"Those who think Hollywood's current predatory political scene and celebrity partner-swapping activities are new phenomena would be wise to dive into this tell-all tale of Henry Willson, an agent who became a major star maker to actors like Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, and Troy Donahue in the 1950s."-- Publishers Weekly "A trove of enticing gossip and little-known facts . Hofler chronicles Willson's life of privilege. He roams through the origins of his paradoxical right-wing attitudes, early intrigues to obtain sexual power, conspiracies hatched in glamorous fabled nightclubs, the Trocadero, the Macombo. He describes nasty sexual antics among powerful studio heads."-- Los Angeles Times " The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson is a gritty, often coarse but well-researched biography of a tough Hollywood power broker famous for his 'Adonis factory.'"--Salon.com "Hofler, a Variety editor and reporter, is well matched to this shark-tank of a life.

"-- Washington Post "The book will certainly satisfy the minds of those wondering what were Hudson's favored sexual practices, but on a deeper level it's as honest a portrait of the film industry as there's ever been."-- PopMatters.com.