Restless Genius: Barney Kilgore, the Wall Street Journal, and the Invention of Modern Journalism
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The story of the man who transformed? The Wall Street Journal ?and modern media In 1929, Barney Kilgore, fresh from college in small-town Indiana,?took a sleepy, near bankrupt New York financial paper- The Wall Street Journal- and turned it into a thriving national newspaper that eventually was worth $5 billion to Rupert Murdoch. Kilgore?then invented a national weekly newspaper that was a precursor of many trends we see playing out in journalism now. Tofel brings this story of a little-known pioneer to life using many previously uncollected newspaper writings by Kilgore and a treasure trove of letters between Kilgore and his father, all of which detail the invention of much of what we like best about modern newspapers. By focusing on the man, his journalism, his foresight, and his business acumen, Restless Genius also sheds new light on the Depression and the New Deal. At a time when traditional newspapers are under increasing threat, Barney Kilgore's story offers lessons that need constant retelling.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312536747
ISBN13:9780312536749
Release Date:February 2009
Publisher:St. Martin's Press
Length:271 Pages
Weight:1.17 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"
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