Teen Magazines (Inside Story)

by TimMerrison (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1990

  $170.09

  Adopting the style and format of the youth magazines, this series aims to convey information, personal experiences and career advice on a number of high-interest subjects - football, pop music, motor racing, fashion, television and teen magazines. Using varied presentation techniques - first and third person narratives, and question and answer interviews - each author invites the reader to journey behind the scenes of a particular major youth industry. There the reader is introduced to famous personalities, and to not so famous but equally as important people who, together, make the industry function. This book looks at the world of teenage magazines. It shows in an informative way how they are created and produced. The main areas of production, editorial, marketing and advertising are covered. Particular emphasis is placed on the jobs or professions related to each of these areas and and the book includes in-depth interviews with a wide selection of the people involved. It also includes information on career opportunites within the industry and advises on possible courses on offer at colleges or polytechnics.