The book "The Free Press: Portrait of a Monopoly" by the author George Marion reveals an important problem of modern mass media. The author examines the phenomenon of the formation of monopolistic structures in the field of mass media and their impact on society. The book shows in an argumentative way how the monopolization of the press can affect freedom of speech, democracy and the development of society as a whole. "The Free Press: Portrait of a Monopoly" is an important addition to the literature on media studies and journalism, which forces the reader to rethink modern media realities.