This is non-fiction and contains some 300 famous lives. Some of the subjects may, in pursuit of their goals have lost their lives,reputation and some even lived in abject penury and their right to fame denied in their lifetime. Their fame now lives on and the title refers to it.
The author has provided pen portraits in text and illustrations (b&w) are an additional feature.
For a sample please visit my blog and check out Pen Portraits. url is http://bennythomas.wordpress.com