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JFK Jr., George, & Me: A Memoir Paperback – Illustrated, Sept. 30 2014
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Matt Berman
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John Kennedy Jr.’s creative director for George magazine presents “a vivid portrait of JFK Jr. that only a select few have ever seen, offering a touching and honest tribute to John’s legacy” (BookReporter.com).
If George magazine was about “not just politics as usual,” a day at the office with John F. Kennedy Jr. was not just business as usual. John handpicked Creative Director Matt Berman to bring his vision for a new political magazine to life. Through marathon nights leading up to George’s launch; extraordinary meetings with celebrities including Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, and Demi Moore; and jokes at each other’s expense, Matt developed a wonderfully collaborative and fun-loving relationship with America’s favorite son.
They were an unlikely team: the poised, charismatic scion of a beloved political family and the shy, self-deprecating, artistic kid. Yet they became close friends and confidants. In this warm, funny, and intimate book, Matt remembers his brilliant friend and colleague—John’s approach to work, life, and fame, and most of all, his ease and grace, which charmed those around him.
More than any book before it, JFK Jr., George, & Me reveals the friendly, witty, down-to-earth guy the paparazzi could never capture. Matt opens the doors of John’s messy office to share previously untold stories, personal notes, and never-before-seen photos from the trenches of a startup magazine that was the brainchild of a superstar. John helped Matt navigate a world filled with celebrities, artists, beauty, style, competition, and stunningly tender egos. In turn, Matt shares the invaluable lessons about business and life that he learned from John. What emerges is a portrait of JFK Jr. as a true friend and mentor.
If George magazine was about “not just politics as usual,” a day at the office with John F. Kennedy Jr. was not just business as usual. John handpicked Creative Director Matt Berman to bring his vision for a new political magazine to life. Through marathon nights leading up to George’s launch; extraordinary meetings with celebrities including Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, and Demi Moore; and jokes at each other’s expense, Matt developed a wonderfully collaborative and fun-loving relationship with America’s favorite son.
They were an unlikely team: the poised, charismatic scion of a beloved political family and the shy, self-deprecating, artistic kid. Yet they became close friends and confidants. In this warm, funny, and intimate book, Matt remembers his brilliant friend and colleague—John’s approach to work, life, and fame, and most of all, his ease and grace, which charmed those around him.
More than any book before it, JFK Jr., George, & Me reveals the friendly, witty, down-to-earth guy the paparazzi could never capture. Matt opens the doors of John’s messy office to share previously untold stories, personal notes, and never-before-seen photos from the trenches of a startup magazine that was the brainchild of a superstar. John helped Matt navigate a world filled with celebrities, artists, beauty, style, competition, and stunningly tender egos. In turn, Matt shares the invaluable lessons about business and life that he learned from John. What emerges is a portrait of JFK Jr. as a true friend and mentor.
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSept. 30 2014
- Dimensions15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-101451697260
- ISBN-13978-1451697261
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“Told with unprecedented candor and wit. . . . Matt paints a vivid portrait of JFK Jr., that only a select few have ever seen, offering a touching and honest tribute to John’s legacy.” ― Bookreporter
“Berman seems to have saved every photo and scrap of paper from those days.” ― New York Post
“The author’s humor and self-deprecation make for a lot of fun moments as he takes readers behind the scenes of many photo shoots, dishing on celebrity behavior such as Barbara Walters’s playful flirtation with a notoriously disagreeable photographer. In addition, Berman details the creative process leading up to the launch of George.. . . Most noteworthy though is Berman’s insight into the character and work ethic of his late boss. . . . It is Berman’s palpable grief and musings on wasted potential at the loss of his friend that make this more than a celebrity-tell all.” ― Publishers Weekly
“Nearly 15 years after Kennedy died in a plane crash at age 38, Berman is looking back at those heady days and recalling his friend in a new memoir." ― USA Today
“Berman recounts his relationship with JFK Jr., both personal and professional.” ― Library Journal
“For a shy young art director, being hired to design John F. Kennedy Jr.’s new magazine was both daunting and exhilarating.” ― Vanity Fair
A perfectly-timed, personal, funny and fascinating look back on the mid-90's publishing world. I read it in one sitting. -- Julie Klausner, Comedian
“Berman seems to have saved every photo and scrap of paper from those days.” ― New York Post
“The author’s humor and self-deprecation make for a lot of fun moments as he takes readers behind the scenes of many photo shoots, dishing on celebrity behavior such as Barbara Walters’s playful flirtation with a notoriously disagreeable photographer. In addition, Berman details the creative process leading up to the launch of George.. . . Most noteworthy though is Berman’s insight into the character and work ethic of his late boss. . . . It is Berman’s palpable grief and musings on wasted potential at the loss of his friend that make this more than a celebrity-tell all.” ― Publishers Weekly
“Nearly 15 years after Kennedy died in a plane crash at age 38, Berman is looking back at those heady days and recalling his friend in a new memoir." ― USA Today
“Berman recounts his relationship with JFK Jr., both personal and professional.” ― Library Journal
“For a shy young art director, being hired to design John F. Kennedy Jr.’s new magazine was both daunting and exhilarating.” ― Vanity Fair
A perfectly-timed, personal, funny and fascinating look back on the mid-90's publishing world. I read it in one sitting. -- Julie Klausner, Comedian
About the Author
Since the 1990s, creative director Matt Berman has been collaborating with some of the most influential photographers in fashion and art to create some of the industry’s most enduring imagery in print. In 1995, Matt was hired by JFK Jr. to serve as the creative director of George magazine. He worked side-by-side with John until his death in 1999 to craft his boss’s unique vision for a new kind of magazine. Matt then moved to Paris and continued to serve as creative director on several French magazine titles and advertising campaigns. Presently, Matt is a creative director living in Los Angeles.
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- Publisher : Gallery Books; Illustrated edition (Sept. 30 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1451697260
- ISBN-13 : 978-1451697261
- Item weight : 272 g
- Dimensions : 15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #547,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,297 in Biographies of the Rich & Famous (Books)
- #20,690 in Memoirs (Books)
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The book describes JFK Junior as a very generous person loved by the staff of the George magazine.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 12, 2021Verified Purchase
I liked how Matt Bernan describes the positive changes meeting and working for John Kennedy brought to his life and what it meant to him loosing his boss/friend.
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Matt Berman wrote this book from his heart and it shows. A wonderful book of memories for all of us to share. Having lost many people in my own life (most were like John & Carolyn -- way too young)!!! I laughed through the book and cried at the end. After reading the book, I felt as if I had known John and grieved at the end for the loss of 3 wonderful, intelligent and charismatic people, gone way before their time. You did a great job Matt
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 17, 2016
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An excellent read and very inspirational!
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Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 15, 2016Verified Purchase
Matt give a great account of his time at George and of JFK Jr.

