Paul Barry

Paul Barry's The Rise and Rise of Kerry Packer is a classic piece of Australian non-fiction publishing. Originally released in 1993 when Packer was still alive, it has sold well over a quarter of a million copies and is widely seen as the definitive book on a man who, throughout his remarkable life, mystified, inspired, and challenged those around him....

Sanjeev Gupta is a fast-talking billionaire with all the trappings of success. He boasts world-class charm, a huge appetite for risk, and a remarkable ability to inspire belief. The media christens him the 'Saviour of Steel'. When he jets into Whyalla in South Australia to buy its bankrupt steelworks in 2017, Gupta is given a royal reception. He promises to...