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The Man from Essence SIGNED Edward Lewis Creating a Magazine for Black Women HC

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“Signed and inscribed: "To Joe, The best to you! Ed Lewis". First edition with full number line. Dust ”... Read moreabout condition
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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Signed and inscribed: "To Joe, The best to you! Ed Lewis". First edition with full number line. ...
Signed By
Ed Lewis
Signed
Yes
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Features
1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
Yes
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9781476703480
Book Title
Man from Essence : Creating a Magazine for Black Women
Publisher
Atria Books
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2014
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.3 in
Author
Edward Lewis
Genre
Philosophy, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Publishing, General, Women's Studies, Business, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
1476703485
ISBN-13
9781476703480
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167986860

Product Key Features

Book Title
Man from Essence : Creating a Magazine for Black Women
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Publishing, General, Women's Studies, Business, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Social Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Edward Lewis
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-497920
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Who knew that Essence , a magazine that has celebrated the stories of millions of black women for more than 40 years, has its own juicy story to tell? Bravo to Ed Lewis, cofounder, CEO, and publisher of Essence , for telling it with guts and honesty., "Ed Lewis tells it like it is in The Man from Essence , a great romp about the amazing years in the life of a cultural touchstone, Essence magazine. He delivers a juicy story that captures the euphoria of the hard work required to win against the odds and be the "last man standing." Bravo!", Ed Lewis invites us on the journey of a lifetime, and shows us how persistence, resilience and plain old-fashioned grit are still the keys to achieving the American Dream.
Dewey Decimal
070.5/092 B
Synopsis
Essence magazine is the most popular, well respected, and largest circulated black women's magazine in history. Largely unknown is the remarkable story of what it took to earn that distinction. The Man from Essence depicts with candor and insight how Edward Lewis, CEO and publisher of Essence, started a magazine with three black men who would transform the lives of millions of black American women and alter the American marketplace. Throughout Essence 's colorful and storied history, Ed Lewis remained the cool and constant presence, a quiet-talking corporate captain and business strategist who prevailed against the odds and the naysayers. He would emerge to become the last man standing--the only partner to survive the battles that raged before the magazine was sold to Time, Inc. in the largest buyout of a black-owned publication by the world's largest publishing company. By the time Lewis did the deal with Time, a little magazine that limped from the starting gate in 1970 with a national circulation of 50,000 had grown into a powerhouse with a circulation of more than a million and a pass along readership of eight million. The story of Essence is ultimately the story of American business, black style. From constant battles with a racist advertising community to hostile takeover attempts, warring partners packing heat, mass firings, and mass defections--all of which revealed inherent challenges in running a black business--the saga is as riveting as any thriller steeped in high drama, hijinks, and juicy dishing. In this engaging business memoir, Ed Lewis tells the inspiring story of how his own rise from humble South Bronx beginnings to media titan was shaped by the black women and men in his life. This in turn helped shape a magazine that has changed the face of American media.
LC Classification Number
Z473.L545L49 2014
As told to
Edwards, Audrey

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