Hit and Run by Kim Masters and Nancy Griffin (1997, Trade Paperback)

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Take a dive into the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry with 'Hit and Run' by Kim Masters and Nancy Griffin. This true crime biography, published in 1997, tells the story of some of the biggest hoaxes, deceptions, and scandals in Hollywood history. Written in English, this trade paperback is a must-read for anyone interested in the performing arts, corporate and business history, or the entertainment industry in general. With detailed insights into the film industry and its key players, 'Hit and Run' is a gripping page-turner that will leave you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration of Hollywood's dark past.

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PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100684832666
ISBN-139780684832661
eBay Product ID (ePID)947443

Product Key Features

Book TitleHit and Run
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHoaxes & Deceptions, Film / General, Industries / Entertainment, Business, Corporate & Business History
Publication Year1997
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, True Crime, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorKim Masters, Nancy Griffin
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight18.9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-013102
SynopsisHit and Runtells the improbable and often hilarious story of how two Hollywood film packagers went on a campaign to reinvent themselves as studio executives -- at Sony's expense. Veteran reporters Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters chronicle the rise of Jon Peters, a former hairdresser, seventh-grade dropout, and juvenile delinquent, and his soulless soul mate, Peter Guber -- and all the sex, drugs, and fistfights along the way. It is the story of the ultimate Hollywood con job and the standard by which every subsequent business blunder has been measured.Hit and Rundelivers rock-solid business reporting liberally laced with inside gossip and outrageous scandal -- plus a new afterword bringing us up to date on the latest fallout from the Guber-Peters legacy., Hit and Run tells the improbable and often hilarious story of how two Hollywood film packagers went on a campaign to reinvent themselves as studio executives -- at Sony's expense. Veteran reporters Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters chronicle the rise of Jon Peters, a former hairdresser, seventh-grade dropout, and juvenile delinquent, and his soulless soul mate, Peter Guber -- and all the sex, drugs, and fistfights along the way. It is the story of the ultimate Hollywood con job and the standard by which every subsequent business blunder has been measured. Hit and Run delivers rock-solid business reporting liberally laced with inside gossip and outrageous scandal -- plus a new afterword bringing us up to date on the latest fallout from the Guber-Peters legacy.

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  • Good book about not so good people

    The is a trashy tell all about a couple of producers that I worked for occasionally a very long time ago. I can vouch for the way they treated people, but the book really is only moderately interesting for non industry folks.

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