Howard Hughes : The Hidden Years Hardcover James Phelan 1976

Description: Intro: Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years, Book Club Edition from 1976. Gutter Code S28. Jacket Code 1859. Good to VG book with Good Jacket. Synopsis: The book Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years by James Phelan provides a fascinating glimpse into the reclusive final decades of billionaire Howard Hughes' life. Instead of retelling the well-known stories of his early years as a daring aviator and Hollywood mogul, the book delves into his strange and secretive existence in later years. Drawing from firsthand accounts by Hughes’ personal aides, Phelan details the bizarre routines and eccentric behaviors of Hughes, who isolated himself in darkened rooms, consumed repetitive meals, and compulsively watched films for days on end. The narrative also uncovers Hughes' phobias, his obsession with germ avoidance, and his physical decline as he became a shadow of his former self. Phelan balances this personal portrait with insights into how Hughes' empire continued to function, managed by a small, trusted cadre of individuals who kept his secrets and maintained his business interests even as his health deteriorated. For readers intrigued by the enigma of Hughes, this book provides a compelling exploration of his decline from a charismatic tycoon to a recluse consumed by his own idiosyncrasies Author:James Phelan (1912–1997) was an influential American journalist and author best known for his investigative reporting and biographies, particularly his work on the enigmatic billionaire Howard Hughes. Born in Alton, Illinois, Phelan had an early passion for journalism and started as a newspaper reporter before transitioning to freelance writing in 1954. Over his career, he contributed to prestigious magazines such as Fortune, Time, and The Saturday Evening Post, and his work often exposed corporate and societal issues. His book Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years (1976) was groundbreaking, providing one of the first in-depth looks into Hughes's reclusive life. This work also helped debunk the infamous Clifford Irving hoax, where Irving had falsely claimed to have co-written Hughes's autobiography. Phelan's investigative prowess extended beyond Hughes, as he explored other significant topics, including conspiracy theories around John F. Kennedy's assassination. He later authored a memoir, Scandals, Scamps, and Scoundrels: The Casebook of an Investigative Reporter (1982), which highlighted his experiences in investigative journalism. Phelan passed away in 1997, shortly before the release of his book The Money: The Battle for Howard Hughes’s Billions. His legacy is marked by his fearless reporting and ability to shed light on complex and hidden stories Details:Author: James PhelanISBN: 0394410424Publisher: Random HousePublication Year: 1976Format: HardcoverPages: 256Dimensions: Approximately 9.4 x 6.3 inches

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