Articoli correlati a Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award...
A thirtieth anniversary edition of the National Book Award-winning biography traces the life of the influential book editor who nurtured the literary talents of such twentieth-century masters as Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lindbergh. Reprint.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Recensione:
“A highly readable work of literary history.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Berg has told this story unobtrusively and with great feeling, and he has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.”—The Atlantic
“[An] exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography...Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding.”—Jonathan Yardley, The Miami Herald
“Talented, intelligent, and marvelously researched...A work that does honor to the subject.”—Chicago Tribune
“Berg’s whole narrative is first-rate—filled with humor and feeling. Max would have published it in a minute.”—Newsweek
“Although Perkins would have been embarrassed by the attention, Berg’s tribute would have touched him.”—Time
“A book about Maxwell Perkins? Of course! Why didn’t someone think of it before?...Berg has done very well...It’s a fascinating and illuminating story.”—Chicago Sun-Times
“As complete a Max Perkins as we will ever need. It’s an extraordinary vivid portrait.”—Webster Schott, The Washington Post Book World
“Perkins turns out to have been as fascinating, dark, complex, and sad as any of his golden boys. A lovely book about the age of giants and the extraordinary man in the shadows behind them.”—Russell Baker
“Max Perkins was the best of the best. This book brings him back alive.”—Erskine Caldwell
L'autore:
“Berg has told this story unobtrusively and with great feeling, and he has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.”—The Atlantic
“[An] exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography...Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding.”—Jonathan Yardley, The Miami Herald
“Talented, intelligent, and marvelously researched...A work that does honor to the subject.”—Chicago Tribune
“Berg’s whole narrative is first-rate—filled with humor and feeling. Max would have published it in a minute.”—Newsweek
“Although Perkins would have been embarrassed by the attention, Berg’s tribute would have touched him.”—Time
“A book about Maxwell Perkins? Of course! Why didn’t someone think of it before?...Berg has done very well...It’s a fascinating and illuminating story.”—Chicago Sun-Times
“As complete a Max Perkins as we will ever need. It’s an extraordinary vivid portrait.”—Webster Schott, The Washington Post Book World
“Perkins turns out to have been as fascinating, dark, complex, and sad as any of his golden boys. A lovely book about the age of giants and the extraordinary man in the shadows behind them.”—Russell Baker
“Max Perkins was the best of the best. This book brings him back alive.”—Erskine Caldwell
A. Scott Berg is the author of four bestselling biographies: Max Perkins: Editor of Genius, winner of the National Book Award;Goldwyn; Lindbergh, winner of the Pulitzer Prize; and Kate Remembered.He lives in Los Angeles.
His new book, Wilson, a biography of President Woodrow Wilson, will be available Fall 2013 from Putnam Books.
His new book, Wilson, a biography of President Woodrow Wilson, will be available Fall 2013 from Putnam Books.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditorePenguin Publishing Group
- Data di pubblicazione2008
- ISBN 10 042522337X
- ISBN 13 9780425223376
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine528
- Valutazione libreria
Compra nuovo
Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 11,75
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 3,75
In U.S.A.
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner [Paperback] Berg, A. Scott
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Codice articolo OTF-S-9780425223376
Compra nuovo
EUR 11,75
Convertire valuta
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Max Perkins : Editor of Genius
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 5948184-n
Compra nuovo
EUR 14,56
Convertire valuta
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius (Paperback or Softback)
Editore:
Berkley Publishing Group 9/2/2008
(2008)
ISBN 10: 042522337X
ISBN 13: 9780425223376
Nuovo
Paperback or Softback
Quantità: 2
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Max Perkins: Editor of Genius 1.27. Book. Codice articolo BBS-9780425223376
Compra nuovo
EUR 17,12
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo I-9780425223376
Compra nuovo
EUR 19,34
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. . Codice articolo 52GZZZ00D4WE_ns
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,81
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Book is in NEW condition. Codice articolo 042522337X-2-1
Compra nuovo
EUR 21,33
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Codice articolo 353-042522337X-new
Compra nuovo
EUR 21,34
Convertire valuta
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius (Paperback)
Editore:
Penguin Putnam Inc, New York, NY
(2008)
ISBN 10: 042522337X
ISBN 13: 9780425223376
Nuovo
Paperback
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The National Book Award winner from Pulitzer Prize-winning author A. Scott Berg is now celebrating its 40th anniversary.The talents he nurtured were known worldwide: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe, and numerous others. But Maxwell Perkins remained a mystery, a backstage presence who served these authors not only as editor but also as critic, career manager, moneylender, psychoanalyst, father-confessor, and friend. This outstanding biography, a winner of the National Book Award, is the first to explore the fascinating life of this genius editor extraordinarein both the professional and personal domains. It tells not only of Perkinss stormy marriage, endearing eccentricities, and secret twenty-five-year romance with Elizabeth Lemmon, but also of his intensely intimate relationships with the leading literary lights of the twentieth century. It is, in the words of Newsweek, an admirable biography of a wholly admirable man.The basis for the Major Motion Picture Genius, Starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, and Jude Law. The National Book Award winner from the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author is now in Berkley trade for the first timeaand celebrating its 30th anniversary. The talents he nurtured became worldwide literary legendsaamong them, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Thomas Wolfe. But Maxwell Perkins remained a mystery, a backstage presence who served these authors not only as editor extraordinaire but also as critic, psychoanalyst, father-confessor, and devoted friend. But who really was Maxwell Perkins? aNow the mystery has been solved, in A. Scott Bergas exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biographya ("Miami Herald"). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780425223376
Compra nuovo
EUR 21,36
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius
Editore:
Penguin Publishing Group 2008-09-02, New York
(2008)
ISBN 10: 042522337X
ISBN 13: 9780425223376
Nuovo
paperback
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9780425223376
Compra nuovo
EUR 19,14
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
Max Perkins: Editor of Genius: National Book Award Winner
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_042522337X
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,71
Convertire valuta