Reporting America

Alistair Cooke

RRP: £25.00

Publisher: ALLEN LANE

Publication Date : 06/10/2008

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

The best of Cooke's writings on America, commenting on all the events that have helped shape modern American history. From the end of the Second World War to the Monica Lewinsky scandal, 98% of the material in this book is previously unpublished, and illustrated throughout with 100 colour photos. Published to mark the 100th anniversary of Cooke's birth, with TV, radio and newspaper publicity planned to mark the occassion. His 5 previous books will all be reprinted and reissued.

Publisher's description:

Alistair Cooke was the greatest of all twentieth century reporters of life in America to the rest of the world. Published to celebrate the centenary of his birth, this book presents his writings on the events that shaped modern American history, from the end of the Second World War to the assassination of John Kennedy and of Bobby Kennedy.

ISBN: 9781846140471