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ISBN: 0063159988

ISBN13: 9780063159983

The House of Gucci [Movie Tie-In]: A True Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed: A Summer Beach Read

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New York Times Bestseller * Source for the MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver

The sensational true story of murder, madness, glamour, and greed that shook the Gucci dynasty, now fully updated with a new afterword

On the morning of March 27, 1995, four quick shots cracked through Milan's elegant streets. Maurizio Gucci, heir to the fabulous fashion dynasty, had been ambushed, slain on the steps to his office by an unknown gunman. Two years later, Milan's chief of police entered the sumptuous palazzo of Maurizio's ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani--nicknamed "the Black Widow" by the press--and arrested her for the murder.

Did Patrizia kill her ex-husband because his spending was wildly out of control? Did she do it because he was preparing to marry his mistress? Or is it possible Patrizia didn't do it at all?

The Gucci story is one of glitz, glamour, and intrigue--a chronicle of the rise, near fall, and subsequent resurgence of a fashion dynasty. Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and widely acclaimed, The House of Gucci is a page-turning account of high fashion, high finance, and heartrending personal tragedy.

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All the charm of an encyclopedia

Published by Books. Oxygen. Peanut butter. , 2 months ago
I was not as smitten as other reviewers. This exhausting list of chronological facts includes thousands of names (people, streets, buildings, even model numbers) ... endless Italian quotes with no translation (how smug) ... excruciating minutia that will leave you knowing more about the Gucci company than you know about your own employer. Every time I forged ahead, I fell asleep. To be fair, though, this wasn't the subject matter for me. I consider mass-produced luxury labels, such as Gucci purses, schizophrenic: "Look at me -- I have money. Don't look at me -- I have no personality. Must. Blend. In." The movie is so juicy and engaging, I wound up ordering the book. I expected too much from a treatise that reads mostly like an annual report. Think Sgt. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, ma'am."

Interesting Book

Published by Alicia S , 2 years ago
Nice work! The author really paints a picture and makes you feel like you are there watching this family drama unfold. i have seen the movie and I can without a doubt the book is WAY better than the movie.

A Passion for Fashion...

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The House of Gucci reads like a soap opera in book form. Dramatic elements involving the fashion industry, business, and a dysfunctional family are deftly interwoven into a book that is impossible to put down. This novel is a perfect example of how power and greed can lead to the downward spiral of an outwardly- perfect family. Forden writes in a way that would keep any of a number of people riveted, including the fashionistas, the business- savvy,and those who are simply fond of the Italian culture. I have not hesitated in recommending this book to friends and family.

A Must-Have for Fashionistas

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book provides an insightful look into the history and development of the House of Gucci. I have learned everything about how the business started, the Gucci family turmoil, and the recent comeback and dominance of Gucci. This is a great read.

Rodolfo's teaching

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I'm from Taiwan so I read Chinese translation. My opinion just focus on Rodolfo's teaching his son, Maurizio, just gave him small cash to avoid spending unlimited. However, he didn't thought they were a rich, famous family, whatever they eat or wear, they used the best. Not like poor family children, he didn't feel what's wrong to spend money in luxury way.I think why Maurizio couldn't control using because of this, he couldn't ask money in the face of his father but his friend and Louis, they could lend him. As long as he take the authority, his weakness show on cash flow immediately. If he had a brother like Roy Disney, maybe the result is different.I think it's a problem for some family, which parents was born from poor but their children live wealthy life to teach them how to cherish or the meaning to use proper money.

Excellent Book!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This was a great book! It was so hard to put it down. Before reading the book, I had no idea of all the problems that existed within the Gucci family. I highly recommend this book, even if you're not a Gucci customer.

INTELLIGENT AND AMUSING

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thought that I had read more than I ever wanted to know about the Gucci family until I read this book by Sara Forden. It is fun to read but at the same time highly intelligent and perceptive.

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