When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines

When the Going Was Good is Graydon Carter’s memoir. Analyze the thematic significance of Carter’s stylistic approach to the genre. How does Carter’s approach to memoir-writing compare and contrast to other celebrity memoirs? Does he satisfy or subvert the parameters of the genre?

Analyze the relationship between Carter’s life story and The Evolution of Print Journalism in the Digital Era. How do the two relate? What role do Carter’s vocational decisions and his distinct outlook on life play in his approach to the publishing industry?

Carter puts a heavy emphasis on his proximity to wealth and celebrity throughout the memoir. Craft an argumentative essay that explores the significance of Carter’s relationship to money and power. How does Carter’s involvement in the New York magazine world and in Hollywood relate to the American Dream?