Michael Shnayerson Livres

Examines the life and career of the New York attorney general and governor.

Harry Belafonte is not only a legendary entertainer but also a figure who has lived one of the most remarkable American lives of the last century. In this memoir, he shares the full spectrum of his experiences, including struggles, tragedies, and inspiring triumphs. Growing up in poverty in Harlem and Jamaica, he faced a complex family dynamic with a caring yet withdrawn mother and a distant, abusive father. These challenges shaped his resilience and determination. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he confronted racism and fell in love, he returned to Harlem, transitioning from odd jobs to discovering his passion for theater. This artistic world ignited his desire to express himself, leading to a meteoric rise as a singer. However, Belafonte was never just an entertainer; he became deeply involved in activism, breaking racial barriers and engaging in the civil rights movement. His close friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr., and his role in pivotal moments of the movement highlight his commitment to justice. Beyond the historical narrative, the memoir offers intimate insights into his relationships with influential figures in entertainment and politics. With candor and depth, Belafonte reflects on his life, making this memoir a powerful testament to his legacy as both an artist and activist.

The contemporary art market is an international juggernaut, throwing off multimillion-dollar deals as wealthy buyers move from fair to fair, auction to auction, party to glittering party. But none of it would happen without the dealers-the tastemakers who back emerging artists and steer them to success, often to see them picked off by a rival.0Dealers operate within a private world of handshake agreements, negotiating for the highest commissions. Michael Shnayerson, a longtime contributing editor to Vanity Fair, writes the first ever definitive history of their activities. He has spoken to all of today's so-called mega dealers-Larry Gagosian, David Zwirner, Arne and Marc Glimcher, and Iwan Wirth-along with dozens of other dealers-from Irving Blum to Gavin Brown-who worked with the greatest artists of their times: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, and more. This kaleidoscopic history begins in the mid-1940s in genteel poverty with a scattering of galleries in midtown Manhattan, takes us through the ramshackle 1950s studios of Coenties Slip, the hipster locations in SoHo and Chelsea, London's Bond Street, and across the terraces of Art Basel until today. Now, dealers and auctioneers are seeking the first billion-dollar painting. It hasn't happened yet, but they are confident they can push the price there soon

The contemporary art market is an international juggernaut, throwing off multimillion-dollar deals as wealthy buyers move from fair to fair, auction to auction, party to glittering party. But none of it would happen without the dealers-the tastemakers who back emerging artists and steer them to success, often to see them picked off by a rival. Dealers operate within a private world of handshake agreements, negotiating for the highest commissions. Michael Shnayerson, a longtime contributing editor to Vanity Fair, writes the first ever definitive history of their activities. He has spoken to all of today's so-called mega dealers-Larry Gagosian, David Zwirner, Arne and Marc Glimcher, and Iwan Wirth-along with dozens of other dealers-from Irving Blum to Gavin Brown-who worked with the greatest artists of their times: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, and more. This kaleidoscopic history begins in the mid-1940s in genteel poverty with a scattering of galleries in midtown Manhattan, takes us through the ramshackle 1950s studios of Coenties Slip, the hipster locations in SoHo and Chelsea, London's Bond Street, and across the terraces of Art Basel until today. Now, dealers and auctioneers are seeking the first billion-dollar painting. It hasn't happened yet, but they are confident they can push the price there soon. -- inside jacket

The story of the notorious Jewish gangster who ascended from impoverished beginnings to the glittering Las Vegas strip

Gefahren für die Gesundheit, die in Slums afrikanischer oder indischer Städte lauern, sind bekannt. Dass aber Gefahr in Krankenhauszimmern droht, darüber wird nur wenig berichtet. Die Pharmaindustrie hält sich bedeckt, da sie in ihren Maßnahmen gegen diese neue Bedrohung nur geringe Erfolge vorweisen kann. Immer häufiger werden mehrfachresistente Bakterien entdeckt, die als die berüchtigten "Krankenhauskeime" hartnäckig jeder Bekämpfung trotzen und bei seuchenartigen Ausbrüchen vor allem in Intensivstationen, aber auch in angeblich sterilen Abteilungen von Krankenhäusern, immer mehr Todesopfer fordern: vor allem unter immungeschwächten Patienten, frisch Operierten, alten Menschen, Säuglingen und Kleinkindern. Letztlich verantwortlich für diese bedrohliche Entwicklung ist der Mensch selbst: durch den hemmungslosen und missbräuchlichen Einsatz von Antibiotika. Die Schuldigen werden benannt: fordernde Patienten, Ärzte, die Medikamente voreilig verschreiben, eine Agrar- und Futtermittelindustrie, die diese als Wachstumstförderer in der Tiermast einsetzt, und schließlich eine Pharmaindustrie, die durch intensive Lobbyarbeit ein Verbot des Missbrauchs mit allen Mitteln zu verhindern trachtet. Anschaulich und beklemmend schreiben die Autoren über den Vormarsch der todbringenden Keime, denen die Menschheit (noch) schutzlos ausgeliefert ist.