Description
Dive into the fascinating world of information with "An Inky Business," a comprehensive exploration of the rich history of news production, printing, and the evolution of journalism. This essential volume reveals the intricate journey of ink and paper, tracing the pivotal role of the printing press from the British Civil Wars to the Battle of Gettysburg. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone curious about how newspapers shaped public consciousness and our understanding of world events over two centuries.
Delve into the transformation of newspapers—from serious publications conveying critical information to the scandalous tabloids rife with sensationalism. The book thoughtfully addresses the implications of 'fake news' and how financial, political, and technological influences have historically shaped media narratives, making it a timely and relevant read in today's digital age.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143867
Year: 2021
Publisher: Reaktion Books
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143867
Year: 2021
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
An Inky Business is a book about the making and printing of news. It is a history of ink, paper, printing press and type, and of those who made and read newspapers in Britain, continental Europe and America from the British Civil Wars to the Battle of Gettysburg in the United States nearly 200 years later. But it is also an account of what news was and how the idea of news became central to public life. Newspapers ranged from purveyors of high seriousness to carriers of scurrilous gossip. Our current obsession with 'fake news', the worrying revelations or hints about how money, power and technology shapes and controls the press and flows of what is believed to be genuine information, has dark early-modern echoes.
Delve into the transformation of newspapers—from serious publications conveying critical information to the scandalous tabloids rife with sensationalism. The book thoughtfully addresses the implications of 'fake news' and how financial, political, and technological influences have historically shaped media narratives, making it a timely and relevant read in today's digital age.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143867
Year: 2021
Publisher: Reaktion Books
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789143867
Year: 2021
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
An Inky Business is a book about the making and printing of news. It is a history of ink, paper, printing press and type, and of those who made and read newspapers in Britain, continental Europe and America from the British Civil Wars to the Battle of Gettysburg in the United States nearly 200 years later. But it is also an account of what news was and how the idea of news became central to public life. Newspapers ranged from purveyors of high seriousness to carriers of scurrilous gossip. Our current obsession with 'fake news', the worrying revelations or hints about how money, power and technology shapes and controls the press and flows of what is believed to be genuine information, has dark early-modern echoes.