{"product_id":"im-a-memoir-9781250077820","title":"I.M.: A Memoir","description":"\u003ch2\u003eI.M.: A Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsaac Mizrahi offers a poignant, candid, and touching look back on his life in this intimate memoir. From his sheltered Syrian Jewish Orthodox upbringing to becoming one of fashion's most recognizable names, Mizrahi's story reveals the person behind the public persona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fashion Icon's Personal Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up gay in a traditional family, Isaac possessed unique talents that propelled him into the fashion world and eventually into celebrity circles. His memoir features encounters with cultural luminaries including Richard Avedon, Audrey Hepburn, Anna Wintour, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Meryl Streep, and Oprah Winfrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRaw and Honest Storytelling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis memoir goes beyond the glamour. Isaac delves into his lifelong battles with weight, insomnia, and depression. He chronicles what it meant to be an openly gay man during a homophobic era and documents witnessing the AIDS epidemic's devastating effects on his community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Than a Fashion Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with intimate details and Mizrahi's signature wit, \u003cem\u003eI.M.\u003c\/em\u003e reveals not just the glamour of his years in fashion, but the grit beneath the glitz. The narrative weaves together memorable stories from both in and out of the spotlight, illuminating deep emotional truths about identity, creativity, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Isaac Mizrahi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsaac Mizrahi is a designer, cabaret performer, talk-show host, and television celebrity. He founded his design company in 1987 and starred in the acclaimed documentary \u003cem\u003eUnzipped\u003c\/em\u003e. Beyond fashion, he has hosted his own television talk show, performed cabaret across the country, and directed and designed numerous stage and screen productions. He was the subject of a large-scale mid-career survey at the Jewish Museum in New York City and currently develops projects in television, theatre, and literature through Isaac Mizrahi Entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Flatiron Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flatiron Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680842092818,"sku":"9781250077820","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5008877a-fd50-4443-9d19-9df45c86abda.jpg?v=1733943799","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/im-a-memoir-9781250077820","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}