Leaves From the Note-Book of Thomas Allen Reed, Vol. 1: Printed in the Reporting Style of Phonography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Allen Reed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484565168 ISBN 13: 9780484565165

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock a front-row view of the reporting world in Leaves from the Note-Book of T. A. Reed.

This memoir, told in the Reporting Style of Phonography, blends personal insight with practical thoughts on how reporters shape what readers see.

The author offers a candid look at the craft, from the ethics of objectivity to the daily tasks that fill a newsroom. It touches on the rewards and the tensions of reporting, and it shows how shorthand, observation, and judgment come together in a working life.

• A realistic discussion of reporting choices, including balancing fairness with employer expectations.
• A vivid sense of the work's variety, from courtrooms and meetings to lectures and public events.
• Plain descriptions of the practical side of shorthand and note-taking in real-world situations.
• Thoughtful reflections on professional conduct, impartiality, and the responsibilities of a reporter.

Ideal for readers curious about journalism, media history, and the ethics of reporting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484565168
• ISBN 13: 9780484565165
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208