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'''Thomas Anthony John "Tom" Rubython''' (born 22 August 1955) is a ] author and publisher with an interest in business and motor racing.
'''Thomas Anthony John "Tom" Rubython''' (born 22 August 1955) is a ] author and publisher with an interest in business and motor racing. He was the founder and publisher of ''Marketeer'' (weekly), ''Amusement Business'' (monthly), ''LeisureWeek'' (weekly), ''BusinessAge'' (monthly), ''Sunday Business'' (weekly), ''EuroBusiness'' (monthly), ''Formula 1 Magazine' (monthly) 'BusinessF1 magazine (monthly), and SportsPro (monthly). He has written nine books, biographies of Ayrton Senna (racing driver), Tony O'Reilly (businessman), James Hunt (racing driver), Richard Burton (actor), Jesse Livermore (financier) and Barry White (singer) and two non-fiction motor racing books called In The Name Of Glory and Fatal Weekend.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.themyrtlepress.com/team-and-history.php |title = The Myrtle Press &#124; the Team}}</ref>

He has also published many yearbooks and annuals including the Leisure Industry Yearbook, the Offshore Finance Annual, the Formula One Annual and the Formula One Black Book.
== Biography ==
Tom Rubython was the founder and publisher of ''Marketeer'' (weekly), ''Amusement Business'' (monthly), ''LeisureWeek'' (weekly), ''BusinessAge'' (monthly), '']''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/profile-the-man-who-would-be-a-mogul-1319542.html|title=Profile; The man who would be a mogul|date=1996-02-18|website=The Independent|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> (weekly), ''EuroBusiness'' (monthly), ''Formula 1 Magazine'' (monthly)'', BusinessF1 magazine''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/rubython-faces-another-libel-writ/|title=Rubython faces another libel writ|date=August 25, 2005|website=Press Gazette|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> (monthly)'', and ]'' (monthly). He has written nine books, biographies of ] (racing driver),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2063586-monaco-grand-prix-reliving-ayrton-sennas-1988-qualifying-and-race|title=Monaco Grand Prix: Reliving Ayrton Senna's 1988 Qualifying and Race|last=Harden|first=Oliver|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/nigel-mansell-reveals-new-details-from-ayrton-senna-punchup/news-story/53d81c034622bc308d3aff3030392e54|title=The day I grabbed Senna by the throat|date=2015-10-19|website=NewsComAu|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> ] (businessman), ] (racing driver),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/james-hunt-bedded-33-flight-attendants-in-two-weeks-5666660|title=James Hunt Bedded 33 Flight Attendants In Two Weeks|website=Jalopnik|language=en-us|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/09/30/fast-moves|title=Fast Moves|last=Lane|first=Anthony|date=2013-09-23|access-date=2019-11-21|language=en|issn=0028-792X}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-13399439|title=Star Burton's 'risky womanising'|date=2011-05-16|access-date=2019-11-21|language=en-GB}}</ref> ] (financier),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://realmoney.thestreet.com/articles/06/19/2016/should-you-trade-late-jesse-livermore|title=Should You Trade Like the Late Jesse Livermore?|last=DePorre|first=James "Rev Shark"|date=2016-06-19|website=RealMoney|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.omaha.com/archives/hansen-tale-of-omaha-s-black-widow-is-too-tempting/article_ef518d6f-cba2-5ed0-af4d-e855255e03ec.html|title=Hansen: Tale of Omaha's 'black widow' is too tempting to not investigate|last=columnist|first=Matthew Hansen / World-Herald|website=Omaha.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> and ] (singer) and two non-fiction motor racing books called ''In The Name Of Glory''<ref name=":2" /> and ''Fatal Weekend''.''<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.themyrtlepress.com/team-and-history.php |title = The Myrtle Press &#124; the Team}}</ref>'' His book ''Rush to Glory'' was the basis for Ron Howard's film ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/59539-tantor-media-more-than-audio.html|title=Tantor Media: More than Audio|last=Milliot|first=Jim|date=Oct 11, 2013|website=www.publishersweekly.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2111933/Chris-Hemsworth-takes-role-iconic-British-racing-driver-James-Hunt-new-movie-Rush.html|title=Spot the difference! Australian actor Chris Hemsworth takes on the role of iconic British racing driver James Hunt in new movie Rush|date=2012-03-08|website=Mail Online|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> He has also published many yearbooks and annuals including the ''Leisure Industry Yearbook'', the ''Offshore Finance Annual'', the ''Formula One Annual'', and the ''Formula One Black Book''.{{Citation needed|date=November 2019}}


