Praised and Damned THE STORY OF FULTON LEWIS, JR. [signed by Fulton Lewis, Jr.]

Booton Herndon

Published by Duell,Sloan & Pearce, 1954

About this Item

SIGNED by Fulton Lewis Jr. No inscription just the autograph in black fountain pen on the 1st endpaper. Rare insight on broadcast kournalism of the McCarthy era. 147 pp. Clean Bright No tears or extraneous marks bright orange boards bold black titles on the spine sharp corners. unclipped jacket. A 1987 editorial in The Washington Post referred to Lewis as " . . one of the most unprincipled journalists ever to practice the trade." The voice of American broadcasting on the Radio in the 50's. Just about everyone tuned in to him his reports weekdays.The spokesman for conservative causes. Though he was a supporter of FDR, he opposed his New Deal plans. The man was Fulton Lewis Jr. His obituary in "The New York Times" August 22, 1966 headlined: "Fulton Lewis Jr. Is Dead at 63; Right-Wing Radio Commentator; Friend of McCarthy Attacked New Deal and Fair Deal Joined Matual (Mutual Broadcasting System) in '37.". Seller Inventory # 415p

Bibliographic Details

Title: Praised and Damned THE STORY OF FULTON LEWIS...

Publisher: Duell,Sloan & Pearce

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author

Edition: 1st Edition.