Jason Epstein was an American publisher and editor who worked at Random House for over 40 years. He is credited with discovering and promoting many notable authors, including Norman Mailer, Susan Sontag, and Tom Wolfe.

Jack Romanos was a Greek-American publisher and founder of Lyle Stuart, Inc., a publishing house known for its controversial and groundbreaking books.

Lawrence Hughes was an American publisher and editor who worked at Harper & Row for over 30 years. In his autobiography, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of running a publishing company, including dealing with authors, agents, and booksellers.

Alfred A. Knopf was an American publisher and founder of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., a publishing house known for its high-quality literary fiction and nonfiction.

Jane Friedman is an American publisher and founder of Open Road Integrated Media, a digital publishing company. In her autobiography, she discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the publishing industry in the digital age.

Malcolm Forbes was an American publisher and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine. He was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his love of collecting art and exotic cars.

Robert Caro is an American investigative journalist and author. In his autobiography, he provides a detailed account of the life and career of Robert Moses, a powerful and controversial figure in New York City planning.

Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, journalist, and politician. She was the first woman to serve as a U.S. ambassador to a major country.

F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer. In his autobiography, he provides a fictionalized account of the life of Hollywood producer Irving Thalberg.

Gertrude Stein was an American novelist, poet, and playwright. She is known for her experimental writing style and her association with the Lost Generation of writers.

Judith Regan is an American publisher and founder of ReganBooks, an imprint of HarperCollins. In her autobiography, she provides a detailed account of her rise to power in the publishing industry.

Kenneth C. Hogate was an American journalist and editor. He was the editor-in-chief of Reader's Digest for over 20 years.

Simon & Schuster is an American publishing company founded in 1924. In his autobiography, Simon & Schuster provides a detailed account of the company's history.

Lawrence Hughes was an American publisher and editor who worked at Harper & Row for over 30 years.

Asne Seierstad is a Norwegian journalist and author. In her autobiography, she provides a detailed account of the life of her father, a bookseller in Kabul.