I found this a little tedious, in that it detailed the minutiae of the behind the scenes of conde nast and was overly detailed for my level of interest. However it is a nice companion to the biographies of Andre leon Talley and car marvnell.

This was a very detailed and lengthy exploration of the fashion industry. If you have pupils interested in this, it will be very useful for their understanding of the formative nature these events.

This recent edition is an update of the original and includes how both Brown and Wintour were connected to Harvey Weinstein and Donald Trump. The book is full of delicious details on the machinations behind the scenes at Conde Nast. The rivalry is in some ways the least interesting part of the book. What is more fascinating is the constant machinations that extended far beyond Brown and Wintour and the overall cataloging of a world that now seems quaintly frivolous. While Vogue, the New Yorker, and Vanity Fair are still publishing their roles as the ultimate tastemakers are fading, eclipsed in many ways by online media.

This was an interesting read about two powerful women but the book does come across as a little dated. Obviously Anna Wintour is the name that jumped out at me due to the connection with the movie that came out a bit ago. Very interesting rivalry between the two that kept the pages turning!

I really enjoyed this story of two ambitious British women, Anna Wintour and Tina Brown, who made it right to the top in the male-dominated world of American magazine publishing. This is a re-issued and updated version of Maier’s earlier 1994 book entitled “Newhouse: All the Glitter, Power and Glory of America’s Richest Media Empire and the Secretive Man Behind It”. Whether much – or indeed any – new material is presented here, I can’t tell, but whatever the case I found it a fascinating and enlightening behind-the-scenes account of high-end magazine publishing and an equally fascinating glimpse into the lives of these two women and the people who were and are part of their circle – including Trump and Weinstein. It’s certainly a fun read, with many anecdotes and much gossip, but at the same time it’s a well-researched, engagingly written and serious exploration of celebrity culture, the media and its power and the people who inhabit this outwardly glamourous but ruthless and driven world.

I knew the outline of this but not the details, this well researched and well written account filled in the gaps for me - really interesting and super engaging, loved it!

It's important to note this book is an updated version of the author's 1994 book,The book mostly centers on everything going on at Vogue and Vanity Fair during the 1980s and early 90s when Anna Wintour and Tina Brown both were experiencing success at running those magazines.. I really enjoyed this book and finished it in one day

A well-written book that reads like a novel, except for the fact that, as they say, “you can’t make this stuff up.” Tina Brown and Anna Wintour were strong women who navigated the incredibly male-dominated world of magazine publishing. This book has so much, powerful people, fascinating stories about the publishing industry, and even a dose of Donald Trump. I highly recommend it.
I received a free e-copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest reviews.

Maier has a true gift of words. This book was inspiring, shocking, and funny all at the same time. I highly recommend!

Fascinating look into celebrity culture, power and the media.
I'm always fascinated by the stories of women, and in particular women who define our world. Anna Wintour is the definition of such a woman and to see her in such detail was empowering and enlightening.

This was a "fun" read. There is a lot of very well researched material from the publishing world in here. I totally recommend this book for anyone that enjoys "expose" type books. The family owned company that is Conde Nast and its subsidiaries treats people well but has a nasty little habit of letting them go unceremoniously, A lot of big names made the pages of this book. It can be slow in spots but if you can get through those areas, you will enjoy this one.

'All That Glitters' is an appropriate title for quite a complex book that may prove to be a useful addition to the study of American media, politics and pop culture. The author delves into the Condé Nast empire run by S. I. Newhouse Jr. and creative guru and influencer Alex Liberman. Perhaps the most interesting element of the book is how it examines the contribution of Anna Wintour and Tina Brown, both British women who worked their way to the top of this male-dominated American industry, and how they challenged the rules set down by that male establishment. It is also a sobering study of the power of magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair before the onset of social media.

A fascinating, engaging and fun read. I learned some new things, enjoyed reading about facts and rivalries.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Great insight into the rivalry and careers of two powerhouse women in the magazine and fashion industries. An enthralling read.

Couldn't get through the first two chapters.. The book was encyclopedic in nature and was quite boring,

Engaging and fascinating, a look behind the scenes , where not everything is glamour , beautiful people , glitter and champagne cocktails.

Backstabbing , at times just plain nasty with more intrigue than the court of Versaille during Le Roi Soleil era , All That Glitters is a well researched and entertaining read.

Reviewed All That Glitters by Thomas Maier. #NetGalley

3.5 stars

It's important to note this book is an updated version of the author's 1994 book, Newhouse: All The Glitter, Power and Glory of America's Richest Media Empire and the Secretive Man Behind It. Condé Nast is an American media company behind such magazines as Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, and The New Yorker. Samuel I. Newhouse bought the company in 1959 and in the 1970s his son, Si, became chairman. The book mostly centers on everything going on at Vogue and Vanity Fair during the 1980s and early 90s when Anna Wintour and Tina Brown both were experiencing success at running those magazines. A good history of the Newhouse family is also provided as well as an updated look at some of the key players working for the company as well as two men, President Trump and Harvey Weinstein, who seemed to benefit quite nicely with their cozy relationships with some influential people in media.

I'll admit I was initially drawn to the book just based on the Anna Wintour stuff and I was pleasantly surprised the author presented her as someone who is a good businesswoman rather than only focusing on her reputation as an ice queen. I didn't know much about Tina Brown prior to reading this but it was interesting learning about the highs and lows of her career. Supposedly this book is being developed into a television series and I assume their professional rivalry will be a key part of the plot.

Donald Trump's book, The Art of the Deal, was a bestseller and is what launched him into household name status.. Si Newhouse is the one who persuaded Trump to come out with a book and Trump was featured quite often in Condé Nast publications. There were some fascinating decades old quotes about Trump in the book that are pretty spot on and relevant today. He was buddy-buddy with many of the people featured in this book but most have distanced themselves from him or flat out denounced him since he ran for office.

A good, behind the scenes look at the world of publishing, particularly at Vogue and Vanity Fair magazines. I haven't read the previous version of this book , but in my opinion the post 1994 material added isn't all that substantial so if you've read the other book, I wouldn't rush out and buy this one. However, if you don't know much about the whole Condé Nast empire and are interested in the topic, I definitely recommend taking a look at this book.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review!