Black and white cover of "Winchell" by Neal Gabler, featuring a striking image of Walter Winchell in a fedora, reflecting the book's exploration of his influence on gossip journalism and celebrity culture.
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Black and white cover of "Winchell" by Neal Gabler, featuring a striking image of Walter Winchell in a fedora, reflecting the book's exploration of his influence on gossip journalism and celebrity culture.

Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity

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Author Neal Gabler

Publisher Knopf; First Edition (October 4, 1994)

Binding Hardcover with dust jacket

Condition Like New No Flaws

Summary

"Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity" by Neal Gabler is an in-depth exploration of the life and influence of Walter Winchell, one of America's most influential and controversial journalists. Gabler meticulously chronicles Winchell's rise to fame as a newspaper columnist and radio broadcaster, delving into his unique style of journalism that mixed news with gossip, and his powerful role in shaping American celebrity culture. The book reveals Winchell's impact on politics, entertainment, and the media, illustrating how his methods set the stage for today's celebrity-driven news cycle. A fascinating read for anyone interested in media history, the evolution of gossip journalism, and the origins of modern celebrity culture.

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