays and TV series to actors, athletes and rock-stars. Alongside essential information, the book is peppered with oddities and anecdotes, making it indispensable reading for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the company of their childhood stalwarts or take a stroll alongside the new heroes of popular culture as we know it today.

• stunning facts, bizarre anecdotes, funny quotes – the heroes of our childhood become vivid

• an inspiring walk through pop culture