Andrew Heiskell
Encyclopedia
Andrew Heiskell was chairman and CEO of Time Inc.
(1960–1980), and also known for his philanthropy
, including for the New York Public Library
. He was President of the Inter American Press Association (1961–1962).
He was born in Naples to American parents and spent his childhood abroad.
In 1946, aged just 30, he was named publisher of Life
; later, as CEO, he had to close it down (in 1972). In 1974 he created People
, which rapidly became a great asset..
He was married three times. His second wife was the Hollywood actress Madeleine Carroll
. His third wife, whom he married in 1965, was Marian Sulzberger Dryfoos, the widow of New York Times publisher Orvil Dryfoos
.
The Institute of International Education
's Andrew Heiskell Award
is named for him. Heiskell donated funds to pay for the Arts Director position at the American Academy in Rome
which is currently being served by American
poet
Karl Kirchwey
.
Time Inc.
Time Inc. is a subsidiary of the media conglomerate Time Warner, the company formed by the 1990 merger of the original Time Inc. and Warner Communications. It publishes 130 magazines, most notably its namesake, Time...
(1960–1980), and also known for his philanthropy
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
, including for the New York Public Library
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is the largest public library in North America and is one of the United States' most significant research libraries...
. He was President of the Inter American Press Association (1961–1962).
He was born in Naples to American parents and spent his childhood abroad.
In 1946, aged just 30, he was named publisher of Life
Life (magazine)
Life generally refers to three American magazines:*A humor and general interest magazine published from 1883 to 1936. Time founder Henry Luce bought the magazine in 1936 solely so that he could acquire the rights to its name....
; later, as CEO, he had to close it down (in 1972). In 1974 he created People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
, which rapidly became a great asset..
He was married three times. His second wife was the Hollywood actress Madeleine Carroll
Madeleine Carroll
Edith Madeleine Carroll was an English actress, popular in the 1930s and 1940s.-Early life:Carroll was born at 32 Herbert Street in West Bromwich, England. She graduated from the University of Birmingham, England with a B.A. degree...
. His third wife, whom he married in 1965, was Marian Sulzberger Dryfoos, the widow of New York Times publisher Orvil Dryfoos
Orvil Dryfoos
Orvil Eugene Dryfoos was the publisher of The New York Times from 1961 to his death in 1963. Dryfoos entered The Times family via his marriage to Marian Sulzberger, daughter of then-publisher Arthur Hays Sulzberger....
.
The Institute of International Education
Institute of International Education
Institute of International Education - is a non-profit organization promoting international exchange of education and training. It was established in 1919 and is based in the USA....
's Andrew Heiskell Award
Andrew Heiskell Award
Andrew Heiskell Award was created by Institute of International Education in 2001. The award was named after the name of Andrew Heiskell, a former chairman of Time Inc. and a member of the executive committee of IIE's board of trustees...
is named for him. Heiskell donated funds to pay for the Arts Director position at the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
which is currently being served by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
poet
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
Karl Kirchwey
Karl Kirchwey
Karl Kirchwey is a prize–winning American poet who has lived in both Europe and the United States and whose work is strongly influenced by the Greek and Roman past. He often looks to the classical world for inspiration with themes which have included loss, loneliness, nostalgia and modern...
.
Books
- Andrew Heiskell with Ralph Graves (1997), Outsider, Insider: An Unlikely Success Story, Marian-Darien Press, ISBN 0-96682710-4