Episode · The Book Review · 2023-10-06
Books mentioned on What It's Like to Write a Madonna Biography
Gilbert Cruz recommended Madonna by Mary Gabriel, and discussed Ninth Street women by Mary Gabriel.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Madonna
Madonna by Mary Gabriel is a comprehensive biographical work that traces the extraordinary life arc and cultural impact of the pop superstar.
Recommended“Page biography of Madonna here on my desk and this week I speak to Mary Gabriel author of the book Madonna a rebel life”
Where to get it
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Ninth Street women
Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel is a sweeping and acclaimed biography that details the lives and artistic triumphs of five pivotal abstract expressionist painters, including Lee Krasner and Elaine de Kooning.
Discussed“why was this the book that you needed to write now following Ninth Street women”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Ninth Street women
“I'm here with Mary Gabriel author of The Pulitzer priz finalist love and capital Carl and Jenny marks and the birth of Revolution 2018s 9th Street women Lee Kesner Ellen duning Grace hardigan Joan Mitchell and Helen frankenthaler five painters in the movement that changed modern arts”
“I'm here with Mary Gabriel author of The Pulitzer priz finalist love and capital Carl and Jenny marks and the birth of Revolution 2018s 9th Street women”