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NER artifact: Phaidon is Phaidon Press Ltd, a publishing company partly owned by Epstein
Phaidon is Phaidon Press, a prestigious UK art and design publishing house that billionaire Leon Black acquired in 2012 — and for which Jeffrey Epstein served as tax and structural advisor, making it a central element of the $158 million advisory relationship that prompted a U.S. Senate investigation.
Phaidon appears extensively across financial records, emails, and planning documents related to Leon Black's business affairs. The mentions reveal Epstein deeply involved in advising on Phaidon's complex corporate structure, tax filings, cash flow management, and acquisition financing. Key correspondents include Brad Wechsler (who managed Phaidon operations), Eileen Alexanderson (Black Family Partners), and Richard Joslin (tax filings). Epstein's emails show him critiquing the Phaidon transaction structure, flagging that it 'DOES NOT WORK' as papered, and demanding corrections — indicating he was not merely a passive consultant but an active, forceful advisor on the deal's architecture.
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l March ) ,I provided as you specifically requested a detailed step by step execution plan and reviewed all documents that i was given access to. ( Phaidon was not forthcoming ) in order to make my many corrections . I was then told that Alans involvement warranted a discount . Even in the best of light
it is too much money, however. From day zero I proposed to discount to 50 - 60 million the fair price of the transaction just completed . including Phaidon. . though this amount was already substantially less than our agreed and negotiated formula. - I was never told that this was out of range. in fact,
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e salutary benefits associated with 8865 (though they are not yet visible to me). I believe the above analysis indicates we received "value" for the Phaidon losses in 2015 and I'm not certain I (yet) identify the benefit of rolling them forward, even if that was feasible. Let's discuss as necessary. EF
letion and October 15th filing. The following is a high-level summary that tracks cash and taxes due to the federal government for 2015 and how the Phaidon transaction plays in: I. In 2015, we paid in approximately $12MM of taxes to the federal government in addition to the $11MM overpayment rolled ove
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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Brad Wechsler -4 Subject: Re: Phaidon Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:55:42 +0000 tomorw On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Brad Wechsler <1 > wrote: Now or tomorrow? From: Jeffrey E. [rnal
e: Phaidon Need to combine with bfp On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Brad Wechsler -4 > wrote: Jeffrey-after our conversation today I took a look at Phaidon summary financials (for the first time). Here's how I would re-state your observation(s): 1. Do leon and the trustees know/understand that the $1.5
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Ellsworth Kelly, Mapplethorpe, and...Katinka Matson. In addition to inclusion of Katinka's iconic image Spiders" in the volume, she is featured by Phaidon in the first serial article in major publications such as The Guardian, and LIFO, the largest news site in Greece, which selected "Spiders" as the
From: Lesley Groff <[email protected]> To: John Brockman Subject: Re: Katinka's "Spiders" in "Plant: Exploring the Botanical World" (Phaidon) Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:50:12 +0000 Hi John. Please send to Jeffrey in NY: 9East 71st Street NY, NY. 10021. Thanks! Lesley Sent from my iPho
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l has some kinks to iron out, especially the royalties. EA volunteered to trace back to her files with the Apollo analysts she spoke to in 2012 when Phaidon was purchased. From: Brad Wechsler [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 10:23 AM To: Richard Joslin; [email protected]' Subject: Re: R
: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 09:35 AM To: Jeffrey E. <jeevacationegmail.com>; Brad Wechsler Subject: FW: Regan Arts summarized open questions to Phaidon accounting team below EFTA00703023 From: Richard Joslin Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 9:26 AM To: 'DIlinaa John Murphy Subject: Regan Art
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a-will get filed with 10/15 tax returns. 13. Phaidon structure-trusts and jmwt Ilc (all U.S.) own phaidon global (U.S.). Phaidon Global owns 49% of Phaidon LLc ( U.S.). Phaidon LLc owns jmwt limited (british) which in turn owns phaidon press (uk operating co). Let's discuss as necessary. Barry, feel fr
bjw will). 11. Gaming commission-as usual will coordinate with akin; next filing due in june. 12. Facta-will get filed with 10/15 tax returns. 13. Phaidon structure-trusts and jmwt Ilc (all U.S.) own phaidon global (U.S.). Phaidon Global owns 49% of Phaidon LLc ( U.S.). Phaidon LLc owns jmwt limited (b
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now, after the insertion of Phaidon Global, Art Space and the Regan entities. We also show the money that was put into the various entities post the Phaidon acquisition (although the $3.2 million dollars that went in to 2013 to buy preferred shares is shown on the previous chart). 3. Phaidon governance
Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:39 AM, Brad Wechsler < > wrote: Jeffrey, Attached please find a number of different documents: 1. The corporate structure Phaidon, the trusts and the acquisition entities, all with attendant money movement. It should look hauntingly familiar. I still consider it a draft but I b
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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Brad Wechsler <1 Subject: Fwd: Funding of Phaidon acquisition with detail re $67,000 Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:19:20 +0000 Attachments: doc03963420150223203934.pdf Forwarded message From: Eilee
00 Attachments: doc03963420150223203934.pdf Forwarded message From: Eileen Alexanderson Date: Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM Subject: Funding of Phaidon ac uisition with detail re $67,000 To: Brad Wechsler , "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Richard Joslin Cc: Ada Clapp Highlighted #1 on attac
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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Brad Wechsler Subject: Re: Phaidon Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:51:38 +0000 is artspace part , ? the 13 million of funding . im now told that the trusts are going to fund ? instead of B
e: Phaidon Need to combine with bfp On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Brad Wechsler <1 > wrote: Jeffrey-after our conversation today I took a look at Phaidon summary financials (for the first time). Here's how I would re-state your observation(s): 1. Do leon and the trustees know/understand that the $1.5
