To be honest, there are few things i enjoy reading about more than elite social circles (bonus points for elite social circles 1. This book is a reminder that for brief shining moments there are times, mentors – and publications – that we once cherished.more Most writers will like this book, especially if they've had the good fortune of working with a good editor who respected, nourished and refined their work. Shawn” did with many of his writers, he fostered a very close, gentle relationship with the young blind Ved, born in Lahore, British India, having just completed his college studies.
Shawn’s New Yorker” is a very moving and honorable story by Ved Mehta, who spent 33 years writing for the magazine. Shawn” did with many of his writers, he fostered a very close, gentle relationship with the young blind Ved, born in Lahore, Br "We have done our work with honesty and love,” editor William Shawn consoled his grieving staff on his last day, having been abruptly fired from The New Yorker by its brash new corporate owner in 1987 after more than three decades. "We have done our work with honesty and love,” editor William Shawn consoled his grieving staff on his last day, having been abruptly fired from The New Yorker by its brash new corporate owner in 1987 after more than three decades. And while the talk of the social lives of those surrounding the 'New Yorker' are often fascinating for the glimpse into another life they offer, they do drag on a bit sometimes.more Some of the less interesting parts arose near the end of the book when the lines between the editorial staff and business office began to get blurred. Shawn, the book also provides insight into the processes of the writer, the editor, and the creation of the weekly magazine. But the more rational he was, the more irrational the people around him seemed to become, and there was a part of him that appeared to enjoy this-as if, unable to be outrageous himself, he relished outrageousness in others." He sat alert, responsive to every change in the current of the conversation, and trying to bring it down to earth when it became increasingly fanciful. Shawn, there had been many little conversations, but now the talk became general and frenzied, with people interrupting one another and vying for his attention. One of my favorite characterizations describes a party at the Shawns (p. But the more r Ved Mehta describes a kind, thoughtful, intelligent William Shawn.
Ved Mehta describes a kind, thoughtful, intelligent William Shawn.
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