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Book Synopsis: The first book on magazine sensation Holiday, which between 1946 and 1977 was one of the most exciting publications in the world. Renowned for its bold layouts, literary credibility, and ambitious choice of photographers and artists, Holiday portrayed the romance of travel like no other periodical.At Holiday magazine's peak, urbane editor, Ted Patrick, and visionary art director, Frank Zachary, invited postwar America to see and read about the world. On the journey, readers joined the magazine's renowned roster of talent. Some of the most celebrated writing by Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, Joan Didion, Truman Capote, Colette, and E. B. White (his piece "Here Is New York" was commissioned for Holiday in 1949) first appeared in its pages. Henri Cartier-Bresson documented a breathtaking Paris and other cities; Slim Aarons captured the glamour of travel around the world; and Al Hirschfeld and Ludwig Bemelmans contributed showstopping illustrations of places and personages.Pamela Fiori writes about the magazine's history, giving it context during the era of the jet age, world turbulence, and the rise of Madison Avenue advertising. Holiday was a vibrant original, inspiring travel magazines that followed and leaving glorious photography and art as well as thought-provoking journalism in its wake.

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Experience the captivating allure of travel through the pages of Holiday: The Best Travel Magazine that Ever Was. This remarkable book offers a glimpse into the world of one of the most sensational publications between 1946 and 1977. Immerse yourself in its bold layouts, literary credibility, and visionary choice of photographers and artists. No other magazine portrayed the romance of travel quite like Holiday.

Step into the shoes of postwar America as you embark on a literary and visual journey curated by urbane editor Ted Patrick and visionary art director Frank Zachary. Be enchanted by the celebrated writing of icons such as Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, and Joan Didion, to name just a few. Delve into the pages adorned with breathtaking Paris captured by the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson or the glamour of world travel documented by Slim Aarons.

But it doesn't stop there. Holiday also showcases showstopping illustrations by Al Hirschfeld and Ludwig Bemelmans that bring to life the remarkable places and personages of the time. With this must-have book, you'll not only discover the history of Holiday magazine but also gain insight into the era of the jet age, world turbulence, and the rise of Madison Avenue advertising.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this vibrant original that inspired countless travel magazines. Holiday left a lasting legacy with its glorious photography, art, and thought-provoking journalism. Elevate your coffee table collection and embark on an adventure unlike any other. Order your copy of Holiday: The Best Travel Magazine that Ever Was today!

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