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When the Going Was Good

An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines

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 INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Named a Best Book of the Year by critics from both NPR and the New York Post!

"The voice of a man who tasted the best of the American century and still left the party early, with his dignity intact." —The New Yorker

From the pages of Spy and Vanity Fair to the red carpets of Hollywood, editor Graydon Carter revives the riotous worlds of print and glamour at their heyday

After working at both Time and Life and cofounding Spy, Graydon Carter
was offered the editorship of Vanity Fair in 1992. He knew he faced an uphill battle—how to make the esteemed and long-established magazine his own. With curiosity, fearlessness, and a love of recent history and glamour that would come to define his storied career in magazines, Carter succeeded in endearing himself to his editors, contributors, and readers, as well as those who would grace the pages of Vanity Fair. He went on to run the magazine with overwhelming success for the next two and a half decades.

When the Going Was Good is Graydon Carter’s lively recounting of how he made his mark as one of the most talented editors in the business, further planting a flag in Los Angeles with the legendary Vanity Fair Oscar party. With his inimitable voice and signature quip, he brings readers to lunches and dinners with the great and good of America, Britain, and Europe. He assembled one of the most formidable stables of writers and photographers under one roof, and here he re-creates in real time the steps he took to ensure Vanity Fair cemented its place as the epicenter of art, culture, business, and politics. Charming, candid, and brimming with stories, When the Going Was Good perfectly captures the last golden age of print magazines from the inside out. Art et littérature Culture populaire Journalistes, rédacteurs et éditeurs Sciences sociales Inspirant Espionnage
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Book Review – When the Going Was Good

I truly enjoyed When the Going Was Good — a captivating, candid account of how a Canadian kid made it big in the glamorous, sometimes ruthless world of magazines and media. Graydon Carter’s story is as much about ambition and risk-taking as it is about creativity and persistence. From his early days in Canada to his meteoric rise in the world of Vanity Fair, the book is full of behind-the-scenes moments, sharp wit, and insightful reflections on both triumphs and challenges.

What struck me most was how authentically Canadian roots can carry through even when navigating the upper echelons of New York media. Graydon’s journey is inspiring, entertaining, and sprinkled with the kind of stories you want to linger over.

It would be an absolute pleasure to have Graydon join us on the Snowbirds Expat Radio Podcast to talk more about his journey, his take on the ever-changing media world, and what comes next.

Highly recommended for anyone who loves memoirs, media history, and stories of bold career leaps.

Gerry Scott
Vancouver BC

Another great Canadian Kid

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Loved the book, narration and the glimmers of Canadian humour and values. One big fat lie though. I logged onto Airmail and where is my promised free sample? Seventy-nine bucks (USD I presume) without a look-inside is not what I was promised in chapter 18 or so. Other than that, what a delight these hours have been !

From the Canadian Review to Spy to Vanity Fair, I’ve been there.

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