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Celebrating nearly three decades of classic interviews with the world's most important people.
Lunch with the FT has been a permanent fixture in the Financial Times for almost 30 years, featuring presidents, film stars, musical icons and business leaders from around the world.
The column is now a well-established institution, which has reinvigorated the art of conversation in the convivial, intimate environment of a long and boozy lunch.
This new and updated edition includes lunches with:
- Elon Musk
- Donald Trump
- Hilary Mantel
- Richard Branson
- Zadie Smith
- Nigel Farage
- Russell Brand
- David Guetta
- Yanis Varoufakis
- Jean-Claude Juncker
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Rebecca Solnit
- Jordan Peterson
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Lunch with the FT by Lionel Barber is generally praised for its intriguing collection of interviews with influential figures from various fields. Reviewers appreciate Barber’s unique insight into the personalities and behind-the-scenes conversations over lunch, making it an engaging read for those interested in gaining perspectives from political, business, and cultural leaders. The book is noted for its blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom, with many finding it both informative and entertaining.
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ISBN: 9780241400708
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 383g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times from 2005 to 2020, is an author, broadcaster and lecturer. During four decades as an award-winning journalist, he has interviewed many world leaders and leading CEOs. He is a regular visitor to Japan.
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