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The "godfather" of music publicists was "so close to David Bowie that he could stand in for him during phone interviews", and later invented "Brand Beckham", says Neil McCormick in The Daily Telegraph. A great memoir and a "candid account of the sometimes dark arts of PR".
How Economics Explains the World
Andrew Leigh
An admirably succinct canter through the history of human progress, through the lens of "economic forces", says The Economist – and by looking at the key figures who tried to explain them.
Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered his Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success
Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig
This investigation into "the swamp of Trump's financial affairs" is low on humour, but so strong on damning evidence that one might wonder "whether Trump achieved anything at all in business", says Martin Vander Weyer in the Literary Review. A paean to the power of bluster.
Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japans Masayoshi Son
Lionel Barber
Is the elusive SoftBank founder "a genius with an uncanny ability to spot the next thing", or just "a gambler", asks Simon Nixon in Literary Review. Either way, Son is one of the most "consequential global business figures of the last half-century". A richly reported guide to his life and deals.
Moneta: A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins
Gareth Harney
A "delightful" book by a historian and coin collector, for "both young and old", says Martin Wolf in the FT. Harney doesn't allow "numismatic passion to get in the way of telling a good tale", says the TLS.
The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry
Tevi Troy
"What better time to produce a cautionary tale about the relationship between bosses and American presidents?", says The Economist. "The lesson is: it's OK to be the president's golf buddy – just don't beat him."
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI
Ethan Mollick
"A sharp and good-humoured guide" to the corporate conundrum of the era, says Andrew Hill in the FT. How to make the most of generative AI's creative and problem-solving potential.
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Frauds: ‘fantastically stylish’ crime heist caper is a ‘triumph’The Week Recommends Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker play a pair of ex-cons planning one last job
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The struggles of Aston MartinIn the Spotlight The car manufacturer, famous for its association with the James Bond franchise, is ‘running out of road’
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The end of ‘golden ticket’ asylum rightsThe Explainer Refugees lose automatic right to bring family over and must ‘earn’ indefinite right to remain
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Marisa Silver’s 6 favorite books that capture a lifetimeFeature The author recommends works by John Williams, Ian McEwan, and more
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Book reviews: ‘We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution’ and ‘Will There Ever Be Another You’Feature The many attempts to amend the U.S. Constitution and Patricia Lockwood’s struggle with long Covid
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Philadelphia’s Calder GardensFeature A permanent new museum
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Mustardy beans and hazelnuts recipeThe Week Recommends Nod to French classic offers zingy, fresh taste
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Susie Dent picks her favourite booksThe Week Recommends The lexicographer and etymologist shares works by Jane Goodall, Noel Streatfeild and Madeleine Pelling
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6 incredible homes under $1 millionFeature Featuring a home in the National Historic Landmark District of Virginia and a renovated mid-century modern house in Washington
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The Harder They Come: ‘triumphant’ adaptation of cinema classicThe Week Recommends ‘Uniformly excellent’ cast follow an aspiring musician facing the ‘corruption’ of Kingston, Jamaica
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House of Guinness: ‘rip-roaring’ Dublin brewing dynasty period dramaThe Week Recommends The Irish series mixes the family tangles of ‘Downton’ and ‘Succession’ for a ‘dark’ and ‘quaffable’ watch
