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"A well-written biography."-New York Times
On Stanwyck: The Life and Times of Barbara Stanwyck:
"Madsen's admirably researched, insightful portrait of her aloofnature . . . reveals she was always torn between her wish to giveof herself and her need to be in control."-Christian ScienceMonitor
On Chanel: A Woman of Her Own:
"Fascinating . . . . Takes the reader behind the coromandel veneersof Chanel's life."-New York Times Book Review
"Carefully knits together the complex pattern of Chanel'scomplicated existence. It's not an easy task."-Toronto Globe andMail
On Gloria and Joe:
"Axel Madsen finally gives the public a fascinating chronicle ofthe romance that could have ruined more than two careers."-DallasMorning News
On Cousteau:
"Both critical and understanding. And it is exceptionally readable.Readers are well advised to take the plunge."-Chicago Tribune
On Malraux:
"Will stand as the best of more than a dozen books about Malraux inprint."-Kansas City Star
This book title, John Jacob Astor (America's First Multimillionaire), ISBN: 9780471385035, by Axel Madsen, published by Wiley (January 30, 2001) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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