Alexander Starritt's darkly funny novel is a vivid anatomy of that most uncontrollable of large creatures, the British tabloid newspaper. The ferocious professionalism and manic rivalries of a newsroom have rarely been so well described. And at the heart of the newsroom is the brooding, dictatorial figure of its editor, Charles Brython, the booming voice of Middle England. His world is under threat, and he will do whatever it takes to defend it. This is a story in which comedy teeters on the edge of horror.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
Alexander Starritt's darkly funny novel is a vivid anatomy of that most uncontrollable of large creatures, the British tabloid newspaper. The ferocious professionalism and manic rivalries of a newsroom have rarely been so well described. And at the heart of the newsroom is the brooding, dictatorial figure of its editor, Charles Brython, the booming voice of Middle England. His world is under threat, and he will do whatever it takes to defend it. This is a story in which comedy teeters on the edge of horror.
Imprint | Head of Zeus |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Alexander Starritt |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 352 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78497-995-9 |
Barcode | 9781784979959 |
Categories | |
LSN | 1-78497-995-3 |