Scribners

Scribners offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at five generations of the legendary Charles Scribner's Sons publishing house, tracing its history from its founding in New York to its iconic era on Fifth Avenue. The author, a fifth-generation member of the family, shares personal insights into the lives of family members, editors, and authors, highlighting the company's relationships with renowned writers such as Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Kipling. Filled with colorful controversies and behind-the-scenes stories, this account provides an engaging history of a storied literary institution and its impact on American publishing.