After careful research and extensive interiviews, the authors have prepared this compelling and controversial portrait of the Mormon's organizational structure and economic empire-and the men who control both. Index.
Robert Gottlieb Books
January 1, 1944
Robert Gottlieb is the author of three celebrated biographies that lean into biographical essays, exploring the challenges of artistic creativity while uncovering vast intellectual and artistic worlds. His style is deeply informed yet accessible, with a gift for portraying fascinating individuals who shaped their artistic fields. Gottlieb delves into the lives of his subjects to reveal what drove them, uncovering their unique talents and achievements. His work stands as a testament to his profound love for the arts and his ability to convey that passion to readers.
Sarah: The Life of Sarah Bernhardt
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The narrative presents Sarah Bernhardt's life as a theatrical performance, highlighting the key figures surrounding her. Gottlieb's vibrant prose immerses readers in the enchanting world of this legendary actress, portraying her as a master of myth-making. The book delves into the drama and charisma that defined Bernhardt's career, offering insights into her impact on the art of performance.
New York mid-century : post-war capital of culture, 1945-1965
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
New York Mid Century is the story of how the Big Apple emerged as the cultural capital of the postwar world in all fields of creative endeavour art, architecture, design, music, theatre and dance. It was a period of intense cross-fertilization, as poets and critics mixed with artists, dealers, musicians, designers, architects, dancers, and choreographers. Richly illustrated with hundreds of paintings, drawings, photographs, elevations, plans, posters, programmes and ephemera, this is a stirring evocation of a remarkably fertile period in the citys history, the styles and aesthetics of which are now very much back in vogue.