Glossy, NinaSophia Miralles
Glossy, NinaSophia Miralles
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Glossy
The inside story of Vogue

Author: Nina-Sophia Miralles

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/21/2022


Synopsis

Vogue magazine started, like so many great things do, in the spare room of someone's house. But unlike other such makeshift projects that flare up then fizzle away, Vogue burnt itself onto our cultural consciousness.

Today, 128 years later, Vogue spans twenty-two countries, has an international print readership upwards of twelve million, and nets over sixty-seven million monthly online users. Uncontested market leader for a century, it is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a multi-million dollar money-making machine. It is not just a fashion magazine, it is the establishment. But what—and more importantly who—made Vogue such an enduring success?

Glossy will answer this question and more by tracing the previously untold history of the magazine, from its inception as a New York gossip rag, to the sleek, corporate behemoth we know now. This will be a biography of Vogue in every sense of the word, taking the listener through three centuries, two world wars, plunging failures, and blinding successes, as it charts the story of the magazine and those who ran it.

About Nina-Sophia Miralles

Nina-Sophia Miralles is a London-based writer and editor specializing in the arts, culture, history, and fashion, who is even capable of writing about herself in third person when she has to.
Her first book, Glossy: The Inside Story of Vogue, was published in 2021 and is the first-ever retelling of Vogue magazine's 128-year history.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate

I’m a big fan of non-fiction relating to fashion and magazines so Glossy looked to be right up my alley. And while I did enjoy it, I found it to be quite drawn out at times. It was definitely an interesting look into a huge publishing corporation and it’s machinations, but it seemed to almost get lo......more

Vogue is the type of magazine I read from time to time: fascinating as a depiction of a far away world. I love it for the photos and I loved it when I was a bit of a fashionista. That said I didn't know anything about it's history. I knew the names of the most important editors (Diana Vreeland, Anne W......more

Goodreads review by Bert

Vogue will always be Vogue. A fantastic read for those interested in the subject. Vogue, British Vogue and Vogue Paris are looked over with a fine tooth comb and the result is so fascinating. I got so lost in this world, never once bored or longing for it to be over. The author has done a fantastic j......more

Goodreads review by soph

4.5 stars. A fascinating and thorough investigation into the life of Vogue so far, overall a very enjoyable and interesting read. only taking half the star off for some slightly clumsy writing throughout, otherwise an excellent book.......more