Too Famous: The Rich, The Powerful, The Wishful, The Damned

Too Famous is a brilliant and biting collection of profiles that examines the corrosive influence of fame and power, how the quest for fame and power became the driving force of culture and politics, and how the need, desperation, and ruthlessness demanded to fulfil that quest became the toxic grease that keeps the world spinning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Too Famous is a captivating and entertaining book that could easily become an instant classic. Bestselling author Michael Wolff, known for his previous works such as Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide, delves into the lives, careers, and enigmatic endings of prominent figures from our time. With his sharp wit and vivid storytelling, Wolff exposes the inner workings of these influential individuals, offering a mesmerizing portrait of their hubris, overreach, and periodic self-destruction. This collection, drawing on new and unpublished work as well as decades of coverage, showcases the corrosive influence of being in the public eye. It explores how the pursuit of fame and power has become the driving force of culture and politics, shaping public personalities and altering their perception. Through brilliant and biting profiles, Wolff reveals the complexities and contradictions of these famous faces, leaving readers with a new understanding and perspective on them. The book also examines the toxic consequences of this quest, highlighting the need, desperation, and ruthlessness required to fulfill it. Too Famous challenges our preconceptions and forces us to reevaluate the individuals we once knew and admired. It serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the scorched earth that famous people leave behind them and the impact they have on society.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349128528