Empire: The House That John H. Johnson Built (The Life & Legacy of Pioneering Publishing Magnate)
2018
Biography
by
Margena A. Christian
Biography of John H. Johnson, publishing magnate who founded Ebony and Jet magazines. Details how he built and diversified Johnson Publishing Company, his management style, and the decline of his empire after his death.
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March 2025
Compliments Johnson's 1992 autobiography. GFC and internet decimated his empire after his death. Read 2018 hardcover.
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