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Hollywood excesses through Don Simpson's rise and fall.
This biography isn't just a wild ride through Don Simpson's extravagant life; it's a mirror reflecting Hollywood's underbelly, magnifying its seductive blend of ambition and vice. If you're intrigued by the duality of glittering success and the steep cost of indulgence, this exploration of Simpson's legacy delivers a compelling take on the price of fame.
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ISBN: 9780747536116
Authors:
Charles Fleming
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Date of Publication: 1998-06-04
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 494 readers)
Description
An account of the life and times of the late Don Simpson, who produced films such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance and was also reputed to have a legendary appitite for sex and drugs. The author argues that the profligacy and moral emptiness of its key players, continues to drive the excesses of Hollywood.
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Hollywood excesses through Don Simpson's rise and fall.
This biography isn't just a wild ride through Don Simpson's extravagant life; it's a mirror reflecting Hollywood's underbelly, magnifying its seductive blend of ambition and vice. If you're intrigued by the duality of glittering success and the steep cost of indulgence, this exploration of Simpson's legacy delivers a compelling take on the price of fame.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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