- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd; Annotated. edition (26 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0285637770
- ISBN-13: 978-0285637771
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 14 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Parade, March 5, 2006
...a smart, tart and often hilarious tiptoe through the tombstones.
'The Observer'
"What will survive of us after death, apart from love? If we're
lucky, a good obit... A fun, easy read."
lucky, a good obit... A fun, easy read."
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People have been slipping out of this world in occupational clusters, I've noticed, for years. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Obituaries are the most fascinating articles in the newspaper - find out who writes them and how!
5 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback
Like a lot of people who read good newspapers, I always make sure to read the obit pages, but until I read this book, I hadn't thought much about who writes them or how they go about it. I also hadn't considered the history of the modern newspaper obituary, or its connection with the foundation of the Independent newspaper in London in the 1980s.
Marilyn Johnson apparently used to write them herself and is clearly fascinated by the whole subject. Her excitement shows through on every page. Not only is the book highly informative, but it quotes some of the greatest obituaries you are ever likely to come across.
This book is witty and funny, but also quite profound about the mystery of what sums up a human life and makes it worth commemorating.
This is one of the best books I've read in ages!
Marilyn Johnson apparently used to write them herself and is clearly fascinated by the whole subject. Her excitement shows through on every page. Not only is the book highly informative, but it quotes some of the greatest obituaries you are ever likely to come across.
This book is witty and funny, but also quite profound about the mystery of what sums up a human life and makes it worth commemorating.
This is one of the best books I've read in ages!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Obituary writers were once the Cinderellas of newspapers. Now we (I'm one myslef) are the stars. There has been an explosion of interest in these short biographies. The author of this book, Marilyn Johnson, used to write celebrity obits for Esquire annd other upmarket US magazines, and now she has taken a step back to look at eh process. This book is a delightful account of the highways nad byways of the deth-watch squad. I enjoyed it hugely.
It was first written for the US market, where it was a best seller. This edition has been customised for UK readers.
It was first written for the US market, where it was a best seller. This edition has been customised for UK readers.
Obituaries are the most fascinating articles in the newspaper - find out who writes them and how!
4 Nov 2007
Format:Hardcover
Like a lot of people who read good newspapers, I always make sure to read the obit pages, but until I read this book, I hadn't thought much about who writes them or how they go about it. I also hadn't considered the history of the modern newspaper obituary, or its connection with the foundation of the Independent newspaper in London in the 1980s.
Marilyn Johnson apparently used to write them herself and is clearly fascinated by the whole subject. Her excitement shows through on every page. Not only is the book highly informative, but it quotes some of the greatest obituaries you are ever likely to come across.
This book is witty and funny, but also quite profound about the mystery of what sums up a human life and makes it worth commemorating.
This is one of the best books I've read in ages!
Marilyn Johnson apparently used to write them herself and is clearly fascinated by the whole subject. Her excitement shows through on every page. Not only is the book highly informative, but it quotes some of the greatest obituaries you are ever likely to come across.
This book is witty and funny, but also quite profound about the mystery of what sums up a human life and makes it worth commemorating.
This is one of the best books I've read in ages!
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