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112 pp.
| Morgan
| September, 1999
|
TradeISBN 1-883846-46-3$$19.95
(3)
YA
Makers of the Media series.
Hearst's importance in the history of American journalism is conveyed in a volume that also examines his roles as publishing tycoon, political aspirant, and unfaithful husband. The text, which is illustrated with average-quality black-and-white photographs, is objectively written. A time line is included. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Morgan
| May, 1999
|
TradeISBN 1-883846-44-7$$18.95
(4)
YA
Makers of the Media series.
This concise biography traces Pulitzer's life from his early years as an impoverished Hungarian immigrant to his success as a newspaper publisher who helped redefine American journalism for the twentieth century. The text adequately explores Pulitzer's public persona, but requires some reading between the lines in order to attempt to understand the private lives of the eccentric millionaire and his family. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Morgan
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 1-883846-25-0
(4)
YA
Makers of the Media series.
The various phases of Turner's career--businessman, media mogul, Atlanta Braves owner, and recent environmentalist--are recorded in a clear text that's illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Turner--referred to throughout as "Ted"--is presented as a larger than life character; his flamboyance and foibles are occasionally discussed, though not always fully explored. A time line is included. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Morgan
| December, 1998
|
TradeISBN 1-883846-37-4$$18.95
(3)
YA
Makers of the Media series.
"Kay" Graham, who moved from society wife to publisher of The Washington Post after her husband's suicide, is viewed honestly--if at a distance--in this adequately written biography. The volume, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, records Graham's personal difficulties in dealing with her husband's mental illness, and her professional conviction in publishing the Pentagon papers and the investigative work of Woodward and Bernstein. Bib., glos., ind.