Max Perkins: Editor of Genius 1st edition by A. Scott Berg (1978) Hardcover
2,056 ratings by Goodreads
Language: English
Published by E.P. Dutton, 1978
- Hardcover
- New
Hardcover
Condition: New
£ 65.96
£ 4.15 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketFree 30-day returns
Item description from seller
New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Seller Inventory # 80P58_41_0525154272
- Title
- Max Perkins: Editor of Genius 1st edition by A. Scott Berg (1978) Hardcover
- Author
- Berg, A. Scott
- Publisher
- E.P. Dutton
- Publication year
- 1978
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0525154272
- ISBN 13
- 9780525154273
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
The talents Maxwell Perkins nurtured were known worldwide: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe among numerous others. But the man himself remained a mystery, a backstage presence who served these authors not only as editor but as critic, career manager, moneylender, psychoanalyst, confessor and friend. This outstanding biography, a winner of the National Book Award, is the first to explore the fascinating life of this editor extraordinaire in both professional and personal domains. It tells not only of Perkins' stormy marriage 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.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
aA highly readable work of literary history.a
a"New York Times Book Review"
aAn extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled Americaas finest literary gang.a
aRussell Baker
aA work that does honor to the subject.a
a"Chicago Tribune"
aA. Scott Berg hasa](perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.a
a"Atlantic Monthly"
A highly readable work of literary history.
"New York Times Book Review"
An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America s finest literary gang.
Russell Baker
A work that does honor to the subject.
"Chicago Tribune"
A. Scott Berg has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.
"Atlantic Monthly"
?A highly readable work of literary history.?
?"New York Times Book Review"
?An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America's finest literary gang.?
?Russell Baker
?A work that does honor to the subject.?
?"Chicago Tribune"
?A. Scott Berg has?(perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.?
?"Atlantic Monthly"
Praise for A. Scott Berg's "Max Perkins: Editor of Genius"
"A highly readable work of literary history." --"New York Times Book Review"
"An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America's finest literary gang." --Russell Baker
"Talented, intelligent, and marvellously researched... A work that does honor to the subject." --"Chicago Tribune"
"A. Scott Berg has...(perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity." --"Atlantic Monthly"
"In the history of American publishing there is no more legendary -- and elusive -- figure than Maxwell Evarts Perkins.... Now the mystery has been solved in Scott Berg's exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography... Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding." --Jonathan Yardley, "The Miami Herald"
"A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius seems such a natural that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of writing such a book before. [Among] the virtues of this biography is that Perkins emerges from the shadows... The details enrich the legend." --Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York Times"
"Max Perkins was the best of hte best. This book brings him back alive." --Erskine Caldwell
Praise for A. Scott Berg's "Lindbergh"
"Berg's book is an extraordinary achievement. In his authoritative chronicle, Berg has allowed the inconsistencies, nuances, and tribulations of Lindbergh's life to speak for themselves without judgment or speculation. In doing so, he has given us the definitive account of a dramatic and disturbing American story."--"Los Angeles Times Book Review"
"Charles Lindbergh is the ultimate American life, and Berg's new biography is the ultimate exploration of that life. In an astonishing biography of a man who personified the future tense, no sentence is overwritten, no passage overwrought."--"Boston Sunday Globe"
"Berg's monumental new biography is a richly detailed and deeply nuanced examination of a historic life in all its complexity. This is fall's must-read biography."--"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"
"Berg turns that historic flight into a cogent and thoroughly gripping account that conveys all the magic, danger and courage of the young pilot's achievement. A similar narrative prowess informs Berg's account of the 1932 kidnapping of Lindbergh's infant son and the subsequent trial of Hauptmann - an account that reads, at once, as a harrowing thriller and a sobering study in the unreckoned consequences of fame."--Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
"A superb biography."--"Time Magazine"
"The most outstanding piece of nonfiction that I have read this year. Berg does a spectacular job of establishing why Lindbergh proves such a powerful icon for the 20th century. A substantial piece of history that illuminates an important figure in world history. It's the kind of book that took almost a decade to create. And it's worth it."--"USA Today"
"Berg brings us about as close as I suspect we will ever get to the man himself."--"The New York Times Book Review"
Praise for A. Scott Berg s "Max Perkins: Editor of Genius"
