{"product_id":"2026200011716-secondhand-baron-philippe-the-very-candid-autobiography-of-baron-philippe-de-rothschild","title":"Baron Philippe: The Very Candid Autobiography Of Baron Philippe De Rothschild","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most flamboyant and extraordinary figures of the twentieth century, Baron Philippe de Rothschild lived a life so vast in its ambition and drama that it almost defies belief — and Baron Philippe: The Very Candid Autobiography of Baron Philippe de Rothschild captures every audacious moment of it. From his stewardship of the legendary Château Mouton Rothschild vineyard, which he elevated into one of the most celebrated Premier Cru estates in Bordeaux, to his daring escapades as a racing driver, poet, and theatrical impresario, the Baron's memoir chronicles a life lived entirely on his own extraordinary terms. Surviving the devastating losses of World War II — including the murder of his wife by the Nazis — he rebuilt both his estate and his spirit with an iron will and an artist's soul, commissioning the world's greatest painters, from Picasso to Dalí, to create iconic labels for his wines.\n\nEdited and shaped by the celebrated theatre director Joan Littlewood, this candid account presents the Baron's voice with wit, irreverence, and raw emotional power, making it as much a work of literary craft as a historical document. The narrative illuminates the gilded yet turbulent world of European aristocracy, the fine art of winemaking, and the cultural ferment of a century that saw unimaginable destruction and breathtaking renaissance. Littlewood's deft editorial hand ensures the prose crackles with personality, leaving the reader to wonder: how could one life contain so much?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130866213083,"sku":"2026200011716-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ae5709f4-f416-4dfd-b81a-0ba6a9b7d285.png?v=1786591492","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011716-secondhand-baron-philippe-the-very-candid-autobiography-of-baron-philippe-de-rothschild","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}