It's not hard to understand the fascination of Armand Hammer for an ambitious biographer.

And it is essential reading for anyone who was ever fascinated by Armand Hammer.

(Armand Hammer, the late financier, bought the company in 1971 and it is now controlled by his foundation).

The hotel was built by Armand Hammer, and the kitchen is filled with American equipment.

Occidental's chairman, Armand Hammer, apparently balked at the $600 million offer.

The cultural ramifications of the Armand Hammer exhibit go further.

He worked his way through college and studied accounting, which led him, in time, to an association in 1960 with Armand Hammer, the financier.

Armand Hammer is a very astute businessman who drove a lot of hard bargains and invariably came out on top.

It was sold alongside nine other eggs for 1,500 rubles to Armand Hammer.

Terms were not disclosed, but Occidental's chairman, Armand Hammer, said final agreement is expected to be reached within the next six months.