The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn by Josh Young Hardcover Bo

Description: The Fixer by Josh Young, Manfred Westphal A riveting biography of Hollywoods most infamous detective and "fixer" that will appeal to fans of Scotty Bowerss Full Service and the You Must Remember This podcast. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A riveting tell-all biography that delves into the extraordinary life of Hollywoods most infamous private detective and "fixer" to the stars, revealing newly discovered shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. During the height of Hollywoods golden age, one man lorded over the citys lurid underbelly of forbidden sin and celebrity scandal like no other: Fred Otash. An ex-Marine turned L.A.P.D. vice cop, Otash became the most sought-after private detective and fixer to the stars by specializing in the dark arts that would soon dominate the entertainment industry. Otash was notorious for bugging the homes, offices, and playpens of movie stars, kingmakers, and powerful politicians, employing then state-of-the-art methods of electronic surveillance and wiretapping for a whos who list of clients for whom hed do "anything short of murder." He lied to federal authorities to protect Frank Sinatra from criminal liability; recorded Rock Hudsons coming out confession to his estranged wife; moved in with Judy Garland to help her get sober; taped President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedys tragic love affairs with the greatest sex symbol of all time, and he listened to Marilyn Monroe die. Based on Otashs never-before-seen investigative files and personal archives, THE FIXER takes readers inside the sensational and nefarious world of the man whose art imitating life inspired the private eye characters portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Chinatown and Russell Crowe in LA Confidential. Author Biography Manfred Westphal is Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Agency for the Performing Arts (APA). Prior to joining APA in 2011, Westphal was Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the U.S. headquarters of global media giant Fremantle, the production company responsible for iconic television brands such as American Idol, Americas Got Talent, and The Price Is Right. Previously, Westphal served as Vice President of Publicity at Paramount Domestic Television. He began his career in the studio system, working various production and development positions at 20th Century-Fox and Warner Bros. Television, where in 1989 he began collaborating with Hollywoods most legendary private detective, Fred Otash, to tell his untold story before his untimely death in 1992.Josh Young has written five New York Times bestsellers, two additional Los Angeles Times bestsellers, four books that were made into feature documentaries, eighteen books that have been ranked No. 1 in their category on Amazon, and two novels. Review "The Fixer is a fascinating read that is almost like looking in someones medicine cabinet--you know youre not supposed to but curiosity gets the better of you."--New York Journal of Books"[A] tantalizing and tawdry tale...reminiscent of golden-age crime stories."--Shelf Awareness"Hollywood fans, let this be the one if youre planning a summer with your nose in a book."--The Eagle Times"A breathless exposé of Hollywoods bad old days...Good reading for James Ellroy aficionados."--Kirkus Reviews"A colorful biography...those eager for a peek into classic Hollywood scandals will be well satisfied."--Publishers Weekly"This thrilling biography, based on personal archives and investigation files, tells not only the story of Otash and how he became the most powerful man in Hollywoods shadows, but also charts the beginning of a celebrity culture still raging today." --Town and Country"A fast-paced, fascinating tell-all thats a previously untold account of the seamy side of Hollywood, politics, and mob activity." --Library Journal, starred review Details ISBN1538751429 Author Manfred Westphal Publisher Little, Brown & Company Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781538751428 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-05-02 Imprint Grand Central Publishing Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-05-02 Pages 336 Subtitle Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn ISBN-10 1538751429 UK Release Date 2024-05-02 NZ Release Date 2024-07-08 DEWEY B AU Release Date 2024-07-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159192982;

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