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ting, 8 million of deductions. ,( last nov ) 11 million found in dormant accounts and 4 million in the drawer. errors in cash flow both personal and Phaidon. Oversight on new grats first at 22 and then at 19 that were done without my consulatation were resolved only as aresult of my intervention.. 600 mi
re a high level tax partner. use your trading accounts as they remain a paramount requirement 16 months after i emailed you re their importance. THe Phaidon transaction papered and structured as contemplated DOES NOT WORK , its as simple as that. DOES NOT !! I suggest again that you re-do bank loans. n
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easy when we don't have video and there are thousands of good quality free recipes online. Again, thoughts welcomed on this. What would a paid for Phaidon cookery app look like? Without a relevant digital product to sell, this opportunity would only be about a licensing fee from Microsoft and the "soft
of the recipes and images in each title and allow their users to use this content for free in a recipes database in the App. They will also build a Phaidon section in the App where we can present our brand. And they will allow us to put links in each recipe to click through to purchase the book. They a
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1. Brief company history Please refer of details on the Phaidon website (www.phaidon.com) 2. Provide a brief description of the products and services that Phaidon provides Phaidon are engaged in the publishing a
f company history Please refer of details on the Phaidon website (www.phaidon.com) 2. Provide a brief description of the products and services that Phaidon provides Phaidon are engaged in the publishing and sale of books and digital products on the visual arts, lifestyle and culture throughout the worl
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don Need to combine with bfp On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Brad Wechsler <amailto: > wrote: Jeffrey-after our conversation today I took a look at Phaidon summary financials (for the first time). Here's how I would re-state your observation(s): I. Do leon and the trustees know/understand that the $1.5
From: Brad Wechsler To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Phaidon Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:55:41 +0000 Now or tomorrow? From: jeffrey E. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 04:51 PM
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now, after the insertion of Phaidon Global, Art Space and the Regan entities. We also show the money that was put into the various entities post the Phaidon acquisition (although the $3.2 million dollars that went in to 2013 to buy preferred shares is shown on the previous chart). 3. Phaidon governance
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:39 AM, Brad Wechsler wrote: Jeffrey, Attached please find a number of different documents: I. The corporate structure Phaidon, the trusts and the acquisition entities, all with attendant money movement. It should look hauntingly familiar. I still consider it a draft but I b
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it is too much money, however. From day zero I proposed to discount to 50 - 60 million the fair price of the transaction just completed . including Phaidon.. though this amount was already substantially less than our agreed and negotiated formula. - I was never told that this was out of range. in fact,
ovided as EFTA00837114 you specifically requested a detailed step by step execution plan and reviewed all documents that i was given access to. ( Phaidon was not forthcoming ) in order to make my many corrections . I was then told that Alans involvement warranted a discount . Even in the best of light
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st for US federal tax purposes". Leon has such ownership interest for US tax purposes. He must report the trust's income on his personal return (If Phaidon had income flowing up to the AP02 Declaration, he would have to report the trust income from Phaidon on his personal return. ) I understand the for
the trust's income on his personal return (If Phaidon had income flowing up to the AP02 Declaration, he would have to report the trust income from Phaidon on his personal return. ) I understand the form is not clear in its presentation. You are required to list the accounts as if they're your own pers
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e a high-level tax partner. Use your trading accounts, as they remain a paramount requirement 16 months after I =ailed you re their importance. The Phaidon transaction papered and structured as contemplated DOES NOT WORK, it's as simple as that. DOES NOT!! I suggest again that you re-do bank loans. No
only because you specifically requested me to do so, a detailed step by step execution plan and reviewed all documents that I was given access to. (Phaidon was never forthcoming) I made many corrections. (As I said more needed on phaidon). I was then told that Alan's involvement warranted a discount.
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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Richard Joslin <1 Subject: Fwd: Funding of Phaidon acquisition with detail re $67,000 Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:56:11 +0000 Attachments: doc03963420150223203934.pdf Forwarded message From: Jeffr
on with detail re $67,000 To: Brad Wechsler Forwarded message From: Eileen Alexanderson Date: Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM Subject: Funding of Phaidon ac uisition with detail re $67,000 To: Brad Wechsler , "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]>, Richard Joslin Cc: Ada Clapp Highlighted #1 on attac
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only because you specifically requested me to do so, a detailed step by step execution plan and reviewed all documents that I was given access to. (Phaidon was never forthcoming) I made many corrections. (As I said more needed on phaidon). I was then told that Alan's involvement warranted a discount.
e a high-level tax partner. Use your trading accounts, as they remain a paramount requirement 16 months after I =ailed you re their importance. The Phaidon transaction papered and structured as contemplated DOES NOT WORK, it's as simple as that. DOES NOT!! I suggest again that you re-do bank loans. No
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Wednesday, December 03, 2014 09:35 AM To: jeffrey E. <jeevacationagmail.com>; Brad Wechsler Subject: FW: Regan Arts I summarized open questions to Phaidon accounting team below From: Richard Joslin Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 9:26 AM To: '; John Murphy Subject: Regan Arts Please take a look
has some kinks to iron out, especially the royalties. EA volunteered to trace back to her files with the Apollo analysts she spoke to in 2012 when Phaidon was purchased. From: Brad Wechsler jmailto Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 10:23 AM To: Richard Joslin; '[email protected]' Subject: Re: R

Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
Eileen Alexanderson
PersonManager of Leon Black's family office, handled Epstein's accounting and financial operations

Brad Wechsler
PersonAmerican business executive, former IMAX Corporation chairman and CEO, Managing Partner of Elysium LLC (Leon Black's family office)
Leon Black
PersonAmerican billionaire businessman (born 1951)

Richard Joslin
PersonCFO of Elysium Management LLC, Epstein's financial management company

Melanie Spinella
PersonExecutive assistant to Leon Black at Apollo Global Management

Marc Rich
PersonAmerican commodities trader (1934–2013)

Barry Diller
PersonAmerican businessman

Alan Dershowitz
PersonAmerican lawyer, author, and art collector (born 1938)

Ronald Reagan
PersonPresident of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and actor (1911–2004)
Elysium Management LLC
OrganizationElysium Management LLC, Leon Black family office founded in 1992, connected to Epstein through financial dealings
Ada Clapp
PersonIndividual referenced in Epstein documents
Debra
PersonFirst name reference to multiple individuals in Epstein documents
IMAX Corporation
OrganizationIMAX Corporation, Canadian entertainment technology company specializing in large-format film projection

Joe Biden
Person46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
Alan S. Halperin
PersonAttorney who represented Epstein estate and appeared in Elysium (Leon Black) family office meetings

Michael Cohen
PersonAmerican former attorney and former Republican official

Artspace
OrganizationOnline art marketplace
Verizon Wireless
OrganizationUS wireless telecommunications company

Athene
OrganizationOrganization referenced in documents