Gremlins 2: Daniel Clamp's autobiography "I Took Manhattan"
"Buy this book...before the author buys you!" states the infamous back cover of Daniel Clamp's "I Took Manhattan" featured in Gremlins 2: The New Batch. This beautiful book cover prop was kindly donated by John Glover.
THE GREMLINS MUSEUM
Daniel Clamp I Took Manhattan Book
Generously gifted by actor John Glover
Introduction
In Gremlins 2, Daniel Clamp (played by John Glover) is the wealthy, hyper-ambitious owner of Clamp Center, a towering Manhattan skyscraper. Portrayed as an over-the-top real-estate mogul, Clamp embodies a blend of corporate ruthlessness, naïve optimism, and unchecked self-promotion.
His autobiography, “I Took Manhattan,” is introduced in the film as his personal testament to conquering New York real estate:
“Want to know about New York?
Ask the man who owns it!”
Of course, the book itself isn’t real — it’s a satirical creation meant to lampoon the tendency of the ultra-wealthy to produce self-aggrandizing memoirs. Its presence in the film underscores Clamp’s vanity and his comically inflated sense of influence, serving as yet another playful jab at media tycoons and the culture of ego-driven success.
The book cover came to us courtesy of Daniel Clamp himself, John Glover. It's a treasured addition to our collection.
