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The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight over Presidential Power

2 reviews
Jonathan Mahler

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008

American Justice
Mr. Mahler has researched a griping courtroom drama in the tradition of "A Few Good Men" where the murder charges have been replaced by a constitutional crisis. Does terrorists have any rights under the Constitution or can they be have forever without a trial? The book could have used some tighter editing, but otherwise is quite readable and clear as to the legal issues and maneuverings. ...

The Bronx is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City

4 reviews
Jonathan Mahler

Picador, 2007

A slice of NYC life
A must read for anyone who grew up in the City. This was a low-point for NYC with race driven politics, a pair of losing ball teams, blackouts, riots and a brush with bankruptcy. Throw in the Son of Sam and disco, and anyone who could afford to was fleeing for the 'burbs. Mahler captures the mood along with the gallows humor and manages a happy ending.

David Levinthal: Baseball
Jonathan Mahler

Empire, 2006

For more than three decades, artist David Levinthal has examined American popular culture and social mores as reflected through toys and miniatures. For Levinthal, the playful surface and shiny sheen of children's objects shroud other meanings, which he cleverly uncovers in large format photographs that are equally stunning for both their beauty and irony. In series, like Wild West, American Beauties or Modern Romance, Levinthal pierces the ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City

49 reviews
Jonathan Mahler

Picador, 2006

Baseball, Riots and Serial Killers... What's Not to Love?
This is exactly what a journalistic history book should be. Fast, fun, and informative, as the book reviewers would say... Plus, it's about baseball, riots, tabloid journalism, politicians and serial killers. What's not to like? Its kind of hard to remember now, but New York in 1977 was a city on the verge of total and utter collapse. We're talking bankruptcy, massive civil unrest, serial ...

The Lexus Story: The Behind the Scenes Story of the #1 Automotive Luxury Brand in America

5 reviews
Jonathan Mahler

DK Melcher Media, 2004

Right from the horse's mouth
I just started reading this book, and if you're a Lexus fanatic, you'll love it. This isn't some 3rd party writing this, but from people directly involved w/ Lexus/Toyota. Denny Clements is one of the authors. Excellent stories (so far), and pics (beautiful!)