Biography is a genre of book represented by Langtons International Agency and published by Central Park South Publishing. A biography is a non-fiction book written about a person, usually a famous person or motivational figure. A biography is account of a person’s life, written by someone else. It tells the narrative story of their life, and their accomplishments. While it includes facts, dates, and history, a good biography will have a narrative arc, with character development, action scenes, and dialogue. Memoir is a type of biography which the author writes about themselves. The author tells their life story, or a specific part of their life, sharing their experiences and advice. Rather than facts, a memoir focuses on the emotions of the author, as they give the reader insight into their thoughts and feelings.

Publishers look for biographies by famous people, or by someone with a unique experience, that will have a wide audience.

Examples of biography represented by Langtons International to commercial publishers include the bestselling book Trumbo by Bruce Cook, now a major motion picture. Oscar’s Ghost by Laura Lee. Menachim Begin by Avi Shilon. Ben Gurion by Avi Shilon. Conversations with Sarte by John Gerassi.