Growing up Getty : the story of America's most unconventional dynasty / James Reginato.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reginato, James, author.

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children of the rich--United States--Biography.

Children of the rich.

Millionaires--United States--Biography.

Millionaires.

Getty family.

United States.

Genre:

Biography.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xix, 314 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Gallery Books hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Gallery Books, 2022.

Summary:

"Oil magnate J. Paul Getty, once the richest man in the world, is the patriarch of an extraordinary cast of sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. While some have been brought low by mental illness, drug addiction, and one of the most sensational kidnapping cases of the 20th century, many of Getty's heirs have achieved great success. In addition to Mark Getty, a cofounder of Getty Images, and Anne G. Earhart, an award-winning environmentalist, others have made significant marks in a variety of fields, from music and viniculture to politics and LGBTQ rights. Now, across four continents, a new generation of lively, unique, and even outrageous Gettys are emerging, and not coasting on the dynasty's still-immense wealth. August Getty designs extravagant gowns worn by Katy Perry, Cher, and other stars; his sibling, Nats-a fellow LGBTQ rights activist who announced his gender transition following his wedding to transgender icon Gigi Gorgeous-produces a line of exclusive streetwear. Their fascinating cousins include Balthazar, a multi-hyphenate actor-director-DJ-designer, and Isabel, a singer-songwriter-MBA candidate. A far-flung yet surprisingly close-knit group, the ascendant Gettys are bringing this iconic family onto the global stage in the 21st century. Through extensive research, including access to J. Paul Getty's diaries and love letters, and fresh interviews with family members and friends, Growing Up Getty offers an inside look into the benefits and burdens of being part of today's world of the ultra-wealthy"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The patriarch

Branching out

The Pauls

The Gordons

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-301) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Reginato, James. Growing up Getty.

ISBN:

9781982120986

1982120983

OCLC:

1281580190

Publisher Number:

99991412139