Paul Dickson
Author
Publisher
Marion Street Press, LLC
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive A-to-Z dictionary of journalistic buzzwords and phrases, this witty book is both a handy reference and a humorous look at the true absurdity of journalists' tired quips and cliches. With an irreverent tone, the authors present hundreds of entries, the majority of which are accompanied by real-world examples and well-phrased criticisms, on topics such as incendiary leads, double entendres, media shoptalk, teasers, hidden agendas, and...