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Very GoodA book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
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Paperback
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Weight
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1 lbs
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Book
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IsTextBook
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No
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ISBN
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9780892367009
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Book Title
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As I See It : the Autobiography of J. Paul Getty
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Publisher
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Item Length
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8.9 in
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Publication Year
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2003
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Format
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Trade Paperback
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Language
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English
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Illustrator
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Yes
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Item Height
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0.8 in
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Genre
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Travel, Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography
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Topic
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Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Petroleum, Business
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Item Weight
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24.1 Oz
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6 in
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Number of Pages
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400 Pages
As I See It: The Autobiography of J. Paul Getty by Getty, J. Paul
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0892367008
ISBN-13
9780892367009
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2444442
Product Key Features
Book Title
As I See It : the Autobiography of J. Paul Getty
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Rich & Famous, Personal Memoirs, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Petroleum, Business
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-043945
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
338.7/6223382/0924
Synopsis
Reissued with many additional illustrations, this autobiography recounts the life of an American legend and the founder of the museum that bears his name., Richly detailed and immensely enjoyable, As I See It recounts the life of an American legend and the founder of the museum that bears his name. While writing his autobiography, Jean Paul Getty–then perhaps the world’s richest man–hoped it would be the final verdict on himself, on his many friends and associates, and on his times. Regrettably, it proved to be so: Getty died in 1976 as As I See It was going to press. Reissued with a number of additional illustrations, this lively autobiography introduces the famed tycoon to a new generation of readers. In its urbanity, wit, insight, and disconcerting candor, it comes close to re-creating the essence of the man himself. And what a man he was! Known largely for his fabled wealth, J. Paul Getty was highly educated, competent in six languages, a world traveler, and a committed collector of art. Whether describing how he amassed his staggering fortune, discussing the prospects of democracy, listing the seven key points success-oriented men should know about women, or recounting undergraduate conversations at Oxford with his good friend “David,” the future King Edward of England, Getty is never less than fascinating. The cast of characters who populate his intimate anecdotes reads like a Who’s Who of the twentieth century: Winston Churchill, Clara Bow, Nelson Rockefeller, Bernard Berenson, Bela Lugosi, Jacqueline Onassis, Richard Nixon, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplin, and hundreds more. He discusses with absolute frankness his several marriages and liaisons and speaks honestly about his notorious stinginess and the often bizarre problems confronted by the impossibly wealthy., While writing his autobiography, Jean Paul Getty – then perhaps the world’s richest man – hoped it would be the final verdict on himself, on his many friends and associates, and on his times. Regrettably, it proved to be so: Getty died in 1976 as As I See It was going to press.
LC Classification Number
HD9570.G4A26 2003
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