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David A.F. Sweet
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Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final
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Lamar Hunt: The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports
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Great piece on Three Seconds in Munich
It may be unusual to have a piece about a sports book in a bank publication, but here you go:
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Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America:
"Absolutely loved it. So mindblowing if you know what it’s like to deal with Condé Nast these days. A wonderful example that nothing lasts forever "
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Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America:
"A must-read for anyone interested in the world of journalism or magazines, as well as those in PR and marketing, and business owners struggling with "scaling."
Grynbaum is a great writer, focusing on Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and Vogue...though ma" Read more of this review » |
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Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America:
"Incredibly well researched, Grynbaum’s writing is incisive while retaining an ease of prose that’s delightful to read. I agree with Tina Brown’s position that the role of the cultural arbiter is integral, yet in jeopardy. "
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| A superbly reported look at the glory days of Conde Nast. Even though present Conde Nast editors and others at the company refused to speak with New York Times reporter Michael M. Grynbaum, he talks with plenty of others -- including big names such a ...more | |
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| By expanding coverage worldwide and hiring top-notch talent, Otis Chandler made the Los Angeles Times one of the best newspapers in the United States during a golden age of print. Alas, it has become one of many once-illustrious publications decimate ...more | |
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