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Michael Schulman is the author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep and a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he has contributed since 2006. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and other publications. He lives in New York City.
Michael Schulman's book about the Oscars is just delicious--fast-paced and fun but also a serious, well-reported piece of cultural history. With wit and an impeccable sense of timing, Schulman appreciates the glamour without sugar-coating the grit. Entertaining and informative, the book provides welcome escapism without guilt. -- Julie Salamon, author of The Devil's Candy On Oscar night, the true intrigues, hysterics and heartbreaks aren't just in the films being honored, but in the behind the scenes jockeying for the awards. Shulman has the perfect eye and ear for the telling and entertaining dramas and light comedies leading up to Oscar victory. -- Graydon Carter, former editor in chief of Vanity Fair and founder of Air Mail Her Again is a fascinating portrait of a very young Meryl Streep. -- Vogue on HER AGAIN A rollicking history of Streep's early years . . . A love letter to a great actress and a behind-the-scenes study of iconic movies like Kramer vs. Kramer. -- People (book of the week) on HER AGAIN Schulman's balanced portrait of Streep's unwavering dedication and demanding work ethic makes this a must-read for fans and aspiring actors. -- Booklist on HER AGAIN Drawing on theater memoirs, conversations with Streep's colleagues and friends, and heaps of interviews that Streep has given over the years, Schulman has fashioned a lively narrative. . . . Schulman's sensitive handling of Streep's personal life rounds out the portrait of a superbly talented woman. A brisk, gossipy, and entertaining biography. -- Kirkus Reviews on HER AGAIN An admiring but frank Hollywood origin story. Following Streep in her long journey from New Jersey cheerleader to Oscar winner (her first for the 1979 film Kramer vs Kramer), this is above all a tribute to smart, steadfast professional judgment. -- Financial Times (A Summer Pick of 2016) on HER AGAIN Michael Schulman shares delightfully entertaining stories surrounding Meryl Streep's early rise to stardom in Her Again. . . . It's an enchanting look into the intricate details of how a young girl from New Jersey became a force in the entertainment industry.' -- Associated Press on HER AGAIN [Schulman] honestly and engagingly examines each component of Streep's professional development . . . He describes people and events with a cinematic flair, providing deeper insights into Streep as a woman as well as a consummate professional. This absorbing portrait of an iconic actress's early years is essential for Streep fans -- Library Journal on HER AGAIN An insightful portrait...appreciative readers will undoubtedly hope that a follow-up volume is in the works. -- Publishers Weekly on HER AGAIN Schulman provides such vivid examples of the relentless sexism [Streep] faced...[He] also paints a vivid picture of Manhattan in the 70s when the streets were filled with garbage and the stars were DeNiro, Hoffman and Redford. -- Christian Science Monitor on HER AGAIN