Amazon Customer
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Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 26, 2015Verified Purchase
Very good I will keep to read over again Thank-you

Galileo
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Gefällt mir nicht
Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on September 22, 2015Verified Purchase
Ich weiss nicht genau, was mir an diesem Buch nicht passt. Ich habe die Seiten nach 20 nur oberflächlich gelesen. Es interessierte mich nicht. Ich habe noch ein anderes Buch über JFK Junior, das mir sehr gut gefällt, aber dieses hier nervt mich. Das ist keine hilfreiche Rezension, aber es ist meine Meinung.

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Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on July 18, 2017Verified Purchase
UN BON LIVRE pour tous ceux qui aimaient John F KENNEDY JR createur de la revue GEORGE dans les annees 1990

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Beautifully written, touching tribute
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 27, 2023Verified Purchase
This is a beautifully written tribute to the relationship and history between the author and JFK Jr. I've read most of the books written about JFK Jr and this is by far one of the most touching and authentic histories I've read. Clearly the author had genuine affection for Kennedy and it comes through in his writing. The author himself makes for a very interesting character, which is a big deal when the other main character is one of the most famous men to have lived in the modern age. Great details about the beginnings of George Magazine and interesting anecdotes about the celebrities who posed for the famous covers. Kennedy is depicted in an honest and positive light, great stories inside these pages. GEORGE was truly a moment in time and this author captured it so well. Definitely one of my favorite bio's on JFK Jr that I've read.