John Jacob Astor

On The Deal Maker: How William C. Durant Made General Motors:"A well-written biography."-New York Times On Stanwyck: The Life and Times of Barbara Stanwyck:"Madsen's admirably researched, insightful portrait of her aloof nature . . . reveals she was always torn between her wish to give of herself and her need to be in control."-Christian Science Monitor On Chanel: A Woman of Her Own:"Fascinating . . . . Takes the reader behind the coromandel veneers of Chanel's life."-New York Times Book Review"Carefully knits together the complex pattern of Chanel's complicated existence. It's not an easy task."-Toronto Globe and Mail On Gloria and Joe:"Axel Madsen finally gives the public a fascinating chronicle of the romance that could have ruined more than two careers."-Dallas Morning News On Cousteau:"Both critical and understanding. And it is exceptionally readable. Readers are well advised to take the plunge."-Chicago Tribune On Malraux:"Will stand as the best of more than a dozen books about Malraux in print."-Kansas City Star