Richard Branson: The Authorised Biography

by Mick Brown

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

Genres: Biography, Business, Autobiography

544 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Mick Brown (born 1950 in London) is a journalist who has written for several British newspapers, including The Guardian and The Sunday Times and for international publications. For many years he has contributed regularly to The Telegraph. He is also a broadcaster and the author of several books

Reviews

[Abhirup Borah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The guy has had a good life. Full of action and force. A remarkable biography.

[Doug Thrower · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a start to an amazing life. And shows up what some of the big companies get up to. Great read and eye opener.