Escape from Hungary
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
Michael Korda is moved by Kati Marton's powerful memoir, Enemies of the People, about her parents' struggles under fascism and communism, their hidden Jewish identity, and Eastern Europe's weighty history.
The Making of Kennedy Charisma
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
They could make Hollywood stars look small-time the moment they walked through the door. Michael Korda on Jack, Bobby, and Teddy and the magnetism that died with them.
Addicted to Judy Garland
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
Before Michael, there was Judy, an icon destroyed by fame. Michael Korda talks to Susie Boyt about her smart new book, My Judy Garland Life-and the toxic relationship between stars and fans.
Patton Like You've Never Seen Him Before
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
A new History Channel series on George S. Patton points the way toward a brave new world of digitally enhanced history. Michael Korda on whether it does Old Blood and Guts justice.
Joe Kennedy's Hollywood Fling
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
The Kennedy patriarch who emerges in this sharp new biography could be the hero of an American novel-a supersexed and vengeful Jay Gatsby, who made a fortune in the movie biz. And then there was his affair with Gloria Swanson...
Gran Torino is 100-Proof Clint
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
In his powerful new film, Eastwood says goodbye with a final blast of gunfire and a wry, knowing smile. Michael Korda on Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood's powerful new film, and what may be the actor's last.
2008 Books Wrap
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The Daily Beast's columnists pick their favorites from what they read this year.
Learning to Love Ted Turner
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
Whatever its flaws, the new memoir Call Me Ted makes the Mouth of the South seem like a pleasant-even modest!-creature.
Frost/Nixon brings America's least-loved president back to life--but how well did Frank Langella capture Nixon's tormented character? And how closely does the movie catch the true likeness of those involved and what went on?
A Late Night Visit From Christopher Plummer
New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda's books include Ike, Horse People, Country Matters, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charmed Lives.
The Sound of Music star's rich new memoir, and the author's encounter with him through a peephole many years ago.
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Lee Siegel has written about culture and politics and is the author of three books: Falling Upwards: Essays in Defense of the Imagination; Not Remotely Controlled: Notes on Television; and, most recently, Against the Machine: Being Human in the Age of the Electronic Mob. In 2002, he received a National Magazine Award for reviews and criticism.
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Martin Jacques is the cofounder of the UK think tank Demos, writes a regular column for The Guardian, and is a visiting research fellow at the London School of Economics Asia Research Centre. His new book, When China Rules the World, is available now.
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