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Powerhouse, written by James A. Miller, is an oral history that explores how a leading Hollywood talent agency shaped the entertainment industry and beyond. Drawing on interviews and archival material, the book examines the agency’s influence on major film, television, sports, and music ventures, as well as its role in broader business endeavors throughout the past half-century.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Miller, James A.
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