A MEGALOMANIACS DICTIONARY

From A, for the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, to W, for the fashion diva Anna Wintour, A Megalomaniacs Dictionary is as informational as humoristic

Whatever their fame comes from politics, showbusiness, media, sport, they fascinate, intrigue such as they provoke. Our times is full of megalomaniac figures whom distinguish themselves by their excesses, attitudes, behaviors, acts or speeches. They arouse passion or hatred, respect or mockery, curiosity or disdain but leave nobody indifferent.

Megalomaniacs live in a perfect symbiosis with our current society, full of social networks, TV news and reality-shows. Writing as a dictionary, this book analyses 50 megalomaniacs, quoting their shocking speeches, from the most glorious to darkest times. From A, for the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, to W, for the fashion diva Anna Wintour, A Megalomaniacs Dictionary is as informational as humoristic. A dictionary in line with our times, where selfies are everywhere.

A journalist, writer and TV producer since 1988, René Chiche was editor-in-chief for
many TV shows. Since 2005, he leads his own press agency.