Recommended by
- Marc Andreessen: "Startlingly deep cultural history of conspiracies, examined through the lens of the brutally effective Gawker takedown, with full access to the main players." source ↗
Summary
Ryan Holiday's 2018 book chronicles Peter Thiel's secret war against Gawker Media, from the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit to the $140 million verdict that bankrupted the company. Holiday draws on internal documents and interviews to tell the story of a billionaire using the legal system as a weapon of revenge. The book is a case study in asymmetric warfare, strategic patience, and the mechanics of a long-running, well-funded grudge.