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Vanity Fair's Presidential Profiles: Defining Portraits, Deeds, and Misdeeds of 43 Notable Americans--And What Each One Really Thought About His Predecessor |  | Creators: Graydon Carter, Mark Summers, Todd S. Purdum
Publisher: Abrams
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Pages: 112
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0810984873
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Forty-three men have held the highest office in the United States, making up an exclusive club of statesmen and sinners, grinds and slackers, winners and losers, Boy Scouts and rogues. They are profiled in incisive and entertaining commentaries written by Vanity Fair contributors Judy Bachrach, David Friend, David Kamp, Todd S. Purdum, and Jim Windolf that tell of their deeds, plumb their characters, and dispense the essential dish about their personal lives. Portraits newly drawn by the acclaimed artist Mark Summers illuminate each of them as vivid individuals. Also included: revealing remarks-in the presidents' own words-showing what each really thought about the man who had preceded him in the Oval Office, an introduction by Graydon Carter, and a foreword by Washington insider Todd S. Purdum. From George Washington to Barack Obama, here is a memorable chronicle of America's, and the world's, most powerful men, combining history, biography, art, politics, and gossip--and covering international affairs, domestic affairs, and . . . affairs of the heart--in one small, indispensable volume.
Advance praise for Vanity Fair’s Presidential Profiles “I have had the honor of interviewing every U.S. president since Richard Nixon. But oh, how I wish I had had a copy of Vanity Fair’s Presidential Profiles. It is chock full of insights and information I would have relished.”
-Barbara Walters, ABC News
“Just what we’ve come to expect from Graydon Carter and the talented teams he assembles for Vanity Fair projects—a collection of smart, well researched pieces, beautifully illustrated and filled with details and quotes we never seem to find elsewhere. This one is a keeper.”
-Bob Schieffer, chief Washington correspondent, CBS News
“This is the story of who we are, as measured by those we have elected to lead us. White men, overwhelmingly…12 military generals among them. What else does it say about us? This is essential reading— a citizens' guide to American Presidents, written in classic American style. May we learn from all of them…the good, the bad, the ugly.”
-Brian Williams, anchor and managing Editor, NBC Nightly News
“A must read for American history addicts like myself. It's also a fun resource for casual browsers who will enjoy its beautifully rendered illustrations and the pithy essays by America's greatest writers who have assembled biographical highlights and lively anecdotes that bring to life each of our nation's elected executives.”
-Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
“Deftly combines portraits and prose with Vanity Fair’s unmistakable style. The result is an informative and entertaining chronology of American presidents."
-Vernon E. Jordan, Jr, senior managing director, Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, and chairman of the Clinton-Gore transition team
“A great historical contribution to the American library—an indispensible guide to those who aspire to public office. The Mark Summers illustrations are a magnificent study in character and leadership. Graydon Carter’s and Todd S. Purdum’s contributions are intellectually superb. Having covered ten presidents, I just love the book.”
–Helen Thomas, columnist, Hearst newspapers
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 Hail to the Chiefs February 16, 2010
wogan (Indiana&Maryland- U.S.A.)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
If I had my way this 102 page book would be required reading in every US History class. It makes the presidents human and alive and gives great historical insight. It tells who each of the presidents were and a great deal of their background, beliefs and accomplishments. Each biographical sketch is poetically written, done on one page with a portrait drawing on the next page. There are interesting facts on each president right up to Obama and his Nobel Peace Prize. Included are statements from each president on his predecessor and a list of who is who on money and coins.
This is a book extremely worthy of note on the historical account about each of America's presidents.
Fine Writing / Breathtaking Illustrations March 21, 2010
L. Hildreth (DeKalb, IL)
What initially caught my eye about this book was the cover illustration of President Barack Obama positioned just behind President George Washington. Its simple power struck me both artistically and emotionally, politically and historically. The simple pencil drawings in this book are human and breathtaking.
This is a slim volume, but the huge amount of time and effort spent in research is very clear. Each page features a few paragraphs not only about each president, but the times and political climate in which they lived. Another noteworthy feature is in the back; a sentence or two from each president as they were quoted describing their predecessor.
Fantastic Reading April 3, 2010
J. Nelms (Merlin Or)
This is a great book giving brief, but in depth, bios of the 44 presidents of the US> It's just enough information to peak any further interest in our history. It's also a book for students to get a quick informative read for a school project without being a huge and boring history book (if one isn't much interested in history). Very well done! Highly recommend it for all readers.
american presidents April 15, 2010
wildflower
Lots of information in a compact book. Covers all the presidents from George Washington through Obama. If you're not a history buff, but want a general overview of each president, this is the book for you. Does not have to be read all at once. This is a book you can come back to over and over again. Beautifully illustrated.
Historical Review of the Presidents of the USA April 21, 2010
Linda R. Woodside (York, Pa. USA)
The book is a nice and interesting review of the US presidents .However the drawings of each one make it a special type of book. The drawings are wonderful, the writings of each one are too.
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