Lord Black [Hardcover]

I was captivated in reading about this modern day Canadian Press Baron who followed in the shoes of Lord Beaverbrook, and Lord Thompson. After all, Black owns or owned some 500 newspapers world wide.

Certainly Black may have fallen short in the eyes of some of his shareholders and the liberal press but he did much for quality journalism possibly more than any other modern day newspaper owner.

This is not a one-sided book and seems to have been meticulously researched. It tells some very revealing no-so-flattering facts about Black, his marriage and his life style. What I liked most was that the Author never talked down to his readers and treated me with enough intelegence to let me draw my conclusions.

The author has made the most of his personal interviews with Black. No other journalist seems to have been able to get near Black for years.

Lord Black: the Biography is a revealing piece of work. Hard to put down

...in the Battle of Black, BT's Lord Black is the winner.
James Adams, (Globe and Mail)

"the book is fascinating and everyone should read it. I only have a
million more questions to ask you so we will have to have you back."

Melanie Deveau (CKLW Windsor)

Mr. Tombs takes the reader on a fascinating behind the scenes look at the man, who at his height controlled over 500 newspapers around the world. Over a three-year period Mr. For this unauthorized biography, Tombs interviewed Conrad Black and hundreds of his associates, business partners, friends, allies and foes to provide readers with this insightful account of the man himself.

The book is filled with anecdotal perspective from international figures like Henry Kissinger, Margaret Thatcher, Ken Thomson, Peter White, Dan Colson, Donald Trump, Chris Browne, and Nicolas Berry (son of former Telegraph owner Lord Hartwell) and former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney to name just a few. Interviews that if requested today, would not be given.... and some interviews that were asked to be removed. They are still in the book, so if you are looking for an objective perspective on the man and his fall from grace, Lord Black provides the reader with all the facts. George Tombs access to the man himself lends a unique balance to the book. Readers can be the judges!

I couldn't put it down and can only hope that there is more from this author on the man. I also liked the author's objectivity in dealing with the current media events and found him to be fair, in his portrayal of Black.

There are a lot of quotes from famous people, in this book. It appears the author did extensive research on his subject. It could be a little longer on some of the subjects, but this is a fast paced book that keeps you turning the pages.