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My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism

My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism

by Andrew Marr (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2005

    $3.25

  • Used

    Paperback 2004

    $3.25
Synopsis

How do you decide what is a 'story' and what isn't? What does a newspaper editor actually do all day? How do hacks get their scoops? How do the TV stations choose their news bulletins? How do you persuade people to say those awful, embarassing things? Who earns what? How do journalists manage to look in the mirror after the way they sometimes behave? The purpose of this insider's account is to provide an answer to all these questions and more. Andrew Marr's brilliant, and brilliantly funny, book is a guide to those of us who read newspapers, or who listen to and watch news bulletins but want to know more. Andrew Marr tells the story of modern journalism through his own experience. This is an extremely readable and utterly unique modern social history of British journalism, with all its odd glamour, smashed hopes and future possibility.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 430
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Pan
Published: 01 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 0330411926
ISBN 13: 9780330411929
Book Overview: Andrew Marr is uniquely placed to write this book - he is one of the most recognisable faces in television journalism, and is on our screens daily as the BBC's political editor. Andrew Marr's profile and reputation will ensure huge feature and review coverage across the media Hardback sales of 45,500 copies Praise for My Trade: 'A magisterial book that should be required reading for those who command the heights of the British press' The Times; 'One of the best books about journalism I've ever read' Observer

Author Bio
Andrew Marr was born in Glasgow. He graduated from Cambridge University and has enjoyed a long career in political journalism, working for the Scotsman, the Independent , the Economist, the Express , and the Observer before being appointed as the BBC's political editor in May 2000. He is also the presenter of Start the Week. Andrew Marr's broadcasting includes series on contemporary thinkers for BBC 2 and Radio 4, and political documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC Panorama. He has had major prizes from the British Press Awards, the Royal Television Society and Bafta, among others. He lives in London.