WESTLIFE BIBLIOGRAPHY

bibliography = posh word for 'books published' relating to the lads, both official and non official. plus publishing details - should you wish to purchase. Also see merchandise page in current events for a comprehensive list of on-line suppliers.

BOOK LIST

Official poster book and fact file

Now you can see Kian, Bryan, Mark, Nicky and Shane as they've never been seen before in the eight brand new posters inside this exclusive text. Each poster comes packed with facts about the boys

Westlife In Our Own Words
Eugene Masterson

Westlife are the latest pop sensation for come from the home of Boyzone. In this book, Kian, Nicky, Shane, Mark and Brian reveal everything from their early school days, their love of music and their passion for girls, to their coming together to form Ireland's brightest new band. They have made waves
in Britain, scoring a No 1 hit with their debut record "Swear It All Over Again". With a forward by their co-manager, Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, this book contains pictures of the band both backstage and
during live performances

Our Story
Bob McGibbon

Westlife were the most popular boy band of 1999, appearing on any television programme with enough space to accommodate their carefully choreographed dance routines, making never-ending public appearances and seeing their first four singles sail to number one in Britain. The latest step in this domination of the pop arena is the publication of Rob McGibbon's Westlife--Our Story, which promises to tell the story of these "five talented Irish lads with the looks and charm to take on the world".

McGibbon proceeds to tell the band's story, interviewing the boys about "their pasts and future hopes and dreams". While this does give a rewarding opportunity to reveal some staggeringly embarrassing childhood photos, what really emerges in the end is of a group of charming, hardworking boys who are relishing their opportunities to "live the dream". As such, this book can be viewed as extremely effective and will doubtless be a big hit with Westlife's growing legion of fans.

The Westlife Story
Sarah Delamage

Westlife are the new Irish boy band set to take the pop crown from Boyzone. Discovered by Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, they are now managed by Walsh and Boyzone's own Ronan Keating. This is the story of their pop career so far.

Story of Westlife

This text provides a full-colour photo biography of Westlife. - Ireland's chart-topping boy band whose hit singles have included "Flying Without Wings" and "I Have a Dream".

Westlife Annual

This annual is a bumper treat for all fans of the five Irish lads and there's a huge amount to read here as well as acres of photographs illustrating their chiselled loveliness. It's a veritable compendium of Westlife facts, from what their favourite ice cream is to who has the most phobias. The boys even reveal whether their contracts really do have a "no marriage" clause.

Along with their life stories and an account of their rise to the top of the pop tree there are lots of fun features including an analysis of how their star signs affect their approach to love. The boys share comments about each other in their own words and give a genuine insight into their lifestyle and the friendships at the heart of the band. Those who love Nicky, Shane, Kian, Mark and Bryan will love this book. And you can even test yourself with "The Westlife Superfan Challenge" quiz! (Ages 7 and over) --Rachel Ediss

Westlife In Real Life
Lise Hand

Author Lise Hand has spent considerable time on the road with Westlife, and through in-depth interviews with Bryan, Nicky, Mark, Shane and Kian gives an insight into the world of the Irish pop sensation that rivals the success of their co-manager, Boyzone's Ronan Keating. More than 100 backstage photographs
- including Polaroid's taken by the band themselves - work alongside the text, illustrating Westlife's career to date and showing fans what real life is like for the guys as they travel from show to show, giving interviews and press calls, trying to catch some sleep when they can, but loving every minute of the lifestyle that so many teens dream of.

Westlife Annual 2001

From humble beginnings to pop stardom and a string of number one hits, this talented group have won a place in the hearts of music fans everywhere. Eight hits later (7 number ones) they were voted Best International Act at the 2001 Brit Awards. Touring in the UK again until April 2001 then again in the Autumn to promote more new releases...and even more success to round off the year.

Westlife On Tour
Eddie Rowley

Seven consecutive number one singles, a number one album and a sell out 2001 European tour - Westlife have taken over the world. For the very first time a book will look at the real Westlife. Eddie Rowley, co-author of the bestselling Life is a Rollercoaster by Ronan Keating, has gone on tour with the boys. This is his riveting account of six months in the band's life. Packed with first person sections, brilliant anecdotes, amazing revelations and unguarded photos, Eddie Rowley takes us on incredible, intimate and manic journey with the UK's biggest band. Handpicked from all corners of Ireland, Westlife came together under the management of Ronan Keating. It wasn't long before they conquered the world... The first band to break the States since the Spice Girls, Westlife are a now global phenomenon. But they are real people, young men
with private lives, hopes and dreams and Eddie Rowley is the one man who can tell it like it really is..

Westlife On Tour
Eddie Rowley

When Shane, Kian, Mark, Nicky and Bryan celebrated the beginning of 2001 in true Irish style, they had no idea of the adventures that lay ahead. Eddie Rowley, co-author of Ronan Keating's bestselling autobiography Life is A Rollercoaster, followed Westlife on their biggest ever world tour. From Dublin where they attempted their first dance routine ('look lads, no stools') via Wembley to the Far East, it was a mad whirl of hotels, screaming girls, late night parties and McDonald's hamburgers. It was their most expensive tour ever, and certainly the most exhausting! Along the way we witness the ups and downs of the boys' lives in the sometimes dangerous, sometimes lonely goldfish-bowl world of pop. And through it all we get to see in unprecedented detail the true personalities that make up the phenomenon that is Westlife.
A rip-roaring read and the most penetrating look yet at the UK's most successful boy band... ever

Westlife Fan fiction
Lesley Slee + Aisling O'Hagan

A combination of two of my favourite things, fan fiction and Westlife, how much better could this book get? The writers are really talented and the editors have done a great job selecting the best stories. It really is worth every penny.

reader review

Karaoke No More
The Real Story of the Beginnings of Westlife
Pádraig Meehan

Six friends in a country town set out on an adventure. Half of the boys found cruel heartache. For the others an incredible fairytale was about to come true. To the huge public that loves or loathes Irish boyband Westlife, they seemed to arrive overnight, shooting from obscurity to a platform where they were challenging the Beatles' record of number ones in Britain. Apart from the official story of the band's genesis, little is known about the individual personalities that made it up. Their fascinating story is told here for the first time.