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Explore the fascinating life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis beyond her iconic status as First Lady in the pioneering work, 'Jackie as Editor'. This captivating biography, penned by Greg Lawrence, shines a spotlight on her nearly two-decade-long career in book publishing, a phase often overlooked by biographers. With an ISBN of 9781250001948, this brand new book, published by St Martins Press in 2020, spans 352 pages filled with rich insights into a woman of extraordinary talents and complexities.
'Jackie as Editor' is not just a biography; it provides a unique perspective on how one of the most famous women in history transitioned into an influential career in editing at the age of 46. Using over 125 interviews with her colleagues and friends from the publishing arena, Lawrence masterfully unveils Jackie’s impact on the literary world during the Golden Age of book publishing. From shepherding more than 100 titles through the corporate processes of Viking and Doubleday to navigating public scrutiny, Jackie’s editorial career redefines her legacy in a new light.
This compelling narrative is perfect for history enthusiasts, biographers, and anyone captivated by the life of Jackie O. Discover how she carved out her own professional path amid personal challenges, ultimately finding fulfillment in her creative endeavors. Enjoy free shipping on this item, with a delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
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: 9781250001948
Year: 2020
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 352
Description:
History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nation's tragic widow, the tycoon's wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographers, however, skip over just as equally an important stage in her life: her almost two-decade-long career as a book editor. Jackie as Editor is the first book to focus exclusively on this remarkable woman's editorial career.
At the age of 46, one of the most famous women in the world went to work for the first time in her life. Greg Lawrence, one of her authors himself, draws from interviews with more than 125 of her former collaborators and acquaintances in the publishing world to examine one of the twentieth century's most enduring subjects of fascination through a new angle: her previously untouted skill in the career she chose. Over the last third of her life, Jackie would master a new industry, weather a very public professional scandal, and shepherd over 100 books through the increasingly corporate halls of Viking and Doubleday. Away from the public eye, Jackie quietly defined life on her own terms. Jackie as Editor gives intimate new insights into the life of a complex and enigmatic woman who found fulfillment through her creative career during book publishing's legendary Golden Age.
'Jackie as Editor' is not just a biography; it provides a unique perspective on how one of the most famous women in history transitioned into an influential career in editing at the age of 46. Using over 125 interviews with her colleagues and friends from the publishing arena, Lawrence masterfully unveils Jackie’s impact on the literary world during the Golden Age of book publishing. From shepherding more than 100 titles through the corporate processes of Viking and Doubleday to navigating public scrutiny, Jackie’s editorial career redefines her legacy in a new light.
This compelling narrative is perfect for history enthusiasts, biographers, and anyone captivated by the life of Jackie O. Discover how she carved out her own professional path amid personal challenges, ultimately finding fulfillment in her creative endeavors. Enjoy free shipping on this item, with a delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
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: 9781250001948
Year: 2020
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 352
Description:
History remembers Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as the consummate first lady, the nation's tragic widow, the tycoon's wife, and, of course, the quintessential embodiment of elegance. Her biographers, however, skip over just as equally an important stage in her life: her almost two-decade-long career as a book editor. Jackie as Editor is the first book to focus exclusively on this remarkable woman's editorial career.
At the age of 46, one of the most famous women in the world went to work for the first time in her life. Greg Lawrence, one of her authors himself, draws from interviews with more than 125 of her former collaborators and acquaintances in the publishing world to examine one of the twentieth century's most enduring subjects of fascination through a new angle: her previously untouted skill in the career she chose. Over the last third of her life, Jackie would master a new industry, weather a very public professional scandal, and shepherd over 100 books through the increasingly corporate halls of Viking and Doubleday. Away from the public eye, Jackie quietly defined life on her own terms. Jackie as Editor gives intimate new insights into the life of a complex and enigmatic woman who found fulfillment through her creative career during book publishing's legendary Golden Age.