A highly readable work of literary history. "New York Times Book Review"
An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America s finest literary gang. Russell Baker
Talented, intelligent, and marvellously researched... A work that does honor to the subject. "Chicago Tribune"
A. Scott Berg has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity. "Atlantic Monthly"
"In the history of American publishing there is no more legendary -- and elusive-- figure than Maxwell Evarts Perkins.... Now the mystery has been solved in Scott Berg's exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography... Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding." Jonathan Yardley, "The Miami Herald"
"A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius seems such a natural that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of writing such a book before. [Among] the virtues of this biography is that Perkins emerges from the shadows... The details enrich the legend." Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York Times"
"Max Perkins was the best of hte best. This book brings him backalive." Erskine Caldwell
Praise for A. Scott Berg s "Lindbergh"
Berg s book is an extraordinary achievement. In his authoritative chronicle, Berg has allowed the inconsistencies, nuances, and tribulations of Lindbergh s life to speak for themselves without judgment or speculation. In doing so, he has given us the definitive account of a dramatic and disturbing American story. --"Los Angeles Times Book Review"
Charles Lindbergh is the ultimate American life, and Berg s new biography is the ultimate exploration of that life. In an astonishing biography of a man who personified the future tense, no sentence is overwritten, no passage overwrought. --"Boston Sunday Globe"
Berg s monumental new biography is a richly detailed and deeply nuanced examination of a historic life in all its complexity. This is fall s must-read biography. --"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"
Berg turns that historic flight into a cogent and thoroughly gripping account that conveys all the magic, danger and courage of the young pilot s achievement. A similar narrative prowess informs Berg s account of the 1932 kidnapping of Lindbergh s infant son and the subsequent trial of Hauptmann an account that reads, at once, as a harrowing thriller and a sobering study in the unreckoned consequences of fame. --Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
A superb biography. --"Time Magazine"
The most outstanding piece of nonfiction that I have read this year. Berg does a spectacular job of establishing why Lindbergh proves such a powerful icon for the 20th century. A substantial piece of history that illuminates an important figure in world history. It s the kind of book that took almost a decade to create. And it s worth it. --"USA Today"
Berg brings us about as close as I suspect we will ever get to the man himself. --"The New York Times Book Review""
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
"
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
"
"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
a"New York Times Book Review"
aAn extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled Americaas finest literary gang.a
aRussell Baker
aA work that does honor to the subject.a
a"Chicago Tribune"
aA. Scott Berg hasa](perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.a
a"Atlantic Monthly"
A highly readable work of literary history.
"New York Times Book Review"
An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America s finest literary gang.
Russell Baker
A work that does honor to the subject.
"Chicago Tribune"
A. Scott Berg has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.
"Atlantic Monthly"
?A highly readable work of literary history.?
?"New York Times Book Review"
?An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America's finest literary gang.?
?Russell Baker
?A work that does honor to the subject.?
?"Chicago Tribune"
?A. Scott Berg has?(perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity.?
?"Atlantic Monthly"
Praise for A. Scott Berg's "Max Perkins: Editor of Genius"
"A highly readable work of literary history." --"New York Times Book Review"
"An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America's finest literary gang." --Russell Baker
"Talented, intelligent, and marvellously researched... A work that does honor to the subject." --"Chicago Tribune"
"A. Scott Berg has...(perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity." --"Atlantic Monthly"
"In the history of American publishing there is no more legendary -- and elusive -- figure than Maxwell Evarts Perkins.... Now the mystery has been solved in Scott Berg's exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography... Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding." --Jonathan Yardley, "The Miami Herald"
"A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius seems such a natural that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of writing such a book before. [Among] the virtues of this biography is that Perkins emerges from the shadows... The details enrich the legend." --Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York Times"
"Max Perkins was the best of hte best. This book brings him back alive." --Erskine Caldwell
Praise for A. Scott Berg's "Lindbergh"
