{"title":"Josh Lambert","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosh Lambert explores the intricate intersections of culture, power, and creativity with a sharp, insightful voice. His work delves into the forces shaping the arts, often illuminating the unseen dynamics behind cultural institutions and influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect compelling narratives that blend critical analysis with engaging storytelling, inviting reflection on how cultural landscapes are shaped and challenged. Lambert’s books are essential for those intrigued by the complex relationships within arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-literary-mafia-by-josh-lambert-9780300251425","title":"The Literary Mafia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn investigation into the transformation of publishing in the United States from a field in which Jews were systematically excluded to one in which they became ubiquitous.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s and 1970s, complaints about a “Jewish literary mafia” were everywhere. Although a conspiracy of Jews colluding to control publishing in the United States never actually existed, such accusations reflected a genuine transformation from an industry notorious for excluding Jews to one in which they are arguably the most influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosh Lambert examines the dynamics between Jewish editors and Jewish writers; how Jewish women exposed the misogyny they faced from publishers; and how children of literary parents have struggled with and benefited from their inheritances. Drawing on interviews and tens of thousands of pages of letters and manuscripts, \u003cem\u003eThe Literary Mafia\u003c\/em\u003e offers striking new discoveries about celebrated figures such as Lionel Trilling and Gordon Lish, and neglected fiction by writers like Ivan Gold, Ann Birstein, and Trudy Gertler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end, we learn how the success of one minority group has lessons for all who would like to see American literature become more equitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599579332844,"sku":"9780300251425","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/260697a28a516bedf9588cdd9b14521e.jpg?v=1778022079"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/josh-lambert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}