Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Richard Branson: The Authorised Biography
 
See larger image
 
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don’t have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here.
 
  

Richard Branson: The Authorised Biography (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Mick Brown (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


19 used from $0.68

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way

by Richard Branson
4.6 out of 5 stars (138)  $10.88
Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography

Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography

by Richard Branson
Screw it, Let's Do it: Lessons in Life and Business

Screw it, Let's Do it: Lessons in Life and Business

by Sir Richard Branson
4.3 out of 5 stars (32)  $13.38
Business the Richard Branson Way: 10 Secrets of  the World's Greatest Brand Builder (Big Shots Series)

Business the Richard Branson Way: 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand Builder (Big Shots Series)

by Des Dearlove
3.9 out of 5 stars (7)  $13.57
Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

by Richard Branson
3.9 out of 5 stars (16)  $17.79
Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The authorized biography of the dynamic British entrepreneur and adventurer. Through the huge successes of Virgin Music and his airline Virgin Atlantic, Richard Branson's name has become a byword for entrepreneurial flair. This new authorized biography examines Branson's ongoing battle with British Airways for supremacy of the skies as well as the expansion of the Virgin name into film, rail transport, and personal finance. It also looks at Branson's fight to run Britain's National Lottery and his much-publicized attempt to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon. A balanced assessment of the Branson phenomenon and an engaging portrait of a man of formidable energy and ambition. Mick Brown is a journalist and the author of American Heartbeat. 544 pp 4 1/2 x 7 16 pp b/w photos

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; 4th edition (April 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0708818773
  • ISBN-13: 978-0708818770
  • ASIN: 0747232164
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,449 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

 

Customer Reviews

5 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, April 22, 2002
You need an ego to build a company as large and successfully as Sir Richard has put together and that ego are captured by the author. The author gives us a view into the career of Mr. Branson from the start - the standard biography structure. The author did try to sneak in one or two items that are a bit on the tabloid side, but overall it looked to be a fair and complete review. I was most interested in how he structured his companies and moved from one to the next - I assumed he continued to own them, but that is not the case. Overall and interesting book that is enjoyable. If you are interested in the man then this would be a good starting point.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cat of 9 lives and jack of many trades., August 17, 2001
By Angela M. Hey (Portola Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)      
This book covers all kinds of Branson adventures - he's had more near death experiences than most people and lives life to the full.

Much is about the growth and transformation of Virgin - from music to airlines. There's also the relationships that propelled Branson from his family to his business colleagues.

If ever I'm shipwrecked I'll remember how Branson survived in Mexico by swimming behind an ex-wife for 2 miles when he had little experience. His persistence is a constant theme in this book.

It is unfortunate he was not the first man to circumnavigate the world in a balloon, but one cannot say he did not take the risks to try. The writer's description of his ballooning trials places you right in the scene and changes one's perception of the sport.

Mick Brown writes lucidly and energetically to create a really inspiring portrait of this extraordinarily talented entrepreneur.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting person--Biography just so-so, November 1, 2009
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
While Richard Branson is an interesting person, the biography I considered just so-so. My main disappointment was what I thought was a real "gloss over" of the period when Virgin was just starting its rise. It seemed to me that within a page or two, Branson's life jumped from being hounded by creditors to being a millionaire. There didn't seem to be sufficient focus on that crucial time.

There are some strong points--I found the balloon episode quite fascinating, and there are many other details about Virgin's later rise to financial success and power that seemed sufficiently detailed. It was just that "lapse" of detail of what was the threshold period in Banson's (and Virgin's) transition to success and prominence that I considered wanting.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough treatment of an inspirational figure
This biography is quite thorough and gives readers a good look at the business and personal life of one of the most interesting entrepreneurs of our time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Gehrman

5.0 out of 5 stars The real Branson
Unlike many journalists who have written about the man who is arguably the most innovative entrepreneur in Britain Brown manages to be supremely balanced: he describes Branson's... Read more
Published on August 29, 2000

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums




Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.



Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.