The Journalist And The Murderer by Janet Malcolm (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Journalist And The Murderer by Janet Malcolm, Ian Jack In 1970 Jeffrey MacDonald was accused of murdering his pregnant wife, and the journalist Joe McGinniss decided to write a book about it. Malcolms classic investigation sheds a fascinating light on the conflict and controversy that followed, and asks whether all journalists are, ultimately, immoral. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensibleIn equal measure famous and infamous, Janet Malcolms book charts the true story of a lawsuit between Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, and Joe McGinniss, the author of a book about the crime. Lauded as one of the Modern Libraries "100 Best Works of Nonfiction", The Journalist and the Murderer is fascinating and controversial, a contemporary classic of reportage. Notes An examination into the psychopathology of journalism, this reissued title is both a fascinating and controversial classic of reportage. One of the best journalists writing in English anywhere Financial Times Author Biography Janet Malcolms books include Reading Chekhov, The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, The Journalist and the Murderer and Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession. Born in Prague, she grew up in New York, where she now lives. Review One of the best journalists writing in English anywhere * Financial Times *It is often overlooked how good a reporter Malcolm is, fearless in her questioning, ruthless in her pursuit of every last witness. The Journalist and the Murderer is a lesson in not courting your subject too much * Guardian *A spare and unsparing account of tragicomic human folly * The Times *A timely reissue for Janet Malcolms 1990 classic, which caused a storm when it was first published for its uncompromising analysis of the ethics - and otherwise - within the slippery relationship between a journalist and her subject -- Claire Allfree * Metro *Malcolms seminal 1990 work about the ethics of journalism is at once reportage, a scrutinising look at the practice and a cautionary tale of personal manipulation and betrayal * Big Issue * Promotional In 1970 Jeffrey MacDonald was accused of murdering his pregnant wife, and the journalist Joe McGinniss decided to write a book about it. Malcolms classic investigation sheds a fascinating light on the conflict and controversy that followed, and asks whether all journalists are, ultimately, immoral. Long Description Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible In equal measure famous and infamous, Janet Malcolms book charts the true story of a lawsuit between Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, and Joe McGinniss, the author of a book about the crime. Lauded as one of the Modern Libraries "100 Best Works of Nonfiction", The Journalist and the Murderer is fascinating and controversial, a contemporary classic of reportage. Details ISBN1783784547 Author Ian Jack Pages 192 Publisher Granta Books Year 2018 ISBN-10 1783784547 ISBN-13 9781783784547 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-01-04 Media Book Imprint Granta Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781847085344 Language English Edition 3rd UK Release Date 2018-01-04 AU Release Date 2018-01-04 DEWEY 174.9097 Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-02-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117316029;

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