When the going was good an editor's adventures during the last golden age of magazines
When the Going Was Good is Graydon Carter's vibrant memoir, sharing his journey to becoming one of the most influential editors in the media world. From his early days in Canada to working at notable publications like Time, Life, The New York Observer, and Spy, Carter's career flourished when he was...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Penguin Press,
2025.
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| Series: | Vanity fair (New York, N.Y. : 1983) |
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| Summary: | When the Going Was Good is Graydon Carter's vibrant memoir, sharing his journey to becoming one of the most influential editors in the media world. From his early days in Canada to working at notable publications like Time, Life, The New York Observer, and Spy, Carter's career flourished when he was brought in to run Vanity Fair by Conď Nast chairman Si Newhouse. With Newhouse's support, Carter had the freedom to shape the magazine, introducing iconic elements like Annie Leibovitz's photography and the "New Establishment" and Hollywood issues. He also cemented Vanity Fair's presence in Los Angeles with its famous Oscar party. The book is filled with colorful memories and personal insights into Carter's rise in the editorial world. |
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| Physical Description: | 422 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780593655900 |
| Author Notes: | (Bowker Author Biography) |
