About the Book: Close-Up is Len Deighton’s dark and gripping exploration of Hollywood’s ruthless film industry, revealing a world of ambition, manipulation, and hidden secrets. Marshall Stone is a legendary movie star whose charm, talent, and wealth have made him an icon, but his desire for eternal fame threatens to expose the scandals buried beneath his carefully crafted image. When a writer begins documenting his life, he is drawn into a dangerous world of power struggles, deception, and exploitation. A sharp, compelling thriller about celebrity, illusion, and the price of maintaining perfection.