Who Is Michael Ovitz?
The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in Hollywood
$47.50
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
16 July 2019
Summary
If you’re going to read one book about Hollywood, this is the one.
As co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Michael Ovitz earned a reputation for ruthless negotiation, brilliant strategy and fierce loyalty to his clients. He reinvented the role of the agent and helped shape the careers of hundreds of A-list stars and directors, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Steven Seagal, Bill Murray, Robin Williams and David Letterman.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753553381 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753553384 |
| Author: | Michael Ovitz |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | W H Allen |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 16 July 2019 |
| Weight: | 283g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 125mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
Fascinating
Fascinating * Financial Times *
The best business book of the year * Forbes *
More insightful about the American film industry than any biography * London Review of Books *
Ovitz is brutally honest about his failings, including his propensity to hold grudges and this makes for a gripping read. His memoir will appeal to both movie buffs and those fascinated by corporate machinations … The book certainly makes an entertaining change from the usual fare we get in business memoirs * MoneyWeek *
When the history of Hollywood is written, few people will have played a larger role than Michael Ovitz * Wall Street Journal *
About The Author
Michael Ovitz
Michael Ovitz co-founded CAA in 1975 and served as its chairman until 1995. For most of the past two decades he has been a private investor and an advisor to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. This is his first book.
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