Edward Kosner's stunning, articulate journalism memoir ranks with the tradition of important tell-alls like Cass Canfield, Howell Raines, and Ben Bradlee. Kosner, whiz-kid star at "Newsweek, " editor of "New York Magazine, " editor of the "New York Daily News, " editor of "Esquire, " gives us the inside scoop on Kay Graham, Mort Zuckerman, Tina Brown, and many others -- and provides as well a primer for aspiring and veteran journalists alike. No one, before or since, has achieved the kind of influence in the world of New ...
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Edward Kosner's stunning, articulate journalism memoir ranks with the tradition of important tell-alls like Cass Canfield, Howell Raines, and Ben Bradlee. Kosner, whiz-kid star at "Newsweek, " editor of "New York Magazine, " editor of the "New York Daily News, " editor of "Esquire, " gives us the inside scoop on Kay Graham, Mort Zuckerman, Tina Brown, and many others -- and provides as well a primer for aspiring and veteran journalists alike. No one, before or since, has achieved the kind of influence in the world of New York's print media that Kosner did; here is an intimate description of the experiences that built one of the industry's most talented editors. From his beginnings in World War II-era Washington Heights, to his days on college publications, to his position at the helm of several of New York's leading news publications, Kosner provides a clear narrative of his life's course, peppering the way with his singular perspective and poignant memories, offering irresistible, well-written fodder for media aficionados.
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Seller's Description:
Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 334 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Ships with signature confirmation. 2006 paperback stated 1st printing. This book was inscribed by the author on the title page but the inscription has been crossed out. Denting/curling near top fore-edge through whole book, else fine.
