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Overview'Bower's book is a devastating indictment' Sunday Times 'Explosive … Bower reveals a remarkable and sinister picture of the man who likes to appear as the ever-smiling hero' Daily Mail A sensational critical biography of the man and his business practices. No British tycoon is better known, few claim to be richer and none has masterminded a more recognisable brand than Richard Branson. What is behind the success of the buccaneering balloonist, the tabloids’ favourite celebrity nude, the ‘grinning jumper’ and the scourge of corporate goliaths? Tom Bower has a uncovered a different tale to the one so eagerly promoted by Virgin’s publicists. Here is the full story of Branson: his businesses, his friendships, his ambition, his law-breaking, his drug-taking, his bullying. Offering an intimate scrutiny of exactly how Richard Branson created and sold himself, this biography reveals Branson to be a single-minded profiteer who, while occasionally generous to others, has a fixed purpose to enhance his family’s wealth in secret off-shore trust funds. Instead of a glittering saint, Branson emerges as a devious actor, proud of plucking for his own profit the good ideas of others. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom BowerPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperPerennial Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.125kg ISBN: 9780007302932ISBN 10: 0007302932 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 01 September 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for 'Branson': 'An addictive read, packed with sex, money, tantrums -- top quality.' Guardian 'One of the most devastating books of the year!an explosive book. Bower reveals a remarkable and sinister picture of the man who likes to appear as the ever-smiling hero.' Daily Mail 'Bower's book is a devastating indictment.' Sunday Times 'A damning biography!startling accusations.' Daily Express Praise for 'Branson': 'An addictive read, packed with sex, money, tantrums - top quality.' Guardian 'One of the most devastating books of the year...an explosive book. Bower reveals a remarkable and sinister picture of the man who likes to appear as the ever-smiling hero.' Daily Mail 'Bower's book is a devastating indictment.' Sunday Times 'A damning biography...startling accusations.' Daily Express Author InformationTom Bower is a brilliant investigative writer and biographer. His subjects have included Robert Maxwell, Mohammad Al Fayed, the head of British Intelligence Stewart Menzies and Conrad and Lady Black. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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