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Shopping, Seduction & Mr. Selfridge (2013)

by Lindy Woodhead(Favorite Author)

3.62 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0812985044 (ISBN13: 9780812985047)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Random House Trade Paperbacks

review 1: Very interesting book that the popular PBS series "Mr. Selfridge" is based on. Harry Selfridge was the B.T. Barnum of the retail business. He was flamboyant, but principled and good to his employees. An egotistical womanizer who adored his wife and mother. He had a "little man" complex and was impeccably dressed at all times, he expected higher standards but his retail staff adored him. He built one of the biggest retail empires of his time but died broke. A man of many contradictions, but that is what makes this such a good read.
review 2: A great fan of the TV miniseries Mr Selfridge, I was keen to find out more about the history of the store, Mr Selfridge, his wife, children, mistresses and employees of his store. In this book written by Lindy Woodhead, I fo... moreund a very comprehensive facts and figures guide to the history of retail. I did enjoy the sections about Mr Selfridge’s early life and career in Chicago, through to the opening of his store in London. There was a lot of name dropping of famous figures that were involved in the store but these acquaintances were rarely extended upon in any further detail. The most surprising part of this book was the sad end to Selfridge’s life, which I was unaware of. There is no question that this book is well researched but it comes across as quite dry at times and I was after a read that delved deeper into the man behind the store and those around him. less

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