Review: ‘It’s Not TV’ account of HBO’s rise and challenges
Associated Press“It’s Not TV: The Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO” by Felix Gillette and John Koblin Streaming and on-demand services are so commonplace nowadays, one can take for granted how revolutionary HBO was when it was first launched. In “It’s Not TV,” business reporters Felix Gillette and John Koblin paint a revealing picture of a cultural and business institution from its beginnings to the challenges it now faces. From Tony Soprano to Selina Meyer, HBO had a knack for investing in shows with characters that for many years broadcast television wouldn’t touch. But the book’s other purpose as a fascinating account of HBO’s business practices show how the cable network and eventual streaming service struggled to keep up with the world it helped create.
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