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Highly readable ... exhaustively chronicled (Gerald Kaufman, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
Brown and Broeske's research is staggering, and as their fine book trips through a life so wilfully beyond the pale, you don't doubt that this untold story would make a hell of a movie (EMPIRE )
Riveting from first to last, this is a tale of tragedy on a grand scale (MARIE CLAIRE )
[a] full and riveting story. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
Brown and Broeske's research is staggering, and as their fine book trips through a life so wilfully beyond the pale, you don't doubt that this untold story would make a hell of a movie (EMPIRE )
Riveting from first to last, this is a tale of tragedy on a grand scale (MARIE CLAIRE )
[a] full and riveting story. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
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* Definitive, compelling, wildly entertaining account of Hollywood legend Howard Hughes - reissued to tie-in with release of Scorsese biopic THE AVIATOR starring Leonardo DiCaprio
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I never knew That Howard Hughes was such a genius. Most everyone focuses on the latter part of his life but I thought this book was extremely informative and a great read. II have bought 3 copies already as I have given my own to friends.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good read. Quite remarkable that we only ever remember Hughes for being the world's most famous recluse when there was just so much more to the man. Yes, he was a playboy. Yes, he was mentally ill and yes, he made a plane called the Spruce Goose. But if you want to get the full story and understand what drove one of the 20th Century's most remarkable people then this is definitely the book for you. A classic. Must be the definitive biography of Howard Hughes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The 24-page listing at the end of the book of the bibliography researched for the writing of this excellent biography of Howard Hughes says a lot about the factuality of this detailed, almost day-to-day account of his life. It gives a scientifically-backed explanation of the origin and evolution of his state of mind, commonly and mistakenly labeled as simple "insanity". I read this book after seeing "Aviator", and was impressed to notice how many of the scenes were remarkably well portrayed in the film.
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What a great book
This is a fascinating book about a brilliant man. Anyone interested in business / aviation / early cinema should read this. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Marc
An interesting book
As I've been really touched by the movie (Aviator) I've bought this book for better understanding the story of this amazing guy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alfredo
Like watching a car crash -hypnotic!
I hated this book, could not put it down, unbelievable. To think that one man could be so powerful, so selfish,so devious, so dangerous and rich beyond the wildest dreams of most. Read more
Published 15 months ago by In Glorious Black And White
rivetting!
I'd seen the film which inspired me to read the book. Howard Hughes was such a brilliant but flawed man and this book aims to sensitively cover his lifes highs and lows with... Read more
Published 20 months ago by chas
Disappointing
I bought this book because I have some interest in the history of aviation and I wanted to find out a little more about Howard Hughes' contribution to the development of the US... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2008 by John G. Millar
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