Today Lipton means 'tea.' However, in this time Sir Thomas Lipton was known for much more. Raised in desperate poverty, he would build a global empire of markets, factories, plantation, ans stockyards. But his epic pursuit of the America's Cup trophy-the ultimate in international sport-make him a beloved figure on both sides of the Atlantic.
More than a story of innovation and achievement, A Full Cup also explores Lipton's most intriguing creation: his public persona, formed by a burgeoning mass media and shameless self-promotion that made him one of the most recognizable figures of his time. D'Antonio brings to life the surprising careers of this intrepid sailor, gregarious showman, and ingenious self-made millionaire-the world's very first celebrity CEO.
