Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Edwards, Audrey, 1947-
2. Cosby, Camille O. (Camille Olivia), 1944-

Description

1. xxiii, 311 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits; 24 cm

Summary

1. 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.

Subject

1. Lewis, Edward, 1940-
2. Essence -- History
3. Publishers and publishing -- United States -- Biography
4. African Americans -- Biography
5. African American periodicals -- History
6. Women's periodicals, American -- History
7. African American businesspeople -- Biography

Genre/Form

1. Biographies

Contents

1. 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.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Note

1. Includes index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain