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A captivating memoir of a bookselling empire's rise and a life shaped by literature.Tim Waterstone, the founder of Waterstone's, recounts his journey from a small-town childhood to building Britain's largest bookselling chain. This memoir explores his formative years, his complex relationship with his father, and the epiphany at Cambridge that sparked his entrepreneurial vision.
Discover the business philosophy that propelled Waterstone's to dominate the bookselling industry. This is more than a business story; it's an inspirational tale of personal growth, resilience, and the enduring power of books. Perfect for readers interested in biography, business, and British history.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Tim Waterstone read English at Cambridge University before moving to Calcutta to work for a broking firm. On returning to England, he worked at W.H. Smith for eight years, and went on to establish the bookselling chain Waterstone's in 1982. He became the founder chairman of HMV media group in 1998, which he left in 2001. He is currently the chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University and a board member of Yale University Press, as well as being a novelist and business speaker.
Zusammenfassung
An evocative and candid memoir that charts the key moments in the life of Britain's most successful bookseller.
Vorwort
An evocative and candid memoir that charts the key moments in the life of Britain's most successful bookseller.
