دانلود کتاب When the Going Was Good 2025

“When the Going Was Good” by Graydon Carter is a memoir that recounts his journey through the golden age of print magazines. The book follows Carter’s rise from his Canadian upbringing to his influential tenure as editor-in-chief of *Vanity Fair*, where he shaped the magazine into a cultural powerhouse. He shares anecdotes about his early career at *Time*, *Life*, and *Spy* magazine before being recruited by Condé Nast chairman Si Newhouse to lead *Vanity Fair*.

Carter details the challenges of revitalizing the publication, navigating celebrity culture, and assembling a formidable team of writers and photographers. His tenure saw the rise of iconic features such as the *New Establishment* list and the legendary *Vanity Fair* Oscar party, solidifying the magazine’s role at the intersection of art, culture, business, and politics.

The memoir offers a nostalgic look at the media industry before the digital revolution, filled with colorful stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and reflections on the evolving landscape of journalism. Carter explores the entanglement of success, celebrity, and power while addressing the challenges posed by the rise of digital media. His storytelling captures the glamour and intensity of magazine publishing, making *When the Going Was Good* both a personal narrative and a historical account of an era that shaped modern journalism. With wit and candor, Carter celebrates the art of magazine-making and pays tribute to the enduring legacy of print in an increasingly digital world¹.