getty, j. paul

A book of facts about the Getty Center in Los Angeles which contains an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts.

Chronicles the life of the savviest entrepreneur of the century, tracing his development from childhood, the deals that earned his first million, and the story of his five marriages and family tragedies.

An illustrated biography of John Paul Getty, looking at how he accumulated his multi-billion-dollar fortune in the oil business, and discussing his philanthropic activities in his later life.

Examines the life and career of the business tycoon and oilman who dominated one of the largest business empires ever built by a single man and died owning close to one billion dollars.