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Meet Graydon Carter, a defining figure in magazine culture and modern media. Born Edward Graydon Carter on July 14, 1949, in Toronto, Canada, he served as editor of Vanity Fair from 1992 to 2017 and helped shape contemporary journalism. A co-founder of Spy magazine in 1986, Carter is known for his sharp wit, influential editorial voice, and ongoing impact on media storytelling. In 2019, he launched Air Mail, a digital weekly newsletter, where he serves as founder/CEO and co-editor. Carter released the memoir When the Going Was Good: An Editor’s Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines in 2025, reflecting on decades of publishing history. While not a touring musician, his public appearances have centered around author events, launches, and conversations, including prominent New York venues. Here, we’ve gathered background, notable works, and the latest events to help you follow his latest activities and related author events in your city.