Michael Wolff is an American author, essayist, and journalist whose writings delve into the inner workings of power and politics. He is known for his sharp observations and willingness to explore the often-unflattering realities behind high-profile events and individuals. Wolff's approach is characterized by a direct and incisive style, cutting through pretense to reveal the human dynamics at play. His work offers readers an unvarnished look at the people and systems that shape our world.
The book chronicles the remarkable journey of jazz master Michael Wolff, detailing his triumph over personal and health challenges, including Tourette's syndrome and cancer. It explores his transformation from a segregated Southern upbringing to becoming a celebrated musician on global stages. Wolff's story is one of resilience, showcasing his determination and the power of music as a vehicle for overcoming adversity and achieving success.
This is about the rise and fall of an entrepreneur in the early 1990s and is full of inside information on an extraordinary period.
In a career spanning four decades Rupert Murdoch has built News International into a $70 billion corporation. Through a series of breathtaking gambles he expanded from his base in the Australian newspaper business to achieve a preeminent position in the UK's media, and to control a huge slice of Hollywood. Increasingly his company has built a presence in online and digital media, most recently through its acquisition of MySpace, and he is steadily expanding into Southeast Asia. But Murdoch is more than a predatory and merciless deal-maker. His company does not only generate dizzying profits and growth rates. His company generates the information that forms our understanding of the world. He presides over what we read, what we watch, what we come to believe about ourselves, to an extent that is without serious parallel anywhere on earth. In the words of Michael Wolff, Murdoch 'held more power over more time than any other contemporary figure'. Working with unrivalled access to Murdoch himself, his family, and his inner circle of advisors, Wolff shows how Murdoch came to wield this power and the uses he has made of it. Murdoch has become almost invisible behind the strong emotions he provokes. Now Wolff's account reveals the qualities that took Murdoch to the top of the world and have kept him there. In doing so he tells a business story that is also the story of a man's life, and the story of our times.
"The final days of the Trump presidency"--Jacket.
In the 1990s, launching an Internet business was a thrilling path to rapid wealth for risk-takers. The fast-paced economy allowed ideas to transform overnight into significant market value, but for entrepreneurs, the pressure was immense as cash dwindled and the odds of success diminished. Michael Wolff, a pioneer in new media, experienced this firsthand while building his own company. His journey captures the essence of entrepreneurship during a transformative era, marked by the founding of Wired magazine, the launch of Time Warner's Pathfinder, and the rivalry between East Coast content and West Coast technology. As the Internet landscape evolved, the financial viability of new ventures fluctuated dramatically, exemplified when Wired failed to launch its stock, triggering a crisis for many startups. Wolff found himself in a precarious position with his company’s future hanging by a thread. With a ticking clock and dwindling resources, he had to secure a crucial deal. Through sharp wit, Wolff illustrates the harsh realities of capitalism, where venture capitalists, while offering support, often prioritize their own profits over the entrepreneur's interests. Along his journey, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, from visionaries to investors, revealing the complexities of building and sustaining a business in an unpredictable environment. Ultimately, he learns that his creativity and hard work may only grant him a sma
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of Fire and Fury provides a breathtaking insider account of the 2024 Trump campaign, marked by unprecedented events including multiple criminal trials, two assassination attempts, and a sudden opponent switch. This narrative takes readers on a journey with Donald Trump as he seeks a return to power, showcasing his ruthless tactics against rivals and his scathing attacks on the legal system. The campaign is framed as potentially the last election, with the stakes higher than ever: either the establishment dismantles Trump, or he dismantles it. Wolff presents a split-screen view of the situation—one side depicts a dire legal quagmire, while the other reveals Trump's strong support within his party, surging poll numbers, and lackluster opposition. Through personal access to Trump’s inner circle, the author unveils a revealing landscape of Trumpworld, featuring an unlikely cast of characters and the candidate himself, who remains a dominant force in American politics despite appearing erratic. Balancing tragedy and farce, this account explores the fate of the nation, democracy, and the liberal ideal. It paints a striking portrait of a man whose unpredictable behavior challenges the very structures of civic life. Ultimately, it captures one of the most remarkable comebacks in American political history, offering a vivid exposé of the chaos and fervor surrounding Trump’s influence on American
With FIRE AND FURY, Michael Wolff defined the first phase of the Trump administration; now, in SIEGE, he has written an equally essential and explosive book about a presidency that is under fire from almost every side. A stunningly fresh narrative that begins just as Trump's second year as president is getting underway and ends with the delivery of the Mueller report, SIEGEreveals an administration that is perpetually beleaguered by investigations and a president who is increasingly volatile, erratic and exposed.
Meet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in America. Now their empire is cracking up and crashing down. In his irresistible trilogy on the chaotic Trump presidency Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide the journalist Michael Wolff led readers deep into the twisted corridors of the White House. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the Murdoch family and key players, he plunges us behind the scenes of another empire of influence, and the result is astonishing and unforgettable. Here is Rupert Murdoch, the ninety-two-year-old billionaire concerned about his legacy, but more concerned about profits. Here are his contentious children, jockeying to take over when the old man is gone. Here is star anchor Tucker Carlson considering a run for the presidency while his bosses have other plans for him. Sean Hannity, the richest man in television, has his own plans: to put Trump back in office. While presenter Laura Ingraham is just trying to survive in a man's world. As the fallout from the 2020 election and the Dominion lawsuit pummels the reputation of the network, the battling Murdoch heirs position themselves for the final act in this riveting drama.
With extraordinary access to the Trump White House, Michael Wolff tells the inside story of the most controversial presidency of our time The first nine months of Donald Trump’s term were stormy, outrageous―and absolutely mesmerizing. Now, thanks to his deep access to the West Wing, bestselling author Michael Wolff tells the riveting story of how Trump launched a tenure as volatile and fiery as the man himself. In this explosive book, Wolff provides a wealth of new details about the chaos in the Oval Office. Among the revelations: -- What President Trump’s staff really thinks of him -- What inspired Trump to claim he was wire-tapped by President Obama -- Why FBI director James Comey was really fired -- Why chief strategist Steve Bannon and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner couldn’t be in the same room -- Who is really directing the Trump administration’s strategy in the wake of Bannon’s firing -- What the secret to communicating with Trump is -- What the Trump administration has in common with the movie The Producers Never before has a presidency so divided the American people. Brilliantly reported and astoundingly fresh, Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury shows us how and why Donald Trump has become the king of discord and disunion.
