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The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet Malcolm

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The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet Malcolm

A sharp and unsettling examination of journalism, truth and the complicated relationship between a writer and the person whose life becomes the story.

From Dad's Collection

This copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine interest in crime, journalism and books that questioned how real events become stories. His collection remains an important part of Kate's Treasures15, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.

Written by Janet Malcolm, The Journalist and the Murderer uses a real murder case and the relationship between a convicted murderer and the journalist writing about him to examine the ethics of nonfiction storytelling.

Malcolm explores trust, consent, interpretation and the power held by the person who ultimately controls the finished narrative. The result reaches far beyond one criminal case, raising difficult questions about what subjects believe they have agreed to and what writers owe the people whose lives they turn into published work.

An intelligent and provocative read for those interested in true crime, journalism, media ethics, psychology and the complicated boundary between fact and storytelling.

About This Book

Format
Paperback

Author
Janet Malcolm

Publisher
Granta

Language
English

Subject
Journalism, True Crime & Media Ethics

Reader Interest
Narrative Nonfiction & Ethical Storytelling

Condition

Pre-owned and in good overall condition. The cover shows light general wear with a few small storage marks. The pages are clean and fully readable, while the binding remains solid throughout. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Arya's Approval

Far more than a book about one crime, this is an uncomfortable examination of who controls a true story once it is handed to a writer. Trust, interpretation and journalistic responsibility are all placed firmly under the microscope.

★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya

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Sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48.

True Crime & Media Ethics Content Information

This book discusses murder, criminal proceedings, journalistic practice, trust, manipulation and the ethical tensions involved in writing about real people.

The subject matter includes serious crime and challenging questions about nonfiction storytelling and may not be suitable for younger readers.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.

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