Graydon Carter's memoir, "When the Going Was Good," delves into his vibrant career as an editor during the peak magazine era, highlighting a world of excess, humor, and glamour. He shares anecdotes from his early years at Time magazine, where relaxed oversight allowed for extravagant expense accounts, to his time at Vanity Fair, featuring large budgets and stories of famous figures like Anna Wintour. The book reflects on the juxtaposition of high society with his humble beginnings and the gossipy nature of the magazine industry that defined his career.
Carter humorously reflects on a time when magazine journalism thrived, marked by expansive budgets and little oversight, showcasing the glamour and excess of the industry.
In his memoir, Carter illustrates the hilarious yet chaotic world of publication during his editorial years, revealing amusing anecdotes about famous personalities, including Anna Wintour.
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