Introduction 1.Origins, 1888-1923 2. Becoming a Major, 1923-1927 3. Sound, 1927-1930 4. Zenith and Nadir, 1930-1934 5. The Classical Warner Factory, 1934-1941 6. War and Aftermath, 1941-1951 7. Sales and Farewells 1951-1967 8. W7 and WCI, 1967-1979 9. Extending the Entertainment Experience, 1980-1990 10. ‘The Wonderful World of Time Warner’ 1990-1999 11. The Biggest Mistake in Corporate History’ and After, 1999-2011 12. Our Brand Is Crisis, 2011-2025 Epilogue: The End?