Chronicles the rise of the American auto industry through the life of Harley Earl, an innovator who introduced the art of automobile styling into the auto-making industry, revolutionizing the way cars were made and marketed
Spanning three centuries, this narrative chronicles the rise of the Busch family, founders of Anheuser-Busch, from a small brewery to a multibillion-dollar empire. It explores themes of immense wealth and power, intertwined with scandal, heartbreak, and tragedy. The author, a renowned journalist, presents a vivid portrayal of the family's journey, highlighting Budweiser's transformation into the "King of Beers." Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary tale reflecting American prosperity, hubris, and the complexities of progress and decline over time.
Full of revealing portraits of many of the best-known comedic talents of the 1970s, "I'm Dying Up Here" is also a poignant tale of the price of success and the terrible cost of failure--professional and moral.