Secrets Of The Press

Drawing from all corners of the journalistic establishment, Secrets of the Press offers a highly entertaining exposure of the newspaper world from the inside. With original pieces commissioned by Stephen Glover, the collection covers just about every significant aspect of the journalistic trade and makes riveting, often irreverent, reading. Contributors have written on subjects as diverse as the skills of the gossip columnist and the rise of the spin doctor, the perils of 'dumbing up' and the art of the obituary. Some share with us the secrets of their success, while others recount hilarious tales of adventure and occasional misadventure. Entertaining tales of notorious sackings sit alongside thought-provoking pieces about the freedom of the Press, and the relationship between the worlds of journalism and academe. Whether humorous, questioning, revelatory, critical or downright damning - the hallmark of the collection is candour. Not least in the case of 'Anonymous', who reveals some of the scandalous expenses fiddles of Fleet Street's finest.