When the going was good : an editor's adventures during the last golden age of magazines / Graydon Carter with James Fox ; illustrations by Eric Hanson.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593655900
- ISBN: 0593655907
- Physical Description: 422 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Press, 2025.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | One big scoop and a wedding -- Bitter winters and a lot of hockey -- A lineman for the railroad -- A college magazine to the rescue -- Candide in New York -- From Life to glorious days at Spy -- Interlude at The Observer -- My Vanity Fair education -- My advanced Vanity Fair education -- The great billionaire proprietor -- A monthly magazine in a daily world -- A charm offensive and the Oscar party -- Out part in Hollywood's big night -- Escape velocity, at last -- The writers were the franchise -- The smell of grease paint -- Meltdowns and valedictions -- Letter from admirers -- The long arm of the law -- The golden age begins to tarnish -- The south of France and one last swing at the bat -- Bonus round: Some rules for living. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Autobiographies. |
Available copies
- 5 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)
Holds
- 14 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Main Library | B CARTER Car (Text) | 33630005451435 | Adult Biography | Checked out | 05/17/2025 |
| Cliffdale Library | B CARTER (Text) | 31781069090528 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | B CARTER (Text) | 31781069090502 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | CARTER (Text) | 33258010457918 | Adult New Biography | Checked out | 05/06/2025 |
| North Regional Library | B CARTER (Text) | 31781069090510 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | 070.51 C 2025 (Text) | 0112523575751 | Adult New Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | B CARTER (Text) | 42756202496532 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Southwest Brunswick Library | B CARTER (Text) | 31427000665727 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | B CARTER CAR (Text) | 33114018669192 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/24/2025 |
| Transylvania County Library | On Order (Text) | TRAN23313421362867 | On Order | On order | - |
