John Jacob Astor

On The Deal Maker: How William C. Durant Made General Motors: 'A well-written biography.'-New York Times On Stanwyck: The Life and Times of Barbara Stanwyck: 'Madsen's admirably researched, insightful portrait of her aloof nature . . . reveals she was always torn between her wish to give of herself and her need to be in control.'-Christian Science Monitor On Chanel: A Woman of Her Own: 'Fascinating . . . . Takes the reader behind the coromandel veneers of Chanel's life.'-New York Times Book Review 'Carefully knits together the complex pattern of Chanel's complicated existence. It's not an easy task.'-Toronto Globe and Mail On Gloria and Joe: 'Axel Madsen finally gives the public a fascinating chronicle of the romance that could have ruined more than two careers.'-Dallas Morning 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 in print.'-Kansas City Star