William Knoedelseder was a longtime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, and he has been a television news executive for Knight Ridder, Fox, and the USA Network. His books include Stiffed: A True Story of MCA, the Music Business, and the Mafia, and I'm Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Stand-Up Comedy's Golden Era. He lives in Woodland Hills, California.
“Fins pulls readers into the futuristic fantasies, intramural
fights and forward thinking of the legendary GM executive who
revolutionized America’s love affair with the automobile.” — David
Cay Johnston
Fins is a fascinating story, well told. Can’t beat that.
— Inc.
“Fins is a lively study, as big and broad as one of GM’s Buick
Roadmasters but as sleek and speedy as one of its Chevrolet
Corvettes. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in
America’s auto obsession.” — Los Angeles Times
“A rollicking tale about the years when Detroit design dazzled the
globe and defined an entire era.” — Detroit News
“A terrific biography...Fins’ should prove a valuable history to
have on hand as we enter the age of the autonomous vehicle.” — Wall
Street Journal
Fins is far more than a biography of Harley Earl — it’s a
fascinating, colorful romp through the glory years of the American
automotive industry — The Newswheel
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