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Explore the extraordinary life of Condé Nast, a pivotal figure in modern media history, with this captivating biography by acclaimed author Susan Ronald. Condition: BRAND NEW, this hardcover book features 448 pages filled with rich details about Nast's rise from humble beginnings to becoming the highest paid executive in the United States. With an ISBN of 9781250180025, this 2019 publication by St Martins Press invites you to delve into the glamorous world of early 20th-century fashion and culture.
Discover how Nast transformed American publishing by acquiring iconic magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair, and how he introduced European modern art, style, and fashion to a captivated American audience. His work helped create the ‘café society’, turning his stunning apartment at 1040 Park Avenue into a cultural hub frequented by luminaries such as Dorothy Parker and Cecil Beaton. This biography not only traces his professional strides but also details his personal life, showcasing his family connections on both sides of the Atlantic.
This inspiring story of ambition, creativity, and influence is perfect for anyone interested in media, fashion history, or incredible biographies of impactful figures. Order now and join the ranks of readers who have been inspired by a man whose legacy continues to resonate in today’s media landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250180025
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 448
Description:
Condé Nast’s life and career was as high profile and glamourous as his magazines. Moving to New York in the early twentieth century with just the shirt on his back, he soon became the highest paid executive in the United States, acquiring Vogue in 1909 and Vanity Fair in 1913. Alongside his editors, Edna Woolman Chase at Vogue and Frank Crowninshield at Vanity Fair, he built the first-ever international magazine empire, introducing European modern art, style, and fashions to an American audience.
Credited with creating the "café society," Nast became a permanent fixture on the international fashion scene and a major figure in New York society. His superbly appointed apartment at 1040 Park Avenue, decorated by the legendary Elsie de Wolfe, became a gathering place for the major artistic figures of the time. Nast launched the careers of icons like Cecil Beaton, Clare Boothe Luce, Lee Miller, Dorothy Parker and Noel Coward. He left behind a legacy that endures today in media powerhouses such as Anna Wintour, Tina Brown, and Graydon Carter.
Written with the cooperation of his family on both sides of the Atlantic and a dedicated team at Condé Nast Publications, critically acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the life of an extraordinary American success story.
Discover how Nast transformed American publishing by acquiring iconic magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair, and how he introduced European modern art, style, and fashion to a captivated American audience. His work helped create the ‘café society’, turning his stunning apartment at 1040 Park Avenue into a cultural hub frequented by luminaries such as Dorothy Parker and Cecil Beaton. This biography not only traces his professional strides but also details his personal life, showcasing his family connections on both sides of the Atlantic.
This inspiring story of ambition, creativity, and influence is perfect for anyone interested in media, fashion history, or incredible biographies of impactful figures. Order now and join the ranks of readers who have been inspired by a man whose legacy continues to resonate in today’s media landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250180025
Year: 2019
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 448
Description:
Condé Nast’s life and career was as high profile and glamourous as his magazines. Moving to New York in the early twentieth century with just the shirt on his back, he soon became the highest paid executive in the United States, acquiring Vogue in 1909 and Vanity Fair in 1913. Alongside his editors, Edna Woolman Chase at Vogue and Frank Crowninshield at Vanity Fair, he built the first-ever international magazine empire, introducing European modern art, style, and fashions to an American audience.
Credited with creating the "café society," Nast became a permanent fixture on the international fashion scene and a major figure in New York society. His superbly appointed apartment at 1040 Park Avenue, decorated by the legendary Elsie de Wolfe, became a gathering place for the major artistic figures of the time. Nast launched the careers of icons like Cecil Beaton, Clare Boothe Luce, Lee Miller, Dorothy Parker and Noel Coward. He left behind a legacy that endures today in media powerhouses such as Anna Wintour, Tina Brown, and Graydon Carter.
Written with the cooperation of his family on both sides of the Atlantic and a dedicated team at Condé Nast Publications, critically acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald reveals the life of an extraordinary American success story.