If you are going to learn one e-book approximately Hollywood, that is the only.
As co-founding father of Inventive Artists Company (CAA), Michael Ovitz earned a name for ruthless negotiation, good technique and fierce loyalty to his purchasers. He reinvented the function of the agent and contributed to shaping the careers of loads of A-checklist stars and administrators, together with Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Sean Connery, Steven Seagal, Invoice Murray, Robin Williams and David Letterman.
But this non-public historical past is a lot more than famous person friendships and naked-knuckled deal-making. It is an underdog’s tale: How did a child and not using a connections paintings his method into the William Morris mailroom, and turn out to be probably the most tough individual in Hollywood? How did a superagent additionally turn out to be an influence in generating, promoting, mergers & acquisitions and up to date artwork? And what have been the private outcomes of all the ones offers?
After many years of close to-silence within the face of excessive controversy, Michael Ovitz is in spite of everything telling his complete tale on this blistering, unforgettable memoir.