"Berg's book is an extraordinary achievement. In his authoritative chronicle, Berg has allowed the inconsistencies, nuances, and tribulations of Lindbergh's life to speak for themselves without judgment or speculation. In doing so, he has given us the definitive account of a dramatic and disturbing American story."--"Los Angeles Times Book Review"
"Charles Lindbergh is the ultimate American life, and Berg's new biography is the ultimate exploration of that life. In an astonishing biography of a man who personified the future tense, no sentence is overwritten, no passage overwrought."--"Boston Sunday Globe"
"Berg's monumental new biography is a richly detailed and deeply nuanced examination of a historic life in all its complexity. This is fall's must-read biography."--"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"
"Berg turns that historic flight into a cogent and thoroughly gripping account that conveys all the magic, danger and courage of the young pilot's achievement. A similar narrative prowess informs Berg's account of the 1932 kidnapping of Lindbergh's infant son and the subsequent trial of Hauptmann - an account that reads, at once, as a harrowing thriller and a sobering study in the unreckoned consequences of fame."--Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
"A superb biography."--"Time Magazine"
"The most outstanding piece of nonfiction that I have read this year. Berg does a spectacular job of establishing why Lindbergh proves such a powerful icon for the 20th century. A substantial piece of history that illuminates an important figure in world history. It's the kind of book that took almost a decade to create. And it's worth it."--"USA Today"
"Berg brings us about as close as I suspect we will ever get to the man himself."--"The New York Times Book Review"
Praise for A. Scott Berg s "Max Perkins: Editor of Genius"
A highly readable work of literary history. "New York Times Book Review"
An extraordinarily fine and moving portrait of the man who assembled America s finest literary gang. Russell Baker
Talented, intelligent, and marvellously researched... A work that does honor to the subject. "Chicago Tribune"
A. Scott Berg has (perhaps just in the nick of time) rescued Perkins from permanent obscurity. "Atlantic Monthly"
"In the history of American publishing there is no more legendary -- and elusive-- figure than Maxwell Evarts Perkins.... Now the mystery has been solved in Scott Berg's exhaustive, penetrating, and wholly satisfying biography... Scrupulous, thoughtful, touching, memorable, and eminently rewarding." Jonathan Yardley, "The Miami Herald"
"A. Scott Berg's Max Perkins: Editor of Genius seems such a natural that it makes you wonder why no one ever thought of writing such a book before. [Among] the virtues of this biography is that Perkins emerges from the shadows... The details enrich the legend." Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York Times"
"Max Perkins was the best of hte best. This book brings him backalive." Erskine Caldwell
Praise for A. Scott Berg s "Lindbergh"
Berg s book is an extraordinary achievement. In his authoritative chronicle, Berg has allowed the inconsistencies, nuances, and tribulations of Lindbergh s life to speak for themselves without judgment or speculation. In doing so, he has given us the definitive account of a dramatic and disturbing American story. --"Los Angeles Times Book Review"
Charles Lindbergh is the ultimate American life, and Berg s new biography is the ultimate exploration of that life. In an astonishing biography of a man who personified the future tense, no sentence is overwritten, no passage overwrought. --"Boston Sunday Globe"
Berg s monumental new biography is a richly detailed and deeply nuanced examination of a historic life in all its complexity. This is fall s must-read biography. --"Seattle Post-Intelligencer"
Berg turns that historic flight into a cogent and thoroughly gripping account that conveys all the magic, danger and courage of the young pilot s achievement. A similar narrative prowess informs Berg s account of the 1932 kidnapping of Lindbergh s infant son and the subsequent trial of Hauptmann an account that reads, at once, as a harrowing thriller and a sobering study in the unreckoned consequences of fame. --Michiko Kakutani, "The New York Times"
A superb biography. --"Time Magazine"
The most outstanding piece of nonfiction that I have read this year. Berg does a spectacular job of establishing why Lindbergh proves such a powerful icon for the 20th century. A substantial piece of history that illuminates an important figure in world history. It s the kind of book that took almost a decade to create. And it s worth it. --"USA Today"
Berg brings us about as close as I suspect we will ever get to the man himself. --"The New York Times Book Review""
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
"
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
"
"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
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 14 business days | 3 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.15 | £ 9.63 |
Payment methods
Store description
We are dedicated to providing customers with easy, flawless transactions and excellent books! We provide 100% customer satisfaction and are always here to answer any questions or concerns for our customers.
Specialty
Non-Fiction across all genres, FictionSeller's business information
Farm For Books Inc
1734 Bellaire Street
Denver, CO U.S.A. 80220
Terms of sale
We ship from Colorado, U.S.A!
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to GoldBooks, Comfort, Texas, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.