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The New Journalism (Picador Books)
1.  The New Journalism (Picador Books) by Tom Wolfe
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  "Where magazine journalism really began - the bible for anyone serious about writing features"
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Republican Party Reptile: The Confessions, Adventures, Essays and (Other) Outrages of . . .
2.  Republican Party Reptile: The Confessions, Adventures, Essays and (Other) Outrages of . . . by P. J. O'Rourke
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  "Very funny and very clever writing from the man who inspired a million hopeless lad-mag features"
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Bliss to be Alive: The Collected Journalism of Gavin Hills
3.  Bliss to be Alive: The Collected Journalism of Gavin Hills by Gavin Hills
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  "Exciting collection of writing from the early 90s by the legendary FACE magazine writer"
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The Nation's Favourite: The True Adventures of Radio 1
4.  The Nation's Favourite: The True Adventures of Radio 1 by Simon Garfield
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  "Enlightening story of Radio 1, written in 'oral history' style, stitched together from quotes"
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-drugs-and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Changed Hollywood
5.  Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-drugs-and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Changed Hollywood by Peter Biskind
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  "Epic, impeccably researched and written history of Hollywood in the 70s"
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
6.  Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
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  "This will change the way you think about putting words and pictures together on pages"
£7.50   Used & New from: £4.00
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How To Lose Friends & Alienate People
7.  How To Lose Friends & Alienate People by Toby Young
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  "Worrying about your career? Read this and you'll feel better immediately."
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In Their Own Write
8.  In Their Own Write by Paul Gorman
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  "Gossipy oral history of the British music press"
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem (60s Classics)
9.  Slouching Towards Bethlehem (60s Classics) by Joan Didion
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  "A whimsical, beautifully written stories about California in the 1960s"
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"Pet Shop Boys", Literally
10.  "Pet Shop Boys", Literally by Chris Heath
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  "FACE legend Chris Heath goes on the road with the Pet Shop Boys"
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Nova 1965-1975
11.  Nova 1965-1975 by David Hillman
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  "Great coffee-table history of the 60s magazine, may be out of print"
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Zines!: Incendiary Interviews with Independent Self Publishers Vol 1 (Zines!)
12.  Zines!: Incendiary Interviews with Independent Self Publishers Vol 1 (Zines!) by V. Vale
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  "Inspiring stories of people making their own magazines outside the mainstream"
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"Shiny Adidas Tracksuits and the Death of Camp" and Other Essays
13.  "Shiny Adidas Tracksuits and the Death of Camp" and Other Essays by Might Magazine
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  "Patchy but entertaining collection of articles from Dave Egger's fantastic 'Might' magazine"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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