The Art of Editing

Baskette, Floyd K.;Sissors, Jack Z.;Brooks, Brian S.

ISBN 10: 0023062959 / ISBN 13: 9780023062957

Published by Macmillan Pub Co, Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.A., 1992

514 pp. Gloss pictorial boards have only light wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 053697

Synopsis:

For journalism courses in copy editing, this text offers students a discussion of current editing techniques. The book examines every aspect of the editing function, from writing headlines, through researching and documenting facts, to creating a product that is attractive and readable. Numerous examples taken from actual newspapers show students concepts and principles as they are put into practice by professionals. There are chapters on typography and design which examine desktop publishing and its effect on newspaper publishing.

From the Back Cover:

The Art of Editing continues to be the standard by which editing texts are judged, offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of editing available.

• Adds new material comprising over half the text, including more practical instruction, more sidebars, and new concepts such as the “Three R's of Editing” and “holistic editing.”
• Places increased emphasis on editing for radio, television, and the World Wide Web, providing students with critical information for today's media environment.
• Features a new focus on convergence, reflecting the vast changes occurring in the media today.
• Expands coverage of legal and ethical issues to help better prepare students for their professional careers.

Praise for The Art of Editing
“I believe The Art of Editing is a solid text for the first-year, basic course on editing news copy. It offers a good mix of editing philosophies and the basics: guidelines, rules and examples.”
Bill Ferguson, Columbia College

“Major strengths of the text are that it is comprehensive, serious and professional and doesn't talk down to the students and that, overall, it doesn't oversimplify the art of editing.”
Dr. Emil Dansker, Central State University

“I used the Brooks/Sissors text because it offered editing suggestions for a variety of media. I chose the text because it compiled a lot of information into one book rather than several: style, grammar, design, editing techniques.”
Leara Rhodes, University of Georgia

“I initially used Brooks and Sissors because I inherited it from my predecessor...but I've stuck with it because it gets the job done. It is the lone text that I have not replaced in a journalism course...”
Robert K. Hays, Northampton Community College

“Overall, I have always thought this text to be an excellent book. I admire its comprehensive chapters. It's helpful, concise, and true to the ideals of journalism.”
Glen L. Bleske, California State University Chico

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Editing
Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co, Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.A.
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: Fifth Edition.