Carrol Baker Dotson (5 results)
Published by Newspaper Institute of America, New York, 1944
- Softcover
Seller: COVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS, Saint John, NB, CanadaCOVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS
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Add to basketBinder. Condition: Good. includes 20 copies of "Copy Desk Flash" and a copy of pamphlet "Little Preachments". Binding good, sooiling, shelf wear. S9 7.
Language: English
- Hardcover
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Barry Cassidy Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. *May ship at extra cost due to weight." Black cloth binding with gilt embossed lettering and small gilt insignia with a winged horse on front. Faded light lettering on spine. All of the pages are bound in by two metal fasteners. 9" x 11 1/4" x 3." 428 pages, complete. Additional pages in back com…prise the additional printed lectures (see below). Pages are clean and intact overall but some are coming loose and there are, throughout the publication, small stains, pencil and colored pencil annotations, moderate age toning, and pages with darkening. One leaf, which looks like a syllabus, is very loose and has significant chipping and closed tearing along edges. Covers are clean and intact overall but have significant rubbing on spine, tiny white stains on front, and moderate wear to extremities. A Very Good copy. A comprehensive textbook about newspaper journalism and recommended writing and journalistic practices in the newspaper industry. Intended for use by students of the Newspaper Institute of America (NIA) who, upon completing the required assignments and coursework, will be awarded a certificate by NIA and given placement by NIA in the newspaper industry. The main handbook is authored by Carrol Baker Dotson. Following his handbook are a printout resembling a syllabus for NIA students and a series of brief publications by other authors. Many subtopics about journalism, newspaper writing, and the industry at large are included in Dotson's manual. The following are the nine sections of Dotson's handbook and a sampling of subjects discussed in each section: 1) " A Code of Newspaper Ethics"; "The Staff"; "Getting It Into the Paper"; "How to Read Newspapers"; "Outline of Study and the Copy Desk Method"; Dictionary of Newspaper Shop Terms"; "What Is News"; "Sources of News"; "Traditions and Ethics of the Reporter." 2) "Newspaper Story Structure"; "Storm Stories"; "Crime Story"; "Ship News"; "Wreck Story"; "Political Story"; "Labor News"; "Sports Writing"; "Financial Writing"; "Religious News"; "Motion Picture Review"; "Book Review"; "Opinions of Celebrities." 3) "Words"; "The Five W's to the Fore"; "Emphatic Lead Sentence Beginnings"; "Emphatic Paragraph Beginnings." 4) "Sentence Structure"; "Common Errors of Syntax and Grammar"; "Casual Reminder Do's and Dont's"; "Newspaper Punctuation"; Stylebook of the New York Times." 5) "Feature Writing"; "The 'Heart Throb' Story"; "The Humorous Twist"; "The Interview." 6) "The Copy Desk"; Boiling and Fattening"; "Headings"; "Proof-Reading"; "Libel." 7) "The Country Newspaper"; "The Local Correspondent." 8) "Dramatizing the News"; "Conflict, Suspense"; "Heroic Values"; "Plot"; "Coherence"; "Thirty-Six Human Emotions"; "The Illusion of Reality"; "The Value of Reading." 9) "Finding Your Bearings"; "Preparation of Manuscript"; "Copyright and Author's Rights"; "Concerning Yourself, Your Attitude and Your Reading." The following are the additional lectures in back: "Editing a Woman's Page" (1937; 8 pages) by Eleanor W. Stanton, "Taking It Off the 'Phone" (1938; 6 pp.) by Courtenay Terrett, "Finding a Newspaper Job By Making It" (1941; 8 pp.) by Edward Mott Woolley, "Tips from the Copy Desk" (1937; 8 pp.) by Earl P. Rowe, " "One Way to Write a Newspaper Story" (1939; 7 pp.) by E. G. Rich, "The Woman Editor" (1939; 8 pp.) by Kay Austin, "What The News Editor Expects of His Men" (1938; 12 pp.) by Walter W. R. May, "Make-Up" (1938; 11 pp.) by Charles McD. Puckette, "Publicity--its uses, abuses and opportunities as one of the new professions" (1941; 15 pp.) by Elmore Leffingwell, "The Financial Beat" (1938; 8 pp.) by Frank H. McConnell, "Off the Beaten Path" (1939; 6 pp.) by Russel M. Crouse, "Covering City Hall" (1940; 7 pp.) by Maurice G. Postley, "The Foreign Correspondent" (1937; 6 pp.) by G. A. McD. Elliot, "The Dramatic Critic" (1941; 8 pp.) by Herbert Drake, and "'Brevier'" (1940; 8 pp.) by Dotson. At very end: "Supplementary Fiction Guide" (n. d.; 8 parts; 55 pp.).
Published by Newspaper Institute of America, 1944
Seller: Range & River Books, Bishop, CA, U.S.A.Range & River Books
Contact seller5-star sellerBinder. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. 1944 Edition, includes supplementary fiction guides, "what the news editor expects of his men", lecture by Walter May, "Publicity" lecture by Elmore Leffingwell, and others lecture. This was a newspaperman's training course, printed in nine sections and supplements, contained in a large…leatherette post binder. Several pages noted with pencil marks, age discoloration throughout and a few splotches, but otherwise clean copy for age. Interesting and still useful, though somewhat sexist, material. (There is a lecture on The Woman Editor. ) Heavy volume may require extra postage. ; 16.05 x 8.75 x 2.50 inches.
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 542. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 542.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 542, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 542 542.
