Bibliograph

The man from Essence, creating a magazine for Black women, Edward Lewis ; with Audrey Edwards ; foreword by Camille O. Cosby

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The man from Essence, creating a magazine for Black women, Edward Lewis ; with Audrey Edwards ; foreword by Camille O. Cosby

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

platesillustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The man from Essence

Oclc number

878945561

Responsibility statement

Edward Lewis ; with Audrey Edwards ; foreword by Camille O. Cosby

Sub title

creating a magazine for Black women

Summary

The co-founder of Essence magazine recounts how his early life in a violent South Bronx neighborhood and a strong family work ethic inspired him to create a magazine for black women and overcome the career challenges that followed

Table Of Contents

The last man standing -- Getting started (1968-1970). The "godfather" calls a sit-down ; Four Black men and a magazine, baby ; Sapphire? Seriously? ; Show us the money -- Getting ready (1940-1968). 1314 Brook Avenue ; "Why are we so poor?" ; BMOC ; Flunking out -- Getting through (1970-1980). "Black man, do you love me?" ; Playboy in the house ; The reign came calling down ; R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me ; Massacre on 30th Street ; Getting down ; Personal power, public position ; Crunching numbers and taking stock -- Getting over (1980-2005). Moving on ; Spirit rising ; A brand is born ; Serious as a heart attack ; Oh my! ; Cash is king, queen, jack-- and ace ; Of music festivals and magazine fortunes ; Time on our side ; Selling in

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