== Libel suits == == Libel suits ==
Rubython has interviewed many famous figures over the years from Donald Trump to Tony Blair. He has enjoyed a controversial journalistic career and has reputedly been sued for libel more times than any other British journalist including lawsuits from figures such as Sir Alan Sugar, Tony Ryan, George Walker, Max Mosley, Bernie Ecclestone and Kelvin Mackenzie. All of the lawsuits were later settled except for two, one of which he lost to Tony Purnell and another he won against Richard Woods. Rubython has interviewed many famous figures over the years from ] to ]. He has enjoyed a controversial journalistic career and has reputedly been sued for libel more times than any other British journalist including lawsuits from figures such as ], ], George Walker, ], ], ],<ref name=":0" /> and ].<ref name=":0" /> Most of the lawsuits were later settled, though he lost one to Tony Purnell,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pitpass.com/27413/Purnell-wins-ruling-against-Business-F1-and-Tom-Rubython|title=Purnell wins ruling against Business F1 and Tom Rubython|date=2006-03-16|website=Pitpass|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> he won against Richard Woods,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/jury-backs-rubython-in-action-against-fia-man/|title=Jury backs Rubython in action against FIA man|date=March 30, 2007|website=Press Gazette|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref> and lost to ].<ref name=":1" />


== Politics == == Politics ==
In 2012 he briefly dabbled in politics and stood for the ] in ] at the ], receiving 6,354 votes (16%). In 2012 he briefly dabbled in politics and stood for the ] in ] at the ], receiving 6,354 votes (16%).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511022635/http://www.bbc.com/news/politics/constituencies/E14000861|title=Northampton North parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News|date=2015-05-11|website=web.archive.org|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref>


== Personal == == Personal ==
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A bachelor until the age of 58, in 2013 he surprised everyone and married his girlfriend of three years, Beverley.
A bachelor until the age of 58, when in 2013 he and married his girlfriend of three years, Beverley. He hid from her that he had his ] cloned after her death in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.9news.com.au/world/60-minutes-dog-cloning-technology-pets-science/966a0743-6e08-42e6-add3-a80ec86f2344|title=The murky moral dilemma of dog cloning|website=www.9news.com.au|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/08/dog-cloning-animal-sooam-hwang|title=Inside the Very Big, Very Controversial Business of Dog Cloning|last=Nast|first=Condé|website=Vanity Fair|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Thomas Anthony John "Tom" Rubython (born 22 August 1955) is a British author and publisher with an interest in business and motor racing.

Biography

Tom Rubython was the founder and publisher of Marketeer (weekly), Amusement Business (monthly), LeisureWeek (weekly), BusinessAge (monthly), Sunday Business (weekly), EuroBusiness (monthly), Formula 1 Magazine (monthly), BusinessF1 magazine (monthly), and SportsPro (monthly). He has written nine books, biographies of Ayrton Senna (racing driver), Tony O'Reilly (businessman), James Hunt (racing driver), Richard Burton (actor), Jesse Livermore (financier), and Barry White (singer) and two non-fiction motor racing books called In The Name Of Glory and Fatal Weekend. His book Rush to Glory was the basis for Ron Howard's film Rush. He has also published many yearbooks and annuals including the Leisure Industry Yearbook, the Offshore Finance Annual, the Formula One Annual, and the Formula One Black Book.

Libel suits

Rubython has interviewed many famous figures over the years from Donald Trump to Tony Blair. He has enjoyed a controversial journalistic career and has reputedly been sued for libel more times than any other British journalist including lawsuits from figures such as Sir Alan Sugar, Tony Ryan, George Walker, Max Mosley, Bernie Ecclestone, Ken Bates, and Kelvin Mackenzie. Most of the lawsuits were later settled, though he lost one to Tony Purnell, he won against Richard Woods, and lost to Alan Donnelly.

Politics

In 2012 he briefly dabbled in politics and stood for the UK Independence Party in Northampton North at the 2015 General Election, receiving 6,354 votes (16%).

Personal

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A bachelor until the age of 58, when in 2013 he and married his girlfriend of three years, Beverley. He hid from her that he had his Cocker Spaniel cloned after her death in 2014.

References

  1. ^ "Profile; The man who would be a mogul". The Independent. 18 February 1996. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Rubython faces another libel writ". Press Gazette. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 21 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Harden, Oliver. "Monaco Grand Prix: Reliving Ayrton Senna's 1988 Qualifying and Race". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. "The day I grabbed Senna by the throat". NewsComAu. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  5. "James Hunt Bedded 33 Flight Attendants In Two Weeks". Jalopnik. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  6. ^ Lane, Anthony (23 September 2013). "Fast Moves". ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  7. "Star Burton's 'risky womanising'". 16 May 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. DePorre, James "Rev Shark" (19 June 2016). "Should You Trade Like the Late Jesse Livermore?". RealMoney. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  9. columnist, Matthew Hansen / World-Herald. "Hansen: Tale of Omaha's 'black widow' is too tempting to not investigate". Omaha.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  10. "The Myrtle Press | the Team".
  11. Milliot, Jim (11 October 2013). "Tantor Media: More than Audio". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 21 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Spot the difference! Australian actor Chris Hemsworth takes on the role of iconic British racing driver James Hunt in new movie Rush". Mail Online. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  13. "Purnell wins ruling against Business F1 and Tom Rubython". Pitpass. 16 March 2006. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  14. "Jury backs Rubython in action against FIA man". Press Gazette. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. "Northampton North parliamentary constituency - Election 2015 - BBC News". web.archive.org. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  16. "The murky moral dilemma of dog cloning". www.9news.com.au. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  17. Nast, Condé. "Inside the Very Big, Very Controversial Business of Dog Cloning". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 November 2019.


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